Wrapping Paper

I am really annoyed this year with wrapping paper.

Why might you ask? What has wrapping paper done to you?

Well, I hate trying to cut the tape that comes on the wrapping paper without ripping the wrapping paper.

So far I have been unsuccessful at this.

Why not just slide the wrapping paper in a plastic wrap to hold it together WITHOUT tape??

Maybe I should go green and not wrap presents this year and just hand gifts in the bag it came in.

On the 10th Day of December...

On the 10th day of December my true love gave me to me...10 new calluses on my feet (from running).
Nine broken pencils I picked up on the floor.
Eight Peanut M&Ms I keep eating out of the front office.
Seven pairs of underwear found under the bed from Josie.
Six towels I have to fold.
Five chapters I've read in The Time Traveler's Wife
Four students who had silent lunch.
Three buses full of kids heading to the State Museum (but turned into 2 crammed buses).
Two hours of Private Practice.
And a kiss goodbye.

On the second and third day of December...

My true love gave to me...

Three buses full of kids heading to the State Museum
Two hours of Private Practice
And a kiss goodbye.

We're heading to the state museum tomorrow. Lord help me. It's gonna be fun.

On the first day of December...

My true love gave to me... A kiss goodbye! (I know it's not December quite yet but it's close)

I hate saying goodbye to people in general. I especially hate it when I'm having to tell Josh "adios" every weekend. I REALLY hate it when we spend a long weekend together, like this past weekend and we have to part ways for another week. Distance does make the heart grow fonder.

I also got the chance to see my Pila. She's crazy. I promised her a trip to FL in December. Maybe she'll cook her "delicious" Ranchero Huevos. Actually, I've never had them...never been brave enough to try them. Now, my Papi's eggs--I can eat those up like there is no tomorrow. But none the less, she'll cook up something amazing.

Thanksgiving was fun but busy. Only 3 more weeks till Christmas break...

He pulled a quick one

This past Saturday my roommate Christina got engaged to her best friend Will. Words cannot express how excited and happy I am for them. I thought something was up because Will had been making comments and giving me strange looks all Saturday morning. When I asked him why he didn't tell me he said because he knew I wouldn't be able to lie to Christina. (Note: She can get ANYTHING out of me. I can't lie to her) So. Saturday afternoon they called me from the lake tell me the big news. They said my voice went up 3 octaves (and I'm sure the neighbors heard me). Will did good keeping it a secret from both us.

So here's to Will and Christina. Congrats guys! I can't wait till we decide where to go for the honeymoon!

(Totally kidding...)

Hello November!

Can I tell you how excited I am fall is here?

I am not your typical summer gal. Call me crazy. I mean, I love laying out by the pool and wearing my skirts and flip flops. However, I never feel my best during the summer because I am off for 3 months doing nothing. Some people lose weight because they have more time to exercise. Nope, not me. I gain it because I sleep till 11.

I do love fall and winter. I love that it's cooler! I'm a sucker for gloves, scarves, and hats. And do I need to mention my collection of peacoats? (FYI, I have , cream, red, black, brown, pink/white...and I'm working on a fun orange peacoat) Then just my ordinary jackets. I love wearing my cowboy boots and shuffling around in my Danskos. I don't have to worry about being tanned. And girls, let's be honest, we don't have to shave every day.

The only down fall of fall and winter is recess. It can get quite chilly outside for 30 minutes. Thus, I have decided to break recess in sections--15 minutes at a time. I enjoy the cold but not sitting on the cold hard tables at recess for 30 minutes. Plus, the kids start complaining about how cold it is.

Fall means Gatlinburg trips, mountain trips, and Turkey Day! Winter, is well, special because of Christmas of course, my 2 weeks off, and drum roll please...my birthday!! Except this year, we go back to school on my birthday. I just realized however that that day is a Teacher Workday so at least we will be able to go out to eat that day at school.

I know I'm getting way ahead of myself about fall and winter. But I am just super stoked about the cool weather.

I am NOT excited about me getting sick because the sun can't decide if we wants to stay out and bring warm weather or hide and bring cool weather. Make up your mind sun because one more bottle of cough syrup and I'll be in Rehab.

Laundry is Ridiculous

I decided to stay in tonight and catch up on some laundry.

oh my word.

My hamper was a bottomless pit of clothes. I found several pants that I've been looking for. I found some of my fav long sleeved t-shirts. All my workout clothes were stuck at the bottom. My floor is piled high with clothes. I would take pictures but then you would see my underwears. And that's for private eyes only. (wink wink)

However, I did pack up my "summery" clothes. That's a plus and accomplishment right? The sad thing is because I waited so late to do laundry I don't really have any clean clothes for tomorrow. Don't stand too close to me.

Also, that Lamas show on E! is retarded.