...or how I spent four really boring hours tonight.
That sounds so negative. And I guess I kind of am negative about PTC's. After all, the purpose is for parents and teachers to meet and discuss student progress and behavior. I didn't see a single parent for any of my students.
This year our district cut seven days from the budget. Two of them should have been PTC days, at least in my opinion.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
John Wooden Wisdom
For those who don't know, John Wooden was a basketball coach. Perhaps the greatest college basketball coach of all time. He died last June at the age of 99 1/2. Anyone who knows Pac-10 basketball, knows about John Wooden. And today, during the broadcast of the Civil War game (Oregon State vs. Oregon) the following quotation was flashed on the screen.
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” - John Wooden
That idea struck a cord with me. I think it deserves a some more thought.
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” - John Wooden
That idea struck a cord with me. I think it deserves a some more thought.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
My First 10K
Today I participated in my first 10K. Notice I didn't say, I ran my first 10K. I'm not a runner. I've heard over and over again from so many people that who love to run about the "high" and the "zone". I've never hit it.
Anyway, a couple months ago my friend Tina proposed that we do the 10K at the Cascade Half Marathon. Today dawned wet (It is January in Oregon) and windy. Luckily, it wasn't really cold. The temp was in the 50's, but that's not exactly balmy due to the wind and the rain. My goal was to finish in under 1 hour and 45 minutes. I'm happy to say that my time was actually 1:37:17. And it wasn't a good experience. Will I do another one? Maybe. ;)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Ali Edwards & Big Picture Classes
So, I mentioned in my first blog post of the year that I had a goal of trying to use some of my scrapbooking stash. Since I've moved here, it's probably quadupled in size, and it's out of control.
And while the stash was growing, my creativity was withering. I had to do something. Last month I ran across Ali Edwards' blog. She's an awesome scrapbook designer who lives right here in Oregon. Her blog led me to Big Picture Classes, which is a site she teaches classes through. So, after some pondering, I've decided to register for a couple classes. And while we've just started, I've got high hopes that they will help to shake me free into greater creativity.
And while the stash was growing, my creativity was withering. I had to do something. Last month I ran across Ali Edwards' blog. She's an awesome scrapbook designer who lives right here in Oregon. Her blog led me to Big Picture Classes, which is a site she teaches classes through. So, after some pondering, I've decided to register for a couple classes. And while we've just started, I've got high hopes that they will help to shake me free into greater creativity.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Looking Forward
It's January again. Hard to believe. Every year at this time I think about making resolutions, and decided that this year I would not. Instead, I'm just going to look forward to what comes and go with the flow.
I do have a couple goals, however. The first is to use up some of my stash of scrapbooking supplies. That means I've really got to get creative. My second goal is to really focus on what steps I want to take next in my life. I have some projects in mind. 2011 could be a very interesting year.
I do have a couple goals, however. The first is to use up some of my stash of scrapbooking supplies. That means I've really got to get creative. My second goal is to really focus on what steps I want to take next in my life. I have some projects in mind. 2011 could be a very interesting year.
Friday, December 31, 2010
My Year in Status
Here is a listing of most of my Facebook status postings for 2010. For some reason January didn't come up on the app list. It's kind of a long post, but it brought back some memories while I was transcribing the list.
February: Woo Hoo! Beavers sweep the Men’s BB series for the first time in 17 years! Go Beavs! – is planning to skip the game and scrapbook today instead. – Thanks everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes. I’m finally home for the evening for a little R and R. – may not make it ‘til midnight and the end of the Opening Ceremonies. – is watching a rather lopsided women’s hockey came. Canada’s beating up on Slovakia. – spent the day hanging with Jen. – doesn’t really want to spend Saturday in class. – is watching hockey. Go USA! – should be doing homework. Think I’ll procrastinate a little longer and watch the closing ceremonies.
March: Is looking forward to a Saturday with absolutely nothing planned. – is wishing it wasn’t only the students who get a three day weekend. – just got home from a great weekend at the coast with Mom, Aunt Shirley and Traci. – attended the Taste of Home Cooking School tonight with Mom, Traci & Becky. – just finished filling out the census form. – just got home from cake & ice cream to celebrate my dad’s birthday. Happy Birthday Daddy! – spent the afternoon baby showerin’ for my sis. It was so good to see so many friends and family. – the mini calazones I made don’t look very pretty, but they taste good. – Happy spring Break! Day 1 and I’m….cleaning house. Exciting, huh? – just got home from Spring Break at the coast where I ran into several familiar faces.
April: Happy Easter! – Yeah! Saturday classes are done. – has come to the hard won conclusion that I will never, ever understand certain people. – can smell the chili cookin’. Ahhhhhhh Friday! – Sunny day and no plans. What should I do? – took on the task of sorting scrapbook supplies today. – is still very full from the sushi dinner shared with Erin. But now, I want….chocolate!
May: Woke up ready to go work out and the gym wasn’t open yet. - is watching Avatar. – should really be working on that final assignment for ESOL class, but I just can’t get motivated. – is waiting….. – attended Shana’s baby shower were we munched on Mexican food, then helped Mom plant some more of her planter boxes. – is tired of the rain. – had a good time at Roger & Kathy’s wedding last night. – just finished watching “Lost”. Hmmmmmmm….. – spent some time cuddling my nephew tonight. – is home from a weekend of camping with family and friends.
June: Just got home from seeing “The Bounty Hunter” with Erin. – Graduation 2010 is done. – is enjoying beautiful sunny weather. YEAH! – is eating yummy pizza at Papandrea’s in Sisters. – is home from the Sisters Rodeo – got the word today that I have a full time job next year! – great….it’s hailing! – Happy Father’s Day! – Sun!!!!!!! – is at a DAR Genealogy Workshop at Newell House. – is watching the replay of the US vs Algeria World Cup game. – spent the day at a science workshop at OMSI followed by burgers & beer with Jen. It was a very good day.
July: Is practicing the Zen of fishing in the rain this morning. – Happy 4th of July everyone! – Mmmmmmmmm. Burgerville. – sippin’ Starbucks and waiting for the ferry. – had a busy day: Picked raspberries, grocery shopping and finally dinner and a movie with Erin. – is grilling steak. – just got back from a matinee of “Eclipse” with my sissy. – is really bummed that the Grind is closing at the end of July. Where will we go for coffee and smoothies? – is reading under the pear tree. Love summer!
August: Is hanging at the Jake Owen concert with the fam. It’s Benton Co. Fair time! – is home after vacation.
September: Just got home from an evening at the State Fair with Jen. – is finally caught up from the weekend at the lake. – had a great evening with Erin, Jennifer & Jennifer. Sushi with a frozen yogurt chaser! – had a great, busy day with the family and the cousins’ cousins. – glad it’s the weekend. Wish the weather was better, though. – Eating yummy sausage & sauerkraut at Oktoberfest.
October: Is wishing Greg & Tammy a Happy Wedding Day! – is at ‘Music a la Carte” at the MU. – Go Griz! – Griz beat Portland State 23-21! Now it’s time for the Beavers to beat the Huskies. – should probably do something productive today. – Happy Birthday to my Mom! – is gearing up to tackle the ballot. Don’t forget to vote! – had a great time hanging with Jen last night. – Happy Halloween!
November: Had a great time participating in the Albany Veteran’s Day Parade today. – Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful day! – just bought a Christmas tree from Mr. Warloe. – the tree is decorated and now I’m procrastinating the work I need to do for school tomorrow.
December: Had a great dinner and catch up with Jen. So glad she lives closer now. I wish her a very happy birthday tomorrow. – must finish the Christmas cards! – only has one more batch of Christmas candy to make. Whew! – has Christmas music blaring while finishing up the Christmas prep work. So glad to have some time off. – has wrapped the last present. – Merry Christmas Eve everyone. May you have a wonderful evening. – Merry Christmas to All! Have a joyous day. – is putting away the Christmas decorations, which is not nearly as much fun as putting them out. – Happy New Year everyone! Have a safe Dec. 31.
February: Woo Hoo! Beavers sweep the Men’s BB series for the first time in 17 years! Go Beavs! – is planning to skip the game and scrapbook today instead. – Thanks everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes. I’m finally home for the evening for a little R and R. – may not make it ‘til midnight and the end of the Opening Ceremonies. – is watching a rather lopsided women’s hockey came. Canada’s beating up on Slovakia. – spent the day hanging with Jen. – doesn’t really want to spend Saturday in class. – is watching hockey. Go USA! – should be doing homework. Think I’ll procrastinate a little longer and watch the closing ceremonies.
March: Is looking forward to a Saturday with absolutely nothing planned. – is wishing it wasn’t only the students who get a three day weekend. – just got home from a great weekend at the coast with Mom, Aunt Shirley and Traci. – attended the Taste of Home Cooking School tonight with Mom, Traci & Becky. – just finished filling out the census form. – just got home from cake & ice cream to celebrate my dad’s birthday. Happy Birthday Daddy! – spent the afternoon baby showerin’ for my sis. It was so good to see so many friends and family. – the mini calazones I made don’t look very pretty, but they taste good. – Happy spring Break! Day 1 and I’m….cleaning house. Exciting, huh? – just got home from Spring Break at the coast where I ran into several familiar faces.
April: Happy Easter! – Yeah! Saturday classes are done. – has come to the hard won conclusion that I will never, ever understand certain people. – can smell the chili cookin’. Ahhhhhhh Friday! – Sunny day and no plans. What should I do? – took on the task of sorting scrapbook supplies today. – is still very full from the sushi dinner shared with Erin. But now, I want….chocolate!
May: Woke up ready to go work out and the gym wasn’t open yet. - is watching Avatar. – should really be working on that final assignment for ESOL class, but I just can’t get motivated. – is waiting….. – attended Shana’s baby shower were we munched on Mexican food, then helped Mom plant some more of her planter boxes. – is tired of the rain. – had a good time at Roger & Kathy’s wedding last night. – just finished watching “Lost”. Hmmmmmmm….. – spent some time cuddling my nephew tonight. – is home from a weekend of camping with family and friends.
June: Just got home from seeing “The Bounty Hunter” with Erin. – Graduation 2010 is done. – is enjoying beautiful sunny weather. YEAH! – is eating yummy pizza at Papandrea’s in Sisters. – is home from the Sisters Rodeo – got the word today that I have a full time job next year! – great….it’s hailing! – Happy Father’s Day! – Sun!!!!!!! – is at a DAR Genealogy Workshop at Newell House. – is watching the replay of the US vs Algeria World Cup game. – spent the day at a science workshop at OMSI followed by burgers & beer with Jen. It was a very good day.
July: Is practicing the Zen of fishing in the rain this morning. – Happy 4th of July everyone! – Mmmmmmmmm. Burgerville. – sippin’ Starbucks and waiting for the ferry. – had a busy day: Picked raspberries, grocery shopping and finally dinner and a movie with Erin. – is grilling steak. – just got back from a matinee of “Eclipse” with my sissy. – is really bummed that the Grind is closing at the end of July. Where will we go for coffee and smoothies? – is reading under the pear tree. Love summer!
August: Is hanging at the Jake Owen concert with the fam. It’s Benton Co. Fair time! – is home after vacation.
September: Just got home from an evening at the State Fair with Jen. – is finally caught up from the weekend at the lake. – had a great evening with Erin, Jennifer & Jennifer. Sushi with a frozen yogurt chaser! – had a great, busy day with the family and the cousins’ cousins. – glad it’s the weekend. Wish the weather was better, though. – Eating yummy sausage & sauerkraut at Oktoberfest.
October: Is wishing Greg & Tammy a Happy Wedding Day! – is at ‘Music a la Carte” at the MU. – Go Griz! – Griz beat Portland State 23-21! Now it’s time for the Beavers to beat the Huskies. – should probably do something productive today. – Happy Birthday to my Mom! – is gearing up to tackle the ballot. Don’t forget to vote! – had a great time hanging with Jen last night. – Happy Halloween!
November: Had a great time participating in the Albany Veteran’s Day Parade today. – Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful day! – just bought a Christmas tree from Mr. Warloe. – the tree is decorated and now I’m procrastinating the work I need to do for school tomorrow.
December: Had a great dinner and catch up with Jen. So glad she lives closer now. I wish her a very happy birthday tomorrow. – must finish the Christmas cards! – only has one more batch of Christmas candy to make. Whew! – has Christmas music blaring while finishing up the Christmas prep work. So glad to have some time off. – has wrapped the last present. – Merry Christmas Eve everyone. May you have a wonderful evening. – Merry Christmas to All! Have a joyous day. – is putting away the Christmas decorations, which is not nearly as much fun as putting them out. – Happy New Year everyone! Have a safe Dec. 31.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Christmas Day
Mom & Dad hosted Christmas dinner for the family this year. Mom, Dad & I opened our gifts. Kit had a field day with ribbons and paper. Then we all went to work preparing for the arrival of the rest of the family.
You would think that since there were only ten of us, we wouldn't need to cook for an army, but that's not the case. We had prime rib and ham, potatoes, stuffing, two veggies, rolls and then four kinds of pie (pumpkin, apple, raspberry-rhubarb and sour cream lemon). By the end of the day, we were all ready for a nap and personally, I didn't care if I even saw food for a few days.
You would think that since there were only ten of us, we wouldn't need to cook for an army, but that's not the case. We had prime rib and ham, potatoes, stuffing, two veggies, rolls and then four kinds of pie (pumpkin, apple, raspberry-rhubarb and sour cream lemon). By the end of the day, we were all ready for a nap and personally, I didn't care if I even saw food for a few days.
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