1. The truth is.. my principal still likes me after observing me for an hour and a half. That is a good sign.
2. The truth is... We have been working on fractions for about 3 weeks now.
3. The truth is... I'm sick of fractions. Three weeks is a long time and yes they are hard... but three weeks? Really? It's almost pathetic.
4. The truth is... I'm counting down until Friday (the last day for fractions). I will admit that I am scared to see how my students do on the test.
5. The truth is... 6 1/2 days left (with students) until fall break. But whose counting?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday Truths
1. The truth is... it is very hard to teach when the air conditioner is not working. Yes, the AC has been out in my classroom (more like the whole wing) for a couple of days. It was off all day on Monday and it finally turned back on today at noon. Around 1:00 PM yesterday it was so unbearable in my room we had to go to the library. It is very hard to teach in an environment that is not normal for the students.
2. The truth is... my principal is observing me next Monday. Let's just hope that she is still impressed with me after Monday.
3. The truth is... I started a new cross stitch. I'm not far because I don't have a lot of time to work on it but I am already excited to finish!
4. The truth is... Josh and I decided that he isn't going to work and go to school. He's going to take about 18 credits a semester so he could push through school. (We are hoping that way he will finish within 3 years).
5. The truth is... Josh makes about half the amount I do (a month) for going to school... thanks to his benefits. I wish that I got paid to go to school. That is my dream job! (Besides teaching math.)
2. The truth is... my principal is observing me next Monday. Let's just hope that she is still impressed with me after Monday.
3. The truth is... I started a new cross stitch. I'm not far because I don't have a lot of time to work on it but I am already excited to finish!
4. The truth is... Josh and I decided that he isn't going to work and go to school. He's going to take about 18 credits a semester so he could push through school. (We are hoping that way he will finish within 3 years).
5. The truth is... Josh makes about half the amount I do (a month) for going to school... thanks to his benefits. I wish that I got paid to go to school. That is my dream job! (Besides teaching math.)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thoughts for Thursday
I've had a ton of ideas for this post. At first I thought about explaining about parent teacher conferences. Then I thought that I would talk about people that drive and who think that they are better than everyone else. I think that it is annoying. However, I think that I am going to tell of the events that led to Billy's dismissal. It all started with me.
BILLY'S LEAVING
I want to first start out saying that I didn't mind the idea of Billy living with us. He actually moved in two days before I got my job. It worked out perfectly. Josh actually thinks that I got my job because we were doing a service for Billy. Um.... sure. Anyway, at the beginning it was okay. Everyone got along. However, Josh spent most of his free time with Billy. Although I was working, it annoyed me. A few weeks into it, he got a lot better and started to pay some attention to me. However, when I was home he was at work and vice versa. It sucked because I saw more of Billy than I saw of Josh. Anyway, things started to go downhill after he got comfortable in the house.
He stopped trying to help and just did his own thing. I was okay with him doing whatever pleased him but he should have put in some effort to help around the house. Not only that but after about every sentence he would say "you know". What happens if I don't know?
The final straw was on Tuesday night. I couldn't take the fact that he was using Josh's phone to talk to his girlfriend and that he was pretty much living there anyway. He came "home" to eat and shower. Yes, he even slept over at his girlfriends place. Yeah, I know, he should just live with her. Anyway, Wednesday morning I was so angry that I couldn't take it any longer. Before class I text Josh and and told him that I was going to come home, grab some clothes then stay at my parents house until he left Saturday (D-Day for not paying rent). I'm not sure if I could have actually done it but I didn't have to. Josh told Billy he couldn't be here anymore. Yes, my guts gave Josh the guts to kick him out sooner. I know he only had a few days left in our house but I really don't think that I could take it any longer. I think that he was bringing a bad spirit into our house. I feel bad and it is weird to not have him here but at the same time I LOVE IT! He came and picked up his things today while Josh and I were gone. I can definitely tell the difference and like I said... I love having him gone (even though it has only been a few days).
BILLY'S LEAVING
I want to first start out saying that I didn't mind the idea of Billy living with us. He actually moved in two days before I got my job. It worked out perfectly. Josh actually thinks that I got my job because we were doing a service for Billy. Um.... sure. Anyway, at the beginning it was okay. Everyone got along. However, Josh spent most of his free time with Billy. Although I was working, it annoyed me. A few weeks into it, he got a lot better and started to pay some attention to me. However, when I was home he was at work and vice versa. It sucked because I saw more of Billy than I saw of Josh. Anyway, things started to go downhill after he got comfortable in the house.
He stopped trying to help and just did his own thing. I was okay with him doing whatever pleased him but he should have put in some effort to help around the house. Not only that but after about every sentence he would say "you know". What happens if I don't know?
The final straw was on Tuesday night. I couldn't take the fact that he was using Josh's phone to talk to his girlfriend and that he was pretty much living there anyway. He came "home" to eat and shower. Yes, he even slept over at his girlfriends place. Yeah, I know, he should just live with her. Anyway, Wednesday morning I was so angry that I couldn't take it any longer. Before class I text Josh and and told him that I was going to come home, grab some clothes then stay at my parents house until he left Saturday (D-Day for not paying rent). I'm not sure if I could have actually done it but I didn't have to. Josh told Billy he couldn't be here anymore. Yes, my guts gave Josh the guts to kick him out sooner. I know he only had a few days left in our house but I really don't think that I could take it any longer. I think that he was bringing a bad spirit into our house. I feel bad and it is weird to not have him here but at the same time I LOVE IT! He came and picked up his things today while Josh and I were gone. I can definitely tell the difference and like I said... I love having him gone (even though it has only been a few days).
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday Truths
1. The truth is... I'm looking forward to Friday and not because it is the weekend.
2. The truth is... Billy still owes us $120 for rent. He still does not have a job.
3. The truth is... Friday is D-Day for Billy. I wish him the best of luck when he has to move out (only if he does not pay us).
4. The truth is... parent teacher kind of stinks. I'm in them right now so I probably shouldn't be posting. However I'm in a dead spot right now... no one is here to see me.
5. The truth is... I didn't know that decimals were really hard. I guess they are.
2. The truth is... Billy still owes us $120 for rent. He still does not have a job.
3. The truth is... Friday is D-Day for Billy. I wish him the best of luck when he has to move out (only if he does not pay us).
4. The truth is... parent teacher kind of stinks. I'm in them right now so I probably shouldn't be posting. However I'm in a dead spot right now... no one is here to see me.
5. The truth is... I didn't know that decimals were really hard. I guess they are.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thoughts for Thursday
I guess that I should admit that I don't have a whole lot of random thoughts today like I normally do. My main thought is trying to make it through the day. I have a long one. Tonight is curriculum night so I am really nervous and I probably won't be home until around 8:00PM tonight. Tomorrow I have a school dance. YEA! I'm only joking. Something has been on my mind. Here it is:
HELPING AROUND THE HOUSE
Since Josh isn't working he has been a really big help around the house. Of course he should be, he is now home a lot more than I am. However, I still get annoyed, and it is because of our extra person: Billy. Let me tell you a little story about Billy.
A few weeks ago he found a job. Well, that only lasted a week. None of us are quite sure what happened. After his first week they said that they would call him if they need him next week. (I guess that is what you get for working with Mormons.) Well, you probably have guessed it, they didn't call him. So, he started looking for another job. He got one, but he didn't have an interview and come to find out that after his first day (which was Monday) he totally hated it! Go figure. So on Tuesday he went looking for other jobs, got an interview, and got another job. He starts Tuesday. Guess what he's doing right now (besides maybe sleeping).. you probably have guessed it... he's looking for another job. So, he sits in my house all day, uses my money to pay for the power and water and doesn't have a job. You know what else he doesn't do? HELP! Thank heaven Josh is doing something or I would probably never go home.
SERIOUSLY! WHY CAN'T HE DO SOMETHING BESIDES PLAYING ON THE COMPUTER? Can he put his dishes in the dishwasher? NO! Can he help clean up dinner? Why should he when he has servants?
Needless to say he still has to finish paying us rent for the month. He has until next week to pay us $120 then he's gone. I don't think he'll make it. Do you?
I just thought that I'd let you know, I had to do this at work, I'll be here all day. I should probably prep for class, but I believe I'm ready. I just need my students!
HELPING AROUND THE HOUSE
Since Josh isn't working he has been a really big help around the house. Of course he should be, he is now home a lot more than I am. However, I still get annoyed, and it is because of our extra person: Billy. Let me tell you a little story about Billy.
A few weeks ago he found a job. Well, that only lasted a week. None of us are quite sure what happened. After his first week they said that they would call him if they need him next week. (I guess that is what you get for working with Mormons.) Well, you probably have guessed it, they didn't call him. So, he started looking for another job. He got one, but he didn't have an interview and come to find out that after his first day (which was Monday) he totally hated it! Go figure. So on Tuesday he went looking for other jobs, got an interview, and got another job. He starts Tuesday. Guess what he's doing right now (besides maybe sleeping).. you probably have guessed it... he's looking for another job. So, he sits in my house all day, uses my money to pay for the power and water and doesn't have a job. You know what else he doesn't do? HELP! Thank heaven Josh is doing something or I would probably never go home.
SERIOUSLY! WHY CAN'T HE DO SOMETHING BESIDES PLAYING ON THE COMPUTER? Can he put his dishes in the dishwasher? NO! Can he help clean up dinner? Why should he when he has servants?
Needless to say he still has to finish paying us rent for the month. He has until next week to pay us $120 then he's gone. I don't think he'll make it. Do you?
I just thought that I'd let you know, I had to do this at work, I'll be here all day. I should probably prep for class, but I believe I'm ready. I just need my students!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tuesday Truths
1. The truth is... I almost forgot that today was Tuesday.
2. The truth is... there is only 3 more days left until the weekend! YEA!
3. The truth is... people are very inconsiderate.
4. The truth is... if you ever get the chance, you should go to The Breakfast Club. It's an awesome restaurant in Scottsdale.
5. The truth is... I told Josh that I am never going to try to go out of town with him again. Although I hold no expectations everything tends to get ruined. Even staying "in town" for a short trip doesn't work. Yes, it sucks!
2. The truth is... there is only 3 more days left until the weekend! YEA!
3. The truth is... people are very inconsiderate.
4. The truth is... if you ever get the chance, you should go to The Breakfast Club. It's an awesome restaurant in Scottsdale.
5. The truth is... I told Josh that I am never going to try to go out of town with him again. Although I hold no expectations everything tends to get ruined. Even staying "in town" for a short trip doesn't work. Yes, it sucks!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Five Years
I thought that I should mention something on my blog today about me and Josh being together for five years. It is really hard to believe that we have been together for that long. Well, it is our five-year dating anniversary anyway. Most people didn't think we'd make it. To be honest if I would have known five years ago that I would be married to him five years later then I probably wouldn't believe anyone. Some people in my family didn't want me to date him after our first year together but that didn't stop me. I still sometimes wonder if those people don't think we should be together but you know what I don't think that I could have found a better eternal companion.
For our five year anniversary Josh is taking me to Claim Jumpers (this is where we announced our engagement to our parents on Josh's 20th birthday). We also got a hotel room so that way we can spend some time away from home and away from Billy. It will be nice to spend some time with Josh away from home and without Billy there.
I think that I knew all along we would get married. I didn't want to think it though because we were still in high school. Anyway, I have a ton of pictures of us throughout the five years. I hope that you enjoy.
Prom in April of 2005. The theme was "Our Night in Time". I agree, it's a little lame. I could have thought of something better.
My high school graduation in 2005.
Goofy Golfing. Josh is "teaching" me how to play.
I think that this was taken at Alyssa's birthday party. I think it was her second. It kind of like the picture.
Hagning out at my parents. We did that a lot.
Our engagement picture.
Of course I have to throw in a couple of wedding pictures. By the way, I finally got my wedding dress from my moms and I tried it on. I can still fit in it but the arms are a little tight. You can probably guess why.
Family picnic is the spring of 2008.
Camping at the Baker reunion; Summer 2009.
Both of us at my NAU graduation in May.
Us today. Aren't we so cute together? I think so.
For our five year anniversary Josh is taking me to Claim Jumpers (this is where we announced our engagement to our parents on Josh's 20th birthday). We also got a hotel room so that way we can spend some time away from home and away from Billy. It will be nice to spend some time with Josh away from home and without Billy there.
I think that I knew all along we would get married. I didn't want to think it though because we were still in high school. Anyway, I have a ton of pictures of us throughout the five years. I hope that you enjoy.
Prom in April of 2005. The theme was "Our Night in Time". I agree, it's a little lame. I could have thought of something better.
My high school graduation in 2005.
Goofy Golfing. Josh is "teaching" me how to play.
I think that this was taken at Alyssa's birthday party. I think it was her second. It kind of like the picture.
Hagning out at my parents. We did that a lot.
Our engagement picture.
Of course I have to throw in a couple of wedding pictures. By the way, I finally got my wedding dress from my moms and I tried it on. I can still fit in it but the arms are a little tight. You can probably guess why.
Family picnic is the spring of 2008.
Camping at the Baker reunion; Summer 2009.
Both of us at my NAU graduation in May.
Us today. Aren't we so cute together? I think so.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday Thoughts
I thought that it would be a cool idea to do a Thursday Thoughts post ever week. I have a lot of random thoughts so I was thinking "why not do a Thursday thoughts post. I think that it will be fun because then I can post things that I am thinking and have a reason to.. good luck! Today's thoughts are about the following:
Comfortable Shoes
I know, it's random, but it has been on my mind over the past four weeks. As a teacher, I am constantly walking and on my feet. My principal doesn't like us to sit much; she says that she wants to see us roaming the room when she walks in. Because of this, I will not wear heels to work. Who in the world can walk in them for a long period of time. (Everyday I walk about 2 miles in my classroom, which is a lot when you wear heels.) I wear flats. I have three pairs in brown, white, and black that look like this:
Now normally these shoes are really comfortable and very cute to wear. However, when you are walking 2 miles a day in them, the bottom of your feet hurt really bad at the end of the day. I have started to notice that my brown shoes like this are able to talk.. which means I might want to start thinking of buying some more brown shoes. Naturally, Josh and I went shoe shopping. We went to Payless and I found the most comfortable brown, flat shoes. They are a little more casual but they still work. I wore them today and you know what... MY FEET DON'T HURT! I am in love. I got them for $10.00 which is awesome since they are normally $17.00. Since they have a BOGO sale I also found a new pair of white shoes that are really cute. They are not as comfortable but they are cute and once I got the half off they were only $3.50! Those were originally $23.00. I'm so excited about my comfortable shoes. Now my feet don't have to hurt everyday! :)
Comfortable Shoes
I know, it's random, but it has been on my mind over the past four weeks. As a teacher, I am constantly walking and on my feet. My principal doesn't like us to sit much; she says that she wants to see us roaming the room when she walks in. Because of this, I will not wear heels to work. Who in the world can walk in them for a long period of time. (Everyday I walk about 2 miles in my classroom, which is a lot when you wear heels.) I wear flats. I have three pairs in brown, white, and black that look like this:
Now normally these shoes are really comfortable and very cute to wear. However, when you are walking 2 miles a day in them, the bottom of your feet hurt really bad at the end of the day. I have started to notice that my brown shoes like this are able to talk.. which means I might want to start thinking of buying some more brown shoes. Naturally, Josh and I went shoe shopping. We went to Payless and I found the most comfortable brown, flat shoes. They are a little more casual but they still work. I wore them today and you know what... MY FEET DON'T HURT! I am in love. I got them for $10.00 which is awesome since they are normally $17.00. Since they have a BOGO sale I also found a new pair of white shoes that are really cute. They are not as comfortable but they are cute and once I got the half off they were only $3.50! Those were originally $23.00. I'm so excited about my comfortable shoes. Now my feet don't have to hurt everyday! :)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday Truths
1. The truth is... I love my drive into work. Twenty minutes is the perfect amount of drive time. It's an easy drive too!
2. The truth is... I am a little too excited about this weekend! (It is my first three-day weekend.)
3. The truth is... Josh and I got a hotel for Friday night. He's planning on taking me on a nice date too! I cannot wait. That is also a reason why I am looking forward to this weekend.
4. The truth is... Friday is mine and Josh's five year anniversary... for dating anyway.
5. The truth is... this week is actually going by fast. Let's just hope that it continues in the same direction.
2. The truth is... I am a little too excited about this weekend! (It is my first three-day weekend.)
3. The truth is... Josh and I got a hotel for Friday night. He's planning on taking me on a nice date too! I cannot wait. That is also a reason why I am looking forward to this weekend.
4. The truth is... Friday is mine and Josh's five year anniversary... for dating anyway.
5. The truth is... this week is actually going by fast. Let's just hope that it continues in the same direction.
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