Fun Stuff!

I have come to the realization that I can say really stupid shit sometimes. It's like I get a thought and instead of thinking, "hum, maybe I should keep this to myself?"...nope, too late! Whatever. I do know this though, I love Bobby Flay! No, really, I do. I could watch him eat all day long! The way he takes a bite of his creations is soooo HOT! Love him! I need to get back to my reading...."Teaching Today's Health." Real exciting. It puts me to sleep. Maybe I'll go outside and read it. Maybe not. I miss my nephew! He is the sweetest little baby and he is so easily entertained! I just have to say, "the Doggie takes a Kitty" and he laughs! I just love him to pieces! Zoey are going to go up and swim at Aunt Laurie's for the 24th (no, I'm not celebrating this holiday!), and she loves it when I play on the floatie things (I'm sure they have a real name) with her. She pretends like we are ships and she comes over and pushes me off my ship. It's really funner than it sounds! But, I sometimes beg her to let me stay on my ship just a little bit longer so I can relax. Nope. We went school shopping last week and she got such cute stuff! She even got a "Smurfs" shirt! Love it! It has the girl smurf (smurfette) and the boy smurf who holds the flowers behind his back (remember him?!). I always wondered why they only had a blonde smurfette and not a brunette. I wanted to be blonde for a long time because of smurfette! My mom's home....gotta go! Peace.

Festival Fun!

So I made it through the Greek Festival and I woke up today sick as hell! I'm sooooo mad cuz I was supposed to go up and babysit my nephew for the week, but nope...I'm f*&%ing sick! My mom's sick too, so it must be something going around, like....swine flu! Nice. I'm going to go to the Dr. tomorrow if I don't feel better, just so I know if I have that or just a sinus infection or whatever. Yeah, this sucks cuz I was looking forward to having the baby all to myself and watching him and Zoey play. He just loves it when Zoey talks and plays with him . The festival was fun though. I mean, it's pretty much the same every year, but still fun. The cookie booth is always crazy busy, but that's what people come for...the food and the cookies and the entertainment. And of course, bingo. I paid for like 12 games and never played once. Every time it was a new game, I would pay and then they would start and I would be talking the entire time, until I hear "Bingo" and I realize, oh, I missed it! But at least I got to wear my new sandals .....finally! I bought them in May and didn't wear them....not that I had anywhere to wear them anyway.

July 4th Celebration!

Well, the Fourth of July weekend has came and went, so quickly I must say & we had such a wonderful time in S.L.C. with my family. Alex has gotten so big and he already knows how to "diss" people (me!)! But that's ok, cuz it's soooo cute when he does it! I love him to pieces! We went to the neighborhood parade and Zoey pushed her Webkinz in a little stroller we bought at Build a Bear and her Aunt Stephanie decorated it with red, white, & blue decorations....it was super cute! And Danny and Steph decorated their stroller (well, mostly Steph!). It was way fun...but way early in the morning! I mean, 9:00am is not early during the school year, but in the summer, yeah, little early for us lazy butts! So, then we went to Aunt Laurie's and Uncle Junior's and swam in their pool....awesome! It is so much fun swimming there. They have a basketball hoop in the pool (well, not in the pool, but the kind you buy for the pool...nevermind), and we played "Pig" which you have to throw the basketball exactly like the person before you, but only if they make the shot. If they don't then you get to make up your own kind of shot. Fun! I think Laurie won...yeah, she did. After swimming, we barbequed lamb burgers and had corn of the cobb and pasta salad. But, I ate chips and salsa all day while swimming, so of course, I was too full to eat! Nice Chris. But I did make room for a cupckae that Stephanie made. They were really yummy, with cream cheese frosting...my favorite! And they were red, white and blue....duh! Later that evening, we went back up to Danny's and Stephanie's and Alex's house to watch fireworks. They were awesome. And then we went back to the hotel and went to bed...yea! I was beat arse tired. So, now getting ready for the festival. Gotta go, dinner time, my favorite...steak and fried potatoes....my favorite. I don't need to fit into my clothes!

Pic of Zoey!

Oh, I just wanted to see if I could put up a pic....cuz I'm so smart! hee. hee. My little fishergirl! Look at that cast! Takes after her Mama...just in fishing, don't panic!

Term 1...DONE!

So, One term down...three to go, I think?! I can't believe I finished my first term already! It's crazy cuz it seems like I was just wishing I could go back to school (Grease 2 comes to mind....Oh no, I gotta go...back to school...again!) and all of a sudden here I am! I'm truly grateful for having the opportunity (again!) to go to school. And, I'm smarter than I thought! No, really, you have no idea (well, maybe you do?!) how hard it was for me to figure out how everything worked as far as going to school online. I had to enroll in my courses and then register in learning resources and different sites to go into for writing papers and activities for classes and e-text books and so on. And that was just the setting up part. Then came the actual classes and how to go about scheduling my time for school work and everything else, like work, daughter, cleaning, walking, groceries, and playing the Wii! Well, so far so good, I guess. It was a close race though, cuz I barely got my last assignment in today, which was the last day to submit work, and low and behold....done! Now on to term 2...starting tomorrow! Big break in between terms, don;t ya think?! Crazy. Oh well, I just want to get'er done. G-nite.

Summmer time!

Summer has definitley arrived...finally! It rained for days, well weeks actually, but now it is hot and not a cloud in sight! I bought Zoey a pool over the weekend jsut so her and her friends can cool off outside. It's just a small kiddie pool, but it works Great for hot days in the sun....and for Webkinz! :) I have walked everyday (almost) and sure enough...I have NOT lost a single pound! This non-smoking sucks! Not the not smoking part, but the effects of not smoking. I really thought by now I would be able to lose weight and not smoke, but I'm getting a little frustrated with it. But I'll get over it. Guess I'll go get ready for my walk! Have a wonderful day!

Hello.

Well, obviously it's been awhile since my last post and many things have happened...school's out, went to Disneyland, L.A., Las Vegas...fun stuff! And then on Thursday, Michael Jackson passed away unexpectedly. I was saddened by the news and thought about how much I loved him in junior high! I remember watching the world premiere of "Thriller" on MTV and me and my best friend went crazy!! I wanted to be the girl in the video, the one who walks with him in those tight leopard print leggings and high heels and when she got to wear the cute 50's outfit with the poodle skirt and the scarf in her hair and Michael looked sooo cute in his sweater! He even looked cute as a zombie!! And then I thought about how we used to have school dances every Friday for P.E. (why?) and we would have the Thriller cassette every time. I watched a special on him last night and I sobbed uncontrolably. He was the King of Pop (Always will be!) and his music will live on forever.

Spring time!

I love spring time but I hate the wind! I love the rain and when it's gloomy (I'm wierd) but the wind....hate it. We tried flying a kite the other day and as soon as it was up, it flew right into a tree & broke. Nice. I'm catching up on my school work, since I was sick last week and didn't feel like doing scata (spelling?). Those Greek words are tricky! So, for Easter Zoey and I got motor scooters....the "Razor" brand that have a battery operated motor. They're really fun, but I feel like I'm being lazy when I'm riding them. I mean, I should be walking or riding my bike, since I've gained some weight since I quit smoking. No big, but I really need to start my pre-summer exercise routine. Not sure what that routine is, but I'll think of something. I'm giving an interview for my research paper in an hour, so I guess I better wrap things up here. Have a Great day & enjoy the snow, wind, rain...whatever.

Easter time!

Hey there. Took a final today while I was miserably sick. I had to ask the testing director for some kleenex cuz I forgot mine and she handed me the whole box. It took me about 3 hours to complete, which is an hour earlier than I expected. So, moving on. I am half way done with my research paper and I have started on my next course which is Liberal Arts (yikes!). Not one of my strongest subjects. Also, I have to do a presentation on my research paper, which should be really fun....not. I can't wait to get out early for Easter break. I'm so ready for it. And then for our Easter, Greek Easter. I love going to church and hearing the choir sing. It's so beautiful. We really do have an amazing choir. It's such an overwhelming feeling when you come to church for Easter. I mean, how can you not go on Easter. Now I'm getting a little to personal, but really, how can you not? Yes you, D.E.K.!

Are u Kiddin' me?!!

What is up? I'll tell u what's up? Well, nothing really, except one small thing....I'm sick! I know, I'm like, "are u kiddin' me?!!" I'm sure all u two people who have to suffer through my blog are tired of hearing about my nasal and sinus congestion.......bla! bla! bla! Trust me, I'm tired of talking about it but for some reason it seems to be interfering into my daily schedule & it's pissing me off. I finally got some school work done today, while in my jammies & fuzzy socks & robe & a sweatshirt......the sweatshirt is from Cancun about 16 years ago. It's the only sweatshirt I own. It's a good thing I chose it as my souvenir or I'd be really cold right now. It's black & I bought it at Planet Hollywood. fun stuff. Anyway, back to my sinuses....I started on an antibiotic on Friday and it's starting to kick in....kinda. OMG, my Mom is cooking bacon...I'm going to hurl. I have a final in the morning. It's so going to suck. I gotta get through it though. Then I can come home and go to bed! I can't wait. I still want to go to S.L. and take my brother his b-day gift. Hopefully, by Easter or Greek Easter. I was so mad that I couldn't go to church today. I tried...really, I did. I got up, made me a cup of coffee, which I have not been able to drink all week because it makes me nautious. I think it's the big antibiotic horse pill I take in the morning, but anyway.....so I make a cup of coffee and I eat 2 of my yiayia's twisted cookies ( no, I don't know the Greek name for them!). They taste sooo good dunked in coffee and then I take that horrible pill and then I hurry and eat a gummi bear vitamin to get the taste of the pill out of my mouth. Quite a routine, I know. I know now where my daughter gets it. That is why she gets a shot when she's sick. It's quicker than holding her down and trying to get a drop of medicine into her mouth. And the shot lasts like, a nano-second.....we have a really good nurse! I wish I wold have gotten a shot....maybe tomorrow after I take my test?! Maybe not. Peace.

Sick of being Sick!

So, I've had this sinus infection for about 3 weeks now & it seems t be getting worse! I have taken basically everything there is to take over the counter from sudafed (yuck!) to tylenol sinus, & even some nose sray crap that's supposed to brek up the congestion....I think it just shot it all back up into my sinuses! I have even been taking gummi bear vitamins, like 6 at a time....they taste better than real gummi bear candy! Not that I'm trying to be a vitamin pusher or anything, but they are yummy! I want to go to S.L.C. her in the next couple of days but I don't feel like doing shit! Seriously, if my headache would just go away, I would be a happy camper. So, what else? I start to think about doing the facebook thing & then I realize, I am one of those peole that if I do get on there...I'll never get off! It's my "addictive trait" syndrome....I'm serious. For those of you that know me....you know it's true & if you didn't, I may have just answered alot of questions you may have had! Enough of that. Hopefully We can go up to see my brother soon & take him his B-day present. And maybe do lunch. We'll have to see how our schedules look. But most of all, to see my darling nephew! Love u Alex! See u soon! xoxoxo

I'm tired! No, like I want to just go in my room and go to bed & it's only 6:00pm! Teaching 1st graders can be exhausting! But, I love it! But I need a nap. It's probably cuz I went to bed at 11:30pm & got up at 5:00am. I can't sleep any later than 5:00am when I work for some reaon. Even when I don't need to get up that early, I still do. Sucks. Especially on Friday night, since I have big plans all the time! Yes, I'm kidding.....don't act like that! Hey, I choose to stay home & enjoy my alone time. Usually. Sometimes, it just happens that way, & I'm fine with that. Really, I am. No, really. Oh, just shut-up already! Know-it-all! I really need to get out more. It's not good when I blog to myself & I'm not even drunk! I haven't had an alcoholic beverage since, Last summer at the Greek Festival. I had 2 beers....the kind with the lime flavor, I think they are Miller brand..I dunno. But they were pretty good. Better than regular beer. I like beer with lemon and salt, so beer with lime is close enough. Ok, enough about my big night of consuming 2 beers without getting into trouble.

Long post!

I feel the student "lack of sleep" syndrome kickin' in...even though I haven't pulled an all-nighter yet (well, not for the past 9 years anyway). I used to do all-nighters, but that was in another life. It's weird when I look back & the it's like I lived a different life in certain units. Like, in my teens, it was all about being cool & fitting in....hated my teen years. And in my twenties, it was about doing what is expected of a twenty year old, which was get a good job and get married and settle down and have kids. Ooops! Kinda missed those steps. And then the wonderful thirties, when I wake up & and go...oh, this is what life is all about. None of the things I thought was important in my teens and twenties are even important now, but they had to be then because that is what leads up to these years and without going through all the good and bad things then...I wouldn't be where I am today. Basically, I would do it all again. There are people I would like to tell...."suck it!" Just like Tina Fey got to do on tv. It just simply says it all, doesn't it?! But, I would also, tell my family each and every day, how much I love them and how fortunate I am to have them.....Mom, Dad, daughter, brother, sister-in-law, & nephew....love ya. And my yiayia whom I couldn't do without her help and her constant giving. How's that for a speech when I win whatever it is you win when you write an award- winning biography. I'm a dork. First, though, I got to write a research paper. I love that commercial where Amy Pohler's new show, has her say, "I thought the slide was too fast, so I put in speed bumps." My daughter cracks-up every time she sees that come on tv. It's hilarious! I'll probably not get to watch it though...I have to limit my tv time and I already have A.I. and DWTS and Lie to Me and The Mentalist (I only watch this cuz the guy in it is so cute!). Not that I get to watch all of these, but they are my first picks. Usually, A.I. is all I get to see during the week, since I do most of my studying at night. Gotta get busy....Have a Great Day.

Weekend warrior!

It's 11:00am on Saturday & my Mom is still asleep....probably because last night around 1:00am I heard something fall in the kitchen & when I came out to check, my Mom was painting the kitchen area! She had already painted it a dreadful taupe color & she hated it, so she had to primer it again & last night is when sh decided to paint it....she's painting it white, which is the color is was in the beginning! I think she's enjoying her time being unemployed a little too much. She already has her day-time tv shows memorized & looks forward to dancing with Ellen every weekday at 4:04pm. I watch it with her when I can & I can't help but be in a good mood while doing so. That's what Ellen does, she makes me laugh every time I watch her! She's hillarious! But then again, I love Judge Alex....he's hot. I need to get out more. My daughter's friend is coming over and we are going for a bike ride later today.....I'm tired just thinking about it. I like walking and I've been doing so every day...well, almost every day, but bike-riding...uphill no less....it's exhausting. Guess I'll go get ready for the big day. Wish me luck.

Happy St. Patrick's!

So, it's St. Partick's Day, & you'd think finding something green for your child to wear to school would be a snap...right? Not so much! For some reason, all of a sudden the green corduroy pants and the cute white shirt with green peace signs on it are too babyish! Huh?! Of course, I try to tell my daughter, that they are not babyish & if I were able to wear them, I would! She wasn't buying it. It was worth a try though....so she wore her Aeropostale shirt that says, "New York" in green and jeans and a green hoodie. Good enough. She loves New York & Washington D.C. These are the 2 places she wants to go for vacation one of these days. She wants to see the White House and The Statue of Libery. After watching the Today show the past 2 mornings, since I'm home sick....again (read last blog for further info.!), Meredith Vierra and Al Roker (spelled right?) are in Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, which is where I would like to go someday. Frank McCourt, the author of "Teacher Man" & "Angela's Ashes" grew up in Ireland. I think I mentioned that in my last post,but I can't remember?! I can't remember what I did 10 minutes ago, let alone yesterday! I better get busy, I have that wonderful research paper waiting for me.....isn't that nice?!! Have a Happy St. Partick's Day!

Blog Bla!

My blog is kinda boring...I think?! I really need to invest in a digital camera so I can download pics & stuff. But, until then...I'll just keep on writin'! Well, I haven't written for awhile actually, so let's do some catching up, shall we? First, I'm sick....again! I caught the same cold that has been going around again and now I have a cough to go along with it....how nice, my cold has a companion! Cuz without a cough, the cold is all alone. Wa! Also, I began getting sick while we were in S.L.C. over the weekend...well, we went up Fri. evening and came home early Saturday cuz I was up to doing much. We did, however, go to Happy Sumo's for sushi cuz Zoey loves her sushi! Even though it's the California roll she orders, she thinks she's eating "raw" fish & she thinks that's pretty cool. The best part about our "short" trip was when we met Danny, Steph & baby Alex at Little America & had dinner in the restaurant. Danny & I had prime rib which was a first for me...I think? I don't think I'm a "prime rib" type of person. But it was good. Alex was kinda over the whole let's hang out with the fam. thing, but I guess after I went back up to the room, he settled down & fell asleep. Maybe he wasn't diggin' my bright green sweater?! Anyhoo, he's sooo cute! And he's funny too! Definitely my brother's son! What else? Oh yeah, I have major school-work to do....like now! Peace.

Bachelor Night! Woohoo!!

Hey there. I'm sooo tired! It was my first day back to work in 2 weeks & getting up early & getting ready....I mean, I have to get up early anyway, but to have to get ready & out the door by 7:50am is harder than staying in my pj's until 9:00am & having my coffee sitting down instead of running through the house is definitley a job in itself. Luckily, I have the day off tomorrow cuz I was supposed to go to Orem to take some stuff back & my Mom was going to go with me but now she can't. But, I gotta do some work on my essay papers, so it worked out for the better. I can't wait to watch "The Bachelor" tonight! Eventhough he sent my favorite, Jillian home last week! I was so confused cuz I thought they totally connected & made a Great couple! This is why I'm single!! I just don't get it I guess. I'm not good at reading the "signs" anymore. I used to be, but now....clueless. Gotta go, I'm falling asleep. Peace.

Celebrate Good Times! C-mon! Let's Celebrate!

Hey! So, what a week. First, let me start with my one year Anniversary of quitting smoking! Woohoo! I can't believe it! I feel like I am truly a "non-smoker!" Finally. I takes a good year to really allow yourself time to figure out how to function without a cigarette. I mean, there were days that I thought "what the hell" just smoke and deal with it later." And those days when I was stressed out or having a bad day, which a cigarette would have been the perfect release, but "no!" I talked my way through the agony and came out ahead of the "pack!" Get it...pack?! I know, I'm clever. So, celebrating that & my B-Day on the 19th (I quit smoking on my b-day last year) and passing my first Final.....big celebration....even if it's just going to Provo & eating at my favorite place....Artic Circle! I love their fry sauce! So, moving on....I have to work on my writing skills, APA style. It should be interseting. I'll let u know. By the way, I did a dance to the above Post Title song, "Celebration" when I was in dancing. I was about 12yrs. old and we wore these dance outfits styled like "The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders"....pom poms & all! I remember it well because it was one of my favorite dances while I was in dancing, oh, & "Putting on the Ritz." Just thought I'd share that with you.

Monday....

Hey there. Well, it's Monday and I'm taking the day off to catch up on school work, and cleaning! I'm pretty much caught up on school work, except for studying for my exam which os on Friday, but the house cleaning....really behind. I don't even know where to start?! I did clean the fish bowl though....I feel guilty if I don't cuz fish need a clean house too! So, went to Salt Lake over the weekend to see my darling little nephew and he's getting soooo big! It's amazing how fast they grow, especially when you don't see them for a couple weeks....or even a couple days! He laughs and talks....ok, maybe not like real words, but baby talk. So cute! And he's funny! He got the funny gene...yay! We were going to stay overnight at the LIttle America, but of course, we drove home at 10:00pm with one headlight. Yep, just like the song...."with one headlight!" Seriously, it's so scary driving down the canyon, when it's dark...I mean pitch black outside and you can't see sh$#t! The whole time I'm waiting for a deer or some other wildlife to come flying (literally) over the hillside. So, I'm up against the windshield cuz I think I can see better the closer I am to the windshield?! Finally, when I got to the bottom of Price Canyon, I was able to sit back in the seat and relax a little. Too bad I woke up with the worst backace the next morning. Oh well, I'm just thankful we made it home safely & no animals were harmed as well. I just realized I'm really tired. darnit. I need to get busy so I can boost my energy level....ya right. Have a Great day ya'll. Peace.

Non-Smoker!!

What was I thinking? Taking college courses online is much more complicated than I imagined. Not only am I trying to figure out where all my assignments are located (Taskstream, ebooks, Prometric, etc.), but I have to find the time to get online and have enough time to get the work done. Night time would be the best, but honestly, getting up at 5:00am and staying up until midnight (or even past 9:00pm!) is kickin' my arse! Seriously, I'm beginning to think I'm a little over my head.....or alot! So, the snow is melting and it's kinda sad, since I love Winter and winter fashion, layering is always my style! The more clothes I can pile on my "nonsmoking" body, the better! Seriously, It's been almost 1 year (February 19th)since I've quit smoking and I have put on a few extra pounds....as in 20 extra! Big deal...that's what I say cuz I will take a little weight gain over smoking any day! It was terribly hard to quite and I have tried for several years, until finally, with my daughter and my Mom keeping at me to quit; I realized it was time. It was such a burden on me and my family. Everywhere we went, I had to stop and have a smoke. If we went hiking for the day, I would have to take my cigarettes and a Pepsi, cuz I had to have a Pepsi with a cigarette and smoking in a beautiful scenic location and smoking don't go together very well. Staying at hotels, I always had to have a room with a balcony, so I could go out and smoke and then the smell would just linger into the room and everyone had to suffer. And having to go outside at home because that's where I had to go to smoke,even if it was freezing cold in the winter. Yeah, really fun.Anyone who thinks cigarettes are not addicting...they must not smoke or they have never tried quitting smoking. I still want to smoke everyday, but I know I can't because if I do, I will start again. And that's not an option for me. And to know I can stand next to others and not worry about smelling like cigarettes is such a relief and my teeth are whiter and I chew gum to enjoy the flavor and not to try and mask the smell of cigarettes. So much more liberating, than I thought it would be and I still can't believe it has already been a year! Keep up the good work, whoever has quit and for those who are trying...don't give up, it will happen if you want it bad enough. Oh, and Popsicles were my run-to treat because when I wanted to smoke, I grabbed a Popsicle and off I went to have my downtime. Especially the banana and root beer ones. They really work! Speaking of which, gotta go, it's Popsicle time! Peace.

Looong Day!

Hey there. Oh what a day today.....junior high can be exhausting! But, it's good to know that some teenagers still ask for advice and listen to the advice you give them. They may not take it, but at least they're listening...I think?! Anyway, I drove to work today, which I had a 15 minute commute and I was on "empty" in my car! How I love a challenge! Kidding. I was running late and I didn't have time to stop & fill up. But, I kept the heater off to save whatever little bit of gas fumes I had to run on. Oh, and it was 17 degrees when I went to work this morning. Nice. So, I get home and I want to climb into bed and sleep until Friday, but I have sooo much work to catch up on for school. I still have 2 essays and my mentor just informed me I should be thinking of a topic for a research paper. I asked her if she could give me an example and the examples she gave me were ones other students are using for their research. My goal for the week is to do my pre-assessment on Lanuage Arts.....I know that doesn't sound like a very big goal, but trust me, it is. There are other goals throughout the week I set for myself, like "try to shave my legs at least once a week and try to stay up past 10:00pm on Friday night" and Sleep in on Saturday!" Yep, big goals. Ok, gotta go. Peace.

I Heart Rain!

Hey there! So it's Saturday and alot of work ahead of me! I am starting on my 2 Essays and man, let me tell ya, it's all "Greek" to me! I should have paid more attention in Greek school, but my priest, Father Athas always made me stand in the corner cuz I was always talking! But, believe it or not, he was my favorite priest. He had us learn these Greek poems and at the end of the year, we would present them to family and friends. Mine was about chocolate and fruit. Interesting. We dressed up in Greek attire, which I loved because the jewelry and gold coins sewn onto my dress would make this cool noise when I would move about! I felt like a Greek princess! I always felt bad for the boys though, cuz they had to wear these socks for shoes with little pom poms sewn on them! Ok, enough about my days as a Greek goddess! It's raining outside (again!) & my daughter is bugging me to go outside and play! Children never get cold! When I go up to the school, there is a huge pile of coats that have been left behind by their owners. Poor coats. Ok, really, I need to get busy. C-ya.

TGIF Woohoo!

Hey there! Again, really tired. Slept in until 6:00am....that's a whole hour later than usual. But it's Friday! So it's all good. I have 2 essays to write this weekend. One is a persuasive essay & one informative essay. Oh my. I ran off so many papers yesterday, I used up the entire black ink cartridge! Good thing we just bought a new printer cuz the old one's ink cartridges cost about $45. And for the new ones, only $15! Ok, I'm back. I had to drive Zo to the bus stop. It's so cold standing there waiting for the bus, so we drive over. And it's raining! I love the rain, but I don't like standing in it! I have to go get ready for work now...yeah. Have A Great weekend y'all! Peace.

Greek Goddess!

Hey there. I am so tired! I better get used to it though cuz I will be staying up later doing school work. It's really the only time I can really focus on my work. I found out yesterday I passed my first test. I was sooo suprised because it was really hard! Subjects like Reading Comprehension, Small Communication Skills, Citing, Referencing, Editing....yeah, hard! When I talked to my Mentor, I asked her how I did, waiting for the words, "you failed," but instead I heard, "you passed!" For a split second, I thought, "She must be looking at another student's test!" But no, it was mine! Now I have to prepare for the Objective Exam which is similiar to the pre-assessment but a littler more difficult. I have to take it at a testing cite which will be a challenge in itself! I hope stretch leggings don't go out of style anytime soon. They are my go to comfy pants and my velour pants! Even my yiayia likes her velour tracksuit! Us Greek women know comfort when we see it! We've come along way since the "house dress!" Speaking of Greek women, I read an article on Tina Fey today and I never realized she was Greek (& German). She says she has the booty and the boobs because of her Greek heritage...I must have been skipped that day! Oh wait, I do have the booty but that's due to Greek cookies...does that count?

Brain Overload!

Hey there. So, I'm thinking if I could blog more of my thoughts for the day, week, etc., then I might have more room in my mind for other things, like remembering I have a blog spot! That probably doesn't make any sense, but in my mind....it does. So, thought for the day....online college programs are much harder than I anticipated! I have become more computer oriented in the past week and that was just the setting up for the program. And then there's the actual program. The courses and exams and assesssments and proctor site tests and discussion threads and well, alot of smart people stuff! And having to commit at least 20 hours a week for school, I still have to work everyday and do mama stuff and clean and cook and do homework and study and.....ok, I think I'm in a little over my head....or alot! Work has been pretty hectic lately as well. I've been substitue teaching for P.E. and I'm pretty p.e.'d out! I've taught it for 3 weeks straight and thought I was finished and then next thing I know, I'm doing it again! I have had my exercise for the year...and it's only Jan. 18! When I made my New Year's resolution to be more active and exercise, I didn't think it would be everyday! Oh well, the students are great and make my job alot more fun! The funnest game to play is "What time is it Mrs. Fox?...fun! I have to tell the students (Kindergarten thru 2nd) what time it is and they take that many steps and when I say, "Midnight" they run and I have to chase them and try to tag them....they're really fast! And it's not easy running in 3'in. boots! For the older students, we play kick ball and I never realized how much I knew about sports as far as rules and then I realized, I was once married to a sports finatic! I guess all those softball games that I loathed, payed off! Tag up, fouls, stealing bases, bunts, etc., yeah, I'm on it! So, I just answered our house phone and it was a cousin from Greece! Her name is Anastacia and she lives over in Crete (I think?!). My Dad met her when he and my Yiayia and Uncle Michael and his family and my Aunt Helen went over there a few years ago. My Dad talks to her once in awhile and they email back and forth. She asked me when I was coming to Greece and I said, "soon." Wishful thinking Chris. One of these days, I hope I can go over there and see where my Yiayia grew up and my Papou and their lovely country. Back to reality....my daughter and my parents are going to S.L.C. today to visit Danny and Steph and the baby and I'm staying home and I'm not happy about it at all! I just have so much catching up to do with school, since I worked on days I needed off for certain things and now I'm paying for it. It's just hard to say "No" especially when it's the teacher who calls and asks you to work! Oh well, whatever. I guess I'll stop here and get back to focusing on school work....wish me luck!