Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I have so many things to be thankful this year. Many of my blessings have been shown in the past two months.
First and foremost is family and friends. I was surprised by how many phone calls, emails, cards and especially
prayers were sent to me or in my behalf after my accident. It was so comforting to know that I was being thought of. As a single
person, I sometimes forget how many people in my life care about what happens to me. I am very grateful to everyone who even has had the smallest part in helping me recover.
Second I am thankful for my parents. I have come and taken over their master bedroom, put their lives on a schedule around doctor appointments and therapy sessions and they have gladly helped me with whatever I have needed. The selfish part of me has really enjoyed having my parents all to myself. It has been a blessing to be able to spend this time with them as an adult. It's a blessing that I am not sure will come again.
Third I am thankful for the miracle of the human body. I see little signs of improvement everyday. Something as small as being able to tie my shoes is celebrated. Heavenly Father has given us wonderful bodies that heal better than any scientific inventon could match.
Finally (at least for now) I am thankful to Heavenly Father. I am so grateful that Lori and I were where we could receive prompt medical attention. I am thankful for helpful members of the church that stepped in when my family couldn't. I have learned more now how Heavenly Father knows me and my needs perfectly.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Happy November
Things are going well. I think my parents and I are settling into a workable grove of our days here in Tucson. The past few days have been a blur for both Mom and I. I caught a NASTY cold on Friday and by Saturday night Mom was down for the count with it. We don't think it's the flu because we didn't come down with fevers, but it knocked us both flat. Monday, Mom was on one couch and I was on the other and we didn't move far.
I've started physical therapy on my leg. It's going good. Our first mini goal is to get it as straight as it can be. So each time I'm watching TV, my leg is out stretched on the footrest. I've also been doing some bending and lifting exercises. One that's the hardest right now is doing a side leg lift. That's where I am laying down on my left side (good leg) and then I raise my right leg towards the ceiling. It was easier doing it Jane Fonda or something when I was in high school. But I know it will get stronger over time.
My friend Lori is also doing well. I think her kids are stepping up and learning some new chores, like laundry.
That's about it for now. More updates to follow. :)
I've started physical therapy on my leg. It's going good. Our first mini goal is to get it as straight as it can be. So each time I'm watching TV, my leg is out stretched on the footrest. I've also been doing some bending and lifting exercises. One that's the hardest right now is doing a side leg lift. That's where I am laying down on my left side (good leg) and then I raise my right leg towards the ceiling. It was easier doing it Jane Fonda or something when I was in high school. But I know it will get stronger over time.
My friend Lori is also doing well. I think her kids are stepping up and learning some new chores, like laundry.
That's about it for now. More updates to follow. :)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I'm Coming to AZ
I received clearance from my doctors and have a plane ticket to Phoenix for this Saturday. Everything has been as good as it could be. But both Lori and I are excited to get back to the west side of the country.
All in all, we have been very blessed. The staff at both hospitals have been very nice and attentive. The church members have been helpful in bringing each of us a Book of Mormon to read during our "down" time. We've felt the power of everyone's prayers. We've been surprisingly upbeat and peaceful about everything. We are really grateful that we are both on the mend and are going in the right direction.
I'll be flying to Phoenix but then spending time at my parents' home near Tuscon. That way they'll be able to help me while I continue outpatient rehab therapy. I'm still taking it one day at a time.
All in all, we have been very blessed. The staff at both hospitals have been very nice and attentive. The church members have been helpful in bringing each of us a Book of Mormon to read during our "down" time. We've felt the power of everyone's prayers. We've been surprisingly upbeat and peaceful about everything. We are really grateful that we are both on the mend and are going in the right direction.
I'll be flying to Phoenix but then spending time at my parents' home near Tuscon. That way they'll be able to help me while I continue outpatient rehab therapy. I'm still taking it one day at a time.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Stapleless
More good news.....I no longer have staples in my leg. They were taken out today. Yeah!! Also Lori received clearance to go home on Saturday. She's excited to get back home to her family.
The team is going to meet and discuss my release date tomorrow. I kind of feel like I'm the subject of an IEP meeting to see if I've met my goals. Weird being on this side of things.
Therapy is going good. I am doing leg lifts, leg kicks, hip raises, side kicks. It's coming along slowly. I don't think I'll be replacing the Rockettes any time soon.
Tomorrow I should know when I'll be heading back west. I'll keep you posted.
The team is going to meet and discuss my release date tomorrow. I kind of feel like I'm the subject of an IEP meeting to see if I've met my goals. Weird being on this side of things.
Therapy is going good. I am doing leg lifts, leg kicks, hip raises, side kicks. It's coming along slowly. I don't think I'll be replacing the Rockettes any time soon.
Tomorrow I should know when I'll be heading back west. I'll keep you posted.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Upgraded to Orange
Well, Lori and I survived our first full day of therapy. Thursday we didn't have therapy - we were just checking in. Friday was evaluations. Saturday we had a group session for just 1 hour. And Sunday there was no sessions. So today was 4 sessions. We dealt with walking, putting pants on, putting socks on, getting in and out of tubs, and strengthening exercises.
Well the hard work is paying off. We have been upgraded from yellow to orange status. Yellow meant that we were at high risk of falling and needed assistance for every time we walk. Orange means we can get out of bed by ourselves and go to the restroom by ourselves. Yeah, small miracles.
I also talked with the doctor. He says that my staples should be coming out in the next few days. So more good news there.
I'm feeling pretty good. I feel great after I take a Percocet. I feel ten times better than the night of the accident, with or without drugs. Nothing was as painful as that night.
The staff here I guess haven't dealt with Mormons before. For the first 3 days, we had coffee on our menus. I asked the nurse to change the order due to religious reasons. She said "oh okay" and then we started receiving decaf coffee. I then made a call to the dietician and explained the situation. Now we've been coffee free for 2 meals. :)
Also, they aren't used to seeing Mormon missionaries. We have 2 Elders visiting every few days. One nurse thought that it was cute guys visiting me. Another nurse thought they were from the CIA or FBI. Another nurse asked if they were our lawyers. I just have to laugh. Trust me, I would not hire 19 year old lawyers.
Anyway, that's it for an update. Thanks for your prayers and calls and e-mails. Keep them coming. I hope to come back to Arizona soon. :)
Well the hard work is paying off. We have been upgraded from yellow to orange status. Yellow meant that we were at high risk of falling and needed assistance for every time we walk. Orange means we can get out of bed by ourselves and go to the restroom by ourselves. Yeah, small miracles.
I also talked with the doctor. He says that my staples should be coming out in the next few days. So more good news there.
I'm feeling pretty good. I feel great after I take a Percocet. I feel ten times better than the night of the accident, with or without drugs. Nothing was as painful as that night.
The staff here I guess haven't dealt with Mormons before. For the first 3 days, we had coffee on our menus. I asked the nurse to change the order due to religious reasons. She said "oh okay" and then we started receiving decaf coffee. I then made a call to the dietician and explained the situation. Now we've been coffee free for 2 meals. :)
Also, they aren't used to seeing Mormon missionaries. We have 2 Elders visiting every few days. One nurse thought that it was cute guys visiting me. Another nurse thought they were from the CIA or FBI. Another nurse asked if they were our lawyers. I just have to laugh. Trust me, I would not hire 19 year old lawyers.
Anyway, that's it for an update. Thanks for your prayers and calls and e-mails. Keep them coming. I hope to come back to Arizona soon. :)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
NY, new hospital
I am still in New York, but have been transferred from a trauma center to a rehab center. This is the next step in the process. Now I have my days a little more structured. I'll have 2 physical therapy sessions, 1 occupational therapy session and 1 recreational therapy session daily. Yeah, I feel like I'm back in school.
This is to last 2 weeks. After that, I'll probably go to Tucson and spend a while with Mom and Dad. This will help me test to see how back to normal life and independent I can be. :)
Slowly but surely. That's what I keep saying in my head. The stats that I hear is that it takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal bone. Should I start singing "All I want for Christmas is to walk around"?
Well, pain meds are kicking in. Thanks again for everyone's support and prayers.
This is to last 2 weeks. After that, I'll probably go to Tucson and spend a while with Mom and Dad. This will help me test to see how back to normal life and independent I can be. :)
Slowly but surely. That's what I keep saying in my head. The stats that I hear is that it takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal bone. Should I start singing "All I want for Christmas is to walk around"?
Well, pain meds are kicking in. Thanks again for everyone's support and prayers.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
I Love NY
Here's the update - warning, it's a long one.
On 10/2, Lori and I left for a NY trip. Lori is an old college roommate of mine. Her husband gave her the trip for her birthday and she shared it with me. Our plans were to watch conference in the hotel Sat & Sun. Monday - Thursday = we became the proudest NY tourists that we could. Thursday night = fly back to Phoenix.
Notice I said that was our plans. Life has been derailed a little bit. The plan was great until Tuesday night 10/6. We had just finished seeing Lion King (a great play by the way, but that will be for another post). We traveled back to our hotel and we had gotten off of the bus stop 2 blocks away from the hotel.
As we were crossing the street, we were hit by a car. Neither one of us saw it so we don't know where it was coming from, was the driver drunk, was he texting? We just don't know or remember. I remember hitting the car and then hitting the street. I didn't lose consciousness, but I knew I couldn't move my right leg. Ambulances came and both Lori and I were taken to the North Shore University Hospital. We got in touch with our families. Lori had fractures in her face and pelvis. I had broken my right femur bone and needed to surgically repair it with a rod.
By Wednesday morning, I was being prepped for surgery. Surgery went great. I don't even have a cast on the leg. I have several staples holding things in place. My left leg is pretty bruised, but it just is soft tissue damage, no broken bones there.
Wednesday evening until now 10/13 - I've been on the 2nd floor (surgical wing) of the hospital. I have been able to hobble to and from the bathroom with a walker. I'm stable enough to be transported to a rehab facility behind the hospital. However, we've been waiting for Lori's husband to go pick up the police report. Hopefully the transfer will take place this evening or tomorrow morning at the latest.
Lori is doing well. She had surgery on her face Friday morning. She is also waiting to be transferred to rehab.
Overall, we are counting our blessings that it wasn't worse. The church members here are wonderful. Someone from the stake high council went and got our belongings from the hotel. He and his wife came by Saturday night and left a copy of the Ensign for me to read. Another young couple is nearby. The husband is an intern at the hospital and they live 5 minutes away walking distance. They have come by to visit.
Ryan and his family came to visit Sunday and Monday. It was nice to see all of them. It was the first time I saw the twins. They are cute little guys. Cooper was full of questions and Adriene was full of answers. So good times were had by all. :) Thanks for coming guys.
That's about it so far. I will keep people posted on this and via Facebook.
Love you all.
On 10/2, Lori and I left for a NY trip. Lori is an old college roommate of mine. Her husband gave her the trip for her birthday and she shared it with me. Our plans were to watch conference in the hotel Sat & Sun. Monday - Thursday = we became the proudest NY tourists that we could. Thursday night = fly back to Phoenix.
Notice I said that was our plans. Life has been derailed a little bit. The plan was great until Tuesday night 10/6. We had just finished seeing Lion King (a great play by the way, but that will be for another post). We traveled back to our hotel and we had gotten off of the bus stop 2 blocks away from the hotel.
As we were crossing the street, we were hit by a car. Neither one of us saw it so we don't know where it was coming from, was the driver drunk, was he texting? We just don't know or remember. I remember hitting the car and then hitting the street. I didn't lose consciousness, but I knew I couldn't move my right leg. Ambulances came and both Lori and I were taken to the North Shore University Hospital. We got in touch with our families. Lori had fractures in her face and pelvis. I had broken my right femur bone and needed to surgically repair it with a rod.
By Wednesday morning, I was being prepped for surgery. Surgery went great. I don't even have a cast on the leg. I have several staples holding things in place. My left leg is pretty bruised, but it just is soft tissue damage, no broken bones there.
Wednesday evening until now 10/13 - I've been on the 2nd floor (surgical wing) of the hospital. I have been able to hobble to and from the bathroom with a walker. I'm stable enough to be transported to a rehab facility behind the hospital. However, we've been waiting for Lori's husband to go pick up the police report. Hopefully the transfer will take place this evening or tomorrow morning at the latest.
Lori is doing well. She had surgery on her face Friday morning. She is also waiting to be transferred to rehab.
Overall, we are counting our blessings that it wasn't worse. The church members here are wonderful. Someone from the stake high council went and got our belongings from the hotel. He and his wife came by Saturday night and left a copy of the Ensign for me to read. Another young couple is nearby. The husband is an intern at the hospital and they live 5 minutes away walking distance. They have come by to visit.
Ryan and his family came to visit Sunday and Monday. It was nice to see all of them. It was the first time I saw the twins. They are cute little guys. Cooper was full of questions and Adriene was full of answers. So good times were had by all. :) Thanks for coming guys.
That's about it so far. I will keep people posted on this and via Facebook.
Love you all.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
New School Year, New Goals
Well, I finished week 1 and 2 fairly successfully with my new batch of students. We have bigger class sizes. The biggest class I have is 9 and the smallest class I have is 6. I know that all of the public school teachers are laughing their heads off saying "only 9??? only 6???" I know. I know. Having taught in both worlds, I can see where I look like I'm complaining. But all of these are profoundly deaf students. In an ideal world, they should have one on one education. But that's another debate for another budget meeting.
I have had a few health setbacks. I threw my back out Tuesday morning. Not by cliff jumping or wrestling. No, by setting a small pile of mail on my kitchen table. Just that one twisting motion, and I couldn't move. So for two days, I was in bed and on muscle relaxants. (The muscle relaxants were the best part). After this weekend, I think (knock on wood), that I'm back to working condition. But I've had a lot of time to think of my health. Which brings me to the new additions to the blog.
Addition number 1: the weight tracker. No I will not post my weight on the blog. At least not yet. But I do have a weight tracker to track the first 50 pounds that I need to loose. This is about as public as I'll get with this. So, every week, I'll put an update. Hopefully, I will get closer to my goal. You will see me do a few 50 pound weight trackers, but for now we'll start at this first one.
Addition number 2: Spark People button. Jessica (my sister) showed me this site when I went to visit her in June. I've started to become more excited about it over the past few weeks. Jessica and I had several heart to heart talks while I was with her, many concerning my health. I really love her for lovingly pointing things out to me that I've tried to hide for many years. Anyway, she showed me this site, and it's a good start up diet site for me. I'm not saying it's great for everyone, but just to let all of you know what I'm up to.
Anyway, that's it for now. More to come, and less of me to report next week. (Hopefully).
I have had a few health setbacks. I threw my back out Tuesday morning. Not by cliff jumping or wrestling. No, by setting a small pile of mail on my kitchen table. Just that one twisting motion, and I couldn't move. So for two days, I was in bed and on muscle relaxants. (The muscle relaxants were the best part). After this weekend, I think (knock on wood), that I'm back to working condition. But I've had a lot of time to think of my health. Which brings me to the new additions to the blog.
Addition number 1: the weight tracker. No I will not post my weight on the blog. At least not yet. But I do have a weight tracker to track the first 50 pounds that I need to loose. This is about as public as I'll get with this. So, every week, I'll put an update. Hopefully, I will get closer to my goal. You will see me do a few 50 pound weight trackers, but for now we'll start at this first one.
Addition number 2: Spark People button. Jessica (my sister) showed me this site when I went to visit her in June. I've started to become more excited about it over the past few weeks. Jessica and I had several heart to heart talks while I was with her, many concerning my health. I really love her for lovingly pointing things out to me that I've tried to hide for many years. Anyway, she showed me this site, and it's a good start up diet site for me. I'm not saying it's great for everyone, but just to let all of you know what I'm up to.
Anyway, that's it for now. More to come, and less of me to report next week. (Hopefully).
Friday, August 7, 2009
School Starts in 72 hours.
Back to school I go. I've actually been back to school this week getting ready for the 7th and 8th graders that will greet me on Monday. It's been fun getting ready this year. Not only am I still pumped from my Biosphere conference, I realized I have many things prepared already. I guess after 7 years of preparation, I think I may know what I'm doing. I just hope I don't jinx myself by writing that. :)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Biosphere Experience
Well these last two weeks have been quite the whirlwind. To make a long story short, on July 9, I got a call to replace a teacher who didn't show up to a summer training at Biosphere 2 in Oracle, AZ. So, after phone calls, rearranging my summer schedule, and last minute shopping at Wal-Mart, I started my adventure the next day.
I am one of 35 teachers from across the state that attended this conference. My first class was learning how to make a working model of the Biosphere using 2 liter bottles. I have a living plant, fish, worms inside 2 bottles and don't have to water it. Yes everything is still alive. I have a small area where I drop food for the fish, but that's it.
That started a whirlwind of activities, field trips, hikes (3 days in a row = sore muscles), and lots of teacher stuff. We went to Catalina State Part for bird watching, insect data collecting, and water testing. We went to Kurtchner Caverns near Benson. We have touched almost all areas of science to the point that I have units for my full curriculum.
I'll be adding a slide show of pictures that I've taken so far. But one thing that this has really done has got me excited about science and teaching again. Watch out PDSD students. Here I come. :)
I am one of 35 teachers from across the state that attended this conference. My first class was learning how to make a working model of the Biosphere using 2 liter bottles. I have a living plant, fish, worms inside 2 bottles and don't have to water it. Yes everything is still alive. I have a small area where I drop food for the fish, but that's it.
That started a whirlwind of activities, field trips, hikes (3 days in a row = sore muscles), and lots of teacher stuff. We went to Catalina State Part for bird watching, insect data collecting, and water testing. We went to Kurtchner Caverns near Benson. We have touched almost all areas of science to the point that I have units for my full curriculum.
I'll be adding a slide show of pictures that I've taken so far. But one thing that this has really done has got me excited about science and teaching again. Watch out PDSD students. Here I come. :)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Yakima WA - The Farmers!!!!
I went to visit Jessica and her family last week. It was a great time. Her boys are really cute and it was great to get to know them better. It was also great to get some one on one sister time. :)
Highlights of the trip:
1) Logan - "Where is Attle?" Jess told him that they were going to Seattle, and he wanted to really see attle (whatever attle is).
2) Hamburger Lunch from Major's in Park
3) Checking the growing garden (someone in this family had a green thumb) :D
4) Kick starting my fitness program with an hour long walk.
5) "Beauty and the Beast", "Bolt", "Cars", "Higley Town Heroes", and "Finding Nemo"
6) Remembering what the color of green "really" looks like.
7) The butterfly room at the Pacific Science Center.
8) Saw Lori and her kids (college roommate I haven't seen for 14 years!)
9) Boating with Eric's family. (Seeing Jess and Eric wake boarding - a big plus!)
10) Seeing the top of Mt. Ranier on the airplane above the clouds. (wish I took a picture)
There were also too many other fun little things to mention. I loved being around family and learning fun little antics of a 2 1/2 year old and 9 month old. Thank you Farmers for having me camp on your couch and get some needed R & R.
(P.S - I do have video of Eric and Jess wake boarding, but I need to buy a different connector for my laptop to download it.)
Highlights of the trip:
1) Logan - "Where is Attle?" Jess told him that they were going to Seattle, and he wanted to really see attle (whatever attle is).
2) Hamburger Lunch from Major's in Park
3) Checking the growing garden (someone in this family had a green thumb) :D
4) Kick starting my fitness program with an hour long walk.
5) "Beauty and the Beast", "Bolt", "Cars", "Higley Town Heroes", and "Finding Nemo"
6) Remembering what the color of green "really" looks like.
7) The butterfly room at the Pacific Science Center.
8) Saw Lori and her kids (college roommate I haven't seen for 14 years!)
9) Boating with Eric's family. (Seeing Jess and Eric wake boarding - a big plus!)
10) Seeing the top of Mt. Ranier on the airplane above the clouds. (wish I took a picture)
There were also too many other fun little things to mention. I loved being around family and learning fun little antics of a 2 1/2 year old and 9 month old. Thank you Farmers for having me camp on your couch and get some needed R & R.
(P.S - I do have video of Eric and Jess wake boarding, but I need to buy a different connector for my laptop to download it.)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Summer Vacation!!!!
I have 10 weeks of not being a teacher. 10 weeks of no paperwork, no IEPs, no breakfast duty, no "Ms. Waite - I need to talk with you in the hall", and (my favorite) no detention hall.
I am excited about a few things happening this summer.
1) I'm going to Washington to visit my sister Jessica and her family. I've never been to Washington state before and when I've told people about my up coming plans they've said I'll love it.
2) 4th of July - not sure yet. I know some of my family will be in Show Low. Most likely my parents will be in Washington D.C. hanging out with some new grand babies. So I may stay here and enjoy the fireworks show in Mesa.
3) Late July (can't remember the exact date) - Mom got us tickets to see "Wicked" in Tempe. This will be the second time for me. I'm really excited. It will be a blast with everyone.
I'll also be filling my time with working for Sylvan online. It's been a fun job so far. I've tutored kids from each time zone. Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Canada, and even one from Japan. :) I've really liked it.
So pretty quiet vacation but I'm looking forward to it.
I am excited about a few things happening this summer.
1) I'm going to Washington to visit my sister Jessica and her family. I've never been to Washington state before and when I've told people about my up coming plans they've said I'll love it.
2) 4th of July - not sure yet. I know some of my family will be in Show Low. Most likely my parents will be in Washington D.C. hanging out with some new grand babies. So I may stay here and enjoy the fireworks show in Mesa.
3) Late July (can't remember the exact date) - Mom got us tickets to see "Wicked" in Tempe. This will be the second time for me. I'm really excited. It will be a blast with everyone.
I'll also be filling my time with working for Sylvan online. It's been a fun job so far. I've tutored kids from each time zone. Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Canada, and even one from Japan. :) I've really liked it.
So pretty quiet vacation but I'm looking forward to it.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day!!
Yea for this beautiful world that our Heavenly Father has given us to learn and live on. The more that I learn about how organized and amazing this earth is, the more in awe I am with the goodness of God. This is one of the reasons I love teaching Science. Almost everyday when I explain different laws, behavior of plants and animals, and the solar system, I can echo "all things denote there is a God; yea, even the bearth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator." This is one of my favorite scriptures. I hope this isn't too personal, but I just love being reminded of this everyday.
I guess that's all for now. :)
I guess that's all for now. :)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
One word challenge
My sister sent this to me. It's harder than you think!! Here is what you are supposed to do...and please don't spoil the fun...copy and paste into your own note, type in your answers and tag a bunch of people - including me.
Where is your cell phone ----purse
Your hair ---- ponytail
Your father ---- knowledgeable
Your favorite thing ---- quiet
Your dream last night ---- disjointed
Your favorite drink ---- fruity
Your dream/goal ---- peace
The room you are in ---- living
Your fear ---- forgotten
Where do you want to be in 6 years ---- university
Muffins ---- pumpkin
One of your wish list items ---- health
Where you grew up ---- Arizona
The last thing you did ---- sing
What are you wearing ---- dress
Your TV ---- House
Your pets ---- Indy
Your computer ---- laptop
Your life ---- routine
Your mood ---- comfortable
Missing someone ---- nah
Your car ---- dependable
Favorite store ---- walgreens
Your summer ---- Yakima
Your favorite color ---- blue
When is the last time you laughed ---- Primary
Last time you cried ---- phone
Your significant other? ---- furry
Your mother? ---- confidant
Where were you last night? ---- home
Something that you aren't? ---- tall
Friends? ---- close
Drinking? ---- soda
Smoking? ---- nothing
Something you're not wearing ---- socks
Who will resend this? ---- anyone
Where do you go to over and over? ---- PDSD
Five people who email me regularly? ---- Ed Online, Real Simple, AZ Singles, Junk
My favorite place to eat? ---- coldstone
Place I'd like to be right now? ---- Jacuzzi
Four people I think will respond: --- unknown
Where is your cell phone ----purse
Your hair ---- ponytail
Your father ---- knowledgeable
Your favorite thing ---- quiet
Your dream last night ---- disjointed
Your favorite drink ---- fruity
Your dream/goal ---- peace
The room you are in ---- living
Your fear ---- forgotten
Where do you want to be in 6 years ---- university
Muffins ---- pumpkin
One of your wish list items ---- health
Where you grew up ---- Arizona
The last thing you did ---- sing
What are you wearing ---- dress
Your TV ---- House
Your pets ---- Indy
Your computer ---- laptop
Your life ---- routine
Your mood ---- comfortable
Missing someone ---- nah
Your car ---- dependable
Favorite store ---- walgreens
Your summer ---- Yakima
Your favorite color ---- blue
When is the last time you laughed ---- Primary
Last time you cried ---- phone
Your significant other? ---- furry
Your mother? ---- confidant
Where were you last night? ---- home
Something that you aren't? ---- tall
Friends? ---- close
Drinking? ---- soda
Smoking? ---- nothing
Something you're not wearing ---- socks
Who will resend this? ---- anyone
Where do you go to over and over? ---- PDSD
Five people who email me regularly? ---- Ed Online, Real Simple, AZ Singles, Junk
My favorite place to eat? ---- coldstone
Place I'd like to be right now? ---- Jacuzzi
Four people I think will respond: --- unknown
Saturday, March 14, 2009
All spring breaks must come to an end. :(
This was one of the first spring breaks that I didn't travel anywhere. It was very nice to just relax and work a few hours tutoring on-line. But I guess the relaxation part has to come to an end.
It has been fun figuring out Indy's schedule. (Indy is my 3 year old dog). He's lazy for the most part. He'll find a place to nap for most of the day. It's either on the couch, near the front door, or on my bed. But he'll also keep an ear out for anybody lurking about the condo. This morning he heard two Jehovah Witnesses approaching about 2 minutes before they knocked. I'm glad for his keen ears.
He's also pretty smart. When he wants attention that I'm not giving, he'll do one of two things: a) stand right in front of the TV so the radar reader is blocked and I can't change the channel, or b) he'll lay across my lap so I can't see the screen of my laptop or focus on whoever I'm talking to on the phone. He doesn't bark or anything. He just makes his presence known. Silly dog.
Anyway, Happy Spring break for those who haven't had theirs yet. For those like me -enjoy the few hours that's left
It has been fun figuring out Indy's schedule. (Indy is my 3 year old dog). He's lazy for the most part. He'll find a place to nap for most of the day. It's either on the couch, near the front door, or on my bed. But he'll also keep an ear out for anybody lurking about the condo. This morning he heard two Jehovah Witnesses approaching about 2 minutes before they knocked. I'm glad for his keen ears.
He's also pretty smart. When he wants attention that I'm not giving, he'll do one of two things: a) stand right in front of the TV so the radar reader is blocked and I can't change the channel, or b) he'll lay across my lap so I can't see the screen of my laptop or focus on whoever I'm talking to on the phone. He doesn't bark or anything. He just makes his presence known. Silly dog.
Anyway, Happy Spring break for those who haven't had theirs yet. For those like me -enjoy the few hours that's left
Friday, March 6, 2009
Random Questions
I usually don't do these things, but I'm in the first hours of spring break!!!
1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? No
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters? Only on the really scary ones
3. When's the last time you've been sledding? at least 5 years ago.
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? not sure on that one yet.
5. Do you believe in ghosts? no
6. Do you consider yourself creative? Sometimes, when I get enough sleep.
6. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Oh yes!
7. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? Neither.
8. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? Yes. I have a brother who worked with a national campaign. I try to keep up.
9. Do you know how to play poker? No. No interest at all.
10. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? Yes, but I don't remember when. Probably in college.
11. What's your favorite commercial? Swiffer commercial with the mop looking at the TVs with "Don't you want me baby" playing in the background.
12. Who was your first love? My doggie - Indy.
13. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run the red light? Hard for me to do that, but I might.
14. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you? Probably not. I'm a pretty open book.
15. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees? Boston all the way!
16. Have you ever been Ice Skating? Yes. Freshman year in college. Fell down and got a goose egg of a bump on my head. Don't remember getting off the ice. :(
17. How often do you remember your dreams? Most of them.
18. What's the one thing on your mind? Relaxation!!!!
19. Do you always wear your seat belt? YES.
20. What talent do you wish you had? Having a good fashion sense
21. Do you like Sushi? Yep
22. What do you wear to bed? Pajama pants and a tee shirt
23. Do you truly hate anyone? No, hard to do that.
24. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be? No one. Not worth it.
25. Do you know anyone in jail? Yes.
26. What food do you find disgusting? Rice noodles from Vietnam food. Yuck!
27. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back? Not since I left middle school - oh wait, I teach that now. Not sure.
28. Have you ever been punched in the face? No, but fell on my face, probably feels the same.
29. Do you believe in angels and demons? Yes.
1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? No
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters? Only on the really scary ones
3. When's the last time you've been sledding? at least 5 years ago.
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? not sure on that one yet.
5. Do you believe in ghosts? no
6. Do you consider yourself creative? Sometimes, when I get enough sleep.
6. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Oh yes!
7. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? Neither.
8. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? Yes. I have a brother who worked with a national campaign. I try to keep up.
9. Do you know how to play poker? No. No interest at all.
10. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? Yes, but I don't remember when. Probably in college.
11. What's your favorite commercial? Swiffer commercial with the mop looking at the TVs with "Don't you want me baby" playing in the background.
12. Who was your first love? My doggie - Indy.
13. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run the red light? Hard for me to do that, but I might.
14. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you? Probably not. I'm a pretty open book.
15. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees? Boston all the way!
16. Have you ever been Ice Skating? Yes. Freshman year in college. Fell down and got a goose egg of a bump on my head. Don't remember getting off the ice. :(
17. How often do you remember your dreams? Most of them.
18. What's the one thing on your mind? Relaxation!!!!
19. Do you always wear your seat belt? YES.
20. What talent do you wish you had? Having a good fashion sense
21. Do you like Sushi? Yep
22. What do you wear to bed? Pajama pants and a tee shirt
23. Do you truly hate anyone? No, hard to do that.
24. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be? No one. Not worth it.
25. Do you know anyone in jail? Yes.
26. What food do you find disgusting? Rice noodles from Vietnam food. Yuck!
27. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back? Not since I left middle school - oh wait, I teach that now. Not sure.
28. Have you ever been punched in the face? No, but fell on my face, probably feels the same.
29. Do you believe in angels and demons? Yes.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
My splurge..Top Chef here I come. :)
I have a new set of bowls that I bought at Williams Sonoma. I'm excited to use them. I think that this will be my ticket to fame and fortune as a chef. Ha, ha, at least I'll have fun with my colorful set.
One more week!!
I have one more week until Spring Break. I'm not planning anything big. I am just trying to get my condo back to tip top shape. Mom and Dad helped me get a good start on it. Thanks!!
I am excited that Spring has seemed to come to Phoenix. We cherish Spring for the short time that we have it. The temps are in the 80s, the birds are chirping, and grass actually looks like what the other 80% of the country thinks grass looks like. I'm going to enjoy these short few weeks.
Work is going well. I was able to stop (quit) one of my fifteen jobs. (No, I don't have 15 jobs. I only have 3, but some nights I feel like I've done 15. I am no longer doing the ASL classes for our transportation department at PDSD. So that leaves the following jobs:
1) Science teacher at PDSD 7a - 3p
2) Tutor at PDSD 3 - 5:30p on M, W, and Th
3) Sylvan Online Tutor various hours 1 or 2 at night and 3-5 on Saturdays.
I'm starting to get into my groove and rhythm with these jobs. So, we'll see how it goes.
Church is going well. I have a new (fairly new) calling as the Ward Music Chair. It's fun to have a calling where I can use some of the musical talents that Heavenly Father has given me.
I guess that's it for now. Happy Spring everyone. :)
I am excited that Spring has seemed to come to Phoenix. We cherish Spring for the short time that we have it. The temps are in the 80s, the birds are chirping, and grass actually looks like what the other 80% of the country thinks grass looks like. I'm going to enjoy these short few weeks.
Work is going well. I was able to stop (quit) one of my fifteen jobs. (No, I don't have 15 jobs. I only have 3, but some nights I feel like I've done 15. I am no longer doing the ASL classes for our transportation department at PDSD. So that leaves the following jobs:
1) Science teacher at PDSD 7a - 3p
2) Tutor at PDSD 3 - 5:30p on M, W, and Th
3) Sylvan Online Tutor various hours 1 or 2 at night and 3-5 on Saturdays.
I'm starting to get into my groove and rhythm with these jobs. So, we'll see how it goes.
Church is going well. I have a new (fairly new) calling as the Ward Music Chair. It's fun to have a calling where I can use some of the musical talents that Heavenly Father has given me.
I guess that's it for now. Happy Spring everyone. :)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Heigh Ho, It's back to work I go!
Ah, I love being a teacher. This is the 3rd quarter, and I nick name it the "abstract quarter". In 7th grade, I'm teaching about the solar system. In 8th grade, I'm teaching about chemistry and elements. These are hard concepts to teach to students who are visual learners. If there was a way I could bring an actual atom or the planet Jupiter into my classroom, life would be a little easier. But I do love teaching science. It's the most hands on subject area that I can teach. I absolutely love the wonder when experiments teach concepts better that I could in a 15-30 minute lecture.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy 2009!
Happy New Year everyone. According to my Dad, I have joined the ranks of "old people" because I didn't stay awake until midnight (Tucson time). I did celebrate with New York so I counted that. :)
My mind is now drifting back to the real world. My crazy world of chemistry, solar systems, constellations, and sign language. I am also celebrating a milestone. I have been teaching for 10 years. Or I am 1/4 of my way to retirement. Either way, I have learned a lot and still have a lot to learn.
I guess I need to have a paragraph devoted to resolutions. I just have a few.
1. I want to improve my cooking skills. I have several cookbooks (including some new ones) that have great recipes that I want to try. So I will try one new recipe a week.
2. This is my "walking to Boston" resolution. My carpool buddy, who is working towards her 2nd 1/2 marathon, is trying to get me ready for at least a 5K. So, I'm going to start walking 3 days a week, working towards daily.
3. This one has to do with scripture study. I'm going to just focus on The Doctrine and Covenants and The Book of Mormon this year. I've been serving in Primary for almost 3 years and fallen out of the habit of reading daily. So, 2 pages in The Book of Mormon daily and the weekly assignment for Sunday School. That's my focus this year.
That's it for now. Obviously there will be more fun times and more challenging times. But that's what life is for.
My mind is now drifting back to the real world. My crazy world of chemistry, solar systems, constellations, and sign language. I am also celebrating a milestone. I have been teaching for 10 years. Or I am 1/4 of my way to retirement. Either way, I have learned a lot and still have a lot to learn.
I guess I need to have a paragraph devoted to resolutions. I just have a few.
1. I want to improve my cooking skills. I have several cookbooks (including some new ones) that have great recipes that I want to try. So I will try one new recipe a week.
2. This is my "walking to Boston" resolution. My carpool buddy, who is working towards her 2nd 1/2 marathon, is trying to get me ready for at least a 5K. So, I'm going to start walking 3 days a week, working towards daily.
3. This one has to do with scripture study. I'm going to just focus on The Doctrine and Covenants and The Book of Mormon this year. I've been serving in Primary for almost 3 years and fallen out of the habit of reading daily. So, 2 pages in The Book of Mormon daily and the weekly assignment for Sunday School. That's my focus this year.
That's it for now. Obviously there will be more fun times and more challenging times. But that's what life is for.
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