It's Hot

So, I went for a walk today. I had been on a daily walking thing right up till Jen's wedding. Then, the wedding hit and the debauchery reached a peak, and then...nothing.

I have to admit to a large number of pity parties, population: one that have been thrown since the end of "R" and I.

Urggg...the sweat is dripping down my neck to the small of my back. I hate that. But, it was nice to have my lil mp3 player along for the jaunt.

Speaking of music--2 of my coolest friends, Wiccachicky and Erica have sent me cds this summer. Wiccachicky sent me 5: Amy Winehouse, Tyler Hilton, Marroon 5, San Fran Mix and Counting Crows live. Erica just sent me The Fray and Lily Allen. Hooray! I LOVE new music. I'm trying to score copies of Breaking Benjamin, Silversunpickups, Evanessence, Sick Puppies and any 311 is always good (gotta represent yo).

My night owl-ness is back to it's peak again. I was up till 3 reading. And, not anything for school, but Stephanie Plum 12. I'm waiting to read 13, very impatiently. I'm also impatiently waiting for the latest Harry Potter book. Once that arrives I'm sure I'll be singularly focused.

I'm trying to get organized and have ideas for this next school year. I'm frustrated because I only have vague ideas of what I want and how I want things to be done. Bleagh! I need to figure this shit out & quick! Question: if they have a block schedule, 4 period, is it insane of me to figure they a) should have no problem getting to their locker and so then b) I won't allow them to go if they don't have something with them? Is that too much like a dictatorship?

Ugg, I'm going to need to get into the shower soon. On that note, I'll leave you. I'm going to try to post more frequently, but I can't promise anything...

Random Rambles

I have found a new beer to love. It's Leinenkugel's Berry Weiss. O MY GOD! It's so damn YUMMY! Yet, it still tastes like beer. Whereas, my beloved Woodchuck, simply tastes like apple juice. Which is fine. Anyway, what's one cool thing is that Berry Weiss is cheaper than Woodchuck. SCORE!

I now have TWO interviews tomorrow for jobs. Both are w/ the largest district in town. 1 is w/ BH and the other is w/ CH. I had one super early this morning at MM. I got a VERY good vibe from the principal and the two women--an assistant principal and a language arts teacher. I suppose I'll just have to see how things turn out tomorrow. I've already had an interview at the high school I student taught at--different district. It was interesting.

Tomorrow night will be very hectic for me. But, I'd rather be a little crazy than bored, so that's good. I have to work, then I want to go out for a bit w/ "R", b4 I go over to Erica's folks. The flight for Chi-town leaves UBER early Thursday, so I'm staying there on the couch, so my parents don't have to drive all the way in to town, just to take my sorry ass to the airport.

I'm SO excited to see everyone in Chi this wknd. Much like what Erica & Kit have said--the wedding feels kinda 2ndary. Yes, I realize that's why we're tehre, but honestly? I really just want to hang out w/ everyone. I need to remember to take some sort of comfy shoes for the reception b/c I'm sure I'll be running around gabbing w/ everyone.

I wish my face would calm itself down. This has been the worst few months for me, complexion-wise. Damn stress and I'm having some sort of allergic reaction or something. I finally broke down & have a derm appointment when I get back. I think it's Monday...

I hate packing.

I should go pack AND watch the rest of 40 yr old Virgin. Holy shit that movie is hilarious. I figured it would be, but I need to be careful, otherwise I might spurt beer out my nose. "Fuckin' French Toast!"

Hmmm

I had something I wanted to write about, yesterday, but then now that it's about 24 hours later, I can't for the life of me remember WHAT I wanted to say.

Young'En and I had a really good Valentine's Day last wk (on Friday, b/c I had P-T Conferences on the VDay itself). He cooked dinner (amazing--chicken parmesan from scratch, bruschetta, fried zucchini strips, baby potatoes and some yummy dessert. damn!) and then we went to see Music and Lyrics. Cute, formulaic, but cute. We (read: I) went karaoking afterward at a place called Choo Choo's. Fun.

However, I'm irritated now. I feel like I'm not high on Young'En's importance scale. As a girlfriend, I know that's my biggest struggle. I have a "center of the universe" complex. *sigh* But is it too much to ask that I feel like I'm important to you? Bleagh.

And, I have raging PMS. Double bleagh.

OH! Side note: the Johnny Mayer concert Sunday night was AMAZING! Totally worth browbeating my brother dear in to buying me the tickets. So wonderful. My god, Johnny boy can PLAY! And sing too. And, apparently el stupido Jessica Simpson was like, RIGHT by our seats, but I never noticed her. She was really good at playing incognito I guess. Yuck. But, man--if you're not a John Mayer fan, you are MISSING OUT!

really brief

I know I haven't posted here for AGES! Student teaching has swallowed me whole. Check out my other blog, Me the Teacher to Be! It's listed on my blogroll to the left ("to the left, to the left"...ok, enough w/ the Beyonce moment...)

I'm supposed to be meeting w/ my mom soon to eat & then finish moving the rest of my junk out of my apt. I HATE moving.

However, I do like the sensation of being carried by a big strong man while you're both kissing each other. Damn...that's awesome.

Crap I'm exhausted today though. I'm so tired I could cry.

Hmmm, this will be random

Apparently pictures are the way to go in terms of posts. I got more comments from that last post than any other previous...

And, I know I haven't posted much here lately.

I feel SO busy w/ student teaching, yet at the same time, while I'm at school it's like my brain's on pause and I can't think. Bleagh. Hopefully I can change that here this next week. AAACK! I'm working on prepping for lessons on media ownership and "free speech" for the end of next week. AND, my first full lesson about Edgar Allan Poe for Eng 11. I get to use part of a Gilmore Girls episode. Too fabulous.

Grey's Anatomy was SO good this wk, but I am PISSED that they totally left us hanging. I think that George's dad's going to die. And that makes me very sad. I'm sure I will cry buckets. And whoa--the whole Addy & Alex thing? Crazy, but yet, I saw it coming (only a few episodes previous but still).

Speaking of TV, Young'En is finding the episodes I've missed lately of Gilmore Girls. This is key b/c he's SUCH a guy's guy that him finding a show like Gilmore Girls is a testament of a) how much he likes me & b) what a nice guy he is. Tee hee hee. However, I'm annoyed or peeved or something (not sure what the right word is) b/c yesterday I had a crappy night at work (Sat) and just wanted him to come and stay over after he finished w/ poker (a 12-hour thing w/ his dad, brother, uncle & great-uncle. They play once a month. Nutters). He did not. When I'm crabby & sad I want to cuddle. Granted they finished at 2am, but still, he could have just come to my house & crawled into bed w/ me & crashed. Phooey.

Speaking of bed, I'd better get back to work so I can get there myself. We don't have the day off tomorrow, but instead have all district staff development meetings. Beginning at 8am. Bleagh. Ooh & I have to find my paperwork for it too. Shit.

Ucky

That's how my stomach feels right now. I'm not sure why. But it's not fun. If I had some water, I'd take some pepto (the swallowable kind. I do NOT do liquid and I hate the chewables). I think I'm overly nervous about my meeting for student teaching. For more info see my other blog, here.

My last day at work is Friday, but we're having a celebratory drink tomorrow. However, not many people are coming to celebrate. A little anti-climatic if you ask me. We're going to this cool divey place by work that has CHAMPAGNE ON TAP. Oh yah, you betcha. I'm trying to decide if I invite Young'En to come or not. Guy is pretty much off my radar right now. I told ya'll I'm not a man juggler. Oh well.

I need to run to the post office. I have a TON of Christmas cards to mail and some packages and some bills too. Holy schmoly. And, looking at the clock, I'd actually better get going. *sigh*

It certainly is Monday.

Pondering

I'm just trying to figure out what songs/artists to put on my cds. I have like 2 or 3 songs picked out, but I need just a FEW more than that...

My office has exploded. I totally need to clean it up & organize things before I blow this joint. And actually, that's kinda a silly cliche, if you think about it a pot-smoking sense. Cuz you don't blow a joint. You smoke it, but not blow it.

I'm in a weird mood today. Not sure why. I'm also feeling ridiculously tired & I got up super late and didn't go to bed horribly late last night. *sigh*

Ok, I don't really have anything to say, but have been feeling guilty b/c my # of posts has been almost nada the past few weeks.

Anybody got a Tiara?

My current one as reigning Drama Queen just isn't big enough I'm afraid. *sigh*

Thanks for all your input after my crazy-post I wrote late Sunday night. Sunday wasn't a good day.

This wk is off to a good start though...I'm being semi-productive at work today. I got to see the Pursuit of Happyness with Young'En last night. I get to do more laundry tonight & watch Grey's Anatomy on DVD (Guy is sick so dinner is off...I told him "get thee to a doctor!"). I'm getting ready to address my Christmas cards. I have ideas in mind for songs for my latest cd exchange w/ Marina, Lisa, and Sylvia.

The only thing I'm irritated with today is that I don't think my Blogroller PING thingie is working. It hasn't told me that anyone's updated when I know they have. Dastardly thingie!

I had a good talk with my mom last night. I love my mom. Sometimes our phone calls aren't about anything & we just sit there & it's silly, but sometimes they're awesome. It's kinda a weir thing--my dad's more talkative on the phone than mom is & you'd think it'd be the other way around, but it's not.

In other, similar, random news--I made the playoffs in ALL THREE of my Fantasy Football leagues. I'm in the Q-finals in one, the S-finals in another & had a bye week this last weekend, to move me into the S-finals of the league that I run. It would be nice to win it all in all 3, but I'm not holding my breath. My hope is that I win my own league. I just have to beat my cousin Duane. Meanwhile, hopefully Brian will beat Austin, because I have a better chance of winning in the Final Game if I play Brian instead of Austin. So...cross your fingers folks!