I know, I know.  It's been ages since I've really posted.  I'm just feeling a little... stuck. Nothing extraordinary is happening.  I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am doing the right thing by moving from WV.  I'm a good teacher, and I like it, but I don't love it.  And I'm pretty sure teaching is one of those jobs you should love if you're ( Read more... )

..."There is no substitution for good manners, except, maybe fast reflexes."

This had our little lunch group in stitches as the bell rang to herd us to 5th period.  The weather can't seem to decide if it wants to be winter or spring, but with friends like these, life is good.

Winter has arrived to my little world.  Monday was the first snow- complete with a two-hour delay yesterday.  The world looks so cold and crisp when I woke up, almost like home.  But then I hear that the city doesn't have enough salt, and kids won't be at school because their roads in the country aren't safe, and people everywhere are complaining ( Read more... )

I think I’ve finally figured out my mega-issue. It’s not that I hate this place or this life. My jobs are stressful, but for the most part, stressful in that good way. The kids drive me nuts, but I love them- even the ones I want to bop on the head.  My friends aren't perfect, but I love them, too.

I am simply bigger than this life, this town, ( Read more... )

Egads, it was amazing.  In a hundred years, I don't think I could really describe what it was like.  But here's the short of it:

THURSDAY
I rush home from school, call Crystal, and finish last-minute cooler packing & puppy snuggles.  Crystal and I pack her car and are on the road by 4.  The drive to Atlanta is fun, filled with tunes from the ipod, ( Read more... )

Happy birthday to my twin muse, writing buddy, lover of blood red raspberry italian ices, fellow Michael's survivor, bedroom graffiti artist, and all-around good person.  I am honored to know you.  You make me remember why I create beautiful, messy, wild things.


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new Coldplay album= love.

6 days until I'm hugging my grandparents in the airport, hanging out with my brother & sister & their significants, and spending quality time with the extended and rarely seen fam.

I hate being the adult today.  I don't want to.  I want to tell people exactly how I'm feeling, to let someone else bear the weight of breakdowns ( Read more... )

I'm in a goofy mood today.  I had rocking some pretty rockin' "clean out the freezer" curry last night, CRHP is this weekend, there are plans to attend Dragon*Con this summer, Dustin's coming home, Marsha's recovering from surgury.  And then, there's this bit of news, long-awaited from my swim coach:

We just spoke with the UNMC and Dr. D in
Omaha. ( Read more... )

So, here’s the deal. This time of year, well, it sucks for me. Everything turns green and pretty and new, and reminds me that I’m still me, still screwed up and over weight and not really happy. This is the time of year my demons come out to play in full force.

Dear D,
I know you. I know you as well as I know my own face. You are a part of me. And ( Read more... )

My good beer-drinking, word-loving, cranium-sketch-understanding, coffee shop-seeking buddy is coming back.  And soon!


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