I work with a flibbertigibbet, honestly, I work with several flibbertigibbets in the two jobs I hold. Nice women, no question about it, but they just go on and on and on and on...and then I start wondering what it is exactly that have been talking about because if they ask me a question or my opinion, well I'm screwed...and I don't want them to think that I'm not listening or that I am a bad person because really, I'm a nice person...a really nice person...so nice in fact I sometimes get taken advantage of...but then, I guess it's better to try to think that people are inherently good and to think that people never really purposely try to take advantage of you because to think of them as bad people would just be really sad...especially now that we are close to the holidays, I mean, that would really suck, wouldn't it?
Man, I'm glad I've got a couple days off work...away from the flibbertigibbets.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Apathy Runs Amuck...
We've hit that point in the year in which we at all apathetic at school...students and teachers alike...we just don't really care anymore...we're in survival mode these next few days!
While the holidays are great fun and always a great reminder of all the wonderful blessings we have in life, the lead up to them are exhausting! As a school teacher, I know I am fortunate to have a longer break over the holidays than most other professions. BUT, people in other professions will never understand how draining it is to be a teacher...and compounded with hormone-driven emotion teenagers...Well, I'm surprised I haven't turned to drinking yet.
We've two more days (half days at that), and they can't come and end fast enough for any of our likings. I love my job (mostly when I get to shut my door and just teach) and I love my students, but I'm definitely ready for a break from both of them...just as they are in need of a break from me!
While the holidays are great fun and always a great reminder of all the wonderful blessings we have in life, the lead up to them are exhausting! As a school teacher, I know I am fortunate to have a longer break over the holidays than most other professions. BUT, people in other professions will never understand how draining it is to be a teacher...and compounded with hormone-driven emotion teenagers...Well, I'm surprised I haven't turned to drinking yet.
We've two more days (half days at that), and they can't come and end fast enough for any of our likings. I love my job (mostly when I get to shut my door and just teach) and I love my students, but I'm definitely ready for a break from both of them...just as they are in need of a break from me!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Day 12-Cacophony
So, I'm only five words...five days...five entries behind in the challenge, BUT my final paper for class is FINISHED!! I won't pretend that it is my greatest writing achievement, but at this point...it's finished! Insert the cacophony of loud horns, drums, banging piano keys, and of course the vuvuzela!!
Hip Hip Hooray!!!
Hip Hip Hooray!!!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Day 11: Available
Unfortunately there is no available time to write a thoughtful post. I'm swamped with researching and writing a paper for my college class. :(
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Waning Interests
I've never really been a collector of things (minus my Hallmark ornaments, these past few years) and most things I liked while growing up, I still like. I've always been a huge music fan, I still am, but I don't buy the same number of CDs I used to. I still buy the same amount (or more) of music; I just prefer to buy it through iTunes these days (the ease and instant gratification, I guess...and let's not forget the space that can be saved!). I'm still a sports fanatic and I probably watch more games now than I ever did.
If any interest is waning, it's my interest in late nights out on the town. Don't get me wrong, I can enjoy a night out as much as the next person, but the desire to head out for an evening at the 9:00-10:00 hour holds little to no interest for me anymore. And there's very little chance that it will happen on a Friday night! These days, Fridays mean couch time for me. I want to sit comatose for a few hours and just look at moving images. I want to enjoy some quiet time with no one asking me questions or wanting anything from me. After the three hour veg-session, I want to order delivery (Thai worked great last night), possibly build a fire and sit snuggled up to Scott for the remaining hours before I head to bed. Yes, I'm coming to the realization I'm really lame, but I just don't seem to care much these days. :)
If any interest is waning, it's my interest in late nights out on the town. Don't get me wrong, I can enjoy a night out as much as the next person, but the desire to head out for an evening at the 9:00-10:00 hour holds little to no interest for me anymore. And there's very little chance that it will happen on a Friday night! These days, Fridays mean couch time for me. I want to sit comatose for a few hours and just look at moving images. I want to enjoy some quiet time with no one asking me questions or wanting anything from me. After the three hour veg-session, I want to order delivery (Thai worked great last night), possibly build a fire and sit snuggled up to Scott for the remaining hours before I head to bed. Yes, I'm coming to the realization I'm really lame, but I just don't seem to care much these days. :)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Introducing...
our newest member to the word-a-day writing challenge...From Where I Sit! Welcome!!
This newest member is another colleague of ours...representing the business department. :) He obviously knows where to find the cool kids! In all seriousness though, he's a great teacher and writer and I find him super inspiring! So, make out his blog.
*On another note...yes, I've rushed through a few of my last posts...but I'm finally caught up. That accounts for something, right?!
This newest member is another colleague of ours...representing the business department. :) He obviously knows where to find the cool kids! In all seriousness though, he's a great teacher and writer and I find him super inspiring! So, make out his blog.
*On another note...yes, I've rushed through a few of my last posts...but I'm finally caught up. That accounts for something, right?!
Adoring Adorable
"Adorable" is one of my favorite words. I love telling people they are adorable for some reason or another and I love when the compliment is applied to me. Different things make people adorable...it might be for the way they go through life in a light-hearted manner or that they are able to laugh when things aren't all that funny. Maybe it's the way they interact with others, or the references they make. I'm fortunate to have friends who fulfill all adorable-making categories!
With all the adorable friends I have, I often wonder what adorable aspect I bring to the table. Though there have been a few mentioned over the years, one that always makes me smile is from my friend Jessica. Jessica loves that I use the word "supper" in reference to the evening meal. I've had several people comment on my use of the word (generally making fun of me and my "country ways"), but Jessica is has always found it endearing. Just one of the many reasons I adore Jessica! :)
With all the adorable friends I have, I often wonder what adorable aspect I bring to the table. Though there have been a few mentioned over the years, one that always makes me smile is from my friend Jessica. Jessica loves that I use the word "supper" in reference to the evening meal. I've had several people comment on my use of the word (generally making fun of me and my "country ways"), but Jessica is has always found it endearing. Just one of the many reasons I adore Jessica! :)
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