Cookies and Change

So, it's been a while since I've written, but today, I had to say something to my trainer that made me laugh out loud...maybe it will do the same for you.

"Sorry about all the quarters.  I have to pay you in change because I broke my twenty to buy Girl Scout cookies."

Yeah, I'm guessing I'll be running some extra laps soon.

How YOU doin'?

The other night in class, my friend Natalie and were discussing how we no longer have hobbies.  I tried to say that working out is a hobby for me, but let's face it, it's not exactly something I really look forward to (to which I look forward?).  Not to worry though...I have found a hobby!  It turns out that googling pick up lines is quite entertaining.  Might I recommend this site for hours of fun: http://howyoudoin.tumblr.com/
No really, it's worth it.  Trust me; I'm a scientist!

bibliosplosion!

So I had three meetings today that I was unaware of until about 8:00 this morning.  After scrambling to get the paperwork done, I walked upstairs to my classroom (which was used for an inservice yesterday) to discover one of my bookshelves in shambles.  I kid you not when I say it looked like it exploded.  Splinters and boards and books littered the floor.  After doing my best to clean up and teach around the mess, I spent my lunch being trained on how to administer the TAKS test.  And to top it all off, I stayed at work three hours late just so I don't have to repeat this crazy process again tomorrow.  I wouldn't mind, however, repeating the part where I ate about a fourth of a cake all by myself.  Thank you, stress!

Sometimes I am lazy.

As I was closing my blinds this afternoon, (a task I hate for some unknown reason...it's not like tugging on a rope is all that exhausting), I thought of other simple acts that I always put off until it becomes absolutely necessary to perform them.  Here they are in no particular order, and for no good reason:

plugging the charger into my cell phone
changing a light bulb
stopping for gas
scooping out dog food
lining the trash can with a new bag
refilling my water pitcher
using scissors to cut open a food package that doesn't easily pull apart
shutting down my computer...

Faith My Eyes

I recently rediscovered an old Caedmon's Call CD and can't stop listening to it.  Every time I hear this song, something new jumps out at me, but mostly, it reminds me of my high school Bible study.   In no time at all, I'm transported to a packed living room with dimmed lights, listening to the soft strum of an acoustic guitar with the faint squeak of a ceiling fan keeping time in the background.  Ah, when life was simple and I didn't even know it!

As I survey the ground for ants
Looking for a place to sit and read
I'm reminded of the streets of my hometown
How they're much like this concrete that's warm beneath my feet

And how I'm all wrapped up in my mother's face
With a touch of my father just up around the eyes
And the sound of my brother's laugh
But more wrapped up in what binds our ever distant lives

But if I must go
Things I trust will be better off without me
But I don't want to know
Life is better off a mystery

So keep 'em coming these lines on the road
And keep me responsible be it a light or heavy load
And keep me guessing with these blessings in disguise
And I'll walk with grace my feet and faith my eyes

Hometown weather is on TV
I imagine the lives of the people living there
And I'm curious if they imagine me
Cause they just wanna leave; I wish that I could stay

And to visit places from my past
But only for an hour or so
Which is long enough to smell the air
To tell the tale and find the door

But I get turned around
I mistake some happiness for blessing
But I'm blessed as the poor
Still I judge success by how I'm dressing

So I'll sing a song of my hometown
I'll breathe the air and walk the streets
Maybe find a place to sit and read
And the ants are welcome company

And I'll walk with grace my feet and faith my eyes.
And I'll walk with grace my feet and faith my eyes.

- Faith My Eyes

  Caedmon's Call

Too Much Fun?

A bike ride followed by some Spring cleaning and two birthday parties...maybe my new favorite way to spend a Saturday!

Good Clean Fun

Mexican Food.  Peanut Butter Brownies.  Living Room Dance Party.
Happy Friday to me!