December 2009
39 posts
911
Next week, we are learning our phone numbers. For the record, I already know mine! I asked one of my student’s what his/her phone number was and the answer I got was “911.” Well, it seems we need to review a few things!
Terrified
Why does applying for a new job when I’m perfectly happy (maybe except for the pay) at my current job terrify the daylights out of me?
WatchBitch please, I could totally out debate the “Team Jacob” chic!
Asian Hat
I wore a striped green hat today. My little Korean friend laughs and says “Mrs. Neu you look Chinese.” WTF?
3
All my kids left yesterday by 3 so I got sent home. As cool as this was, I hope that it isn’t a pattern today because the day went so slow. 5 kids with a co-teacher and assistant teacher is a little bit much. We’ll see how today goes maybe I’ll make it to 4:30. My mind is screaming “yeah off early, but I know my paycheck won’t be that happy in a few weeks.”
I thought it would be easier to get up this morning but it was more difficult than ever. Perhaps because Tyler is sleeping in because it is too cold outside to run. It’s cold and dark and I wanna crawl back in bed.
The Pits
I just found out today that my closest Nashvillian friend/coworker has accepted a new job somewhere else. Ain’t that the pits?
Papers
For the past two nights, I’ve dreamed about papers specifically writing research papers and not being prepared for it. In my dreams, I didn’t even know I was in the class! Uh, why can’t I dream about running or something else with a deadline?
Mint Tea
Be sure to wear your long underwear next time!
penorpencil:
I bought some mint tea the other day and I’m finally enjoying a warm mug of it. I tossed in some sugar, too. Probably a little too much sugar, but it tastes delicious.
I’m sitting in my kitchen listening to Natascha’s Mix CD she sent me and attempting to entertain myself with the Internet.
Today, I went on my first South Dakota run....
Quick Christmas Recap
Now that my holiday is almost officially over, I feel like I can recap what happened. A lot of things have happened so I feel that bullet points may be the best way to sum it all up.
I bought a sweet color block dress from Maurices for only 30 bucks. The checkout lady pestered me to sign up for the credit card. I went into way to much detail about how I didn’t even live in the state. She...
Plane ticket prices
Nashville to rapid city- 426 dollars a piece.uh total crap!
Ah ha moment. (Hannah's Story)
A few weeks ago, a mother in my class explained how she named her child. She said that she named her son Samuel after the biblical story of Hannah and Samuel. I always meant to go back and check that story out, but never really did. Well, tonight, Tyler and I joined his family for church and the story came up again in the first reading. In short, Hannah desperately wanted a son, so she prayed and...
Very Illinoisian
Staying here in Illinois for an extended period of time almost makes me forget that I don’t actually live here. I know this place like the back of my hand so to speak, but it’s not “my” town. I am merely a guest. I don’t have a “place” to go back to after a holiday party. It’s almost like an oh wait, um well, I guess we should go… It’s a...
Christmas morning with Jake
I woke up this morning to Andy’s friend Jake poking his head into my room. Ah, Merry Christmas! Now we’re eating way to much chocolate and watching Night at the Museum.
Oh man
I appeared to have strained my lower back yesterday while buckling my children into their seat belts on the bus. I am in a great deal of pain and frustrated. Annoyed would be a better word.
Really Monday?
You’re here already? I’d really like to sleep in a tad more just an hour or three! I hear a nap calling my name today.
Concerned
I’m at the end of the hall and Tyler is making bread in the kitchen. All I can hear is him blowing at the oven and squealing with delight like a tween at a Twilight movie.
Butch and I
A few months ago, I got the crazy idea to snatch my grandmother’s cookbook notes and try my hand at a few of her “signature” recipes. Well, I have finally have her cookbook and I’m starting with Butch Meinhart’s cough syrup. Surprising right? Well, I think it’s an easy start since it’s almost Christmas, but it could potentially be a flop because it is...
Loot
Hooray for being a teacher at christmas! Here’s my goodies: whole foods g/c, 3 target cards,borders, costco size chocolate (mostly dark though), socks, kisses, crazy ornaments, hippie candle, bookmark. That’s only 4 kids how awesome.
I’ve made a list of blog topics instead of blogging it all out. Hopefully soon I’ll write it out. In the mean te I’ve been scrambling to get my kids art projects for their parents done on time. I’ve also found a totally trashy series to read.
Brief Life Update
I go through these phases where I just don’t really feel like blogging about life and then I have the urge to do a brain dump. It’s rather annoying. Several things have happened since my last blog post.
I’ve helped my mom and dad set up video chat with my sister. It took a lot of patience to break it down but I think they really enjoyed it. It was good to see her but I still...
Blogging from the phone is tricky. I’m still really slow. I like the new phone but I Miss the familiarity of my old phone.
Living the Vida Single
This was beautiful. You’ve said so many things I’ve thought but not said out loud. I only wish we could be this frank with everyone. “Um, excuse me, you’re being a douche! Great, thank so how’s the weather?” I can relate to some aspects. Tyler and I took “forever” to get married. 8 years in fact. Then we’re about 2 years in and we...
Skypin to SD
This week, I’ve helped my mom and dad set up a Skype account to video chat with Holly. After several long conversations and even more deep breaths, they were able to see her and chat with her. My mom started crying she was so happy. Glad I could help. Now, if only my sister would come home already!
I've Joined
I have an iphone now.
No Run
Dude, I yelled at your to get your sleepy butt up! You missed out!
neuski:
I haven’t checked the morning’s weather in the last 1.5 weeks because I assume it is too cold or rainy. I woke up this morning to the sun peeking through the clouds with a temperature of 51º F. I’m mad I didn’t get outside this morning or in the last week.
Slow down
Somebody slow down this month so that I can get my stuff done on time and it doesn’t look half assed. For the record dad, I’m not a half-asser!!
News from home is not always good
So I was scanning the Effingham Daily News sight and came across this. Man, I went to grade school and high school with this guy.
“Former T-town man dies in motorcycle crash
Tony Huffman Effingham Daily News
A former Teutopolis man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Folsom, Calif., Tuesday evening. According to Folsom police, Lawrence Schumacher, 24, of Orangevale, Calif., lost control...
Highlight
My boots just came!!!
I need my mommy
I threw up last night at 3 AM. I actually had a dream about my preschoolers throwing up at nap that woke me and it was like bam, maybe I need to go to the bathroom. I also threw up in the shower and after breakfast. Great. Just great. This is proving to be no fun at all. My boss tells me many teachers and infants were out last week with flu like symptoms, but I don’t ache or have a fever and...
