http://greasy.com/firststarisee/index.html firststarisee's Blog en-us © 2008 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:20:46 GMT 30 http://greasy.com/firststarisee/happy_friday_2.html glitter-graphics.com Seriously, I can't remember the last time I was this happy and relieved that it's finally Friday afternoon! On top of the things mentioned in my last blog, this is Homecoming weekend and therefore the students were crazy, excited today! Thus making for a long, exhausting Friday for this Spanish teacher! Saturday night my kids go to their Dad's and G's brother and sis in law are coming over for pizza and wings. Rhonda is supposed to with Flan too. I hope she does. We've ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:19:30 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/random_thoughts_facts.html I picked my divorce papers up yesterday. Now I have to get them notarized. I feel happy and ready for me, but sad and sorry for him I guess. He's still not ready, not accepting, not happy... I also picked up some old scrap books, photo albums and my Halloween decorations. This was rather exhausting. Physically as the box and huge bag were heavy, but more emotionally because of what was inside the bag and box. Old family pictures, holiday cards from years passed, random clippings...memories ... Thu, 9 Oct 2008 01:55:49 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/moody.html I woke up early both days this weekend. I hate how week days I feel like I could sleep all day and then this Sat and Sun I was awake by "school day" time. Yesterday we had intentions of raking the lawn. The two boys, I have to say, did a real good job with the side yard where the pine trees are. I gave them each $6 which they went and spent at a garage sale down the street. Kevin just really loves garage sales lol. He spent the day playing with little toys in a big bowl of water (simulated ... Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:13:05 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/weekend_5.html Well, I've been back to work most of the week but I actually feel the worst yet I'd say. The sores from the Shingles are drying up and now they sort of burn more than they itch ...although they still itch as well. It also sort of feels like I have painful goose bumps all over my body. And either related or non-related, I've also felt nauseas since right after school. I slept for about an hour after school, but I still feel exhausted. It's a full house here this weekend. My 2 kids, G's 2 ki ... Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:20:22 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/circus_us.html The circus is in town and this is one thing that does bring positive memories of my childhood to mind. Mom always brought me and Rhon to the circus. Dad usually didn't come along (which was pretty much the norm for our family life). I loved everything about it! The sounds, the sights, the smells! The big coloring books or light up swords as souvenirs! It brings me right back to happy times which I've only just realized this year. I was mentioning the circus to G and he told me he had NEVER ... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:33:35 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/urge_lack_thereof_.html To Blog! I don't know what I should think of my lack of blog urge. Blogging has played such an important part of my life for almost three years. I hate to think that it could have served its purpose and that it will soon be just a memory. Just a memory... So many things that I had felt were concrete and permanent parts of my life have changed. Luckily I've had control over most of them. But just because I chose life changes (such as my impending divorce) doesn't mean that they were ever ch ... Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:41:55 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/sisters_baby.html I'm an aunt again! She is sooo , sooo beautiful! She's a 6 week old, French bulldog Her name is Pippi! Ace and Grace have a new baby sister Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:37:32 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/think_speak_a_joke.html Think before you speak... Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak - the last one is great! Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back... or that you could crawl into a hole? Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did.... FIRST TESTIMONY: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, 'How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?' I turned around and walked back out and never went back ... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:57:27 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/catching_and_trying_catch_colds.html It's hard to believe that the last time I wrote a blog about life was Labor Day. Or maybe it's not hard to believe that I've been extemely occupied physically and emotionally since school began. Although I've had my moments, I must say that overall I am doing really well with the adjustment of Summer to Fall and part time to full time. For the most part, I think I have some of the best classes I've had in many years. Most of the students are real dolls and I enjoy them a lot. I've also had ... Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:39:13 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/100_years_ago.html Some of you may have read this before, but I found it too interesting to not share! Let me know what surprises you the most! glitter-graphics.com THE YEAR 1908 This will boggle your mind The year is 1908. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1908 : ***** ** 1908, 100 years ago** ***** The average life expectancy was 47 years. Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. There were only 8, ... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:39:32 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/fantastico_weekend.html This turned into one of the best weekends I can ever remember! G and I felt like we enjoyed the whole Summer in a single three day weekend without the kids. It felt great to just be an adult for a little while and of course to enjoy being in love. (gush) Yesterday we went for a nice walk in the morning and got the dogs good and tired. Then (dare I say) I was completely pampered with a full body massage after a nice sudsy shower. Then we decided to go to Saratoga Springs and walk Broadway w ... Tue, 2 Sep 2008 01:07:18 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/gorgeous_sunday_morning.html I finally left my love sleeping to make some coffee a little after 9. When I let the dogs out, I couldn't help but take in with all my senses what a beautiful morning it is. Here in upstate NY, one could not ask for a better Labor Day weekend. It's sunny and going to be 80. There is a slight breeze and (dare I say it) there are no noisy kids (mine or others) around the yard. It is quiet except for John Mayer and my dryer. This is home. This is how Sunday mornings should be, except for when ... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:35:28 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/weight_lifted_breathe.html glitter-graphics.comToday has been a great day in the sense that this morning a big weight was taken off my shoulders when I went to the college this morning. All my questions were answered and I was given the texts and ancillaries. She also was kind enough to print up her own syllabus, put my name on it and copy it for my students since she knew she had put me in an awful crunch. She made me feel like a valued professional and that feeling (for me) is rare. After I was back from the colle ... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:37:50 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/long_over-due_pics.html Sometimes pictures are really great when you're not feeling like using a lot of words. As I would imagine it to be the day after losing Molly, it's a quiet day for me. I've been wanting to share a few things with you and I've finally uploaded some pics. First of all, my man (G) lol custom made me two I I have a yellow one too! Next, I've been inspired by our very own janetk (whom I miss terribly btw) to tame my curly locks with some cute bandanas this Summer and for the record...I'm not lo ... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:30:03 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/rest_peace_baby_girl.html Molly went to heaven today 8/27/08 Rest in peace my baby girl and give Buddy a kiss for me tonight. Mommy loves you xoxo Sweet Angel Sleep Peaceful, Sweet Molly, And Feel The Warmth Of Our Love, As Your Soul Makes It’s Way, Home To Heaven Above… Don’t Be Saddened, Sweet Angel, By The Tears In Our Eyes, For When Loved Ones Part, It’s So Hard For Goodbyes… Just Know That We Love You, As You Run And You Play, In Heaven’s Green Pastures Where The Sun Shines All Day… In God’s Lo ... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:38:33 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/thank_god_good_days.html The concert last night was really awesome. It was only the 2nd concert I've been to and I greatly enjoyed it. Both One Republic and John Mayer were mesmerizing. To add to the experience, the weather couldn't have been nicer and our lawn seats were actually awesome seats! We were front and center above the stage so we could see the performers live and then we could see them close up on the huge screen right in front of us. I ran into one of my past students last night from the last class I ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:38:24 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/short_thoughts.html Finally made my way up to the college today to get my materials for the class I'll be teaching on Sept 3rd. Only when I found the office, she had nothing for me. It was another unproductive trip. I'm not feeling quite myself the past few days but I'm not sure why. I guess there's just a lot going on in that mind of mine up there. I know that even though it was more my sister's idea and her begging me to go, I'm actually quite psyched to go to the John Mayer concert tonight. For one, I coul ... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:33:33 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/bitch_beach_oops.html Well today started out stressful and ended quite pleasantly! I'm not sure I have the energy for the dreadful details nor would I want to bore you with it but I'll give you the gist of it: I had to go to the h.s. administration to fill out paperwork. I must say that I had a very pleasant surprise when I opened up my salary agreement. It is a huge pay increase for one year. No sooner did I have my moment of unbridled excitement and my next emotion of fear came in like a tidal wave. Fear of f ... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:01:23 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/cool_mornings_hate_.html glitter-graphics.com It's what they signify... Then I grab the paper on the porch and front page has a sticker "Back to school" (Gosh I hate those 3 little words!)The anxiety of it all gets me almost worse than doing it. The night before the first day of school is always the worse. Then from there, Open house will be the next dreaded night. I went out to the store this morning. I bought water and soda then I went by my old house (A's house). The flower were almost dead. Summer was always m ... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:54:19 GMT http://greasy.com/firststarisee/place_.html I'm going to say that my feelings during this post are do to my social anxieties. I say this because I know that this is how I perceive things but I also know that I don't always perceive things exactly how they are. It seems almost anywhere I go, anything I do...I feel out of place. Today was just another example. When I arrived at the house where the lunch was taking place for a girl at work, I was about 4 minutes early (this is my on time). The host wasn't there but her husband was. We ... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:05:03 GMT