September 2010

Slimfast and Rice: bad idea

September 30, 2010

2010-09-30 Mama Kat wants to know about the worst diet I ever put myself on.  This was a no brainer for me…because at the tender age of 19 I behaved as any clueless college freshman would: and put myself on a diet of Slim Fast and rice. . Yes, no joke.  I drank Slim Fast [...]

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The Truth about Judgment

September 29, 2010

2010-09-29 I have always judged. I have judged others and I have judged myself. I have even  blamed my mom for her judgmental influence on me…but the truth is, I am not proud of myself.  For better or worse, I am usually much crueler when I judge myself than when I judge others…and in fairness, [...]

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Protecting Children Online

September 25, 2010

2010-09-25 BitDefender’s Downloadable Guide to Protecting Children Online . The prevalence of computers in our daily lives means that our children are exposed to them at a very early age.  Our kids watch our every move, including those online, and want to emulate the behavior they see.  Regardless of the many benefits that constant internet [...]

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Practically Imperfect in Every Way

September 21, 2010

2010-09-21 Principessa likes to sing.  All the time. Today she started singing songs from Mary Poppins and so, to assist her in her melodies, I put in the CD from the musical that we saw this summer.  One of the songs is called “Practically Perfect” and as she and I (yes, I admit it, I [...]

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Getting Personal

September 20, 2010

Disclaimer:  This post will reveal some very personal information.  Be prepared for too much information.  I will understand if you decide to click away… because there will be bleeding, pills, IUD’s, and a wee bit of sarcasm   (oh and- a wee bit of “wee”) 2010-09-20 “Read instructions COMPLETELY and have a watch, clock or [...]

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Bringing on the Bridge: The Wilson Bridge has come and gone!

September 19, 2010

2010-09-19 The Wilson Bridge Half Marathon is now finished. . I am not sure there are too many things to say, other than it was a fantastic day!  Ok, well–you know me well enough to know that I always have something else to say…so here are the gory details: . I met MCM Mama early [...]

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Bring on the bridge: here goes nothing!

September 18, 2010

The Wilson Bridge half marathon is just over 12 hours away. . We are situated at the Westin National Harbor, ready to go have dinner in a bit. My running clothes are out, all three potential outfits. My new playlist is loaded, and I have my power gels with extra caffeine. . But really… All [...]

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Back to Blogging: Reflecting on my first post

September 17, 2010

2010-09-17 The SITS girls are at it again inspiring bloggers everywhere to take stock in their blog- to reflect, to analyze, and hopefully to grow.  And though I am several days behind (today is day 5 of the Back to Blogging prompts—and this is my first prompt)– I thought that taking a look back would [...]

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In Awe

September 16, 2010

2010-09-16 I do not often write about my life as a teacher.  This is my 11th year of teaching.  I started as a multi-age first and second grade teacher, then I graduated to third grade, then I took a step out of the classroom to become an advanced academic resource teacher.  In case that title [...]

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A Plethora of Woo Hoo’s!

September 14, 2010

2010-09-14 I know that I like to talk. And that often I ramble.  So reading this week’s Woo Hoo for Wednesday will be just like you are talking to me in real life. . My first Woo Hoo: Savvy Savings & Scholarship Program. Who doesn’t like a great deal?  Anyone? Anyone? Exactly- we all love [...]

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