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The school year is almost at its halfway point, and there are some things I want to remember about my life right now. I want to remember how excited my little after school choir is every week when we meet.  Sometimes I struggle to love working that one extra hour after school, but they are just so happy to be there.  I want all my students to share just a baby amount of that excitement in every class they have.  I want them to discover the power of learning. I want to remember those little moments when a student shares an accomplishment with me.  A 100% on a ten point assignment??  Perfect.  Nothing lower than a C on your progress report?  Amazing.  Coming to school in only a hoodie when its 0 degree (degrees? i will have to research this) outside?  You're crazy but I'm glad you're here.  Telling me you've memorized every word to the song Royals by Lorde and then proving it to me on command?  My favorite. I want to reme...

There's this new(ish) app out there in the world called Tinder. When you get older, or when you're young and it's the trendy/trashy thing to do, you decide some things in life are ridiculous and kind of dumb but you still do them because what could it hurt?  Pride and shame are overrated at this point. Tinder is one of these things.  For those of you not familiar, here is a brief description. If you remember Hot or Not of days gone by (the website where pictures of humans appear and you rate them on a scale of 1-10 based on their hotness...over and over and over again), Tinder is not completely foreign to you.  In fact, some may say they blossom from the same superficial flower. You download the app.  It connects to Facebook to get your info (there is no such thing as privacy in this world), and you create a profile of sorts.  This profile consists of five or so pictures, your age, and some text.  The text varies among people, some si...

I've been trying to cut off my relationship with the one and only Dr. Pepper (and other delicious carbonated beverages) and it is hard. Difficult. But not impossible. This has resulted in some kind of horrible logic in my life. Like at the movies, I say to myself, "Ah man, I really want a Dr. Pepper....noooo I won't get it. I'll get nachos instead!" And so then I get nachos.  Probably a lot healthier than DP, right?? I've also told myself that Icees and Hi-C's are more acceptable. It's been a rough 5 days

I've been pretty neglectful of this blog and that's lame. So, maybe that'll change.  But no promises.  Because of my commitment problems. Recently, I've had some students say some pretty funny things to me.   Today an 8th grader said, "Miss, you're like a child in a womans body" I wanted to deny that this was true, but I mean...I'm eating a Push-up right now. So maybe he's right. Also, one day last week I threw my hair up in a messy bun and as I sat down to help the most adorable 6th grader (literally the only child I've ever thought was cute enough to take home, in a non-creepy way) and the first thing he said was, after straightening his face, "Miss, I didn't know it was messy hair day!".  After holding his look for a few seconds, we both just busted up laughing.  He was really proud of his witty comment, and I was too.  Because really that's going to help him out in life a lot more than reading.   ...

So the new school year is gearing up and I've actually had to work (but we still have a week or so before students show up, thankgoodness), making the summer time officially over and real life officially starting again. Say whaaaaaat?? Anyways, somehow I ended up on this gem of an idea and I think I know my Halloween costume for the year! Inflatable Jabba the Hutt costume.  Check and check. (this is how people get boyfriends, right?)

Turns out I've been sucking at this whole blog thing.  It's a trend I've found recently as some of my peeps have stopped blogging as much.  Mostly, though, those people are pregnant or recently babied and I am not either of those things so I have no good excuse. Except pure laziness. Too bad this summer of fun is over in just about a week, when I'll have to return to work like a real adult.  I'm looking forward to pursuing my vocational goals but I'm also not looking forward to having to wake up earlier in the day and wearing pants on a regular basis. I seriously don't wear pants very often these days.  Too much work.  Also, its like a million degrees outside and I don't appreciate fabric when it gets that hot. My summer has also been full of movie watching.  I've gone to a lot of movies.  I want you think about what a lot of movies would be and then double it.  That's how many movies I've gone to this summer.  I also went on...

Oh what, you want more pictures of NYC? ok fineee.  a selection for your viewing pleasure. I really like that city.  And my cute friends.

I just, like, love nature these days. Minus the bugs.  I could do without the bugs.

throwback friday, knowwhatimsaying? Bill and I.  BFFs.

My hair is getting long (finally) and I'm having a problem wanting to keep growing it out.  Even though its what I want. Life is hard. But you wanna know what would make it easier? This thing: It's like a cotton candy machine...for your hair. I'll take it.

I was able to visit New York last week to visit some of my most dear and precious friends. I didn't see the Statue of Liberty, go to Times Square, or see a show. (Except for Jeff's show.  What a Shakespearean)  And I loved every second of it.  Minus the rain.   So much rain!  And now all I want is rain.  (please rain in CO soon)

Sometimes life gives you a gift you couldn't ever imagine.  Twice. You see, a few weeks ago I found out that a new movie theatre in our town (it is the best movie theatre ever) was hosting a boy band singalong.  And boy(band) oh boy(band), I wanted in on that. But I couldn't go that night. And then, life tries again.  And this time, you don't make the same mistake.  You go, and you love every second of it.   Imagine walking into the theatre, grabbing a ticket, and approaching your designated theatre only to find a man dressed in a fedora and a vest, welcoming you to the best night of your life.  This wannabe boy band member is standing behind a table that is filled with props to be used during the singalong: a blow-up microphone, a balloon (to be used specifically during Dirty Pop ), and a glow stick.  Yes.  So many times yes. And then, finally making it into the theatre, is where complete joy is felt.  You are sur...

Sometimes FB ads are totally made for you: I do want to see pics of attractive, single, black men near me. Always.

Today was teacher appreciation day. To me, this meant starting the day with a phone interview for a summer ESL camp.  I love me a phone interview. Especially when a squirrel comes by and steals my gifted donut, so perfectly placed just next to me on the curb outside.  Not a foot away from me, and this squirrel takes control of my day.   Also, it is here I will mention that it might have been the same squirrel my students named last week.  I was quite proud when they told me they named him "Juan Two Three".  So clever.  (we call him JTT for short. sometimes he likes to learn with us). It was mostly a mediocre day, as far as teaching goes.  But the school day ended with my very first apple. I.am.legit. And then we went to Chipotle, where they were having a buy one-get one free special for educators.  The line around the entire inside of the restaurant just goes to show you that they do not pay teachers enough.  A free...

This weekend was pretty amazing. Because my brother loves me (thanks Brian!), I was able to join in on the fun of both the Rockies game on Friday night and the Nuggets game on Saturday.   In the words of one of my students, PACHOW. I love Denver for many reasons, but one of the biggest is all the sports teams.  I love going to games.  I love it. So Friday I was lucky enough to see the Rockies win their game.  And eat nachos.  We love nachos.  (maybe i had nachos 3 times in a 24 hour period.  so what) (sneaky pics of the parents back there...they had no idea) And the rowdy crowd up front:  We make baseball games fun! We also make Nuggets games fun, especially when we win: Amazing.

What perfect timing for the Backstreet Boys to get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Only natural for Earth day to be joined by the brightest star(s) in the land. Sometimes, things just make sense.