I was having a not so good very bad kind of day yesterday. Seriously. You know those days. You're already a little cranky because you didn't get the sleep you needed, then it turned out to be a 'hate on LC' kind of day, followed by a series of 'crisis' situations, followed by a series of 'I need your attention now, now, now!" situations, followed by my workshop students are being little shits kind of day. Meh.
Anyway, this post really is to say thank you, Rory. You were able to bring me back to relaxation, take the tension away, make me smile, and give me a peaceful night's sleep. I love you always.
and he got me flowers!
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02/03/2009 10:44 #47615
thank you roryCategory: potpourri
02/01/2009 11:42 #47590
caution..zombies ahead!Category: potpourri
Someone hacked a road sign. Hahahaha! I would have loved to see this while I was driving to work.
leetee - 02/02/09 08:38
hahahahaha... i thought you were posting one of those sign generator thingies. but, i just read the news story. love it. of course, if i was lost and late for work because i didn't get a detour sign, i would be pissed... but, that would be a great late for work excuse!!
hahahahaha... i thought you were posting one of those sign generator thingies. but, i just read the news story. love it. of course, if i was lost and late for work because i didn't get a detour sign, i would be pissed... but, that would be a great late for work excuse!!
01/30/2009 06:33 #47568
random cambodia shotsCategory: photos
I attempted to put my Cambodia photos on my site but am having issues with internet today. I'm still working on the Vietnam photos, but they shouldn't be far behind. Here are just a very few.
looking dorkish with traditional dancers
rory in the back of our little motorcycle taxi called a romauks
we took a boat ride through a floating village
and got stuck in some heavy plant life
we learned how they harvest and process silk (pretty amazing really)
and visited an art training center which teaches painting, sculpting and carving to deaf kids
then of course we sweated our way through the massive angkor wat temple complex
and i got to stand where 'lara croft' stood....omg yay!
amazing stuff!
rory peaking into the tippy top of one
so beautiful i can't wait to go back for more!
looking dorkish with traditional dancers
rory in the back of our little motorcycle taxi called a romauks
we took a boat ride through a floating village
and got stuck in some heavy plant life
we learned how they harvest and process silk (pretty amazing really)
and visited an art training center which teaches painting, sculpting and carving to deaf kids
then of course we sweated our way through the massive angkor wat temple complex
and i got to stand where 'lara croft' stood....omg yay!
amazing stuff!
rory peaking into the tippy top of one
so beautiful i can't wait to go back for more!
tinypliny - 02/01/09 10:42
What awesome pictures! I wish I could go there some day! Did you get to see the field of warriors?
What awesome pictures! I wish I could go there some day! Did you get to see the field of warriors?
metalpeter - 01/31/09 14:54
nice shots thanks for sharing
nice shots thanks for sharing
leetee - 01/30/09 11:40
Nice
Nice
jason - 01/30/09 08:28
Wow.....
Wow.....
01/28/2009 15:22 #47547
weird dreamCategory: dreams
I popped into the grocery store tonight and saw these cookies. They made me laugh. I find humor in the most simple things I guess.
On to my dream....
I was on a business trip of some kind with (e:imk2) and some other girl I don't know. We were in Italy. When we arrived at our 'hotel' we realized our rooms were actually tents pitched on the beach. I thought it was cool, the other two didn't agree.
We dropped off our things, freshened up, and decided to head out for dinner. On the way we stopped into the hotel gift shop; a large hut on the beach. However instead of the usual, the place was full of college graduation gear. Gowns, hats, medallions, diplomas, cords, you name it. (e:imk2) bought the type of gown traditionally worn when you earn a doctorate. I jokingly asked her if she was going back to school and preparing early. She said she was.
We climbed a fire escape ladder to the roof top of a nearby building. The roofing looked like traditional red tiles used in Italy, only they were actually made of dark chocolate. Maybe Willi Wonka owned that house?
Anyway, (e:imk2) asked me to guess what she was going to study. I had no idea really, so I said Anthropology. She jumped up in excitement and said, "No! Paranormal Science!". Then my darn alarm went off. Seriously weird dream.
On to my dream....
I was on a business trip of some kind with (e:imk2) and some other girl I don't know. We were in Italy. When we arrived at our 'hotel' we realized our rooms were actually tents pitched on the beach. I thought it was cool, the other two didn't agree.
We dropped off our things, freshened up, and decided to head out for dinner. On the way we stopped into the hotel gift shop; a large hut on the beach. However instead of the usual, the place was full of college graduation gear. Gowns, hats, medallions, diplomas, cords, you name it. (e:imk2) bought the type of gown traditionally worn when you earn a doctorate. I jokingly asked her if she was going back to school and preparing early. She said she was.
We climbed a fire escape ladder to the roof top of a nearby building. The roofing looked like traditional red tiles used in Italy, only they were actually made of dark chocolate. Maybe Willi Wonka owned that house?
Anyway, (e:imk2) asked me to guess what she was going to study. I had no idea really, so I said Anthropology. She jumped up in excitement and said, "No! Paranormal Science!". Then my darn alarm went off. Seriously weird dream.
tinypliny - 02/01/09 10:43
I love those confections!
I love those confections!
jenks - 01/30/09 11:37
Funny, my family has always called those pepperidge farm "pirouette" cookies "cigarette cookies".
and totally random, but speaking of parnormal...
the other day a friend of mine put on facebook
"kyle is: ghosthunters is on. And you know what else is? EVERY DAMN LIGHT IN MY HOUSE!" hehe, it made me chuckle.
Funny, my family has always called those pepperidge farm "pirouette" cookies "cigarette cookies".
and totally random, but speaking of parnormal...
the other day a friend of mine put on facebook
"kyle is: ghosthunters is on. And you know what else is? EVERY DAMN LIGHT IN MY HOUSE!" hehe, it made me chuckle.
ladycroft - 01/30/09 06:35
wow, that is curiously weird imk2!
wow, that is curiously weird imk2!
metalpeter - 01/28/09 18:53
Sounds weird but not in the X-files or fringe kinda way, it almost sounds like a young adult fantasy story type of book. Or maybe you just want to be one of those people who live in a tent on a Beach in Mexico, HA.
Sounds weird but not in the X-files or fringe kinda way, it almost sounds like a young adult fantasy story type of book. Or maybe you just want to be one of those people who live in a tent on a Beach in Mexico, HA.
imk2 - 01/28/09 15:53
oh and my best friend just moved to italy last month. we've been talking everyday about pisa and florence and me coming to visit.
really weird.
oh and my best friend just moved to italy last month. we've been talking everyday about pisa and florence and me coming to visit.
really weird.
imk2 - 01/28/09 15:52
hmmm...weird indeed. i am going to school this semester. i was thinking about a doctorate. i have my undergrad in anthropology and i was perusing paranormal science websites yesterday (although i would not be able to ever study that stuff since i'm scared shitless of everything).
what does this all mean???
hmmm...weird indeed. i am going to school this semester. i was thinking about a doctorate. i have my undergrad in anthropology and i was perusing paranormal science websites yesterday (although i would not be able to ever study that stuff since i'm scared shitless of everything).
what does this all mean???
01/25/2009 06:52 #47515
i'm not such an ogreCategory: potpourri
I'm passionate about my work. I give it my all and I really think about situations before I act on them. I do my very best to keep my team motivated but also challenge them to grow. Many, many times over the last year and a half I have felt like a mean ogre.
While other people seemed more intent on having people 'like' them, I believed I would earn their trust and respect through leading by example. I cried so many times wondering if the tides would ever turn, or my kids just wanted me to be lax like everyone else.
Since the start of this semester I think the tide has finally turned! 'Problem children' have suddenly been responsive to my requests for conduct hearings, some residents are stopping by to tell me good things, not just list their problems, and today TWO people stopped by my office to give me something.
From one I got a hand carved wooden crocodile from Botswana, while she told me how much she appreciated that I stayed in contact with her while she was having a hard time and how much I helped her get back into school. The other got me this amazing painting from Tanzania, done on piece of burlap by a 10 year old! Just to say thanks for being her supervisor.
I am blown away. It seems in these moments when I really doubt myself I am given not just a ray of sunshine, but a blazing sun to blot out all the gray. It is the greatest motivator to continue doing what I'm doing and push through all these obstacles, because I can finally see I AM making a difference in these kids' lives. I love it!
On another note, thank you so much peeps for your very kind words on the previous post - I'm all smiles :)
While other people seemed more intent on having people 'like' them, I believed I would earn their trust and respect through leading by example. I cried so many times wondering if the tides would ever turn, or my kids just wanted me to be lax like everyone else.
Since the start of this semester I think the tide has finally turned! 'Problem children' have suddenly been responsive to my requests for conduct hearings, some residents are stopping by to tell me good things, not just list their problems, and today TWO people stopped by my office to give me something.
From one I got a hand carved wooden crocodile from Botswana, while she told me how much she appreciated that I stayed in contact with her while she was having a hard time and how much I helped her get back into school. The other got me this amazing painting from Tanzania, done on piece of burlap by a 10 year old! Just to say thanks for being her supervisor.
I am blown away. It seems in these moments when I really doubt myself I am given not just a ray of sunshine, but a blazing sun to blot out all the gray. It is the greatest motivator to continue doing what I'm doing and push through all these obstacles, because I can finally see I AM making a difference in these kids' lives. I love it!
On another note, thank you so much peeps for your very kind words on the previous post - I'm all smiles :)
leetee - 01/28/09 12:25
Anyone that takes a minute to get to know you knows you are so far from being an ogre.
'Cause, well, first off, they are green, and you aren't green... ;o)
Anyone that takes a minute to get to know you knows you are so far from being an ogre.
'Cause, well, first off, they are green, and you aren't green... ;o)
tinypliny - 01/25/09 09:41
Your job sounds challenging. Pardon my ignorance but are you an academic counsellor for kids who have fallen behind in school or in particular classes?
Your job sounds challenging. Pardon my ignorance but are you an academic counsellor for kids who have fallen behind in school or in particular classes?
awe. and tulips, too. my fav. :)
awww! nothing is better than random flowers :)