Since it's the last day of 2008, I figured I should update my blog. I'm not sure why; it just seems like the thing to do. Reflections and all. First, I'll brief my holiday break so far.
This break has been extremely uneventful. A lot of TV and Word Twist games. Some reading. A little cooking-though not as much as I would have liked to do. My biggest day trip was to Scranton. Interesting place- no offense if you love it. We met my cousins there who live in Cooperstown, NY so it was nice to see them because I hadn't in over a year. They are cute little kids. We ate at Olive Garden since yesterday happened to be dad's birthday, too.
Last night, Corey and I were tired of sitting on the couch so we decorated a gingerbread house. He did the roof and one side and I did the front back and one side. Of course, I decorated my side upside down-so my candy cane decorations all look like field hockey sticks.
The last few days were the first days that all of us sisters were home, so we played some fun games. During Outburst, the category was Women from the Bible, and my teammate (Courtney, age 17) said: Paula Dean!!! Best answer of the night.
Christmas was low key, as well. Some gifts that I received from my parents:
1. A SOCK MONKEY!
2. A French Crock
3. My parent's got me this dirty game because I guess the didn't see that it was an "Adult Version." Ha!
4. A cool hoodie
5. Earrings
6. Jon and Kate's book!
7. No Reservations- the cooking romance comedy (no better combination for a movie)
8. A Swiffer and A Dirt Devil Vacuum. (Gifts get lame once you have your own place and reach a certain age)
9. A little speaker set to play my iPod on for multiple crazy dance parties, Bethany-style
And there were some other things but I don't want to bore the only 3 people that read this.
From Corey:
1. JON AND KATE +8 Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD (it was a Jon and Kate Christmas!)
2. A recipe card box from Williams Sonoma that I wanted
3. A gorgeous bead necklace
4. Purple dangle earrings (very dressy so I need an event to go to unless I wear them while watching seasons 1 and 2 on the couch)
5. An aromatherapy pack thing that you heat because he was tired of me complaining about my aches :)
6. A Build a bear that he stuffed and put his voice recording in the paw (super cute). Although the bear is naked and when I asked why he said because the clothes aren't free. That's my man!
7. A Microplane Grater/Zester !!
8. Various stocking stuffers
He did well this year. I liked having lots of things to open instead of one bigger gift. I feel badly that I just gave him all clothes. I was uncreative this year.
So that is really all that has been going on here. The pretty snow is falling outside now (FINALLY!) and our NYE plans fell through. I think we are just staying home (minus Julie) and it will be my parents, Corey and me, and my sister and her boyfriend. Board games and food.
And, I will end with the infamous positive reflections on 2008:
1. Best vacation- cruising the Caribbean with awesome people
2. My parents' 25th wedding anniversary!
3. Graduating from college with Latin Honors
4. Getting my first "real" job
5. Corey becoming a Christian (that should be #1)
6. Working out so diligently from January 1 up until now. Dropping 3 pants sizes...thanks, pilates!
7. Phillies winning the World Series!!
8. Eagles making the playoffs (I knew they could do it)
Happy New Year!!!! I hope everyone has an awesome 2009!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Dress Rehearsal
This morning was dress rehearsal for tomorrow's big production of the church's Christmas play. I of course have a role in the play since mom is directing. Since I am the oldest cast member, I have scored the part of Grandma Gertie. I changed the name to Gracie, since I couldn't picture me being a Gert. So we practiced for about 4 hours this morning. Highlights include:
-When I sang my solo and my voice was not really in a key, the few parents that were watching in the sanctuary actually laughed. I wasn't trying to be funny. It's not a good sign if people laugh after you sing a solo about the birth of Jesus.
-8 year old Alexis sobs when we start singing one of the songs because it makes her sad (this of course causes a HUGE commotion) and she did it every time we ran through the play
-I particularly enjoyed the Shepherds EXTREME bed head.
-The angel in the nativity refused to walk out on stage.
-I have to say the line: That was so cool, I'm having a hot flash! (and fan myself with my carol book)
-The choir leader lost her voice.
We'll see how tomorrow goes.....
-When I sang my solo and my voice was not really in a key, the few parents that were watching in the sanctuary actually laughed. I wasn't trying to be funny. It's not a good sign if people laugh after you sing a solo about the birth of Jesus.
-8 year old Alexis sobs when we start singing one of the songs because it makes her sad (this of course causes a HUGE commotion) and she did it every time we ran through the play
-I particularly enjoyed the Shepherds EXTREME bed head.
-The angel in the nativity refused to walk out on stage.
-I have to say the line: That was so cool, I'm having a hot flash! (and fan myself with my carol book)
-The choir leader lost her voice.
We'll see how tomorrow goes.....
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
How to Date a Law Student
Happy Finals time to everyone. I actually miss the caffeine high, lack of sleep, pretending to study in the library with Katie, 5 papers in one week, and anticipation of being done with school for the semester this year. Who would have thought? So anyway...it's that time of year...so I figured I would write this:
HOW TO DATE A LAW STUDENT
1. Don’t expect to see them. Ever. Especially during finals time.
2. Remind him that not everyone in the world needs to be sued... for everything.
3. Learn to accept the fact that they will not have any money for about three years. In fact, they will just be falling into more substantial debt with thousands of dollars in loans. So dates will consist of watching football and eating subs on the couch.
4. There will ALWAYS be another case to read and brief before they can talk to you.
5. Expect them to make comments such as, “There’s a tort waiting to happen,” and other weird phrases that you will pretend to agree with, even though you don’t understand the legal jargon.
6. They will have a lot of affairs. With their books.
7. Support them when they have a bad day and go through the dramatics of, “I’m never going to become a lawyer because I am going to fail out of law school.”
8. Sometimes you will forget you have a boyfriend. Your family will ask how he is doing and you’ll say, “Who? Oh yeah…he is doing well…I think.”
9. Their study habits will make you feel like a complete bum. When you call him after watching your fifth episode of FRIENDS, he is in his fifth hour of studying.
10. The longest you ever talk on the phone will be when you are checking for passive voice and other grammatical errors in his 20 page memo for his Legal Research and Writing class. I knew my English proofreading skills would come in handy for something.
11. And finally…hope that it all pays off in the long run and that when they remember they have a girlfriend they will treat you like the princess and saint you are for putting up with them during those three years.
Happy Studying!
HOW TO DATE A LAW STUDENT
1. Don’t expect to see them. Ever. Especially during finals time.
2. Remind him that not everyone in the world needs to be sued... for everything.
3. Learn to accept the fact that they will not have any money for about three years. In fact, they will just be falling into more substantial debt with thousands of dollars in loans. So dates will consist of watching football and eating subs on the couch.
4. There will ALWAYS be another case to read and brief before they can talk to you.
5. Expect them to make comments such as, “There’s a tort waiting to happen,” and other weird phrases that you will pretend to agree with, even though you don’t understand the legal jargon.
6. They will have a lot of affairs. With their books.
7. Support them when they have a bad day and go through the dramatics of, “I’m never going to become a lawyer because I am going to fail out of law school.”
8. Sometimes you will forget you have a boyfriend. Your family will ask how he is doing and you’ll say, “Who? Oh yeah…he is doing well…I think.”
9. Their study habits will make you feel like a complete bum. When you call him after watching your fifth episode of FRIENDS, he is in his fifth hour of studying.
10. The longest you ever talk on the phone will be when you are checking for passive voice and other grammatical errors in his 20 page memo for his Legal Research and Writing class. I knew my English proofreading skills would come in handy for something.
11. And finally…hope that it all pays off in the long run and that when they remember they have a girlfriend they will treat you like the princess and saint you are for putting up with them during those three years.
Happy Studying!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Please hold
Where do they come up with the music that companies play when they put you on hold when you call? I wonder who decides which awful tune to play. I often think that they make it uneasy on your ears on purpose so that you hang up the phone because, in all honesty, your call really isn't important to them. While calling tech support I think I listened to a screwed up version of Yankee Doodle about eight or so times. Whose brilliant idea was that?
On a side note (totally unrelated to this entry) football was amazing today. EAGLES beat the GIANTS ...Dallas lost...and Atlanta lost. All great things for play off hopefuls.
On a side note (totally unrelated to this entry) football was amazing today. EAGLES beat the GIANTS ...Dallas lost...and Atlanta lost. All great things for play off hopefuls.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Fish Lips
If I could pick my favorite age group/grade to teach, it would definitely be 8th grade. I absolutely love and appreciate their honesty. They don't hold anything back. Anything.
I have a few good quotes from my class Friday. Well, I have lots of good quotes daily being an ESL teacher, but...here were Friday's brutally honest quotes.
In the middle of a lesson at the chalkboard, Karla (13) raises her hand. Of course, I think it is a question about the format of a friendly letter. Instead: "Thank goodness you are wearing your glasses today. No offense Mrs. but you ONLY look good with them on." To which I smile, scold myself for recently spending $100.00 on contact lenses and try to carry on with my lesson.
20 minutes later.... Karla and Brenda (12) while stroking my hair like a monkey grooming session at my desk "We are so sorry you have so much missing [hair]. It is shame that you are bolled. [bald]"
(I think they realize that my wispy thinning fine blond hair is nothing in comparison to their gorgeous long THICK black hair)
2 minutes late in a serious tone, with knitted eyebrows, and a most serious facial expression (in her cute accent)- lovely Karla: "At least you have nice lips, Mrs. They are so cute and small. I like the stuff you put on them [gloss]. They look like tiny baby fish lips."
I feel like I could be teaching about anything and they would still find something to ask me or comment on about my personal life or appearance for the day, which- depending on how many times I hit the snooze button, could be less than par. I am stared at and analyzed like a Barbie Doll all day. They also asked me if they could be the "bride maid in my wedding IF it ever happens, because we think it will never happen." If I don't have thick skin yet, I feel as though I will develop it in about 2.5 weeks. But, as I said before, I really appreciate their honesty, their raw emotions, crazy hormones, and interesting perspective. It is- by far- my favorite grade to teach.
I have a few good quotes from my class Friday. Well, I have lots of good quotes daily being an ESL teacher, but...here were Friday's brutally honest quotes.
In the middle of a lesson at the chalkboard, Karla (13) raises her hand. Of course, I think it is a question about the format of a friendly letter. Instead: "Thank goodness you are wearing your glasses today. No offense Mrs. but you ONLY look good with them on." To which I smile, scold myself for recently spending $100.00 on contact lenses and try to carry on with my lesson.
20 minutes later.... Karla and Brenda (12) while stroking my hair like a monkey grooming session at my desk "We are so sorry you have so much missing [hair]. It is shame that you are bolled. [bald]"
(I think they realize that my wispy thinning fine blond hair is nothing in comparison to their gorgeous long THICK black hair)
2 minutes late in a serious tone, with knitted eyebrows, and a most serious facial expression (in her cute accent)- lovely Karla: "At least you have nice lips, Mrs. They are so cute and small. I like the stuff you put on them [gloss]. They look like tiny baby fish lips."
I feel like I could be teaching about anything and they would still find something to ask me or comment on about my personal life or appearance for the day, which- depending on how many times I hit the snooze button, could be less than par. I am stared at and analyzed like a Barbie Doll all day. They also asked me if they could be the "bride maid in my wedding IF it ever happens, because we think it will never happen." If I don't have thick skin yet, I feel as though I will develop it in about 2.5 weeks. But, as I said before, I really appreciate their honesty, their raw emotions, crazy hormones, and interesting perspective. It is- by far- my favorite grade to teach.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Introductions
I used to have a livejournal account all throughout high school and some of college. It was fun while it lasted because I liked being able to write for no one in particular, document memories in a format other than pictures, and it made me think about things. But then it started feeling more like a chore. So, I am now going to start blogging. It's like the post livejournal phase of my life.
I don't really have a clear cut direction for my blog. I think that is why I like it. I am a very random and honest person, and I can just write what I think when I think it. I was contemplating writing about my daily life (which was my livejournal's purpose) but that isn't too exciting. So it will be a mix of that and a little of just my thoughts on particular subjects, memories I have, dreams for the future (as lame as that sounds), awkward moments (which I have plenty of), and maybe even a limerick now and then.
I don't really have a clear cut direction for my blog. I think that is why I like it. I am a very random and honest person, and I can just write what I think when I think it. I was contemplating writing about my daily life (which was my livejournal's purpose) but that isn't too exciting. So it will be a mix of that and a little of just my thoughts on particular subjects, memories I have, dreams for the future (as lame as that sounds), awkward moments (which I have plenty of), and maybe even a limerick now and then.
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