sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Monkey's Meme

1. Name one person who made you smile today: me

2. What were you doing at 8am this morning? sleeping

3. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? sleeping

4. What is your favorite candy bar? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

5. Have you ever been to a strip club? no

6. What was the last thing you had to drink? water

7. What was the last thing you ate? a flipped out

8. The last sporting event you watched? the Super Bowl

9. Do you go to church every Sunday? no

10. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza? sometimes

11. What are you doing tomorrow? working

12. What do you think of when you hear Australia? the movie

13. Biggest annoyance right now? this stupid cold

14. Last song listened to? Get On Your Boots

15. Do you have a maid service clean your house? no

16. Are you jealous of anyone? healthy people

17. Is anyone jealous of you? doubtful

18. What do you usually do during the day? teach high school

19. Do you hate anyone that you know right now? no

20. Are you thinking about someone right now? no

saturday 9

Uninvited

1. Do you mind people to show up uninvited? yes, very much

2. Last person you talked to on the phone? Louise's husband--I was canceling out on breakfast club

3. Last person on your missed call list? I don't have one

4. Who calls you the most? telemarketers

5. What is your favorite song about breaking up? Bonnie Raitt's I Can't Make You Love Me

6. If someone sent you an unexpected gift, what would you like it to be? oooh, anything!

7. Your classic rock station plays the top songs of all time. What is number one? imagine

8. Do you live for today or tomorrow? today

9. What movie villain scared you as a kid? the child catcher from Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang!

gah...

Sore throat. Sniffly. Sneezy. Stuffy. Oh no!

friday fill-in

#126

1. It's cold and dreary out.

2. Yummy!! I love tomatoes.

3. My favorite health and beauty product is a smile.

4. Sometimes I need to relax by going on a nice long ride.

5. Well, first of all I'm right.

6. Mopsie and Maggie; those were the cast of characters in a recent dream and it was cuddly.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner with Val, tomorrow my plans include the Breakfast Club and Sunday, I want to get my work done!

art history's women in 3 minutes...

Women In Art - Watch the best video clips here

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Former students stopping by to visit when I'm in the middle of doing something.

just finished watching...

Emma Thompson is my hero. She's amazing in this film. Dustin Hoffman's not so bad, either.

*sigh*

I just realized tomorrow's not Friday. I'm disappointed. Very disappointed.

sunset...

Shlino lake sunset time lapse from Timelapser on Vimeo.

ten things tuesday...

Ten movies in my queue: iro

just finished watching...

And, honestly, I don't quite know what to say about it. Parts were heartbreaking and parts were heart pounding.

memorial day

Great information about Memorial Day from the History Channel here. And a very interesting article about WWI Doughboys from CNN here.

hate to admit...

But I've been really, incredibly lazy this weekend. I've planted my ass down in the comfy chair and have been hanging around either reading or watching t.v. Although, I did get all my errands run yesterday and today I did laundry. But I haven't done anything fun or interesting at all this weekend. Maybe tomorrow will be more active--I am having a pedicure and then it's Dad's birthday party.

Lazy, lazy me...

just finished reading...

The third installment is as much fun as the first two in the series. All the characters are true to form and the story is fast-paced and satisfying.

I say... and you think...?

1. Lisa :: Simpsons
2. Hope :: belief
3. Irene :: Good night
4. Tony :: Anthony
5. Anna :: and the King of Siam
6. Dolly :: Hello
7. Laura :: Ingalls Wilder
8. Debbie :: Deb
9. Wilson :: Volleyball
10. Paula :: Hey, hey...


#330

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people
mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The A to Z Meme

A
• Are you available? I guess so
• What is your age? 43
• What annoys you? annoying things

B
• Do you know anyone named Billy? yes
• When is your birthday? October 29
• Who is your best friend? Val

C
• What's your favorite candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
• Crush? George
• When was the last time you cried? hmmm... I don't remember

D
• Do you daydream?: a lot
• What's your favorite kind of dog? friendly
• What day of the week is it? Sunday

E
• How do you like your eggs? scrambled
• Have you ever been in the emergency room? oh, yes
• Ever pet an elephant? yes

F
• Do you use fly swatters? not so much
• Have you ever used a foghorn? no
• Is there a fan in your room? yes, but it's not hooked up

G
• Do you chew gum? yes
• Do you like gummy candies? if they're not super sweet
• Do you like gory movies? no

H
• How are you? great
• What's your height?. five feet five inches
• What color is your hair? strawberry blond

I
• What's your favorite ice cream? Ben & Jerry's Wavy Gravy
• Have you ever ice skated? many years ago
• Ever been in an igloo? no


J
• What's your favorite Jelly Bean? red
• Have you ever heard a really hilarious joke? yes
• Do you wear jewelry? occasionally

K
• Who do you want to kill? no one
• Have you ever flown a kite? oh yes
• Do you think kangaroos are cute? not so much

L
• Are you laidback? I try to be
• Lions or Tigers? ligers
• Do you like black licorice? not even a little

M
• Favorite movie as a kid? Mary Poppins
• Ever shopped at Moosejaw? never heard of it
• Favorite store at the mall? uhm... I donno


N
• Do you have a nickname? yes, several
• Whats your favorite number? 3
• Do you prefer night or day? both

O
• What's your one wish? world peace
• Are you an only child? nope
• Do you like the color orange? yeah, it's ok

P
• What are you most paranoid about? having body odor
• Piercings? just ears
• Do you know anyone named Penelope? no

Q
• Are you quick to judge people? yes
• Do you like Quaker Oats? yes
• Know anyone that makes quilts? yes
• Do you think you're always right? no
• Do you watch reality TV? love it!!
• Reason to cry? being moved

S
• Do you prefer sun or rain? sun
• Do you like snow? well... sometimes
• What's your favorite season? autumn

T
• time is it? 12:25
• What time did you wake up? 7:30-ish

U
• Can you ride a unicycle? I've never tried
• Do you know anyone with a unibrow? yes
• Uncles do you have? a few

V
• What’s the worst vegetable? okra
• Did you ever watch Veggie Tales? no
• Ever considered being vegan? no, it's too extreme

W
• What's your worst habit? laziness
• Do you like water rides? not so much
• Ever been inside a windmill? yes, it was interesting


X
• Have you ever had an x-ray? yes
• Ever used a Xerox machine? yes

Y
• Do you like the color yellow? sort of
• What year were you born in?: 1965
• Do you yell when you're angry? no, I get quiet

Z
• Do you believe in the zodiac? what's to believe?
• What's your zodiac sign? scorpio
• When was the last time you went to the zoo? I don't even remember

saturday 9

Hot Fun In The Summertime

1. Is summer your favorite season? Why? no, I don't like the hot/humid weather, although I like being on vacation

2. Do you exercise more in the summer because you wear less clothing? hahahahahaha

3. Do you enjoy tanning or are you more concerned about the dangers of basking in the sun? no tanning for me

4. You are on the beach when a waiter appears for your drink order. What do you ask for? frozen margarita if I'm drinking alcohol

5. Do you camp in the summertime? just on the couch

6. What was your favorite summer vacation as a kid? going to a relative's camp

7. Do you enjoy sleeping outdoors? no

8. Do you throw a summer barbecue every year? no, but I go to them

9. Have you ever been to a nude beach? If yes, what did you think? I've been to a topless beach but didn't go topless and at the time it wasn't a big deal

friday fill-in

#125

1. Moving stinks--I hate packing and unpacking.

2. Nothing is free.

3. My best quality is my ability to listen.

4. Life is in the details.

5. In nearly 10 years, I will be 50 (egads!).

6. Sleep is what I need right now!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out, tomorrow my plans include running errands and Sunday, I want to have an adventure!

blogoversary

Happy birthday to my blog. Born in 2006.

summer plans...

Looks like I'll be attending St. Johnsbury Academy's AP Summer Institute for the third session of the summer.

I had to jump through many, many hoops to get the funding. At least I didn't take anything personally.

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Ankle edema... I look like I've got elephantiasis.

what a finale!

I. am. in. shock.

if I were...

If I were a direction I’d be… Up
If I were furniture I’d be… an oversized comfy chair
If I were a liquid I’d be… water
If I were a sin I’d be… gluttony
If I were a gem/stone I’d be… either an opal or an emerald
If I were a metal I’d be… tin
If I were a tree I’d be… birch
If I were a fruit I’d be… pomegranate
If I were a flower I’d be… peony
If I were weather I’d be… sunny and mild
If I were a musical instrument I’d be… violin or cello
If I were an element I’d be… fire
If I were a color I’d be… green
If I were an animal I’d be… a pampered pooch
If I were a sound I’d be… a soft humming
If I were a lyric I’d be… "One life/You got to do what you should" ~U2
If I were a song I’d be… One by U2
If I were a music type I’d be… pop/rock
If I were a perfume/cologne I’d be… softly sensual
If I were a feeling I’d be… joy
If I were a book I’d be… a thrilling mystery
If I were food I’d be… freshly baked bread
If I were a city I’d be… quaint and small
If I were a taste I’d be… sweet but not too sweet
If I were a scent I’d be… flowery
If I were a word I’d be… imagine
If I were a verb I’d be… love
If I were an object I’d be… a book
If I were a piece of clothing I’d be… comfy shoes
If I were a body part I’d be… nose
If I were an facial expression I’d be… grin
If I were a cartoon character I’d be… a sidekick
If I were a movie I’d be… a comedy for grown-ups
If I were a geometrical figure I’d be… a star
If I were one of the 4 seasons I’d be… autumn
If I were a sentence I’d be… imagine the possibilities.

idol chatter...

Although I think I like Kris better, Adam will probably win. Adam is a better performer.

ten things tuesday...

Ten things I'm not so good at:

1) Tell jokes. I always mess up the punch line and get lost in the middle.

2) Math. Not my strongest subject during school or beyond.

3) Juggle. I've never been able to master juggling. I just couldn't get the hang of it.

4) Knit. I've had friends trying to teach me how to knit but I can't get the hang of the different stitches.

5) Putting stuff away. I don't like putting clean dishes or clean laundry away. I don't really have a reason, I just don't like doing it.

6) Ask for help. It takes a lot and I generally get very nervous.

7) Draw. I am not artistically talented although I appreciate art.

8) Put down books I don't enjoy reading. Something drives me to finish the book, even if I really don't like it.

9) Scrabble. Just can't play.

10) Run. I've never been a runner, I just can't seem to get a rhythm.

nice to be home...

Great trip--well worth my aching ass. This year we were assigned workshops to attend instead of choosing our own so it was a big surprise to see what the offerings were. The first one was about media & sexuality--stereotyping and so forth. Nothing groundbreaking there. The second workshop was about the new Mainers, how immigrants and refugees are changing Maine. The students went to all sorts of other workshops and were raving about them, so it was a successful day. I will write more later...

I am completely exhausted. Some of the girls were silly and stayed up until 2:30 but overall they weren't too bad.

just another manic monday...

# 168

If you could completely redecorate any room in your house at no expense to you, what room would you choose? oh, oh, oh, that this was true! I'd redo the living room

Which hour of the day do you feel goes the slowest? the hour with my most challenging students...bah

If your birthday could be in a different month of the year, when would you have it? it would have to be in November so I can remain a Scorpio

heading out...

Heading out in moments for a school bus ride to the state's civil rights team convention. It'll be a long ride and a nervous night at the hotel (I always worry when I'm chaperoning high school kids) but an excellent convention.

Sorry I'm not blog hopping as I usually do... I'll be back Monday night sometime.

i say... and you think...?

1. Vex :: hex
2. Relapse :: fall back
3. Twinkle :: shine
4. Crawls :: shiver
5. Optimistic moment :: graduation
6. Cage :: release
7. Superwoman :: Chaka Khan's I'm Every Woman
8. Personal :: confidential
9. Vapor :: airy
10. Grocery store :: market




#329

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Every week I like to post one that speaks to me--this week more than one jumped out at me. I liked the artwork on these.

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The 29'er Meme

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? all of them

2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? the kitchen

3. How many colleges did you attend? 1 in the US and 1 in Ireland

4. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? it goes with the pants I'm wearing without being matchy-matchy

5. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? no alarm this morning

6. Last thought before going to sleep last night? lines from the Princess Bride that just ended on Bravo

7. What do you miss being a child? huh?

8. What errand/chore do you despise? all of them

9. Have you found real love yet? no

10. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? Kashi bars

11. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? no

12. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? George

13. Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? no

14. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? San Diego

15. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? relationship

16. Do you have a “go to” person? my bestie

17. Are you where you want to be in life? pretty much

18. Over the years, what about you do you think has changed the most? technology and my reliance on it

19. Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life? no, but college was

20. Are there times you still feel like a kid? almost all the time

21. Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager? the grocery store parking lot on Main Street

22. Who do you think impacted your life the most? Dad

23. Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you? oh yes... Mr. Smith and Miss Dingwall both made me interested in history

24. Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”? just as a joke with my students

25. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you as an adult? almost dying

26. What advice would you give to someone about to get married? remember to use your manners with each other--please and thank you are important

27. What advice would you give someone starting their first job? make nice with the custodians, secretaries, and assistants

28. If you could go back and change one thing you did, what would it be? hmmm...can't pick just one thing... there are moments or conversations I would have started here and there

29. If you could go back and change one thing someone else did, what would it be? again... I can't think of just one thing

saturday 9

Do You Think I'm Sexy?

1. Who do you think is sexy? confident, smart people

2. When does it become love? when the magic happens

3. Are you a good dancer? not so much

4. What magazines do you read? Oprah, Redbook and The Week

5. If you could have any name, what would you call yourself? I'm fine with mine

6. Have you ever ridden in a limo? If yes, when? yup... when on the way to Ireland my sister hired a limo for the ride to the airport

7. What is something you really like to do? read

8. Last chance: Who wins Idol, Kris Allen or Adam Lambert? hmmm...I guess I like Kris better than Adam but it doesn't really matter (omg, I can't believe I'm ambivalent about Idol's finale)

9. If you had to, what animal would you choose to be? pampered lapdog, like Maggie

friday fill-in

# 124

1. If we had no winter I could be perfectly happy.

2. Botox makes one look like everything's a perpetual astonishment.

3. If I had my life to live over I would be easier on myself.

4. Tomorrow inside of four and twenty hours.

5. If you've never been thrilled wait til the upcoming trip.

6. To be interested in the changing seasons welcome to Maine.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging around, tomorrow my plans include chores, including laundry and Sunday, I want to have a great bus trip to Augusta!

what element were you born into?

You Were Born into the Wood Element

You are compassionate person who values harmony. You are quite generous toward others. You are able to adapt to almost any situation. You are very independent. You have to watch out for your temper. Your emotions can get the best of you at times. You are truly passionate about life. You are always embracing the world and learning from it.

What Element Were You Born Into?

what do you need to be happy?

You Need Friends to Be Happy

You are a friendly, social person. You seek out connections and relationships. Being close to others is very important to you, and you don't like discord. You feel great when you're cooperating and working with others. You enjoy belonging to a group. Nothing makes you feel worse that feeling alone or alienated. You want to be liked by those around you.

What Do You Need to Be Happy?

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Being criticized by a shitburger.

enjoy!

As seen at TYWKIWDBI:

horoscope

May 13, 2009
The Source Of Inspiration
Scorpio Daily Horoscope

A conversational mood can prompt you to seek out opportunities to share your thoughts and feelings with like-minded, open individuals today. This can mean engaging a colleague in a discussion focused on matters pertaining to your work or seeking out an experienced teacher in order to learn from them through dialogue. If you are free with your own ideas today, you will likely discover that what began as a simple chat becomes a stimulating session of brainstorming. Making the most of such a session can be as simple as taking all you have heard and mulling it over at a later date.

The ideas others put forth when communicating with us can become the seeds that blossom into entirely new and refined notions in the wonderful incubator that is the mind. These unformed notions help us see the first step in a progression of thought, but it is our mental faculties that enable us to move from step to step. All we need to do to accomplish this is to mull over thoughts and opinions that intrigue us. As we add our own point of view to these, they are irrevocably changed—becoming something entirely new. This fresh idea is now our brainchild and the product of our intellect, and we should feel free to use it in any manner we see fit, from sharing it with the source of our inspiration to turning it in to a personal or professional project. By simply talking with others today, you can plant the seeds of wonderful notions in your own mind.

idol chatter...

Those of you who read my blog regularly know that One, by U2, is my very favorite song ever. To have Adam sing it as the judges' choice made me nervous. Gotta say I didn't love it. I'm a little disappointed, I thought Adam would blow me away. I'm liked the contestant choices. Kris was brave with his version of Heartless, I liked it a lot. Not thrilled with Danny, he was just alright. And Adam didn't wow me.

I still don't have a favorite.

hello, handsome...

ten things tuesday...

Ten things I'm good at:

1) Listening. I'm a patient listener and have learned that in my profession all the students really want is to be heard. Unless they're talking about dirt bikes. Then I tune out.

2) Baking. I'm a great baker and a pretty good cook. I just don't do either anymore. One day I'll pick up my wooden spoons again, I'm sure. But for now, it seems like too much bother.

3) Teamwork. I love being part of a team, to collaborate and contribute.

4) Cheering up. Nothing makes me happier than knowing I've helped someone through a difficult time.

5) Shopping. I've always wanted to be a personal shopper. I'm great at finding the right things for the right people.

6) Reading. I love reading anything and everything.

7) Color coordinating. It's like a gift or something. But I can match up colors like nobody's business. Well, maybe it is somebody's business, but I'm really good at it.

8) Processing. I shine when we are breaking tasks down or when we are creating plans and formulas.

9) Writing. I have school-teachery handwriting. Nice block letters, clear script and I can write without going uphill even without lines.

10) Decompressing. There are several tricks I've learned. Some of them incorporate distraction, some are counting (counting to ten really works for me at school), and some are breathing. But I can veg out with the best of them.

just another manic monday

# 167

How old were you when you learned to tie your shoes? I was in kindergarten... I could read before I could tie my shoes

Have you ever snooped in somebody else's medicine cabinet? I have... but only a couple of times, it's not like a regular habit or anything

Who do you think you are? I am me... a work in progress

i say... and you think...?

1. Again :: more
2. Shower :: spring
3. Flirting :: playful
4. Moving on :: fresh start
5. Rachel :: great haircut
6. Chips :: munchies
7. Texting :: I am sooooo slow
8. Feel better :: get well soon
9. Cashmere :: softness
10. Sucked :: slurped



#328

postsecret

Postsecret is all about Mother's Day.

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The 2 for 1 Meme

1. What is on the walls of your room? photos from trips I have taken--Spain, Aruba and the Netherlands

2. What type of music do you listen to? pop/rock

3. What do you want more than anything right now? a maid

4. Do you get scared in the dark? no

5. What's you worst fear? I have a lot of unreasonable ones

6. If you could anything right now, what would it be? the missing words from this question

7. What’s the meaningful gift that you’ve received? every

8. Do you have a crush? no

9. Who is your favorite celebrity? George

10. Could you fall in love with someone that you know must leave? yes

11. Share a favorite quote of yours. "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi

12. What’s your weakness? down time

13. Do you believe that we all have a soul mate? yes, but I don't believe they're romantic

14. What were you doing before Sunday Stealing? just got iced coffee

15. What do you get complicated about the most? I donno

16. What turns you off the most from a potential partner? arrogance

17. What is you worst habit? procrastination

18. When was the last time that you were jealous? I have no idea

19. Have you ever had a “friend with benefits”? no

20. Do you use sarcasm? only a little

21. At the moment, what’s you favorite song? The Man Who Can't Be Moved by the Script

22. What is you favorite day of the year? every

23. Describe your love life. non-existent

24. When was your last one night stand? never

25. How many past lovers are too many? when they can't be remembered

a new look at ocean's eleven

coolest sunglasses evah!

Lego sunglasses let you build your own fashion

Legos are maybe the world's best toy, what with them allowing kids to build whatever they want to play with that day. So why not bring them into more everyday objects? These sunglasses do just that.

Lego teamed up with French optical company Lynx Optique to create these sweet Lego sunglasses that feature Lego bricks on the sides. In theory, you could build whatever you want on them depending on your mood. Designing your own fashion just like designing your own toys. We need this Lego sensibility in more places.