1. My lovely red-headed 14 year old canNOT sit still for more than 30 min. He can't. It's impossible. This morning he was a complete butt (as we say in 7th grade) to me and yet, in order to get him out of his pouting and not-caring about the test I, yes I, had to apologize to him. The things we do for test scores! Then, he said, "I want to hear it again. Say you're sorry again." WHAT THE WHAT?! He called me a B and a different teacher a D bag! But, I said it. In the name of test scores. Now I hate myself ;) All I have to say is...the kid better pass! lol
2. There's too much paperwork in the world. I just spent my morning completing teacher paperwork that's for next year. As if we don't have enough to do.
3. My masters this semester is supposed to be super work-heavy. Goodbye summer.
4. I have come to terms with sucking up to people here I do not love. I am okay with it. My day runs smoother, and really, in the long run it's worth it. Do I kinda hate myself for abandoning my principles and just giving them a power trip...eeeeh maybe...but when you're on a team with them a little coffee and conversation can go a long way.
5. Friends. I've been thinking about what makes a true friend; I've decided it's easier to tell other people to kick ingenuine people out of their life than it is yours. I've started to come to terms with the "use me when you need me" and I guess it doesn't hurt my feelings as badly as it once did. It's part of growing up....I don't think they MEAN to be like that. However, I get very defensive for others when people do the same to them. It's not fair. Adults are worse than kids! I appreciate the people of the world who are "your person" no matter what. Very rare! I guess it's just hard for me to understand things that are illogical and not being kind and caring about people is not logical to me. I don't know how to simply get and not give. At least, I don't think I do. Maybe I do it to. Hummm. Hope not.
6. Teacher appreciation this week so Loft gave $50 off $100 purchase AND I had a $25 savings card AND their new arrivles were 50 % off. BOOM. Sale. Love it. Can't wait for my yellow striped cardigan and yellow espadrilles to come in :) I did delete the blue dress out of my bag...be proud, buget friends, be proud :)
7. Lately I've had a few fashion conversations and the following have emerged:
- Guys must wear a belt if the pants have belt loops
- Guys look gay in gay shoes (my statment)
- Not sure about the bright colored pants that are in now
- I am now a lover of black athletic socks
- Just say no to Crocs
- I don't love plaid guy shorts
- Tan always = good (don't worry Krissy, not advocating over-tanning...this is the natural kind ha)
- I heart baseball caps (girls or guys, really, very functional and cute! win-win)
- My girl students are wearing shirts with huge arm cut outs of the sleeve on top so it's like a tank top, but still has sleeves...this looks dumb and trashy
Anyone else have statements to add to the conversation?
I wore red pants yesterday. Whitney made fun of me. And as far as plaid guy shorts go, I have spent the last three months explaining to Brian that they were cool about 2 years ago, but are no longer acceptable. I'll have to refer him to your blog for further reading on the atrocities of plaid guy shorts.
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