I have just posted a grant at
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=162971
Please go there or spread the word. It would be awesome if I could get this thing funded. Pass it along to your friends, every dollar counts!
Thanks
xoxo
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
You can find me in the A
Last weekend I was A-Town Down bound. I love Atlanta and am always down for going, espcecially for this girl...
It was Katie's 25th birthday and she was doin it big! She planned for a night of fun. We were going to dinner, then playing Whirley ball, then going out. She started talking trash about Whirly ball weeks in advance. So I got out of school and got in my car. Picked up Zo from Athens and we were on our way. It was fun catching up with her (she's way smarter than me and getting her PhD @ UGA) and just having fun.
We got to Katie's APT in Buckhead and immediately went to a fun mexican resturant and got some margaritas. After I ordered I remembered I don't like margaritas unless they are strawberry and I forgot to tell him that. So I had to drink my salty gross regular margarita (which didn't look as good as the below picture) But I did have some tacos that were off the chain! Then as we are eating the mexican music in the background sounded strangely familar...it was "I Will Survive" but in spanish. I was so proud of myself for recognizing it and asked thebus boy if I was right. I simply wanted a yes but the poor guy said "no speaka englissss" and called a friend over. His friend was very excited I recognized this...or he was really bored and wanted to talk for 10 minutes about some spanish chic that sings the song. Either way I felt culturally experienced. We finished up our drinks and food and were out...
I was in the car with Katie (birthday girl), Zo (Lauren), Rhinata and Stephanie (two of Katie's other friends)...we were all talking trash the whole way to the spot. We arrived at the stadium (slight exaggeration) for Whirly Ball. For those of you who don't know what whirly Ball is you need to get a clue...just kidding. It is kind of like bball except 1) you are driving a bumper car and 2) you have lacrosse like baskets to catch and throw the wiffle ball. The tricky part is the cars drive in the opposite way you turn them. For example I want to get the ball to the left so I naturally turn the steering nob to the left...WRONG...I immediately turn right and miss the freaking ball.
Anyways...There were about 25 of us all together. Us bball girls are pretty competitive and immediately boxed people out so we could get in the first game. Let me just say I was pretty good...well that was the first game. The next game, and car, was a different story. When I realized my little car wasn't going to make it to the ball in time I just began my strategy of nailing people and setting "picks" (which I don't think were legal)...we played for 2 hours! So much fun and so much pain. I knew I was going to be sore from all the illegal ramming. We went back to Katie's APT and changes quickly for a night out at Sutra.
Only Zo, Katie, and I made it out...once again FU bball in full effect. We decided to go to Sutra. After Rhinata dropped us off we saw the line was like 40 people deep. Ummm no that isn't going to work. Katie asked the bouncer if we could get in for her birthday...so we cut the line and the cover and made our way in. Sutra was lots of fun...reminded me of when I was college. I felt so old as I judged ...I mean watched the drunk girls try to impress the nasty men with their dancing. LOL I had fun dancing...us girls were like bodygaurds for eachother.
We finally made it home around 4 AM and then talked for a lot longer. I was awakened by sweet Julie calling to tell me Joe's aircraft had crashed and checking to see if it was his plane or not. I got up and emailed him ASAP...he wrote back to let me know he was okay. Thank God it wasn't him, but now they don't know when they will be returning from deployment. After laying around for some time we decided we should go eat. We went to Murphy's in Midtown. It was the BEST breakfast I have had out in way too long. Although I felt like WT (white trash) while eating there...I thought we would just go the normal after-going-out-spots where we wear a hoodie and some jeans. So I did...ummm no. I was caught in The Real Housewives of OC or whatever that show with people that have way too much money is. I don't care though...it was good and I had fun laughing with my girls. I am so thankful for all my bball girls. We have all remained so close and always have fun together no matter what.
We stopped by Marci's, an old friend of Zo and Katie's, to say hey. Marci and her sister live together. They are about the same ages of Katie and I. They have so much fun living together and sharing clothes, etc. I called my only single sis and said we need to live together. She needs to move her butt down to the A and I will and we could have tons of fun. I knew living with my sis is fun b/c of this summer with JB, so I want to do it again but not invade on a young family...so Katie is my chance :) How fun would that be...two Scott girls living together when we are old enough to appreciate each other (not just divide everything down the center with an imaginary line).
Okay this post went on way longer than I thought...have a blessed day. And if you can't tell I was experimenting how to put pics in...I wish I was at home and had the actual pics from the weekend...but that will come later. And can someone that is Blogger saavy please tell me how to link things. I would try to figure it out but don't have the time...
xoxo
It was Katie's 25th birthday and she was doin it big! She planned for a night of fun. We were going to dinner, then playing Whirley ball, then going out. She started talking trash about Whirly ball weeks in advance. So I got out of school and got in my car. Picked up Zo from Athens and we were on our way. It was fun catching up with her (she's way smarter than me and getting her PhD @ UGA) and just having fun.
We got to Katie's APT in Buckhead and immediately went to a fun mexican resturant and got some margaritas. After I ordered I remembered I don't like margaritas unless they are strawberry and I forgot to tell him that. So I had to drink my salty gross regular margarita (which didn't look as good as the below picture) But I did have some tacos that were off the chain! Then as we are eating the mexican music in the background sounded strangely familar...it was "I Will Survive" but in spanish. I was so proud of myself for recognizing it and asked thebus boy if I was right. I simply wanted a yes but the poor guy said "no speaka englissss" and called a friend over. His friend was very excited I recognized this...or he was really bored and wanted to talk for 10 minutes about some spanish chic that sings the song. Either way I felt culturally experienced. We finished up our drinks and food and were out...
I was in the car with Katie (birthday girl), Zo (Lauren), Rhinata and Stephanie (two of Katie's other friends)...we were all talking trash the whole way to the spot. We arrived at the stadium (slight exaggeration) for Whirly Ball. For those of you who don't know what whirly Ball is you need to get a clue...just kidding. It is kind of like bball except 1) you are driving a bumper car and 2) you have lacrosse like baskets to catch and throw the wiffle ball. The tricky part is the cars drive in the opposite way you turn them. For example I want to get the ball to the left so I naturally turn the steering nob to the left...WRONG...I immediately turn right and miss the freaking ball.
Anyways...There were about 25 of us all together. Us bball girls are pretty competitive and immediately boxed people out so we could get in the first game. Let me just say I was pretty good...well that was the first game. The next game, and car, was a different story. When I realized my little car wasn't going to make it to the ball in time I just began my strategy of nailing people and setting "picks" (which I don't think were legal)...we played for 2 hours! So much fun and so much pain. I knew I was going to be sore from all the illegal ramming. We went back to Katie's APT and changes quickly for a night out at Sutra.
Only Zo, Katie, and I made it out...once again FU bball in full effect. We decided to go to Sutra. After Rhinata dropped us off we saw the line was like 40 people deep. Ummm no that isn't going to work. Katie asked the bouncer if we could get in for her birthday...so we cut the line and the cover and made our way in. Sutra was lots of fun...reminded me of when I was college. I felt so old as I judged ...I mean watched the drunk girls try to impress the nasty men with their dancing. LOL I had fun dancing...us girls were like bodygaurds for eachother.
We finally made it home around 4 AM and then talked for a lot longer. I was awakened by sweet Julie calling to tell me Joe's aircraft had crashed and checking to see if it was his plane or not. I got up and emailed him ASAP...he wrote back to let me know he was okay. Thank God it wasn't him, but now they don't know when they will be returning from deployment. After laying around for some time we decided we should go eat. We went to Murphy's in Midtown. It was the BEST breakfast I have had out in way too long. Although I felt like WT (white trash) while eating there...I thought we would just go the normal after-going-out-spots where we wear a hoodie and some jeans. So I did...ummm no. I was caught in The Real Housewives of OC or whatever that show with people that have way too much money is. I don't care though...it was good and I had fun laughing with my girls. I am so thankful for all my bball girls. We have all remained so close and always have fun together no matter what.
We stopped by Marci's, an old friend of Zo and Katie's, to say hey. Marci and her sister live together. They are about the same ages of Katie and I. They have so much fun living together and sharing clothes, etc. I called my only single sis and said we need to live together. She needs to move her butt down to the A and I will and we could have tons of fun. I knew living with my sis is fun b/c of this summer with JB, so I want to do it again but not invade on a young family...so Katie is my chance :) How fun would that be...two Scott girls living together when we are old enough to appreciate each other (not just divide everything down the center with an imaginary line).
Okay this post went on way longer than I thought...have a blessed day. And if you can't tell I was experimenting how to put pics in...I wish I was at home and had the actual pics from the weekend...but that will come later. And can someone that is Blogger saavy please tell me how to link things. I would try to figure it out but don't have the time...
xoxo
Monday, February 18, 2008
JB's birthday
I went up to Charlotte for JB's birthday. I finally got my pictures on my computer. Sorry for the delay. We had lots of fun. I love them being so close so I get to see them as much as I can. Here are some pics from the weekend.
Baba and me!
Monte and Beckham at Latitude 81...yummy!
JB and her adorable kiddos and I can't forget the buttercream frosting!
Neecee waiting patiently for cake...
it was worth the wait!!
Baba and me!
Monte and Beckham at Latitude 81...yummy!
JB and her adorable kiddos and I can't forget the buttercream frosting!
Neecee waiting patiently for cake...
it was worth the wait!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Not too happy with me
On Friday I had a student that was not writing during Writing Workshop. I had him sit out recess and write. I was impressed with the final product...maybe I should sit kids out more often. lol. This is what he wrote...keep in mind he is in 3rd grade!
Today I am Sitting Out at Recess
It isn't any fun
I feel like a bum
The other kids are playing
While I'm stuck here writing
I'm not having any fun
I'm just sitting in the sun
I'd rather be in the lion's den
getting chewed until I'm thin
I'd rather get swallowed whole by a bear
of even have blonde hair
I'd rather fall from Mount Everest
or get baked in a volcano
All I know is I don't like sitting out
It makes me want to shout
Next time when Ms. Scott tells us to write
I will do it with all my might
Today I am Sitting Out at Recess
It isn't any fun
I feel like a bum
The other kids are playing
While I'm stuck here writing
I'm not having any fun
I'm just sitting in the sun
I'd rather be in the lion's den
getting chewed until I'm thin
I'd rather get swallowed whole by a bear
of even have blonde hair
I'd rather fall from Mount Everest
or get baked in a volcano
All I know is I don't like sitting out
It makes me want to shout
Next time when Ms. Scott tells us to write
I will do it with all my might
Friday, February 8, 2008
New Knee
Thanks to all those who prayed for dad's knee replacement surgery. It went well. I went to see him in the hospital today. He was in good spirits...thanks to the drugs. The doctor said my dad had a really big knee. Dad seemed to be proud that he got the "biggest size" knee.
Mom was surprised he was joking so much. His reply was "What you thought they would take me wonderful sense of humor with me knee?" (something like that...I don't remember the exact words b/c I was nauseated from the blood bag! Anyways please remember dad in your prayers. For a quick and the least painful recovery.
Here is a picture just to show how dad's sense of humor he was talking about. And yes he was just doing this on his own without encouragement!
Thanks!
xoxo
Mom was surprised he was joking so much. His reply was "What you thought they would take me wonderful sense of humor with me knee?" (something like that...I don't remember the exact words b/c I was nauseated from the blood bag! Anyways please remember dad in your prayers. For a quick and the least painful recovery.
Here is a picture just to show how dad's sense of humor he was talking about. And yes he was just doing this on his own without encouragement!
Thanks!
xoxo
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Got some free time?
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE ?
Not my first name...but my middle was my grandmother's maiden name. Holbrook. I think I'm going to name my daugher that too.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
In church on Sunday...during worship.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
When I take my time. I should have better being that I am an elementary school teacher.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Bacon! Does that count?
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
I have 25 of them... :)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
For sure!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
No not at all...(you get it)
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I think I would rather sky dive
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Anything Captian Crunch...yum
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Depends on how tight I tie them...most the time no.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Physically-used to be...workin on it
Emotionally-a lot more than I was... :)
Spiritually-workin on that everyday! and thankful for the chance to grow
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Baskin Robins by far...from the store I love Birthday Cake!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyes and smile...maybe height
15. RED OR PINK?
Depends what it is...probably pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?
How hard I am on myself
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
All my family that isn't close and my old friends that aren't close
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Navy blue pants and white socks...yep I am doin it Michael Jackson stlye
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Eggs
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Silence...ahhh! My students are at related arts.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
unmellow yellow...just b/c I like the name
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Aqua Di Gio cologne...love it!
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Rodney
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
College basketball
5. HAIR COLOR?
Brown
26. EYE COLOR?
Brownish hazel
27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
yes
28. FAVORITE FOOD? ice cream or italian
29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
I'm a baby...I don't like scary movies
30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Waitress
31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
White
32. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer, definitely!
33. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs is the safer answer :)
34. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Buttercream icing and also I love Molten brownies my mama makes.
35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Swan House...so good!
36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
My HS field hockey team...lol
37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Nothing... :)
38. FAVORITE SOUNDS?
Kids laughing
39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Alaska
41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Two of my toes are double jointed :)
42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Jacksonville, FL
I would tag people but don't know how...so if you want to do it just do it and let me know so I can read yours!
xoxo
Not my first name...but my middle was my grandmother's maiden name. Holbrook. I think I'm going to name my daugher that too.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
In church on Sunday...during worship.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
When I take my time. I should have better being that I am an elementary school teacher.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Bacon! Does that count?
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
I have 25 of them... :)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
For sure!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
No not at all...(you get it)
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I think I would rather sky dive
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Anything Captian Crunch...yum
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Depends on how tight I tie them...most the time no.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Physically-used to be...workin on it
Emotionally-a lot more than I was... :)
Spiritually-workin on that everyday! and thankful for the chance to grow
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Baskin Robins by far...from the store I love Birthday Cake!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyes and smile...maybe height
15. RED OR PINK?
Depends what it is...probably pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?
How hard I am on myself
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
All my family that isn't close and my old friends that aren't close
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Navy blue pants and white socks...yep I am doin it Michael Jackson stlye
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Eggs
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Silence...ahhh! My students are at related arts.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
unmellow yellow...just b/c I like the name
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Aqua Di Gio cologne...love it!
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Rodney
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
College basketball
5. HAIR COLOR?
Brown
26. EYE COLOR?
Brownish hazel
27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
yes
28. FAVORITE FOOD? ice cream or italian
29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
I'm a baby...I don't like scary movies
30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Waitress
31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
White
32. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer, definitely!
33. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs is the safer answer :)
34. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Buttercream icing and also I love Molten brownies my mama makes.
35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Swan House...so good!
36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
My HS field hockey team...lol
37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Nothing... :)
38. FAVORITE SOUNDS?
Kids laughing
39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Alaska
41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Two of my toes are double jointed :)
42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Jacksonville, FL
I would tag people but don't know how...so if you want to do it just do it and let me know so I can read yours!
xoxo
"I'm wasn't fat! "
Today in class we were working on creating timelines of the students' lives. I was working with one of my precious angels trying to help him draw himself when he was born...otherwise known as a baby. I was helping and all of a sudden he is crying and yelling "NO!!" I don't know why he is crying so in my most sympathetic voice I could find I ask him what is the matter. He says, "You made me fat, I wasn't fat when I was a baby!" And he was dead serious!
I tried so hard not to laugh, but looking at my drawing of a baby in a blanket I had to because it was pretty pathetic and I guess he was right, the baby was on the hefty side. Of course me laughing opened up another can of worms because he thought I was laughing at him. I had to explain to him I was laughing at my drawing and how bad it was.
I am considering writing a book of what comes out of the mouths of my babes.
I tried so hard not to laugh, but looking at my drawing of a baby in a blanket I had to because it was pretty pathetic and I guess he was right, the baby was on the hefty side. Of course me laughing opened up another can of worms because he thought I was laughing at him. I had to explain to him I was laughing at my drawing and how bad it was.
I am considering writing a book of what comes out of the mouths of my babes.
Monday, February 4, 2008
So I guess this survey is pretty right on...although some days I think otherwise when my little angels aren't being so angelic!
My second choice was this...also pretty accurate
| You Should Be a Teacher |
 You are patient, optimistic, and good at explaining things. You work well with all types of people, and you are a good role model. Success and positive outcomes are extremely important to you. You are both a good leader and instructor. People look up to and depend on you. You do best when you: - Can see the results of your work - Are able to teach someone a new skill You would also be a good nurse or non fiction writer. |
My second choice was this...also pretty accurate
| You Should Be an Artist |
 You are incredibly creative, spontaneous, and unique. No one can guess what you're going to do next, but it's usually something amazing. You can't deal with routine, rules, or structure. You're easily bored. As long as you are able to innovate and break the rules, you are extremely successful. You do best when you: - Can work by yourself - Can express your personality in your work You would also be a good journalist or actor. |
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Youth Basketball
This morning I went to one of my old student's basketball games. She is now in the fourth grade and is precious. I got there and she came running over and gave me a hug. The game proceeded to start...she was very intense! She was scrappy as can be. Her team ended up losing 6-5. Yes I said 6-5! They were all so adorable playing magnet ball. She was upset, but got over it quick.
It just reminded me of the younger days. I still vividly remember playing on the "Hot Shots" or the "Waveslammers". I think in my memory I was better than everyone...lol. Now thinking about it I'm sure that wasn't the case.
It was a fun to have old memories brought back to my mind. Maybe next year I will coach a team...
It just reminded me of the younger days. I still vividly remember playing on the "Hot Shots" or the "Waveslammers". I think in my memory I was better than everyone...lol. Now thinking about it I'm sure that wasn't the case.
It was a fun to have old memories brought back to my mind. Maybe next year I will coach a team...
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