Highlights

Sometimes there aren't really any big things that happen throughout the day. Sometimes there are just highlights. I had two such highlights today.

The first highlight was having a catch with my new baseball glove(Thanks MOM!) and another one of the teachers, Tom, from my school. We had a blast just playing catch and talking for about an hour. It is very comforting to know that there are good guys out there and it is also good to just have a chat with a good man sometimes. I also was very glad to be breaking in my new glove. I am pretty excited about it.

The second highlight was getting a call from my friend, Melanie, and then being able to go and visit with her. She is a good friend and helped give me a little perspective on something I have been a little pensive about lately. It is great to have good friends. What would we do if we had to just wander this world aimlessly alone? It was also nice to visit with Melanie's little 7-month old, Mable. Man those kids grow fast, don't they?

Well, other than the highlights, it was just the same old same ol'.

20-12

a.k.a. 32. I stopped counting my age at 20. I just add the years on that I am past 20. Like 20-12 equals 32. Get it?

Birthday life has been pretty fun. The chili-mac party was a success. Thanks to all of you who came. Thanks also to the wonderful people who have given me awesome presents. It has been a wonderful birthday. I truly have awesome friends and I am very thankful for each and every one of you!

My mom spoiled me on Saturday. She bought me a new ball glove, ball bag and hiking boots. She is so nice. I sure do like her and not just because she buys me stuff. I think she is a wonderful person who is so caring and easy to get along with. It is going to be hard to put her on a plane tomorrow and say goodbye for a few months. It has been such an awesome time with her. I feel so lucky to have had her to be part of my celebrating.

Tonight we went up to the Bills. It was a blast. They are really such nice people. I like to call Josh "poop" because he was being one by pretending to be sleeping while I tried to get him to come eat dinner. Silly teens. I also enjoyed the company and the food and really loved the singing of "Happy Birthday." The Bills way to sing is very exciting because everybody picks their own tune and key. Mixed together it probably bugs the heck out of all the dogs on the block. I love it. I hope you enjoy the video! :)

MOM IS HERE!!!

Today went fast. I think I was excited for my mom to get in town. I am so glad she is here. We had dinner with some friends and it was fun. It is going to be a blast to have her here. I am excited to have her come to work with me tomorrow. The kids are going to love it.

Not much else. Just watching The Office. I am going to get back to that so I can finish before bed.

The Cleaning is Over....for now!

Cleaning never really goes away does it? I guess that is why I hate it so much. In a few days, all the beautifulness will fade.

Not much new here. I worked today and then I came home and finished the cleaning. I also rode 12 miles on the stationary bike. I have been such a sloth lately. The weather has been gorgeous. Too bad a winter storm is supposed to come in this weekend. I am done with winter.

I am excited to have my mom here. It is truly going to be a birthday celebration for the next few days. I have not spent my birthday with my mom in a really long time. I am sure I will love it! See you soon Mom!

Two Days...

Today was one mad dash to get things done so I am more prepared to have mom here. I did laundry and went grocery shopping. Then I came home and cleaned my bedroom. I also decided to spider spray. I do not want my mom eaten by the silly spiders that think my house is their house. This is definitely not their house. Anyway, the new spray I used is horrid. It makes me cough and really just curse the spiders more, which is already a lot of cursing. I think I may be sleeping on the couch tonight, because the smell is still pretty strong in there. I should have gotten this done this past weekend but did I? No, because I am a major procrastinator. My favorite quote is: "Procrastinators Unite Tomorrow." Anyway, I will be glad when all the cleaning and preparing is done and I can just relax and enjoy my mother's company!

School has been good this week so far. I really like my students. I think I am back into a better place and attitude. For a while the wind was taken from under my wings!

Well, I don't have much else. Night.