Spring!

Well, it may be officially spring now in Provo because my tulips are finally blooming. Yea! The leaves on the trees are also coming out and my eyes are puffy thanks to it. I can handle the allergies in order to get a bit of spring around here. I think everybody has been crabby because it has taken so long. I think I am the most crabby! Luckily, I have slept pretty well this weekend so I am happier.

Yesterday, I went to my friend and co-worker's wedding reception (She is both a friend and co-worker it is not a friend who married a co-worker! :). It was held at the Provo City Library and was just plain awesome! It is always a breath of fresh air for me when somebody around here does a reception that isn't like all the other thousands of Mormon receptions. Basically a traditional Mormon reception is held in a church gym and there is a line of wedding participants that the guests greet as they come into the gym. After shaking the hands of about ten people(most of whom you do not know), you then go and have some cake and punch and then leave. Shule's wedding actually was a party. They fed us a yummy chicken dinner and as we were eating a mariachi band came in and played. About 15 minutes later the bride and groom entered and greeted most of their guests. After all the food, there was dancing and musical performances by various relatives. It was so fun!!! Now, don't get all mad if you have had a typical Mormon reception or plan on having one. Those are perfectly okay and I see how they save money. You are okay and should not be mad at me. My preference is for a little party! :)

Today, I am preparing a lesson to teach in church in about two hours. It is not quite ready but it will be okay. It always is.

Hooked on Phonics and The Fall of Troy.

Quick funny things kids have said in the past few days.  What is up with them being funny lately?  I really enjoy being around them of late!

First, yesterday one of my students just randomly said:  "I am hooked on Phonics."  It sparked interest so I said:  "Really has it worked for you?" and then the student said:  "Yeah, but don't worry I am on the patch!"

Today in first hour one of the students fell down while playing soccer and another student said to me:  "Hey Alice, that was just the fall of Troy, get it!"  It as quite hilarious!

The Last Post in April!

Hi. Happy last day of April. It was snowing here an hour ago. You all know how much I enjoy the snow, especially when it happens when it is supposed to be warm and spring.

The other day I went on a bike ride and saw some really cool nature. First, when I was down by Utah Lake I saw a flock of Canadian Geese. It was awesome because there were 14 baby geese with them. Baby anything are adorable. I didn't stop to check for their passports but I am assuming that they are planning to travel back to Canada soon. I worry about their offspring though. They were born here in the U.S. and according to our silly and lame laws those there geese are American Geese. This could prove to be problematic in the future. I think we need to watch those four adult geese. They may try to stay here. Anyway. I totally did NOT have my camera which happens a lot when I get to see awesome sights. I decided I should draw you a picture of our Canadian tourists. Enjoy!

I also got to see a turtle on a log in a swamp along the Provo River Trail and then as I was riding my bike back to work I saw a funny llama on the top of a dirt pile. I don't think he realized that the other animals in the field did not care that he was the king of the hill. They just let him sit there on top. No challenge causes for a weird llama on a dirt pile.

Went to dinner with a few friends from work tonight. Love a good sandwich. Then had some fabulous ice cream at Cold Stone. I am lazy and getting chunky thanks to this crazy weather. Dang it!

Well, I hope you are having a good day. Remember that you are not the cool person at the top. Pretty much you are just the person that the rest of us are trying to ignore. Sorry that was me trying to make a life lesson out of the llama. I just like to type llama. It is fun to type. I bet you are going to try right now! Later

Bloggin' From School!

Not too much of note but I did just have a funny experience in my Boy's PE Class.  One of the boys thinks it is funny to fake punch or kick at me and after I got on his case about it, another student said: "Hey, take it easy on him.  That is just one of the joys of being a teacher."  I then said..."Joys of teaching?  He was just pretending to kick my face!"  

That really isn't why I got into this biz.  It is funny to me though.  You do have to understand as well that the student who is always fake fighting with me (or at me) is actually like 6'7" and is like a giant to me.  It is funny!  

So, there is another joy of teaching for you all to enjoy! 

Sleepy Sunday.

Well, it is that time. Time to say goodbye to the weekend. This weekend was good and it flew by. I think the biggest reason for that is because I was busy, busy, busy.

Friday night, I went to my own softball game. We finally won but by a blow out. I don't like winning 25-4, it proves to be pretty boring. No fun for either team really. After the game, I quickly went over to our school's basketball game. They won and then played for the championship yesterday and again won. It is fun to watch them. It was very weird though because they played a school that is pretty near here and that school actually had tons more fans in our gym for the games. Crazy. I also helped out with our student council's car wash they had yesterday. It was kinda chilly for a car wash but they made quite a bit of money. The sun was out at least!

Today I didn't do a whole lot. It kinda was a futon theme day. I spent a lot of time sleeping or lying on my futon. Tired, tired, tired. Church was good as always and we got some news while there. My singles ward is actually dissolving and they are splitting up the people into two completely different wards. I think it will be a good thing because it basically motivates me to make up my mind where I will be going to church seeing I am too old for the ward I am currently in. Instead of making the choice after I get back from summer break, I will be deciding in the next two weeks. Crazy!

Well, that is all I have for now. Let's hope this week is full of great adventure!