September 19

I tried making Cafe Rio sweet pork and dressing again today. The recipe was much easier than the last one and this time it tasted better. It wasn't exactly the same, but I still liked it. Of course, Chris doesn't even have any lettuce, pico or dressing on his boring plate.

September 18

Isn't Charleah silly?

And look! She is wearing her own hoodie! That doesn't happen anymore.

September 17

Chris and I both had a rough day today. To relax, we went over to his parent's house and got in their hot tub. We were only in there for about 20 minutes, but I was practically asleep by the time I got out. Of course, it doesn't take much for me to sleep on a Friday night after a long week.

September 16

Chris told me that I watch The Office too much. (Yes, this is a picture of my TV)

I do watch The Office an awful lot. But that is because I have seen it so many times, I can have it playing in the background while I am doing stuff.

I can grade papers and watch The Office and I am not distracted but I am entertained.

I finally ordered Season 6 today. It needs to get here quickly.

Ten points if you can guess what episode this is.

September 15

Hungry?

I love a good sandwich. And a good sandwich has to have tomatoes on it. And mayo. Everything else can be swapped out.

September 14

This is the picture that I got today while I was at work.

I love him.

September 13

I basically had a horrible day today. I love teaching, but it seriously is the hardest thing that I have ever done. I feel like I have said that a lot in the last couple of weeks.

I did cry. I'll admit it. Luckily I have great teachers all around me who are there to give me advice when I need it.

Anyways, Chris got me an IBC cream soda to make me feel better. Isn't he so sweet?

September 12

1. I like being on a schedule for the day. It kind of bothers me when I have to do things that I didn't plan the night before.
2. I usually don't drink during a meal. I save all of my beverage for when I am finished.
3. I have to have my keys ready. Every morning before I get out of the car, I have to have my keys out for the door to the school. I would have enough time to walk to the door and get my keys out as I walk. But it makes me too nervous to do that.
4. I love Icees.
5. I usually have to use correct grammar in texts. No thx, lol, u, r, ...
6. I don't like to eat in the dark. I hate those restaurants that make you eat dinner in the dark.
7. I can't drink the last cup of milk of in a gallon. It is gross.
8. I hate having the lights off in the bathroom. Ever since I saw the movie Darkness Falls I freak out if it is off. And sometimes, I have accidently turned it off and freaked myself out.
9. I can't read lips. Chris tries to talk to me silently, but I never know what he is saying.
10. I usually close my eyes when there is some kind of violence on TV. I just really don't like watching it.
11. When I go to a drive though, I have to practice my order out loud before I give it. Usually, I think my options out loud before I tell Chris what I want.
12. To cut things, I use the knife in my left hand. I am right-handed.
13. I hate those long intros to movies. They are so boring.
14. I don't wear pantyhose. I haven't in years.

September 11

Which meal looks more interesting? I'll tell you, the colorful one with corn and tomatoes and sour cream. Chris and I went on a date to Chipotle today. He doesn't get food like I do. He always says that I cover up my food with so much other food that I don't appreciate the taste. Um, I do. I appreciate more flavors that way.

September 10

This is my teacher computer. It is old and it's a PC. But it does connect to a Smartboard. I will have to do a post about that one day. Smartboards are interactive whiteboards and the students LOVE them. I wish we had them in school.

September 9

There are always fads in school and it is different every week. One week it was toy motorcycles. Silly bandz are still happening. I already have a collection of those I have taken up because the students flick them. This week it is spinners and ninja starts. The squares are spun so you can see the designs change. I finally had to say that if I saw them out in class, the it was an automatic color change. I haven't seen too many since then.

September 8

In 2005 our singles ward had a ward talent show. My roommates and I (this was when Charleah and I were roomies) did "I won't say I'm in love" from Hercules. It was way fun. And I actually sung it. Nobody else would be Meg so I got the courage to do it.

I am so young here. It is hard to believe this was 5 years ago.

Melissa's parents recorded it. We should get that from her someday.

September 7

Happy Birthday Sammie! And these are some of my favorite pictures of her.

Sammie is finally 21; she is old enough to be a supervisor at work and sell alcohol! I know that she is so excited about that.

Here are somethings I love about Sammie/memories about her.

1. She is going to be a famous writer someday because...
2. She is a fantastic writer. Seriously, I love reading her blog posts because they always make me laugh. And I love reading her book and I love the book ideas she has had since then and I really want her to write one of them.
3. She is as funny in real life as in writing. She is always making some comment that makes me chuckle.
4. I love her sarcasm and although I make fun of her, love listening to her stories about silly (stupid people.) 
5. She always surprises me with how smart she is. Part of her humor is her wit.
6. That one time I made her cry and then mocked her for it will definitely live in infamy forever.
7. She is very straight-forward and just knows what she knows and isn't ashamed about it.
8. She almost beats Chris when it comes to quoting movies. But maybe she could beat Chris. We should have a competition on day.
9. I can talk about books with her. And although she forced me to read Twilight years ago, she did recommend The Hunger Games, so it cancels out.
10. I do like taking pictures of her doing weird things, because it is rare. Like having a crab on her shoulder or making meatballs. 
11. Her obsession with certain things, like milk and oreos, is amusing. 
12. I would really like to see her in my class, because her facial expressions at some of the things my kids do and say would probably be really funny. She would be thinking "What the heck is wrong with these children?"
13. We always butted heads growing up, but we are totally over that now. Right?
14. Have you ever woken Sammie up? I wouldn't suggest. She will totally hate you for a while. I think it might be worse than Chris. 
15. She is weird because she doesn't like cheese or Cafe Rio.
16. One day, I will get her to run a 5k with me. But most likely Charleah will have to help me convince her.
17. Adison create the nickname "Heavy Hips" for her once. And he always made fun of her nose (which is not big.) He has since apologized for that one being a missionary and all. 
18. Also, she thinks she has a photographic memory. I think only Adison would understand this one. (Just joking Sammie.)
19. I don't like that she is taller than me.
20. She gets along exceptionally well with Chris. They are like lost siblings.
21. I love her style of t-shirt and jeans. I hope that she never has to get a job where she has to wear slacks and a blouse. 

Happy Birthday Sammie! I love you!

Add what you love about Sammie!

September 6

Labor Day. My first holiday as a teacher. We went over the the Kunz's and watched Mauren beat up MiCayla.  Just joking, but she does look like she is in pain.

We did play Cranium and it is a new version that has a Puppeteer activity. So Mauren was trying to make MiCayla be an astronaut without her knowing. It was pretty entertaining.

I can't wait for the next holiday, which will be Thanksgiving. But at least it is a whole week!

September 5

This is the Pacific Ocean. It was taken almost a year ago when Chris and I went to San Francisco. I love places like this where everything just looks so peaceful and beautiful. It reminds me of the verse in Alma that says "all things denote that there is a God."

Here are some more quotes that I've collected:

• No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. More worthy to be children of God. Orson F Whitney
• Seeds of doubt can destroy the hopes of almost all men and women
• We may not know; we cannot tell what pains he had to bear. But we know it was for us He hung and suffered there.
• We may never comprehend how He did it, but we must not fail to understand why He did it. Ezra Taft Benson
• Pure love leads to charitable acts of service and charitable acts of service lead to pure love.
• It does matter where you marry and by what power you are pronounced Man and Wife.
• We are happiest when our lives are connected to others through unselfish love and spirit.
• Stop seeking out the storms and look for the positive.
• To find real happiness, we need to look outside ourselves and serve others.
• Do not be so proud to think you are out of the adversary's grasp.
• Anger only destroys the pot that carries it.
• Do not fear. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.  Thomas S Monson
• Do not let the things that matter most be at the mercy of the things that matter least. 
• God does notice us and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Spencer W. Kimball
• When we concern ourselves with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves. Spencer W. Kimball
• If we follow in the Savior's footsteps, we can live by faith rather than by fear. Spencer W. Kimball
• If we seek true happiness, we must expend our energies for purposes larger than our own self-interests. Spencer W. Kimball