I've been meaning to write this blog for awhile now... (That was a joke. You can giggle, roll your eyes, or continue reading now. I won't know which you choose)
Tomorrow I'm going to CC to be at my friend's wedding! I'm so excited! I will be spending time with my grandparents. What they lack in Internet and phone service is made up by the unbelievable amount of love and hilariousness. It's one of my favorite places in the world. I'll also be seeing my parents and two of my sisters and at least two of my nephews on Sunday. Now all I have to do is talk them into Chipotle! After time with friends and family I'm heading back home with a definite stop at Hobby Lobby.
Unfortunately, before my wonderful weekend begins, I have to pack. I hate packing. I'm terrible at it. If I don't start a week in advance, I will inevitably forget major items...like pajamas. (Yep, that happened. Yep, it was embarrassing) So now I lay here on my bed, knowing full well that I will be leaving in 16 hours, and I've barely started doing laundry.
So now the teacher in me is thinking about cause and effect.
Cause Effect
Friend's wedding Pack dressy outfit
Sister's music program Pack nice casual outfit
6-hour drives to & from Pack comfy casual outfit
Delay packing NO CLOTHES!!!!!
I see problems, as I'm sure you do as well, but it doesn't make me want to get up at all.
I'll let you know what happened, but I'm guessing I'll choose packing instead of Pinterest.
Eventually.
1.02.2013
What will you bring?
First things first, I would like to dedicate tonight's blogging to my lovely best friend for unknowingly inspiring this post.
I would also like to preface this post by saying, I'm NOT a "resolution" person. I can join the millions who made them in the past, only to fail (sometimes within hours) so this is NOT a new year resolution post. There are millions out there if that's what you're looking for, just not here.
One of my favorite quotes of the last day of 2012 came from (the above mentioned) Christy.
"2013-No expectations."
Sounds terrible right? No expectations. Zip. Nada. Zilch. My teacher mode kicks in and I immediately see my third graders running around the classroom, sword fighting with their pencils while trying to avoid the paper planes that are zooming around, encouraged by screams and shrieks of laughter. It scares the poo out of me.
Instead I suggested "Twenty-thirteen, What will you bring?" Much less of a downer.
We all have expectations, some high, others low. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst. We make plans, break plans, replan our plans... We have pictures in our minds about how we will spend our next New Year's Eve. And we're always hoping it will be better than this year- optimism at its finest.
I, like everyone else, have an idea of the "perfect" New Year's Eve (not telling, don't want to jinx it) I also have some expectations and some plain old fashioned (fairy tale, wishing well, shooting star, Disney sing-along) wishes. Here they are!
EXPECTATIONS:
Grow in my faith
K-State Fiesta Bowl Winners
Indianapolis Colts Superbowl Champs
Watch a friend get married- that's you, Noni!
Get a tax refund from the Feds, paying Kansas more
Pass my ESL endorsement classes with "A's"
Help Willoughby beat the world record score in "Cat fishing" on my iPad
Paying off a student loan- Goodbye & Good riddance Citibank!
Become a better coach
Discover my inspiring word, and applying it to my life
Hugging my friends next Christmas and NOT letting them move back across the world
Shampoo the carpets
More friends' for dinner and game nights
Mail at least 12 letters to Danu
WISHES:
A boyfriend who will put up with a crazy mess like me
Maid Marrian Hair!
Shooting the moon, and winning!
A mysterious financial donor who will spring for my trip down under
The cedar house renting for $450 a month
No more paperwork at school
There they are folks. I wrote them down for all the world to see. Maybe next year ill remember that I wrote this and I'll give an update. Until then enjoy 2013 and everything it brings!
I would also like to preface this post by saying, I'm NOT a "resolution" person. I can join the millions who made them in the past, only to fail (sometimes within hours) so this is NOT a new year resolution post. There are millions out there if that's what you're looking for, just not here.
One of my favorite quotes of the last day of 2012 came from (the above mentioned) Christy.
"2013-No expectations."
Sounds terrible right? No expectations. Zip. Nada. Zilch. My teacher mode kicks in and I immediately see my third graders running around the classroom, sword fighting with their pencils while trying to avoid the paper planes that are zooming around, encouraged by screams and shrieks of laughter. It scares the poo out of me.
Instead I suggested "Twenty-thirteen, What will you bring?" Much less of a downer.
We all have expectations, some high, others low. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst. We make plans, break plans, replan our plans... We have pictures in our minds about how we will spend our next New Year's Eve. And we're always hoping it will be better than this year- optimism at its finest.
I, like everyone else, have an idea of the "perfect" New Year's Eve (not telling, don't want to jinx it) I also have some expectations and some plain old fashioned (fairy tale, wishing well, shooting star, Disney sing-along) wishes. Here they are!
EXPECTATIONS:
Grow in my faith
K-State Fiesta Bowl Winners
Indianapolis Colts Superbowl Champs
Watch a friend get married- that's you, Noni!
Get a tax refund from the Feds, paying Kansas more
Pass my ESL endorsement classes with "A's"
Help Willoughby beat the world record score in "Cat fishing" on my iPad
Paying off a student loan- Goodbye & Good riddance Citibank!
Become a better coach
Discover my inspiring word, and applying it to my life
Hugging my friends next Christmas and NOT letting them move back across the world
Shampoo the carpets
More friends' for dinner and game nights
Mail at least 12 letters to Danu
WISHES:
A boyfriend who will put up with a crazy mess like me
Maid Marrian Hair!
Shooting the moon, and winning!
A mysterious financial donor who will spring for my trip down under
The cedar house renting for $450 a month
No more paperwork at school
There they are folks. I wrote them down for all the world to see. Maybe next year ill remember that I wrote this and I'll give an update. Until then enjoy 2013 and everything it brings!
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