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Been working on a new group

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A little update

Whew – been busy – been sick and taking care of sick one since Sunday – slowly starting to get better. Been working on writing, checking a few new series – watched Fringe and also an online series – Geminidivision and a few others. Rented Hex, Shelly Duvall's Fairie Tale theater, Crime Traveler and a few others. Classes going ok – trying to incorporate more multimedia into the courses and activities Trying to get a routine going – advanced web design is going pretty well and the other online class starts Monday. Going to try to go to a festival this weekend, some music and arts and crafts and all. Picked up some Paramore and Tegan and Sara music. Ok – more hopefully later

MIA

Whew and ok I know I have been bad and not updating. August was busy. But Bridging ended up being the best program since we started, everyone said so. And the road trip to Arizona with Theresa was the best, we did a lot, I'll try to list some stuff soon. And i am now starting up all my classes, I have a busy schedule, which I'll detail later, gotta scoot here in a few. Hopefully I should be settling into a routine by next week (ok maybe week after I have jury duty next week and Brownies starts - but after that... :P Been listening to some interesting music, gotta comment on some and gotta find some live music soon!!!!! And yes another weird song on my myspace - hey - it's pop catchy and interesting words hehe Kate Perry - Hot N Cold You change your mind Like a girl changes clothes Yeah you, PMS Like a bitch I would know And you always think Always speak Crypticly I should know That you're no good for me Cause you're hot then you're cold You're yes then ...

Nice professional development workshop

Attended an all day workshop yesterday with a couple of other teachers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. They offer awesome programs for teachers. This workshop covered a personal finance curriculum for middle and high school – it was great. They deliver the workshop by actually teaching the lessons and making the teachers participate as students – I love it. Then hit Chinatown for some nice food, always cool to go into one of the locals only places and grab some yummy food. I do miss living in the city.... Finished the staff training for the Summer Bridging program I coordinate – whew – good group this year, hope all goes well… doing the last bits and pieces to get everything organized. Got selected for jury duty - I will have to go in sept. 8 and see what happens. My online class is almost completed – final grades due the 9th – one more test and a couple labs to go. I am in the middle of the class I am taking – working on Wikis and visual literacy, which means playing...

a movie that caught me by surprise

Ok so - joined netflix and going like crazy with that - it already came in handy as I had to take little one to work yesterday and she watched Clash of the Titans online through that service - I like that movie too, and Sinbad and all those stop motion movies, ahhhh the time before digital hehe The title of this blog however is because of a movie I picked up when in Orlando and finally now watching - Desert Hearts.... can I just say, holy cow and wow and [bleep] Something about this movie just.... kept me watching and no not just the infamous sex scene :P ok that helped... but, just, what a story... what a story, I just keep going wow.... Ok gotta get back to laundry and other work stuff (I am taking this class online about wikis, blogs, the Web 2.0 and other fun stuff because I signed up to teach this special class in the fall... it is fun but a hella lot work - I get to create a Wikipedia entry though as one assignment hehe, what should i Wiki? :P) Ok - catch ya laters PS - i know ...

still stuck

poop plane still having problems, i prolly here until 4 or later crapola

airport blahs

Well, i am typing from the Alanta airport where I am stuck as my flight is now 2 hours delayed, this has been the return trip of delays - my first flight was delayed about two hours and now this one. I have been in airplanes and airports about 12 hours now - whoooo-wheeee hehe I read some of the comics I picked up, typed up a cooooolll plot for one of the writing groups (it is a nice little plot that should be fun), been rereading a couple stories and thinking and then people watching. I have a ton to get caught up on once I am am home, but it is worth it - I had an awesome time on the visit. I visited a couple of friends in the Seattle area. It was awesome, got to see the area, go to Mount St. Helen's and lots of fun (did I mention I created a cool Pirate and watched some cool video game play). There was lots more fun too, but not enough time. I hope to get to go back again soon. I will be turning my focus to the Sumemr Bridging program coming up and then a driving trip to Ariz...

Back home in one piece - on to next adventure

Ok I am back home and the flight home was fine, no probs and everything was smooth - saw my boss in the Orlando airport as she was arriving for her vacation - that was a cool co-winky dink - it's fun when stuff like that happens. I had a good and productive conference - am behind in my work but hope to catch up this weekend. Especially since I leave on Friday for a 4 day trip - whooo : ) I do have awesome stories from my trip - like the one night coming home from Downtown Disney, I was the only one on the shuttle and the driver just talked and talked - talked about his job and the economy and how drivers are paid and how he just found out he has diabeties. It was a wonderful rich conversation with a local and I enjoy those, love to listen. DId a lot of that actually, and that is one thing I love about traveling, learning the stories. I had anothr encounter with locals on Tuesday night after the very FABULOUS Pat Benatar concert - holy moley and holy vocal chords batman that woma...

Hello from Orlando

Well my conference trip has started out interesting so far :P Started with an hour and half delay as they had to have a new flight attendant come in (no idea why). Then on the shuttle ride from the airport, the driver had this static-y Christian preacher on and I got an earful about Ezekiel. The I get to the hotel and find I grabbed the wrong folder and left my conference voucher back in NJ – still waiting to see how that resolves. I make it up to my room – 666 (66 on the 6th floor) and head out to find some lunch. I get rained on and then when I get back to room, my floor is soaked (the maintenance just left, they "vacuumed" the floor and that was it – I think the cooler leaked. We will see… And this is just the highlights, there have been many other wonderful events :P and oh did I mention the huge ass brown moth on the ceiling of my room that has been there the whole day and not moved….. I am soooooooo hitting the bar later hehehe Ohhhhh this will be an adventurous w...

Little pieces of blue paper

Just a short note as heading into a nice three day weekend I got my Standard certificate in the mail the other day. This means I am an official teacher. It is so awesome, finally… yay : ) of course still lots to do but… wow… : ) It is a nice feeling to see that little blue piece of paper, a thing that validates what I do and want to do. Alright, will try to write more later, have NAF conference coming up next week and working on a few other projects… and trying to keep my head clear and not… muddled and down… just gotta dance through life and enjoy what I have, not waste time tripping as I am always looking across the river and wanting something else… Happy Fourth everyone

Dreden Dolls Song - yeah it is different

ok could not add it directly to myspace - here are the lyrics and a youtube link - interesting video they did for it - it kinda - no not kinda- it really fits the song and fits why the song pulled on me - i like the sepia tones http://youtube.com/watch?v=-F6VysDNkpw "First Orgasm" first orgasm it is a thursday i get up early it is a challenge i'm usually lazy i make some coffee I eat some rice chex and then i sit down to check my inbox i only read a word or two i stare across the street and see the churches and the blue the first orgasm of the morning is cold and hard as hell there won't be any second coming as far as i can tell i arch my back cause i'm very close now it's very cold here by the window there are some school kids yelling and running i barely notice that i am cumming the first orgasm of the morning is like a fire drill it's nice to have a little warning but not enjoyable i am too busy to have friends a lover would just complicate my plans so ...

Wow already July

Dang - where did June go? Sheesh Well as I gear up for July - I find I have a little breathing room before things get hectic again. I had my Derm body check and everything is a ok - yay - no suspcious moles or such and no need to see me until next year - just one more doctor to go and then i get to shy away from the medical field once again for awhile (ps - got a little letter that the squish test was ok so do not need that for another year either - double whew) Fourth of july this weekend and so far not doing much - might go catch some live music somewhere - mainly wil be packing as I leave Monday for National Academy Foundation conference in Orlando - I'll be there the 7th - 11th. Since I was feeling blah (no asking why, just I was, am, but hey will get through) - but I looked up concerts in Orlando and scored a ticket to see Pat Benatar at the Hard Rock Live concert venue on the 8th - boooo-yahhhhh wheee I get to see a new artist (well one i have not seen in concert) and a ne...

New Experiences

Ok – did something new today and I liked it. At the school we have a chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The one teacher who is active in it invited me to be the fourth in a golf foursome for an FFA scholarship fundraiser. I said sure it helps the students and I like the teacher and others in the group. There was just one tiny catch… I had never played golf at all… had no idea – lmao Well it was a blast – 18 holes and they taught me and we partied and it was a great time. Plus I sunk a few putts, was great at chipping and just, it was a long day, but I am glad I went. And yes, I would golf again. Driving the cart was fun too :P Got some projects to finish up tomorrow and started teaching my summer online class. Plus I need to build this bookcase and do projects around the house – damn I need to find someone who likes fix-it jobs around the house – any one wanna apply – cuddling and having wild fun are part of the benefits package hehe Ok off to write and so this and th...

Not liking the boob squish test and other things

Ok – I do not like mammograms, nor do I like bilateral knee xrays. Yes had a couple tests today and man I just – there are other things I'd rather have done to my chest :P but it is important to get regular checks… Working overtime at work to try and get workshops written, excel examples created, curriculum written, working on setting up the Bridging program and lost of other work projects. Even though the high school students' last day was yesterday – I am a 12 month and always busy Also been busy trying to get things ready here as I have a trip coming up. Been scheduling all these tests, trying to get paperwork done, bills paid and house clean. This has just been the week from hell… ahhh well the weekend will make up for it – ohhh yeah baby : ) Other things been catching my curiosity to – one is odd. A couple days ago, out of the blue, I got an email from a woman I had dated a few times. She had gone on to Alaska and things (my sister set me up in Tucson). Well the ema...

Provoking discussion the music way

Ok – I changed the song on my MySpace profile (I kissed a Girl by Katy Perry) – it is a song that can create debate, heated discussion and all sorts of talk – hehe some call it fun, some call it stereotyping and degrading, some call it a way to express inner feelings, it sets views and perceptions and yadda yadda, Katy does like to flirt with hot topics – walking the line and stomping on it - for instance - check the Ur so gay song of hers - ick) I find the beat is pop candy catchy the video pretty standard and fun and hey I like some of the lyrics so – it is my profile song for now hehe - along with it other songs with this theme - what do you have to say??? what songs should be added to the list http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F06DyWU2F8 – I kissed a girl – katy perry this link is not the video but the lyrics - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rb-6dRTXsI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpI7znS8Fuc – one of the originals I kissed a girl by Jill Sobule http://ww...

what's happenin' and research fun

Well made it through another week - hurray - had a lot of training last couple o' weeks, from word and excel to using GPS and GIS to other fun stuff. Found out a person theresa calls grandma passed away yesterday - my parents and ex's parents are all deceased, so now she does not have a "grandma" and she loved having one... working on getting projects finished up, lots of lesson plan and curriculum writing lately as well as trying to get the summer bridging program i help with setup (paperwork hell) Asbury Park Pride fest this weekend - plan on going sunday Kathouse and Christina Marucci Band playing among others - hopefully have fun, maybe meet some people, and so on (anyone wanna go with.. : ) Also - looking to go to a Bands and BBQ being hosted by the local Arts high school tomorrow, that should be cool - yay lots of music!!!!! trying to pick back up my writing and doing some Tombstone research for a game (ohhhhhh Tombstone people - I need your helppppp) but i lov...

GIS and other odds and ends

Whew busy week, but a bit of a change coming - the college semesters ended this week and the one next week, so my classes are about over, I have piles and piles and piles of grading - lol - but by end of next week, things should be shifting a bit as I readjust my schedule (I get my Monday nights, Friday nights and Saturday mornings back - yipee) I am teaching one summer course, but it is online so not too bad, although I need to start fixing that up and getting it all set... I am adding some simulations and new labs to make it a little more interesting, I hope : ) The high school is also starting to wind down... classes end June 16th, but by the beginning of June, most of my students (as I mailing have juniors and seniors) will be focused on exams and Graduation practice and all. Been getting more and more into GIS - Geospatial/Geographical Information Systems. Through a grant, we are bringing this technology and concept into the school and I am like the keypoint person - actually I h...

La La La

Well keeping busy Thursday little one and I went to see Switchfoot in concert - they were great and little one had a ball, she even met some friends (she manages to do that about everywhere we go) we hung out in the back dancing and just enjoying (Meant to Live and Awakenings are my favorite songs, we are one close behind) My college classes are almost done, a couple more classes, some tests and all set. The online high school class is almost done too... the regular high school is out June 16th - then on to one summer class, a few conferences and trips and Bridging and GIS projects, in general. Alright on to laundry and mopping and other fun house chores

games

yeah yeah yeah ok so was messing with little one on cartoon network and started getting into the games - hehe - especially somehow drawn into this one :P go figure the evil, dark demented one draws me in - I am a sucker for the dark I guess (and yes I do watch Bill and Mandy :P http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/games/billymandy/christmas/

Changes

Yeah I been thinking about changes lately lots going on and so I changed the look of my blog, I'll add more as well, you can add page elements and really play... but I am tired and gotta scoot