It is what it is

First blog I have had in weeks. I miss my laptop! I am at a workshop for writing across the curriculum so I am writing! Actually on lunch. Interesting stuff. I am so bummed about school lately. It has become so difficult to manage everything. There is never enough time. I get so worried about having to teach another 10-12 years before I can retire. The kids are getting rougher and so is the teaching. More requirements, less help, less money......they want us to raise these kids, not just educate them. Off to other thoughts. It is a beautiful day after rain, storms, humidity and very warm this weekend. The ADK Diva night on Friday was very successful. Spent the weekend catching up after being on Mackinac Island for the Grand Hotel's food show last Tuesday. Always love being there despite the cool temps. It is so peaceful and picturesque, even with the hard work of the food show. I could move there! Looking forward to Amanda coming home in 10 days, Matt's upcomi...

Just got home from Worship Committee, long meeting! One person that shall remain unnamed, had the longest list of notes and nothing to say! Old windbag! Not too bad for first day back, too much to do and too little time. The worst 2 kids in the class went home! One slept half the day and left at noon. Whhhooooo hooooo! Nothing unusual except that my new ring from Gilbert Ortega broke, the stone (turquoise) fell out. Yes, I will be sending it back. I was texting Amanda at 12:45 this morning so it is no wonder I didn't wake up by 6:00. Screwy time change, jet thing! It is what it is!

The week was filled with amazing wonders. The trip to Arizona was simple but long. Houston was another airport. Arrived to Phoenix about 7:00 pm on Easter. Good to be there and see everyone...long day tires. Monday I took Amanda shopping in the afternoon after we slept WAY-IN! Tuesday we just did stuff. Wednesday Amanda, Lexi & Emily and I took the Light rail to Phoenix downtown where I made my new friend who had a weekend pass if you get my drift. Got to go to Oregano's where Kristen works. We spent the day Tuesday at Old Scottsdale, shopping and enjoying the spring weather. Lunch at Sugar bowl. On Thursday, we went grocery shopping and to the Apple store to discover that Amanda had fried her computer which is why mine stayed with her. Flew home on Friday not to the delight of the United people who claimed that because I used 2 different credit cards to book my trip that was originally booked for next week and had to be changed to last week to the tune of another 1...

This week is going too fast! The weather is perfect, it is sooo good to see Amanda and I am just enjoying being here with my best friend of nearly 40 years, Cindy. All the stress has just melted away. I didn't bring my calendar, not thinking about students, grades, car lease that I need to renew, bathroom torn apart, argument with my principal over discipline of rotten behavior, etc. Enjoyed my flights here,( but they took way too long cause I was routed thru Houston), enjoying the weather, went shopping with Amanda on Monday for stuff, went to Old Scottsdale yesterday for much needed down time, bought some cute pieces at Gilbert Ortega, ate lunch at the Sugar Bowl with half of the geriatric population of Arizona! Had dinner at Oregano's where Kristen works and drank too much wine! Oh well, better today about careful eating. Going to take the light rail with Amanda to Phoenix. Drove around yesterday and just checked out places we had not been to for awhile. Fountain ...

Nice to sleep in and shop and do errands. Attended a very somber Tenebrae service tonight. Warm, warm, warm.....probably broke all records.....in 80's. Bloomin' everywhere!!!!! It is a nice break from all the cold and uk. Birds, forsythia, crocus.....spring spring spring! It is what it is! Happy Spring!

What a ton of work to get ready for Spring Break. Wrapping up Reading, Math, Social Studies...not enough minutes in the day. Brought home Draco Malfoy (the hamster), my beta, all my geraniums (so we could open the windows) because they are big and it was HOT. Over 80 today. Had piano today, conferences (how can so many people be Soo dumb) a fight with my boss who seems to stick up for the bad guys (speaking of dumb ass), cleaned up the room as best as I can, made chicken salad, walked the dog, gave 8 tests (now have to correct them) had a birthday party, she brought a cake and 4 bags of 99 cent chips, no knife, no plates, no napkins, no forks and one 2 liter bottle of pop for 30 people, no cups. We are miracle workers for sure! Do parents think that is all furnished by the school? Honestly, what a day. No wonder we are so stressed and have so many ailments. Our Ms. Turner, the lady in the kitchen that collapsed 3 weeks ago in the kitchen, died today at 45. We still don't k...

OMG My neighbor directly across the street took her Christmas wreath down today!! PTL I thought I would have to call the association on her. Not as bad as neighbor kitty-corner that took his Christmas crap down LAST WEEK. I mean the reindeer, tree, snowflakes etc. Some people! What a nice walk with KC! As much as my degenerative arthritis in me feet will allow...Dear God, I sound like my grandmother!!! I washed all the windows inside and out on the ground floor today. How special is that on the next-to-last day of March. Waiting to see if we go out lion or lamb. Came in like a lamb......today was the best for weather. Otto on way to Grand Rapids for a food show. Spending night alone, well with Casey! Subway...eat fresh! Had mock interview for state audit today. Had to have a sub for the day and she sat on her ASS all day. I can't believe she took a 20 minute break and told me she was in the baffroom. I had to have her paged. Other staff said she was on the phone....