Fun Fact

Huh - I never knew until today that it was Benjamin Franklin who was quoted as first saying, "Honesty is the best policy."

I'll be sure to use that one on my kids. (Note: When I say "my kids," I really mean "my students" ... I, myself, have no biological rugrats ... well ... not yet, anyhow.)

While I do believe Mr. Franklin had a great idea ... nay ... philosophy in his statement, I tend to prefer Winnie-the-Pooh and Tori Amos.

"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference." - W. Pooh

"The sexiest thing is trust." - Tori Amos

The score.

Allergies - 1, Me - 0

And I would really appreciate it if they would just disappear as quickly as they came.

It's the end of the 5th 6-weeks this Friday, making this week the craziest of the past two months by way of teaching ... and my dad and Karen are coming into town this weekend.

Plus, HELLO, Elton John is on Friday! I simply MUST be at my best by then.

Clarity

Every once in a while it hits me like a ton of bricks ... I have an AMAZING life!!

Really and truly.

Sometimes it's difficult to remember every minute of every day when it is something that has become so familiar.

Thank you, Powers That Be. :)

Oopsy-daisy!

Our Internet went out sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. I called AT&T all up in arms, freaking out, thinking it was totally their fault for whatever reason, telling them we needed the Internet to be fixed "RIGHT NOW!" ... because Alex had homework and I had some applications and lesson planning to finish up before this morning.

So, the Techno-Wiz-Guy comes to the house this morning, and discovers that it is our precious little Kimber that thwarted our service. She somehow pulled apart some tiny, itty-bitty little wires from the box outside the house. Tricky one, that little pup.

But, I mean ... what are you going to do with that sweet little face?

Confession

I watch Dog Whisperer a lot ... and sometimes it even makes me cry. I think Cesar Millan is a completely amazing person. Cracks me up!

Spring has sprung.

The heater is still an antique ... but it is working again (for the time being, anyway). I shivered until around noon, then the heater-fixer-upper-guy showed up and saved the day. Oh, how I was happy to see him!

While I was waiting, I finished dusting the house and re-arranging some drawers. Since I tend to watch trash TV while I am cleaning, I caught up on all of the latest celebrity gossip. That Jesse James ... what an "alleged" jerkwad!

I also found some true gems in the bottom of my closet that had fallen off of their hangers. Let me tell you, I literally jumped up and down when I found one shirt I thought had been eaten by the floor boards. It's nothing special, but it's one of those that is so soft and perfectly worn. Love those kind of shirts.

Alex surprised me last night by coming home a day early, which made today a great opportunity for quality time: George's for breakfast, followed by the mall and a pink Converse purchase (ROCK!), then She's Out Of My League ... which was pretty cute and funny. Since we have been home, we've been watching Monsters vs. Aliens, relaxing on the couch. Days like this are my favorite!

I'm sad to see it end, as now I am faced with the daunting task of getting ready for teaching tomorrow morning. 6am, you are not very nice! Speaking of, have I mentioned how much I loathe the time change? Because I do. I just think it's all quite silly. I realize it's for the farmer's or whatever ... but when you don't farm, it just seems annoying and disruptive. Mean, even.

It's especially difficult to get super jazzed about going back to work when you've had such a great day of hanging out and having fun. But, alas, that is life. I think I better get up and pick out an outfit, wash my face, brush my teeth, curl up with my current book, and cross my fingers that I can fall asleep before midnight.

Hope everyone is having a lovely beginning of Spring!

Not cool ... well, warm!

I thought one of the perks of renting was to have things that are either in tip-top shape, or to not have to deal with broken things around the house. But, then, I guess I would be wrong.

For the SECOND time this winter ... WHILE IT IS SNOWING ... the ghetto heater in our rental house has decided to crap out. The pilot went out last night and won't relight. I've tried about 10 different ways to get it back on, and the darn thing just won't do it.

Called my landlady and apparently the heater guy is coming by "sometime today." Well, I needed him to be here at midnight last night when I woke up with my teeth chattering!

I'm freeeeeeeezing!!!!!

And, of course, this junk always happens when Alex is out of town. I'm not sure he would be able to do anything other than what I am doing at this point ... but, still, it's like the heater has psychic ability ... "When would be the absolute worst time for me to break down?"

I guess I'll finish up my cleaning today. It might help a little to get the blood flowing. In the meantime, I'll just be chilling here at the house ... in full-on snow gear ... right down to the earmuffs.