Wordless Wednesday- Beauty in Fruit

Shoes

Normally, the rule at school is NO tennis shoes/sneakers for the teachers.  Everyone knows this.  But today we stayed late to avoid having to return after the Memorial Day weekend.  This meant an extra 3 1/2 hours.  So I felt brave and decided to sneak on my comfy AirWalks.  I think I have worn them once before, but all my kids noticed today!  They are green, corduroy slip-ons.  Some of their questions--

1.  What kinda shoes are those? 

2  Are you a skater?!

3.  I have those shoes.

4.  Vanns?

So sue me!  They were cheap, cute and comfy.  I went comfortable, so nah! Hahaha The crazy crap kids notice.  Maybe I should wear grammar rule on some Airwalks.  Think anyone would notice that?  I can only imagine the drama... Direct Objects on the heels- Look! It follows an action verb.  Hall whispers- Be sure to look at the prepositional phrases on the toes. Hey, that may make a great extra credit project for next year- Wearable Grammar.  Nice!

To cut or not to cut

To cut or not to cut that is the question!  I am getting bored with my hair.  Several of my students are cutting or buzzing their hair for summer break.  It is past my shoulders and getting annoying.  I normally keep my hair long and about the same length all the way around.  It is straight as a board.  I wear headbands, burettes, ponytails and clips.  I am thinking about getting it cut in layers with some long bangs.  I am not one for hours of styling, but I am not totally afraid of a curling iron.  Well, maybe I am, but I'll try my best since it's summertime.  So above are some of the cuts that I like.  Of course these are models. hahaha Please keep in mind my ROUND face.  So tell me what you think...be honest and kind :)  My favorite is the last one...? I think I could do that.

Volunteering

As this is my last week of school, I am starting to think of how I will spend my summer off.  Most of my pat summers off had at least one big event planned for me.  Two summers spent earning my Master's Degree then 2 spent earning my Educational Specialists degree, got married, moved into our 1st house, but now what ??? Well, I am hoping to come out of it pregnant.  But I also want to have something to do! Not a lame job... but I am thinking about volunteering somewhere.  But where?  I am not a saint who can go somewhere and live without a shower or AC.  I tried to be a Big Sister a few years ago and was never contacted.  So here are some of the ideas that I have-

1.  Tutoring and Memphis Children's Home- maybe some of the kids will be in summer school

2.  Meals on Wheels- deliver meals to seniors who can't get out.  I am worried about the neighborhoods I may be assigned to enter alone.  I know that is a bitchy thought, but Memphis has some danger zones!

3.  St. Jude- the greatest children's cancer hospital is here in Memphis. They have so many options for volunteers.

4.  Animal Shelter- they often need volunteers to help washing and walking the animals.  Although with this one I am afraid that I might came home with an animal each day.

5.  Red Cross- teaching classes, calling donors

If you volunteer in your community, I am interested in what you do.  I developed this I  Volunteer AND Blog  Award, so snag it if you already volunteer!  Hopefully, I'll be grabbing it for myself soon.  I'll let you all know what I decide and how it goes.  Wish me luck.

Stress-free Saturday

Friday was a doozy.  Several things happened that just didn't go my way.  I was so relieved that it was the end of the week.  Because of several things, here are just the top 3 things that happened--

1.  A teacher friend cried in front of the kids- This is a huge no-no.  She teaches 8th grade and had just reached her breaking point.  I got her to come out  the hall and tried to cheer her up/ piss her off.  She still had the whole day to make it through.  Try to never let them see you sweat! (Run to the teachers' lounge)

2.  One of my sweet darlins barfed during 1st period.  Kids were running down the hall to et me yelling, "Mary barfed.  EEwww She is throwing up in your trash can!"

3.  After school I rushed to buy the textbooks for the APEX gifted training class I'll take this summer, but the textbooks were not there.  I had volunteered to get the book for 3 others buds in the class.  I'll try again Monday.  

I just need a weekend full of fun stress-free activities.  I have no things that I have to do.  I am going to enjoy today.  I shopped for books, took a long nap, watched an old movie, got my nails done, and read in my backyard swing.  So I am back to doing very little. 

Thursday Thirteen

Ok this Thursday 13 is sexy!  So, I, like every woman, want to feel sexy even though  I am sarcastic, silly, and real.  Having sex appeal makes me feel better about myself.  Here are 13 things that I do to make myself feel sexy and confident!  

1.  Wear lipstick

2.  Get my nails and toes done

3.  Buy nice sheets for the bed

4.  Curl my hair

5.  Read trashy romance novels

6.  Light candles everywhere

7.  Get a new shirt

8.  Cute PJs

9.  Take a hot bath

10.  Get some silky lotion 

11.  Wear sandals

12.  Laughing

13.  Wear my fav jewelry 

I hope this wasn't a strange choice, but please share you sexiness boosters!  What do you do to make yourself feel sassy and great?  

Wordless Wednesday- 23yrs in middle school!

What a great celebration of a gifted and caring math teacher we had this afternoon!