God's Day

Sunday is God's day right?  And on the seventh day God* rested.  

1. Went to The Container Store to buy helpful organizational tools.  I'm very into buying things used and using Freecycle.  But sometimes going to The Container Store and buying something new just helps me get going.  I have to admit it.  I love that store.

2. Used new file folder to organize all important documents from 2005-2008.  Now my poor old little file folder only has 2009 documents in it and is no longer overwhelmed.

3. Used new flat and long under bed storage box to begin going through big box of mementos.  If you know me, you know I'm a HUGE pack rat.

4. This is where the rest comes in, either DB Echo's reminder to set my clock forward, which I did, was my task for the day, or I had no task.  But since God rested I figure it's okay that I did too.

*I hate when people use sexed pronouns to refer to God, if there is a God, or Gods, they are clearly unsexed beings, to think that such a supernatural power would have a sex is just absurd.

The Day isn't Over Yet...

... but I'm on my way to a birthday slumber party (yes, exactly like the ones of our childhood), so this is my last chance to update today.

1. Cleaned, the whole downstairs of the house is now clean.

2. Got a birthday present for Maria - acknowledging birthdays in a meaningful way is definitely one of my goals.

3. As per Lei's suggestion (you got it in just at the last moment) I did 5 Sun Salutation A and 5 Sun Salutation B.  I'm not exactly a yoga super star, and as was previously noted I am out of shape, so it was a little challenging, but definitely fits into my goals -- great suggestion.

Here is a photo of me attempting this task for your enjoyment.

Yesterday

I know I was productive yesterday, I just need a moment to think........ okay fine.  

1. Prepped for Food and Fun, I made a Sesame Tahini Vinaigrette to serve with a small salad. It was pretty easy and turned out well - some of the kids really liked it.

2. Short curriculum blog update: Luck of the Irish

3. Chatted with a friend about internship options for my mentee Shabori who is interested in financial analysis.

4. I did not have a task, Linds has missed a day of her lenten sacrifice, but maybe that's okay since I did two on Thursday.  Any tasks for today?

Day 3

This is getting more complicated by the day, I have my own goal accomplishing and two tasks to do.  And now my girlfriend is scheming to start adding to my load.  I told her it doesn't work like that.  Okay, on to the list.

1. Called Ericco (I don't know how you spell it) about my old ID and took a new picture just in case.

2. Called my doctor's office again to leave a message about referral appointments that have yet to be successfully made.

3. Updated curriculum blog: Listening to the Needs of Your Students

This also counted as journaling about my day yesterday

4. Skipped to Chloe's house

Okay, despite D.B. Echo's seemingly insightful comment about skipping, this was a surprisingly difficult task.  It might just be that winter is my sedentary season and I am out of shape.  But it did occur to me as I was becoming breathless that we did skipping as part of calisthenics during softball conditioning.  And skipping up hill is decidedly difficult.   I must admit that I was unable to make the full 5 minute walk skipping, but I did have some fun and got my heart rate up.  And, just as an FYI, I do enjoy a good skip on occasion and am known to break out the "Wizard of Oz skip" when I'm walking and feeling light hearted.

5. And finally, after all that skipping and watching The Office and 30 Rock at Chloe's, I came home for my bath.  Since I don't have bubble bath at home and didn't care to go buy some, I hopped online to find out how to make my own.  There were some good recipes but since my only ingredients on hand were castile soap and essential oil the bath didn't end up too bubbly.  But that's okay, it smelled lovely, was relaxing, and I got in a little more time to read Life of Pi. But I must note that despite the consideration for the cold weather, the root beer float was the more enjoyable of the two suggestions.

Totally time for bed, goodnight. 

Day 2

I'm about to turn in.  Here is my list for the day:

1. E-mailed Vicki about who to contact at Whole Foods regarding produce donations.      

Also talked with Rosanna about what official process I need to go through when acquiring    donations.

2. Updated curriculum blog: Question of the Week

3. Planned out all of March for Food and Fun 

4. Left a message with Errico Studios about my ID badge (this one has been on my list for so long - it counts!)

5. Most importantly I stopped by Emack and Bolio's on my way home for a lovely Rootbeer Float - great choice Linds.

So my only question is, do I wait for another task from Linds or do I follow P's request that I skip somewhere - I am a fan of skipping?

How I Met You: Part II

The first time we met, there was Chemistry. I mean we met in Chemistry, Ms. Smith's class. I didn't know Linds initially in class, she was the quiet girl. I learned that we had a friend in common, Tiffany. Tiff and I swam on the same club team (The Nadadores--Go Nads!); Tiff and Linds were BANDOS (band members--Go yellow MC hammer pants and high top chucks!). So I decided to approach Linds in class and try to befriend her. Yes, I tried--but totally got the cold shoulder. As I said, she was shy. Finally I broke though and we became fast friends. It was probably becase we had music in common. Her favorite band was Oasis (still is) and mine was Radiohead (still is)...

Another class that we had together was biology! Four of us would sit at the lab learning biology, dissecting fetal pigs, gossiping about school things, tap dancing on the hollow floors (ok-I think that was only me), and discussing if "The drain was clogged.*" Linds, Tiff, Fawn, and I were the darlings of biology class--the highest achievers, answering questions correctly, and just being fun. It was like having your BFFs with you all the time!!

And that is How I Met the Ninja Pharmacist! Stayed tuned for...

*"The drain is clogged" comes from biology class. A cute guy was passing the door in biology class. I clinched my teeth and said "That guy is hot!" which sounded like "the drain is clogged." Ahhh, the good ole times!!!!

Lent

I have decided what I will do for the lenten season. I am dedicating to do at least one thing everyday in pursuit of my goals. Anything from updating a blog to working out to researching grad schools. As another way to keep me on track with this dedication I will update everyday with what I have done. This will be boring, but short. Feel free to ignore them.

Today:

1. Started curriculum blog

2. Read from Supporting Young Learners 3

3. Journaled about my day at school and my kids