Sunday, January 30, 2005
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Changes
Just a quick note before I go to scarf down some greasy pizza for dinner...
I decided that my title just plain didn't describe me enough, because I wasn't prepared for it when I originally set up my page. But, now that I've had some time to think about it, I have decided that this title is definitely a better description of my life now. So, that's all for now.
I've also been inspired to change my background, so if you see any that you think look better than this one, let me know.
I decided that my title just plain didn't describe me enough, because I wasn't prepared for it when I originally set up my page. But, now that I've had some time to think about it, I have decided that this title is definitely a better description of my life now. So, that's all for now.
I've also been inspired to change my background, so if you see any that you think look better than this one, let me know.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Busy Bees
I don't know about anyone else, but this week has already flown by, and I still feel like it's Monday and that I'm flying by the seat of my pants!
I am aggravated at the kiddos like I need more sleep, but they are all getting over being sick, or getting sick, so they can't help but be distracted either...
It's a lose, lose situation.
I'll try better later!
I am aggravated at the kiddos like I need more sleep, but they are all getting over being sick, or getting sick, so they can't help but be distracted either...
It's a lose, lose situation.
I'll try better later!
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Joke's on You!
In spirit of my friend Amanda (you pick which one, they all tell jokes), I decided that I would post a few of my favorite jokes on my page today. I tried to do it on Friday, but it wouldn't let me post for some reason, and then cleared out what I had written. So, now I'll share again what I had written then, and then I'll add another one.
Here's the first one:
What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus?
I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand.
Second one:
If an elephant falls into the river, how does he come out?
wet
Third one:
A rope walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender then tells him "We don't serve your kind here." So, the rope goes home. The next day, the rope tries again, only to be told the same thing. The third day, the rope thinks he'll try one more time. He goes into the bar, where the bartender says, "I told you, we don't serve your kind here." So, the rope goes outside, tousles his hair, twists himself up, and goes back in and orders a beer. The bartender looks at him, and asks, "Aren't you the piece of rope I sent out already?" To which the rope replies, "Nope, I'm a frayed knot!"
If you don't get it, ask me and I'll spell it out for you."
And lastly:
Two men, Bob and Arty, are best friends, and have been that way for years. One day, Bob finds out that after years of thinking that Arty is an electrician, he is really a hit man. When confronted with this information, Arty confesses to his friend that he really is a hitman, and he was sorry he didn't tell him previously. Bob forgives his best friend with a shrug and says, "I wish I would have known earlier! Can you take care of my wife?" Arty says that he can, but even though they are friends, he will still have to charge him, because it would kill his reputation if anyone found out he had done the job for free. Bob understands and they agree on the fee of $1. Bob tells Arty that the best place to find his wife is on the snack aisle of HEB, any day of the week. So, Arty stakes out the HEB, and finally, Bob's wife shows up. He follows her around HEB, looking for a secluded spot, and finally, she stops in the produce section. He walks up to her and chokes her, letting her fall to the floor. Then he sees the produce man, and realizes he has to kill him. So, he chokes the produce man, too. And you know what the paper said the next morning?
Arty chokes 2 for $1 at HEB
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!!!
Hope you enjoyed those as much as I did!
Here's the first one:
What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus?
I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand.
Second one:
If an elephant falls into the river, how does he come out?
wet
Third one:
A rope walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender then tells him "We don't serve your kind here." So, the rope goes home. The next day, the rope tries again, only to be told the same thing. The third day, the rope thinks he'll try one more time. He goes into the bar, where the bartender says, "I told you, we don't serve your kind here." So, the rope goes outside, tousles his hair, twists himself up, and goes back in and orders a beer. The bartender looks at him, and asks, "Aren't you the piece of rope I sent out already?" To which the rope replies, "Nope, I'm a frayed knot!"
If you don't get it, ask me and I'll spell it out for you."
And lastly:
Two men, Bob and Arty, are best friends, and have been that way for years. One day, Bob finds out that after years of thinking that Arty is an electrician, he is really a hit man. When confronted with this information, Arty confesses to his friend that he really is a hitman, and he was sorry he didn't tell him previously. Bob forgives his best friend with a shrug and says, "I wish I would have known earlier! Can you take care of my wife?" Arty says that he can, but even though they are friends, he will still have to charge him, because it would kill his reputation if anyone found out he had done the job for free. Bob understands and they agree on the fee of $1. Bob tells Arty that the best place to find his wife is on the snack aisle of HEB, any day of the week. So, Arty stakes out the HEB, and finally, Bob's wife shows up. He follows her around HEB, looking for a secluded spot, and finally, she stops in the produce section. He walks up to her and chokes her, letting her fall to the floor. Then he sees the produce man, and realizes he has to kill him. So, he chokes the produce man, too. And you know what the paper said the next morning?
Arty chokes 2 for $1 at HEB
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!!!
Hope you enjoyed those as much as I did!
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Goofy Quiz
I got this off of Amanda's blog, and she got it off of another friend's blog, so now we're passing it around.
But, I thought it was funny anyway...
3 names you go by:
1) Michelle
2) Mrs. Adams
3) Aunt Shell
3 screen names you have:
1. michelleadams
2. myshell
3. micadams1601
3 things you like about yourself:
1. I made it through labor without cussing
2. I can teach high school kids
3. I have a good sense of humor with a fun sarcastic side.
3 things you hate/dislike about yourself:
1. the lingering baby fat in the general pooch region
2. my inability to control the thoughts that come out of my mouth too often
3. Not being a better communicator with the friends that I have
3 things that scare you:
1. something happening to Micheal
2. something happening to Jonathan at work
3. not being around to watch Micheal grow up
3 of your everyday essentials:
1. a good hot shower in the morning
2. at least 4 hours of sleep
3. the mini-pill (don't want anymore babies right now)
3 things you're wearing right now:
1. my black boots
2. my wedding rings
3. a sweater (it's cold in here!)
3 of your favorite bands/artists:
1. George Strait
2. Rascal Flatts
3. Lyle Lovett (goes to my church in Houston)
3 of your favorite songs at present:
1. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Micheal and my nighttime prayers
2. Lyle Lovett - My Own Mind (or something like that)
3. Christmas carols - all year round...
3 new things you want to try in the next 12 months:
1. a bra without nursing pads
2. being a better communicator
3. babysitting another baby that's not mine, and then giving them back!
3 things you want in a relationship (love is a given):
1. communication
2. dedication
3. truthfulness
2 truths and a lie:
1. I teach high school mathematics, even though I graduated with a degree in elementary education
2. I love getting massages
3. I fell in love with my husband because of his butt.
3 physical things about a love interest that appeal:
1. big muscles
2. big beautiful eyes
3. not a hairy butt!
3 things you just can't do:
1. ever smoke anything
2. eat warm/hot fruit anything
3. wait to be an aunt!
3 of your favorite hobbies:
1. playing viola
2. talking with friends
3. reading
3 things you want to do really badly right now:
1. go potty
2. go home and be with the boy(s) (I'm at school)
3. drink a Coke
3 careers you're considering:
1. lifelong learner
2. stay-at-home Mom
3. college professor
3 places you want to go on vacation:
1. Hawaii
2. Colorado
3. Florida
3 kids names (either boy or girl):
1. Micheal (hehehe)
2. Rebecca
3. Ainsley
3 things you want to do before you die:
1. Have more babies
2. Raise good children that become productive adults
3. See Jonathan as an old man
3 people who have to take this quiz now:
1. Melinda
2. Erin
3. Pinckard
But, I thought it was funny anyway...
3 names you go by:
1) Michelle
2) Mrs. Adams
3) Aunt Shell
3 screen names you have:
1. michelleadams
2. myshell
3. micadams1601
3 things you like about yourself:
1. I made it through labor without cussing
2. I can teach high school kids
3. I have a good sense of humor with a fun sarcastic side.
3 things you hate/dislike about yourself:
1. the lingering baby fat in the general pooch region
2. my inability to control the thoughts that come out of my mouth too often
3. Not being a better communicator with the friends that I have
3 things that scare you:
1. something happening to Micheal
2. something happening to Jonathan at work
3. not being around to watch Micheal grow up
3 of your everyday essentials:
1. a good hot shower in the morning
2. at least 4 hours of sleep
3. the mini-pill (don't want anymore babies right now)
3 things you're wearing right now:
1. my black boots
2. my wedding rings
3. a sweater (it's cold in here!)
3 of your favorite bands/artists:
1. George Strait
2. Rascal Flatts
3. Lyle Lovett (goes to my church in Houston)
3 of your favorite songs at present:
1. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Micheal and my nighttime prayers
2. Lyle Lovett - My Own Mind (or something like that)
3. Christmas carols - all year round...
3 new things you want to try in the next 12 months:
1. a bra without nursing pads
2. being a better communicator
3. babysitting another baby that's not mine, and then giving them back!
3 things you want in a relationship (love is a given):
1. communication
2. dedication
3. truthfulness
2 truths and a lie:
1. I teach high school mathematics, even though I graduated with a degree in elementary education
2. I love getting massages
3. I fell in love with my husband because of his butt.
3 physical things about a love interest that appeal:
1. big muscles
2. big beautiful eyes
3. not a hairy butt!
3 things you just can't do:
1. ever smoke anything
2. eat warm/hot fruit anything
3. wait to be an aunt!
3 of your favorite hobbies:
1. playing viola
2. talking with friends
3. reading
3 things you want to do really badly right now:
1. go potty
2. go home and be with the boy(s) (I'm at school)
3. drink a Coke
3 careers you're considering:
1. lifelong learner
2. stay-at-home Mom
3. college professor
3 places you want to go on vacation:
1. Hawaii
2. Colorado
3. Florida
3 kids names (either boy or girl):
1. Micheal (hehehe)
2. Rebecca
3. Ainsley
3 things you want to do before you die:
1. Have more babies
2. Raise good children that become productive adults
3. See Jonathan as an old man
3 people who have to take this quiz now:
1. Melinda
2. Erin
3. Pinckard
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Aunt Shell - again
In my adult life, I have been blessed with three friends with the first name of Amanda. One of them I went to school with, one of them I work with, and the third one I went to school with, and now our husbands work together. Somehow, though, with each of them I have become greatly attached. I rode to school for two years with Mandy from work, I still keep in touch with Amanda from college, because now we're in a Bunco group together, so that we can at least see each other once a month, and I see the third Amanda as much as we can in between work, school and our husbands being on opposite shifts now.
So far, each of these women has had the same amount of interesting things going on in their lives, or the lives of their extended families. But, now, two of my three Amanda's have the most wonderful news they could share! I am going to keep being an Aunt Shell to Amanda's boys: Reid and Layne, and now I'll be Aunt Shell again in August!
But, of all my Amanda's the most exciting is that this Amanda is going to make me an aunt in early September, and Micheal will have someone to play with! I can't wait! It's almost as good as if it were my own sister having a little one (which she is not planning on any time soon, don't worry Mom!)
With everything else going on, I still stop and smile, and sing out loud... "I'm gonna be an AUNT!"
So far, each of these women has had the same amount of interesting things going on in their lives, or the lives of their extended families. But, now, two of my three Amanda's have the most wonderful news they could share! I am going to keep being an Aunt Shell to Amanda's boys: Reid and Layne, and now I'll be Aunt Shell again in August!
But, of all my Amanda's the most exciting is that this Amanda is going to make me an aunt in early September, and Micheal will have someone to play with! I can't wait! It's almost as good as if it were my own sister having a little one (which she is not planning on any time soon, don't worry Mom!)
With everything else going on, I still stop and smile, and sing out loud... "I'm gonna be an AUNT!"
Friday, January 14, 2005
Education What?
Well, today I started back to my Master's classes, and this time is a little different. Instead of the regular math classes we are used to where we are assigned some problems and then we work them out, this time it is an education course where it is more reading and trying to be a mentor. Blah. In the past two years, we have done so much griping and complaining about how much homework we received for the month and what kind of projects we were assigned that by the end of last month we were ready for a non-mathematical course where we didn't have too much homework. But, now we are re-thinking that thought.
I am presently in the middle of keeping a log of all of the words that I need to somehow start utilizing in my everyday vocabulary. Maybe if I sound smarter it will rub off on some other people around me and my students will start acting smarter as well.
In order to educate you as well, here are the words that the professor has used so far that are not words that I normally hear:
I am presently in the middle of keeping a log of all of the words that I need to somehow start utilizing in my everyday vocabulary. Maybe if I sound smarter it will rub off on some other people around me and my students will start acting smarter as well.
In order to educate you as well, here are the words that the professor has used so far that are not words that I normally hear:
paradigm
impetus
nuance
microcosms
caviat
affective (with an emphasis on the aaa sound)
salient
synthesizing
huristic
Well, that's enough for now, I will try to keep the rest of you educated from month to month as well.
Don't ask me to define them, because I don't even know if they are spelled correctly...
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Thankful Thoughts
Today I read an e-mail that was about being thankful for the things that annoy us because it means we have something that others may not. So, I wanted to make my list of things that I am thankful for as well...
I am thankful for the alarm that woke me up this morning, because it means I get another day on this Earth.
I am thankful for the chicken truck driver that tried to run me off the road on my way to work this morning, because it means that I'll be able to have chicken fajitas when I go to dinner.
I am thankful for the children that were rude to me this morning in the gym, because it means that they care enough to talk to me.
I am thankful for the complaints from students this morning about how hard the homework was last night, because it means that they actually tried it, and probably got it right.
I am thankful for the stack of papers on my desk that I am avoiding grading because it means that I don't have to force kids to care about their grades.
I am thankful for the bell that is about to ring, because it means that I won't have to keep the same kids all day long.
What are you thankful for?
I am thankful for the alarm that woke me up this morning, because it means I get another day on this Earth.
I am thankful for the chicken truck driver that tried to run me off the road on my way to work this morning, because it means that I'll be able to have chicken fajitas when I go to dinner.
I am thankful for the children that were rude to me this morning in the gym, because it means that they care enough to talk to me.
I am thankful for the complaints from students this morning about how hard the homework was last night, because it means that they actually tried it, and probably got it right.
I am thankful for the stack of papers on my desk that I am avoiding grading because it means that I don't have to force kids to care about their grades.
I am thankful for the bell that is about to ring, because it means that I won't have to keep the same kids all day long.
What are you thankful for?
Monday, January 10, 2005
Monday already
It is Monday morning and my friend is so smart to send this to me. Now I will never get any work done in the mornings. I like this idea...
I'm not much of a journal writer, but I am a talker, so it's kind of cool that I can write my thoughts and then send them out into the wild blue yonder so that others might find them as well.
Hmmm... Okay.. I have to work, but I will try this again soon...
I'm not much of a journal writer, but I am a talker, so it's kind of cool that I can write my thoughts and then send them out into the wild blue yonder so that others might find them as well.
Hmmm... Okay.. I have to work, but I will try this again soon...
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