This weather...

As I write this entry in the comfort of my home, it should be known that my fingers are numb and I am unable to type with poise. It's actually almost like I don't have knuckles... or at least I have useless ones...

So this is really starting to remind me of the snow storm weather last year (well minus the snow... so far) and I am reallllllly not a fan. This morning on my way to work, I noticed that my water bottle which had been in my car from the night before had completely frozen over. Normal? NO. 

Note to self... don't leave hair wet when walking outdoors, it will snap off.

This whole Hawaiian vacation is sounding better and better. I just may have to take my parents up on that ticket after all. 

I've really noticed that this post has no point and I should probably just stop typing, get off my booty and head to the gym as planned. Goodbye :)

Fall 2009* SHEESH!

Working woman! That is what I am now. What a busy, busy fall I have had. It's no wonder I forgot that I even was a "blogger." OKay, so maybe I can't classify myself as a true blogger because that would be unfair to the real die hard ones. I can consider myself an avid facebooker though. Low point.

My busy life all began during the last week of August when I found out that I got a teaching job at Swegle- 3rd grade. I did spend every waking moment there for the first few weeks... but then, lets be real: I received my first paycheck AND football season began. I knew that I needed a life outside of room 18. Don't get me wrong- I spend plenty of time in that classroom, AND I love every second (okay... not everrrry) but most seconds spent in there. My life began completely frustrating as a teacher, and now has calmed down to the point where I enjoy the quirkiness my students bring in. Highlights (errr lowlights?) so far this year: being mistaken for a high school aide, 2 students so far peeing their pants in class, meeting the two greatest fellow third grade teachers ever, learning how to "do the jerk," gifts from students daily (primarily drawings, half eaten foods and apples from their lunches,) Jamie volunteering, Fernando - absolutely hilariousssss, receiving dating advice from my students and of course gossip sessions with Emily and Christina. Needless to say, I love my job.

Other updates. How bout them BEAVS?! I love this football season. Not gonna lie- started out rocky and I was slightly nervous. 2 days from now, we are hopefully RB bound. However, I don't want to jinx anything, so I am trying to keep it cool.

I've gotten to take some rad trips this fall so far:) I went to Arizona in October then in November I got to go to Berkeley and Vegas. Yes, Southwestair.com LOVES me.


Baby Molls is getting married in exactly 2o days. I can't believe that the day has come for my baby sister to walk down the aisle. I couldn't be more thrilled for her and Brad. I can't wait for her special day and for the opportunity to be MOH. Oh gosh- better start writing my speech. (Don't worry, I have been googling this and trying to get out of it since I first found out!)

That is pretty much it. Ohhh wait. How could I forget? Probably the highlight of all of this has been that since the time I wrote- my dearest wifey Jamie became single. This has changed my life immensely. All that I have to say is... "She's baaaaaack"

SUMMER.. yes.

Due to my lack of motivation when it comes to sitting in front of a computer screen for longer than my online classes permit I have been an all caps LAME person when it comes to updating. The only thing that inspired me to update now is the fact that I am overrrr writing another reflection paper about the same topic I have already written countless reflection papers on.. ya dig?? However, for the record - - - I am "officially" a completed graduate this Sunday when I have turned in every last piece of school work I EVER will have to take again. Praise the Lord.

--- Graduation BBQ with cohort


--- First trip to AZ with Kell on a hike SB 2009


--- Second trip to AZ visiting Jules. June 2009.

--- Goodbye party I threw for bestie Janelle. May 2009.

--- Welcoming precious baby Isaiah. Love at first sight :)

--- Wedding party for Mal bride to be :)

--- Vegas to visit Janelle. July 2009.
--- On stage with the band at St Paul Rodeo. July 2009.

So my life since my last update in uhh... December? Wow. Lot's has changed. Quickly pull up to speed until current: completed student teaching, went on some vacays, began tutoring again, said goodbye to two of my besties, welcomed new babies, engagements and weddings for my friends, continued mentoring, had a love/hate relationship with the gym, rocked it on stage with the band at the RODEO and of course had three ear infections. (That was completely worth mentioning because they never leave me alone...everrrr.)

So where am I now? Pretty much 2/5 of my Salem life has left me for Spain (in case you failed to get the daily updates for the past month from Jamie about where she is going... LOVE YA JAMES...) I have found a new love in my life: ZUMBA. Have you tried it? It's a dance/workout thing. I am convinced that I have a few signature moves while in the class - otherwise I try and blend in orrr stand out by my lack of understanding. Nonetheless it is fun and here is a video link to watch "skilled zumba-ers" on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6SN3I8kTn0

I have been housesitting the past week and it's been super nice and relaxing having the house to myself. I have been watching these two hellian dogs. Actually one of them is super sweet and the other one is a handfull. CURRENTLY: the handfull has escaped somehow (first time for me this week) and is wandering the streets of Illahee. I already searched, now I am leaving it up to good faith that she will return. Pray about that. I've had some visitors this week - last night my sister came and that was fantast. She has been at camp allll summer and I have missed our bonding moments - BEST SURPRISE EVERRR. She is such a blessing in my life. I love talking to her because she always presents so much wisdom in everything she says. I needed that last night. Anyway.

I am about to draw this whole journal thing to a close for the day (promise to be better about this update stuff again..) BUT first I want to share some valuable Megan insight with you:

1. No one is there for you all the time like Jesus <3

2. Actions speak louder than words

3. It is okay to say "NO" to people hahaha

4. Laugh at least every hour... if possible every 5 minutes (I prefer this one)

5. Grass isn't always greener on the other side

6. Get some form of exercise everyday - not only is this essential for health, but also for sanity :)

7. Practice what you preach

8. SMILE

9. Express how you feel - you don't want to live with regrets

10. It's okay to not be perfect - everyone makes mistakes... move on with class

So there was my insightfulness for the day... bahaha. On the days grind?? DOG SEARCH (clearly) - running in the heatttt - PDX for some bachelorette party planning (ideas??) - Dinner date - Wanna blade for dayz (takers??) - projects (booooo) - cozy up in the hammock for a good read.

Ciao!