Finally Done!

So i finally mailed my National Board of Teaching Standards portfolio yesterday...*sigh* I am so glad to be done with that part of the process, now I have to start studying for the 6 tests I will take on May 31st. Then and only then will I be "done" but have to wait till Nov. to see if I passed...total madness I tell you what do these people think I am made of patience???
On a lighter note, that means I have more time to spend with friends, and read books or watch tv. Oh yeah and of course there is always soccer that I have to get back to. I really need to start running again now that I have some free time, so I can play again soon...jeremy and I are going to look into a gym I think so we don't get any fatter... lol Speaking of soccer, I have to go coach...

Twilight Series

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/

Click away and join my obsession...that and my friends should start reading it now! You know who you are...

Craziness of life

So, I found out yesterday from my friend Stephanie that Stephanie Meyer has a new book coming out called "The Host." Supposed to be kind of body snatcherish...and we can't wait till August for the 4th book to come out in the Twilight series...Also the movie of Twilight comes out in Oct, and on her website there are pictures of the characters and cars and whatnot and it looks totally awesome! My friends and I are just slightly obsessed... =)

On another note, I only have 5 pages left to write from scratch on my NBC portfolio, and 8 days till I have to mail it...so why am I on here you ask...because I've lost my mind and can't think of another stinkin' thing to write. I mean who wants to talk for 13 pages about two children's literacy development??? At any rate, I have to get it done because if I pass it means 5,000/year for 10 years...just a little incentive there.

On top of being stressed out about that...Guinness jumped out of the back of my car today when we got home from the dog park. (normal) He then proceeded to run into the neighbor's driveway and then back yard and then the two empty MUDDY lots next to them and then back to their backyard (not normal!) Jeremy and I were way stressed about it because we of course didn't want him to step on some construction something or worse continue to run away. We've also decided it's about time to get him fixed...we can't stand the craziness any longer but we don't want to do it too soon because we want him to grow to his full size. Despite the crazy puppy stuff he is still the cutest sweetest guy ever...and if you haven't met him in person yet, you definately should come over... =)

much needed girl time-

I went to dinner with some of my favorite girls tonite, and had a blast. I am so super stressed out about my NBC papers (one entry out of four to go), and it's due March 31st...yeah let the panic begin! So dinner out was just what I needed, and love my friends for talking about stuff ranging from books were are reading to issues with birth control and of course the cuteness of Parker. Anyway, I should move on to my paper again...so until later probably after the 31st. LOL!

It's been a while-

Well, I haven't posted in forever it seems like because after reading Twilight I then proceeded to procrastinate life even more by reading New Moon and Eclipse, the other two books in the series. They were just as wonderful as the first book and has definately confimed my obsession with the series. Natalie, Jennifer and I can't wait for the fourth book in Aug. and we have convinced Steph and our tech teacher to read them too...haha just more to join the "cult" of the vampires. haha =)

On other topics we had a full family wkend-Jeremy goes out of town again on Wed., he has to be gone over next wkend this time-man is that going to suck. I'll have to remind what it is like to be single on the wkends again...haha! Guinness has gotten absolutely ginormous. He weighs around 110lbs. now. We went to the dog park today and Guinness got to see all his dog friends-Dodger the St. Bernard, Fred the Great Pyrenees, Remi the pug, and of course cousin dogs Toby and Tapper. He ran like crazy for an hour and half, that's the most he's ever played, so needless to say he is totally zonked now.

Otherwise life is pretty normal and going great we're just one little happy family! =)

Obessed with Twilight

So, I haven't posted in a while because I finally gave into Natalie and bought the book, Twilight (by Stephenie Meyer), that she wouldn't stop talking about. I knew if I started reading it I wouldn't be able to stop...I was right. Oh my gosh, it is a great read and I am now totally obessed with the whole storyline (just like my friends at school). It is an absolutly amazing love story. All I will say is there is a girl madly in love with a vampire and vice versa, and of course complications will arise. It is trully an addictive read and I couldn't put it down. I finished it within a week or so, and considering I am writing my NBC paper as well that makes it a pretty darn good book. Anyways, I definately recommend it so you should read it and become addicted like my school friends and I. Oh and there are two more books that come after Twilight, and a third to come. They are fantastic you should look into it. I will keep you updated in New Moon, the 2nd book, I start it tomorrow. =)

Tired of Squeaky toys

I can no longer stand the sound of squeaky toys...Guinness has been playing nonstop for the last hour and a half. I mean it's a but ridiculous when the dog is so hyped up he can't even stay with the same toy for more than 5 mins. And I don't know about you but if you had a 100 pound dog sprint across your house with two toys in mouth it might make you a little nervous. Honestly, I think he might have a heart attack because it is so ryled up. Oh wait, he's stop running and is now chasing his own tail. Well at least it's a change of pace. I think he's almost finished running amuck and might actually settle someplace, so that I can get report cards written before bed. I should probably go, so until next time.

Exhausted

Well, I am totally exhausted from this last week of work. I have definitely lost my mind by thinking it was a good idea to try to accomplish something that involves videotaping first graders. I mean did I honestly think they wouldn't act like crazies when it was turned on. Either way I am stuck compiling my application for my national teachers license and actually wouldn't change a thing. However, if Guinness would sleep past 6am that would be fabulous too...but oh no he must pee. Thankful he wakes us up to do so rather than leave a lake by the bedroom door. So between work, my NBC portfolio, and Guinness I have no energy to do laundry (not that i want to), dishes (again not my thing), and even stay awake past 9 to watch tv with my husband, Jeremy.
Hopefully, this next week will be better, but Jeremy is out of town for the week, so it's just me and the beast (Guinness). If you've seen him then you'd agree with the beast comment. Anyways, I may go and take a nap before it is time for the dog park rather than use more energy to type on here.