Who I Spent Friday Night With....

Friday night I headed out to Cowboys to see Chris Cagle. I was supposed to meet a few of my friends from work there but never actually saw them. On my way home from school I called my friend and asked her if she would like to join me. She is not a country music fan and didn't even know who Chris Cagle was, but let me tell you she had a blast and was dancing along! I'm glad she went, we had so much fun. I got there early and was lucky enough to get a pass to meet Cagle backstage at 10:00. I headed to the merchandise table and we were taken upstairs to a room behind the stage. His manager greeted us and told us that he would be in shortly. I didn't really know what to expect or what I would say but it was exciting. A few minutes later, Chris walked in with a big smile on his face and said hello and who was buying dinner...LOL. Let me just say that he is HOT, that smile is killer! I was about the 3rd person to meet with him and he signed a picture for me and we took a picture together. He was so nice and friendly, very easy to talk to and even apologized for being sweaty when he put his arm around me for the picture (why he was sweaty I don't know, the show hadn't started yet). I thanked him for his time then headed back downstairs to wait for the show to start. He put on another great performance and like in October, was very moved by the love the crowd was showing him. It turned out that they were taping the show and are using some of the footage for a live DVD he's making, so who knows, we might come out.







Saturday we had a barbecue that at one point included about 30 people. I was not expecting that many people but sometimes that's just the way it goes.

Not much else to report on, woke up late today, went out to eat with my dad and now I'm here typing. I really should get to my lesson plans for the week....Damn, I hate how the weekends just fly by.

Weekend in Review

I was offered a free ticket to see Pat Green at Cowboys on Friday night. I went with Jan my co-worker and friend from school. We got there around 9:30 and it was packed! To our surprise, we were still able to get right in front of the stage on the right hand side. Pat and his band put on an awesome show and we had a blast. He had hurt his left hand and could not play his guitar. He kept saying that he felt weird being on stage without his guitar and that he didn't know what to do. He made a funny comment saying that he felt like Kenny Chesney on crack, since he was up there running around while singing. The best part was when I was just staring, dancing and singing along when he looked at me for what seemed like a long while and said "Do I look silly to you baby?" I just started cracking up and he laughed too. It was great. I also managed to catch a guitar pick from one of the band members, it took 3 tries but I finally got the one that landed inside my shirt :p







Saturday I woke up late and didn't do much of anything until the evening. Roger and I went to La Margarita to have dinner with his friends. Afterwards, everyone decided to go to Maddogs on the riverwalk. I had never been there but ended up having a good time. I find it amusing to watch other people, but I did gross out by watching these really OLD men checking out the waitresses in the tiny skirts and little tops. I mean I know they are going to look but it's just nasty to see a man that old literally ogling them.Ewww

We left Maddogs at 1:30 and were on I-35 heading home. There was a steady fall of drizzle so the roads were slippery. Roger was driving and I had dozed off when I heard him yell something out. I opened my eyes to see two vehicles in front of us collide into each other then both went spinning. Roger, being the good samaritan says that we should stop incase they don't have a cellphone and me being cautious said we shouldn't because who doesn't have a cellphone nowadays. (Bev, I know you are reading this, and you are the exception) It's not that I didn't want to stop, I just new the cops were going to want to talk to Roger and we had been drinking and I was afraid they might ask him about that too. Normally I wouldn't worry about this so much but we were in his company vehicle and his job depends on him being able to drive and have a good record. Anyway, it turns out that none of the 4 people involved in the accident had a phone....Go figure. I called the police and we were there for a good 40 minutes. Both the officer and the two girls who took the worst of the accident were very grateful that we had stopped. We did our good deed for the day.

Next time it is raining SLOW DOWN people. There is no need to go so fast. While we were at the site of the accident we saw another car loose control and go spinning on I-35 all because they were driving too fast, so watch out.....It could be someone like me behind you and I may not decide to stop.

My New Do

I got highlights and a hair trim back in October and hand't yet gone back for a touch up or another trim. My hair started bugging me bigtime this week, so last night I headed out to the mall and went to Regis. Normally I would dye my hair myslef, but because of doctor's orders, I cannot wear my contacts for a while yet and dying my hair without glasses is just not possible. So at Regis, I had my hair dyed back to it's original color and naturally, now I have tons of red in my hair which I hand't seen in a long time. I love the way it came out and the stylist told me to go back today and she is giving me free lowlights, which I have never had before. She said some of the color didn't take evenly in the back and the lowlights will help even things up. Also, I have a new hairdo, she layered up all my hair and gave me long bangs. It's seems so easy to maintain and I'm excited to have a change. I will post pictures later after I get back from the salon.

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As promised here is a pic of my new do

TGIF!!!!

I have anxiously been waiting for this weekend....I get Monday off!! I'm so excited to be off on Monday and just do the stuff I used to do when I stayed home like enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the Today Show and not having to get dressed if I don't want to. The kids were pretty bad today, actually all week long, and it wasn't just my class. Maybe it's because today was Friday the 13th, I don't know, but by the time I walked them out to the bus, my head was throbbing and it still is right now. I need a break and I need some major quality sleep time. Chow!!

I Was Alone But....

I am pissed right now. I should be scared but I'm really not. I have to rant about this since I'm alone and have no one else to tell it to at the moment. I was in the process of creating the post before this one when somone came up to my closed door in my bedroom and began making strange loud noises. I am talking about the kind of noises that Roger does to mess with me when I'm in the restroom or wherever. I assumed this was him and was finishing my post to open the door and expect to see him and Danny back from Hooligans and watching the game in the living room. I then heard other noises commonly heard when someone is out here and I yelled out "Your Back?" and got no answer. I saved my draft and came out to find NOTHING. Someone may read this blog and think I'm full of shit for believing this but I don't care. I am no stranger to crap like this, but I hate it when I'm completley alone and it's malicious.

They're Baaaaaaaaaack

Today was the first day back at work with the kiddos. It went well, I think mostly because they were still tired from the holidays. I expect that tomorrow they will be rowdy as they usually are on the second day of every week. The good news is that I met with my principal this morning to discuss my formal PDAS evaluation from when he observed me in December. I did very well and he even mentioned how positive I am with the students and that I give them constructive feedback, actually he said I was the best he has seen with regards to that :) He also said he was very proud about how far I have come with these kids with regards to classroom management and their behavior. (These kids were bad at the beginning!) He also said he was impressed with the smooth transition when changing activities and how all the students were engaged and working independently. So that made my morning pleasant. It doesn't matter how much you learn or study or think you know about kids, no one or nothing can prepare you for the classroom experience, you just have to jump in there and figure out what works through trial and error.

Sadly, I didn't make it to go watch the UT game with Roger and Danny. There was a slight miscommunication about which Hooligans we were going to meet at. So now I'm here at the house watching the game and Sex and the City on TBS. At least they are winning. I really should be taking advantage of the time I have now to unpack and put my clothes away but I just cant get into doing that right now.

I'm hoping to get to bed early tonight. I intended to go to bed early last night but got caught up watching about the rescue of the miners. I fell asleep happily thinking about this miracle only to find out it wasn't true in the morning. My heart goes out to these families. I would imagine that hearing the news of their loved ones being found alive then 3 hours later telling them that they had died could be compared to having your heart ripped out. It is all just so sad and horrible.

2005 Year End Review

~January~ 05

1. Did you have a new year's resolution this year?
no, I usually don't make them because I never keep them

2. Who kissed you at midnight?
My hubby, Roger

3. Did it snow where you live?
no

4. Do you like hot chocolate?
Yes, it's one of those comfort drinks

5. Have you ever been to times square to watch the ball drop?
No


~February~

1. Who was your valentine in 2005?
Roger

2. What did your valentine get you?
A James Avery charm bracelet with a heart and cat charm, took me to see "The Wedding Date" and gave me tickets to the Gary Allan concert.

3. When you were little, did you buy valentines for your whole class?
yes

~March~

1. Are you Irish?
No, but my birthday is on St. Patricks Day....That almost counts.

2. Did you wear green on St. Patty's Day?
Of course


3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2005?
Hung out at Hooligans with my friends and had too much to drink.

~April~

1. Do you like the rain?
Yes, especially when I can stay home and don't have to drive in it.

2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
I don't remember, so I guess not.

3. Did you get tons of candy on Easter?
Some

~May~

1. What's your favorite kind of flower?
I don't have a favorite, I like them all.

3. Do you like the spring?
I love spring


4. Finish the phrase: April showers bring may flowers, what do may flowers bring?
Sleevless tops and cute sandals.

5. What would you think of as a spring color?
Pink

~June~

1. What year did you graduate from school?
I graduated from high school in 1996 and college in 2001.

2. Did you go on any vacations last June?
No, unless you count visiting my hometown for a weekend.

~July~

1. What did you do on the 4th of July?
We barbecued at my sis in laws apartment and drove around looking for fireworks.

2. Did you go on any vacations during this month?
Yes, Roger and I went to New Orleans for a week.

~August~

1. Did you do anything special to end off your summer?
Not really, I started my new job.

2. What was your favorite summer memory of '05?
Going to New Orleans with my husband.

3. Did you go swimming a lot in the summer?
No, my parents haven't fixed the swimming pool yet.

4. Did you go to the beach a lot?
no


~September~

1. Did you attend school/college in '05?
Yes

2. Who is/was your favorite teacher?
I have many, but one of my favorites is probably Mr. Solis, my band teacher.


3. Did you like fall better than summer?
This is a hard comparison because I took an awesome vacation in the summer and started my new job teaching in the fall, they were both good for me.

~October~

1. What was your favorite Halloween costume ever?
It would have to be when I was in kinder when my mom dressed me as a man complete with mustache and a 3 piece suit.

2. What's your favorite candy?
M&M's

3. What did you dress up like this year?
I didn't dress up, it was not allowed at school :(

~November~

1. Whose house do you usually go to for thanksgiving?
Both my parents house and my in laws,

2. Do you like stuffing?
It's ok, but it's not a favorite.

3. What are you thankful for?
That all our family was present and in good health.

4. Take any trips this month?
Just the visit to Eagle Pass and a weekend at a beautiful ranch in Llano.

~December~

1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
Yes

2. Have you ever been kissed under mistletoe?
No

3. What did you want this year for Christmas?
nothing in particular


4. What's the best present you ever got for Christmas?
When I was little my favorite present was my play kitchen set and as an adult it would have to be the gift my husband got me this year...a Dell Notebook.

5. Do you like cold weather?
Theoretically yes, but I don't like being outside in it and I hate the fact that I have to wear extra clothing likes socks and jackets.

6. How would u rate your 05?
It was a pretty good year