Beauty - Day 31

Today I find beauty in sticking with something. I don't remember the last time that I have stuck with something and did it everyday. I have managed to complete this blog challenge on SS. I found myself looking forward to jotting my thoughts down real quick. Now that I have started blogging and adding it to my daily routine, I have found that I am also reading a lot more blogs too (as you can see from my blog list). I know that I will appreciate these thoughts (as random as they are at times) in years to come. I also realized throughout this month that the little things are what make our lives so special.

The Letter "D"

I was reading my friend Cyn's Blog and she posted a list of 10 things she loved starting with the letter L. I thought it would be fun to do too, so she gave me the letter D. This was a bit harder than I first envisioned when I saw the letter.

10 Things I love that start with D.....

1. Dear husband, Cory. I cannot imagine life without him. I know I was hung up on the whole name thing back in college when we were first dating, but now it's unique that my husband and I have the same name. He truly is my best friend and I love him completely. :-)

2. Duluth High School. I was not sure what to expect when I moved down here and started teaching at DHS. I love it!! I love my colleagues. I have not had the privilege of working with so many wonderful people who are so helpful. I have not had to deal with the typical petty drama that usually happens at work. I have a great group of men and women I work with, and the students are wonderful. They are great!!

3. Dramas. I watch a lot of tv and most of them are dramas such as CSI, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Desparate Housewives, and Brothers and Sisters.

4. my brother Daniel. I wish that I could go out to Salt Lake City and visit him. He's lived out there for almost 5 years, and I have not been out to see him. The only visits we've had have been when he's been in Nebraska.

5. Digital camera. Love how I am able to take all the pictures I want at a time without having to worry about running out of film.

6. Digital video recorder (Tivo). Since I love watching tv, I love my dvr. I am able to record all my shows without having to worry about making sure there is a tape in there or anything.

7. Die-cuts, double-sided paper, and all other scrapbooking related items. I love my scrapbooking hobby. It is so relaxing to create memories that will last beyond the present. I love how excited Ian is to show someone his kitty album. Or how Alex loves to see how he reacted when he got that Christmas present years ago. I have also met some of my best friends through scrapbooking.

8. Diving into a good book. I love to read. Unfortunately, there is not enough hours in the day to read. I need to make sure that I find time to read everyday.

9. Dinner out. No mess, and everyone is able to order their favorite food.

and last but not least,
10. my dear children. They may aggrevate and irrate me some days, but they are a joy to me. I don't know what I would do without them in my life.


If you want to play along, post in the comments section and I will go to your blog and put your letter in your comments.

Friday Fill-ins 1/30

1. I'd really like magically wiggle my nose like Samantha and always have a clean house.

2. Dang it! is the word you'd most often hear me say if I stubbed my toe.

3. Possession is something that can comsume a person.

4. I'd be a happy captive of Captain Jack Sparrow.

5. Marshmallows and fire go together like hugs and kisses.

6. Alex and Ian make noises on and on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing a whole lot of nothing. I'm sure we'll go out to eat or something. Tomorrow my plans include cleaning up a bit, laundry, hanging out with Ian (while Cory and Alex go out for lunch) and some scrapbooking. Sunday, I want to watch the Superbowl with Cory.

Beauty - Day 30

Today I found beauty in being adventursome and fearless. Tonight we went out to dinner (which seems to have become our Friday ritual lately) to a new, at least to us, wing place. Cory and I love wings. Alex has also become quite the wing afficionado. Cory and I ordered a sampler platter that included Chernobyl flavored (pretty high up on the heat scale). I ate one doused in ranch dressing and still burned my tongue and lips. Cory was able to talk Alex into eating one as well. I wish I would have had my camera with me. The look on Alex's face when the heat started kicking in was priceless. Cory was so proud of Alex for trying the hot wing.
Even the little adventures we take in life can lead to bigger and better things.

Beauty - Day 29

Today I was able to find beauty in being appreciated. Too often we do our jobs because we have to. I am sure that many love their jobs, and I am one who loves my job. I love teaching kids and no matter how much I may complain at times, I love my job!! I had two different times yesterday where I had two of my assistant principals tell me that I was doing a good job. I don't teach to get accolades from my principals, but it was nice to be recognized for the job I do. It is the little compliments at times that will get you through the hard times. I am glad that I moved to Georgia for this job. I know that it is the right place for me. I am excited about what is to come and what could happen for me in the years to come.

Beauty - Day 28

Today it was beautiful to let Ian go back to school after having to stay home with a fever. Unfortunately though, Cory called me about 12:30 to say that Ian was sitting in the nurse's office. Poor guy's throat hurts now. Tonsils are swollen. He has to wait until tomorrow morning for a doctor appointment. Times like this makes me definitely miss Dr. Jane (their pediatrician) back in Nebraska. I could call them up and usually have an appointment that day. Hopefully, this new pediatrician will be just as good. I just hope that it's really nothing and Ian is able to start eating again. He's hardly eaten this week since he's been sick. :-(
Being sick is never fun.

Beauty - Day 27

Today there is beauty in music. I love music. Have to have it on in the car. Sing in the shower. Listen to the radio or my iPod during my planning period and before/after school. I was in choir and band during high school. Marching band in college where I met some of my best friends, including my dear husband. I miss playing my clarinet on a regular basis, although, I am not sure when I would find the time to be a part of a regular ensemble now. I could not imagine my life without music in it.


This year, Alex started going to a middle school. He was also able to start playing in band. He was so excited to be in band. Cory and I were excited for him too. I was thrilled to pieces when he chose the clarinet (and no I did not persuade him in anyway). Tonight, Alex had his first concert. For a group of first year players, they were actually pretty good. Even Ian was able to recognize their version of We Will Rock You by Queen. It was a good time, and I couldn't have been prouder of Alex. He even let me take this picture of him after the concert. :-)