Every Beginning has an End. It only makes sense. It is only natural.
I have been going to church all my life. Literally. Not only have I been going to church I have been going to the same church. I recently came across my baptism certificate. I didn't even know I had it, but there it was in my house, in my folder. I was baptized there, I did my Holy Communion there, I was confirmed there. Someday I hope to be married in that church, like my parents were. Don't get me wrong, I am not the model Catholic. In fact, I might be far from it. When I was little, I was forced to go to church, like so many young Catholics are. I was told that if I didn't go to church then I couldn't do things that I wanted to do on Saturdays. Nevertheless, I never really put up much of a fight, it was more of a routine then anything else. As I got older there were a few times, where I was curious to find out about other religions. It didn't go very far. Now I live in Mission, where it seems almost silly to venture across cities just to attend a certain church. But I do. As I am getting older, and ...dare I say....more troubled....I find that going to church is somewhat calling out to me. I can't really explain it. I am one of those who rarely talks about going to church. I once got locked in a room where a girl tried to preach to me and my friends. I don't want to become one of those types of people. The truth is that faith is one of those things that you have to discover for yourself. No one can "push" you to do it. It has to be a choice. The one thing that amazes me about faith is forgiveness. I never thought about it much when I was little, but now that I am older, it does seem to have relevance. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone. Maybe that's what people need. A faith that even in the worst of times, when life seems at its lowest, that there is a higher being that loves you unconditionally. That would die for you. That loves in a way that is unlike any other. Like I said, I am far from being the Catholic model, but I'm there. I attend. I learn. I forgive because I know how. It inspires, and teaches, and to be honest...I enjoy going to church. I go with my family. I love my family. I will always go with my family.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
How I am feeling right now
The Scientist
Martin/Berryman/Buckland/Champion. 2001©coldplay
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry,
You don't know how lovely you are,
I had to find you, tell you I need ya,
And tell you I set you apart,
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions,
Oh lets go back to the start,
Running in circles, coming in tails,
Heads on a science apart,
Nobody said it was easy,
It's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be this hard,
Oh take me back to the start
I was just guessing at numbers and figures,
Pulling the puzzles apart,
Questions of science, science and progress,
Do not speak as loud as my heart,
And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me,
Oh and I rush to the start,
Running in circles, chasing tails,
Coming back as we are
Nobody said it was easy,
Oh it's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be so hard,
I'm going back to the start
Martin/Berryman/Buckland/Champion. 2001©coldplay
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry,
You don't know how lovely you are,
I had to find you, tell you I need ya,
And tell you I set you apart,
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions,
Oh lets go back to the start,
Running in circles, coming in tails,
Heads on a science apart,
Nobody said it was easy,
It's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be this hard,
Oh take me back to the start
I was just guessing at numbers and figures,
Pulling the puzzles apart,
Questions of science, science and progress,
Do not speak as loud as my heart,
And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me,
Oh and I rush to the start,
Running in circles, chasing tails,
Coming back as we are
Nobody said it was easy,
Oh it's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be so hard,
I'm going back to the start
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Can't sleep tonight
I have trouble sleeping every night, but this one in particular.
Disappearing and then reappearing.
When I hurt my ankle this past year, the pain was overwhelming. Many people told me that the older you are the more it hurts. Does that pertain to relationships too? That the older you get and the more involved you are, the more a break up hurts. In the beginning of the school week, I was actually afraid to go to school. Afraid. I woke up crying and dreading the day, wondering why. Why? Why do any of it? Someone told me that I have a gift. I never considered teaching a gift, but my body did what my mind couldn't. It went through the routine. My students were understanding and helpful. They counted when I couldn't. They were silent when I needed it the most. They were talkative and ....normal. Something I was not. My closest students, I found comfort in. My outgoing students even made me laugh and forget for a second how miserable I had been feeling.
Every day has gotten a little better. The mornings are still the worst. It's almost as if I have to command myself to wake up.
Drill team tryouts were this week. Practice everyday. This helped too.
Tuesday: I had dinner with Teri at Chili's. Afterwards I spoke with Diana. She had some really helpful advice. I miss her a lot. We were very close in college (and is one of the few people that actually read my blog :) Hi Di! )
Wednesday: I had a talk with Ronnie. We caught up on how each other's lives have changed. We both are in a strange place right now. We also reminisced about the past. It was nice to take a walk down memory lane to better years.
Thursday: Officer try-outs. Stayed at school late.
Friday: Line try-outs. Stayed at school very late.
And now here I am. 2 in the morning and can't sleep once again. It's a good thing I don't have to get up tomorrow morning.
My outlook has definitely gotten better. I don't dread work anymore. I look forward to it. It gives me strength to know that my student's missed me during the break.
Spring break: I always have terrible spring breaks. It's sad that I am developing a pattern.
I know the writing is sporadic....oh well....
My plan is set in motion. Can I find happiness? Will it find me? I know, I know stop looking. That's the hardest thing. Letting destiny take its place. I know what I need to do. I know what I want. Why is it so hard to come by?
House stuff: The backyard is pretty....but ....my vine died. my pretty yellow flowers are gone and the vine is all brown and dead. There is but one small growth which has grown from the trellis to the fence. It reached out. I don't know if there is enough time to save it. Save it from itself. From the other dead parts spreading their blackness. Only time will tell. am i still talking about the plant....
my sink is fixed. the garbage disposal was taken out. turns out that it had gone bad. so it was removed. it was bypassed. now there is a switch that turns on nothing. if something messes up do you fix it? or if it was beyond fixing, then do you just remove it in it's entirety? am i still talking about the plumming?
cant sleep tonight
Disappearing and then reappearing.
When I hurt my ankle this past year, the pain was overwhelming. Many people told me that the older you are the more it hurts. Does that pertain to relationships too? That the older you get and the more involved you are, the more a break up hurts. In the beginning of the school week, I was actually afraid to go to school. Afraid. I woke up crying and dreading the day, wondering why. Why? Why do any of it? Someone told me that I have a gift. I never considered teaching a gift, but my body did what my mind couldn't. It went through the routine. My students were understanding and helpful. They counted when I couldn't. They were silent when I needed it the most. They were talkative and ....normal. Something I was not. My closest students, I found comfort in. My outgoing students even made me laugh and forget for a second how miserable I had been feeling.
Every day has gotten a little better. The mornings are still the worst. It's almost as if I have to command myself to wake up.
Drill team tryouts were this week. Practice everyday. This helped too.
Tuesday: I had dinner with Teri at Chili's. Afterwards I spoke with Diana. She had some really helpful advice. I miss her a lot. We were very close in college (and is one of the few people that actually read my blog :) Hi Di! )
Wednesday: I had a talk with Ronnie. We caught up on how each other's lives have changed. We both are in a strange place right now. We also reminisced about the past. It was nice to take a walk down memory lane to better years.
Thursday: Officer try-outs. Stayed at school late.
Friday: Line try-outs. Stayed at school very late.
And now here I am. 2 in the morning and can't sleep once again. It's a good thing I don't have to get up tomorrow morning.
My outlook has definitely gotten better. I don't dread work anymore. I look forward to it. It gives me strength to know that my student's missed me during the break.
Spring break: I always have terrible spring breaks. It's sad that I am developing a pattern.
I know the writing is sporadic....oh well....
My plan is set in motion. Can I find happiness? Will it find me? I know, I know stop looking. That's the hardest thing. Letting destiny take its place. I know what I need to do. I know what I want. Why is it so hard to come by?
House stuff: The backyard is pretty....but ....my vine died. my pretty yellow flowers are gone and the vine is all brown and dead. There is but one small growth which has grown from the trellis to the fence. It reached out. I don't know if there is enough time to save it. Save it from itself. From the other dead parts spreading their blackness. Only time will tell. am i still talking about the plant....
my sink is fixed. the garbage disposal was taken out. turns out that it had gone bad. so it was removed. it was bypassed. now there is a switch that turns on nothing. if something messes up do you fix it? or if it was beyond fixing, then do you just remove it in it's entirety? am i still talking about the plumming?
cant sleep tonight
Monday, March 19, 2007
Messed up
Everything in my life is so messed up right now....can't seem to function normally anymore. Don't know what to do....just trying to live one day at a time
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Another Rent-A-Car
It feels good to write and get stuff out. I have been MIA for a few days. Here is an update.
On Saturday, after spending the morning in bed, I got up and went shopping at the mall. I bought my Dad a birthday present and I got some new jeans for myself. My parents called while I was there and invited me out to eat with them at Texas Roadhouse, a place I have not been in quite a while. The one thing I remember most about this place is the awesome Watermelon Margaritas. If you like Margaritas then you would love these. I have not been able to find them anywhere else. The bartender dresses the glass with sugar on the rim. After dinner, Diana and I decided to go out. We went to several clubs. We walked into Dolce first. Then walked right back out. The place is BYOB and we were not prepared so we left. We walked over to KAFS, where we each had two drinks. KAFS is the only place where you can buy Momosa's (I think that is how you spell it). It is basically Austi and orange juice with a cherry at the bottom. It was here that I got a rose from a stranger. Now, it has been a long while since I have gone out, and an even longer time since I have been dressed up. I was not going out to meet people, I was going out because I wanted to spend a girls night out with Diana. The rose was unexpected and totally unprovoked, but it made me feel really good. The guy said that he had bought the rose outside and planned to give it to the first pretty girl he saw, and then presented it to me. Awww. After that we went to City Breeze. After that we went to Buffalo Wild Wings. After that we went to my cousin Davy's apartment. The next day all I did was sleep. I had a great time with Diana and hopefully we can do it again.
Monday at school, I promised the students that I would teach them yoga. I left out a couple of classes because I knew that they weren't mature enough to handle it. Some students really take it seriously and get as much as they can from it. Others don't. Needless to say that when I went to bed, I felt like my arms were going to fall off, and if they weren't going to fall off, then I wanted some one to chop them off. I also cleaned my room, bathroom, and even under my bed. I still had empty suitcases from competition laying around making my room pretty cluttered. I finally feel like I can breathe. I hope it stays this way for a while. I am trying really hard. The next day I went to get my car fixed since it has been messing up on me. I got another rent a car. This is twice in one year. This time they gave me a Dodge Caliber. When you first look at this car, you wonder if it is considered a car or an SUV. It was pretty nice for a while. Until my drive home on Tuesday. I had a near car accident. This time on the expressway. It was awful. I was swerving all over 3 lanes. I finally got the stupid car under control, got off the expressway and into some parking lot. I left the car on and got out. I couldn't stop crying for a while. I know it is stupid to blame the car, but I did. If it had been in my SUV, then I know that it wouldn't have happened. It has happened before. Someone cuts you off to get in your lane, and you swerve to not hit them. It has happened dozens of times. I have always been able to handle my car. The steering for cars and suv's are very different. It was the most scary thing that has ever happened to me. I took frontage all the way home. At least I didn't have a nightmare. The next morning I wanted to take frontage to school, but of course I was running late, so I had to brave the big bad expressway.
Wednesday, we have a guest speaker at our campus. Happy the comedian. I actually have his CD. He is very funny and is actually one of the few comedians that use clean language. In the afternoon we have a dance. This means that Wednesday should be a very easy day, leaving only Thursday and Friday. THEN SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!
I have plans to visit D.C. to see Marty. I am really looking forward to this. He is planning some really cool things to do. For the past two years I have not been able to do anything during spring break because of Dorados. We would always have practice during the week. I will be there from Sunday to Sunday.
On Monday night, while cleaning my room, I received a phone call from one of my ex-students from Memorial. I haven't heard from this student in a while. She used to call me every week. Then the calls stopped. It felt good talking to her. She told me about stuff going on over there. I miss Memorial. I miss my friends and my students. I recently found out that the students that attend Memorial will be going to the new high school, where (cross my fingers) I plan to work. Hopefully I will see them once again.
Stuff has been coming in that I ordered online. Just in time.
I had a spat with a teacher on my campus today. Long story short, my principal is now going to address him about his "professionalism". Stupid boys.
On Saturday, after spending the morning in bed, I got up and went shopping at the mall. I bought my Dad a birthday present and I got some new jeans for myself. My parents called while I was there and invited me out to eat with them at Texas Roadhouse, a place I have not been in quite a while. The one thing I remember most about this place is the awesome Watermelon Margaritas. If you like Margaritas then you would love these. I have not been able to find them anywhere else. The bartender dresses the glass with sugar on the rim. After dinner, Diana and I decided to go out. We went to several clubs. We walked into Dolce first. Then walked right back out. The place is BYOB and we were not prepared so we left. We walked over to KAFS, where we each had two drinks. KAFS is the only place where you can buy Momosa's (I think that is how you spell it). It is basically Austi and orange juice with a cherry at the bottom. It was here that I got a rose from a stranger. Now, it has been a long while since I have gone out, and an even longer time since I have been dressed up. I was not going out to meet people, I was going out because I wanted to spend a girls night out with Diana. The rose was unexpected and totally unprovoked, but it made me feel really good. The guy said that he had bought the rose outside and planned to give it to the first pretty girl he saw, and then presented it to me. Awww. After that we went to City Breeze. After that we went to Buffalo Wild Wings. After that we went to my cousin Davy's apartment. The next day all I did was sleep. I had a great time with Diana and hopefully we can do it again.
Monday at school, I promised the students that I would teach them yoga. I left out a couple of classes because I knew that they weren't mature enough to handle it. Some students really take it seriously and get as much as they can from it. Others don't. Needless to say that when I went to bed, I felt like my arms were going to fall off, and if they weren't going to fall off, then I wanted some one to chop them off. I also cleaned my room, bathroom, and even under my bed. I still had empty suitcases from competition laying around making my room pretty cluttered. I finally feel like I can breathe. I hope it stays this way for a while. I am trying really hard. The next day I went to get my car fixed since it has been messing up on me. I got another rent a car. This is twice in one year. This time they gave me a Dodge Caliber. When you first look at this car, you wonder if it is considered a car or an SUV. It was pretty nice for a while. Until my drive home on Tuesday. I had a near car accident. This time on the expressway. It was awful. I was swerving all over 3 lanes. I finally got the stupid car under control, got off the expressway and into some parking lot. I left the car on and got out. I couldn't stop crying for a while. I know it is stupid to blame the car, but I did. If it had been in my SUV, then I know that it wouldn't have happened. It has happened before. Someone cuts you off to get in your lane, and you swerve to not hit them. It has happened dozens of times. I have always been able to handle my car. The steering for cars and suv's are very different. It was the most scary thing that has ever happened to me. I took frontage all the way home. At least I didn't have a nightmare. The next morning I wanted to take frontage to school, but of course I was running late, so I had to brave the big bad expressway.
Wednesday, we have a guest speaker at our campus. Happy the comedian. I actually have his CD. He is very funny and is actually one of the few comedians that use clean language. In the afternoon we have a dance. This means that Wednesday should be a very easy day, leaving only Thursday and Friday. THEN SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!
I have plans to visit D.C. to see Marty. I am really looking forward to this. He is planning some really cool things to do. For the past two years I have not been able to do anything during spring break because of Dorados. We would always have practice during the week. I will be there from Sunday to Sunday.
On Monday night, while cleaning my room, I received a phone call from one of my ex-students from Memorial. I haven't heard from this student in a while. She used to call me every week. Then the calls stopped. It felt good talking to her. She told me about stuff going on over there. I miss Memorial. I miss my friends and my students. I recently found out that the students that attend Memorial will be going to the new high school, where (cross my fingers) I plan to work. Hopefully I will see them once again.
Stuff has been coming in that I ordered online. Just in time.
I had a spat with a teacher on my campus today. Long story short, my principal is now going to address him about his "professionalism". Stupid boys.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Funny Stuff
Funny thing this morning. I get up at my usual time in the morning. I go through my daily routine, and when I'm getting dressed, I noticed one of my Nike symbols on my tennis shoes was missing. Thinking that I have to buy some new shoes sometime in the near future, I put them on and left for work. Nothing else happened that was odd. Now I am in 1st period passing out writing assignments to my students, and (because they are sitting on the floor), I look down and notice that my feet look different. I am wearing two different pairs of shoes! HA HA! Although the colors are similar and they look very much alike, from a side angle the styles are totally different. Oh well, it's too late to go home and change. Funny thing....no one throughout the day even notices. My lunch buddy never notices. My students never notice. I guess no one really ever pays that much attention to shoes. I do happen to tell two students about my little mix up. They decide its "cool miss" and switch one shoe between both of them. Now there are 3 idiots walking around J.C.
To follow up with the small spat with my student yesterday....She comes in an asks me if I had gotten her e-mail last night on Myspace. I actually didn't check it yesterday, so I honestly didn't. I tell her no, and she says that I will like it. Afterwards, it is a normal class. When I got home this afternoon I finally did get to see her message. It was a cute kitty (she knows I like cats), and an apology. This just goes to show that she is truly very sweet and thoughtful, and still remains one of my favorites :)
During the last period of the day, I decided to hold a toe touch competition for some of my students. The last class is very talented, and two boys have been out jumping the girls. The girls decided to step it up and thus came the need for the jump off. One of the other teachers heard and asked if he could bring his class to witness, so now they really had a crowd. It came down to one guy and one girl. The cheerleader ended up winning, but the boy gave her a run for her money. It was very amusing and it made my day.
After my roommate ate outside yesterday with her boyfriend, I ended up out there as well. Although I was alone, I was amazing. The night was cool, the air was luscious, and my sandwich was delicious. he he. The lights under the umbrella were actually very sensible. They allowed you to see what was on the table. In other words, to make sure you don't eat any bugs. It actually looks like a sidewalk cafe or something. I need one more extension cord to make it complete.
My Dad's birthday is this month. He is hard to shop for. Boys in general are hard to shop for, but my Dad especially. A lot of thought went into his Christmas present. I wanted to get him something that he would use, make his life easier, and something having to do with electronics. I got him a blue tooth earpiece, and he seemed uneasy at first, but ended up liking it. Now his birthday is right around the corner and I find myself wondering what he wants. Maybe I over think things, but a like to put a lot of thought into a persons gift. It tells them I care and I'm not about to go to the mall and grab the first thing I see. It's not about how much time it took to get the gift or even about the money. For me, it is the thought that matters. Maybe because in the past I have encountered some messed up situations that it just makes me more aware of gift-giving. Ideas anyone?
I was recently tricked into a Columbia House membership, but am really liking the deal.
I believe that my Jasper has is smarter than he lets on. The other day, at my Target shopping spree, I purchased a water bottle with a spray nozzle. It is used to train cats not to jump on furniture, counters, or any other unwanted spot. I had one and believed that he bumped it off the counter on accident and it ended up un-fix-able (if that really is a word). So almost 3 months go by and no water bottle to train with, so I decide to buy another one. As soon as I got home I filled it with water and he jumps on the counter to look at what I am doing. I spray him and he gets angry. (He is very vocal) I must have only used the stupid thing about twice that day. I left to get dinner, and when I returned the bottle was on the floor and broken in the exact same way as the first. Weird stuff. I contemplated whether or not to buy another one, but decided that the spray nozzle from my sink will work just fine :)
Not so funny stuff:
My car is acting a bit strange. I got an oil change this past week, so I hope it is just the cars way of getting used to the new oil. It felt like it was going to turn off. I was praying that I would make it home today with out being stranded on the side of the road. I am getting a new one in another month or so, so it should all work out.
My sink is acting funny too. Why is everything around me falling apart or breaking? Not to mention my moody air conditioner.
Some really awesome stuff:
I received a phone call this afternoon from my sister who was just informed through an e-mail last night, that she has been accepted into her summer intern in London. I am truly happy for her. This is something that she has wanted for a really long time. She is so successful and I am proud of her. Now I really must get a passport. I have never been to London. She says that I would love it. I am going to save to be able to go and visit her. I can't wait!
To follow up with the small spat with my student yesterday....She comes in an asks me if I had gotten her e-mail last night on Myspace. I actually didn't check it yesterday, so I honestly didn't. I tell her no, and she says that I will like it. Afterwards, it is a normal class. When I got home this afternoon I finally did get to see her message. It was a cute kitty (she knows I like cats), and an apology. This just goes to show that she is truly very sweet and thoughtful, and still remains one of my favorites :)
During the last period of the day, I decided to hold a toe touch competition for some of my students. The last class is very talented, and two boys have been out jumping the girls. The girls decided to step it up and thus came the need for the jump off. One of the other teachers heard and asked if he could bring his class to witness, so now they really had a crowd. It came down to one guy and one girl. The cheerleader ended up winning, but the boy gave her a run for her money. It was very amusing and it made my day.
After my roommate ate outside yesterday with her boyfriend, I ended up out there as well. Although I was alone, I was amazing. The night was cool, the air was luscious, and my sandwich was delicious. he he. The lights under the umbrella were actually very sensible. They allowed you to see what was on the table. In other words, to make sure you don't eat any bugs. It actually looks like a sidewalk cafe or something. I need one more extension cord to make it complete.
My Dad's birthday is this month. He is hard to shop for. Boys in general are hard to shop for, but my Dad especially. A lot of thought went into his Christmas present. I wanted to get him something that he would use, make his life easier, and something having to do with electronics. I got him a blue tooth earpiece, and he seemed uneasy at first, but ended up liking it. Now his birthday is right around the corner and I find myself wondering what he wants. Maybe I over think things, but a like to put a lot of thought into a persons gift. It tells them I care and I'm not about to go to the mall and grab the first thing I see. It's not about how much time it took to get the gift or even about the money. For me, it is the thought that matters. Maybe because in the past I have encountered some messed up situations that it just makes me more aware of gift-giving. Ideas anyone?
I was recently tricked into a Columbia House membership, but am really liking the deal.
I believe that my Jasper has is smarter than he lets on. The other day, at my Target shopping spree, I purchased a water bottle with a spray nozzle. It is used to train cats not to jump on furniture, counters, or any other unwanted spot. I had one and believed that he bumped it off the counter on accident and it ended up un-fix-able (if that really is a word). So almost 3 months go by and no water bottle to train with, so I decide to buy another one. As soon as I got home I filled it with water and he jumps on the counter to look at what I am doing. I spray him and he gets angry. (He is very vocal) I must have only used the stupid thing about twice that day. I left to get dinner, and when I returned the bottle was on the floor and broken in the exact same way as the first. Weird stuff. I contemplated whether or not to buy another one, but decided that the spray nozzle from my sink will work just fine :)
Not so funny stuff:
My car is acting a bit strange. I got an oil change this past week, so I hope it is just the cars way of getting used to the new oil. It felt like it was going to turn off. I was praying that I would make it home today with out being stranded on the side of the road. I am getting a new one in another month or so, so it should all work out.
My sink is acting funny too. Why is everything around me falling apart or breaking? Not to mention my moody air conditioner.
Some really awesome stuff:
I received a phone call this afternoon from my sister who was just informed through an e-mail last night, that she has been accepted into her summer intern in London. I am truly happy for her. This is something that she has wanted for a really long time. She is so successful and I am proud of her. Now I really must get a passport. I have never been to London. She says that I would love it. I am going to save to be able to go and visit her. I can't wait!
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Patio Furniture
I finally did it! I have revamped my back yard. It looks simply splendid. If you read my previous blog, then you would know that I bought some flowers and stuff like that, which by the way, have not died on me yet. After taking a step back at what it looked like, it seemed like it didn't make significant change. Yes, in time the yellow flowers might grow from the trellis to the fence, but how would I sit there and enjoy them? So, I got to thinking...there is no place to sit or relax and enjoy the back yard.
On Tuesday, I had gone to Target, and totally splurged on some outdoor lights. I bought two different types. Butterfly and what I would call Balloon lights. I don't really have a ladder, just a step ladder that I used back at Memorial Middle. I paid for it so I got to take it home with me. It came in very handy. I hung the lights and finally plugged them in. Problems! One of the light sets wasn't working. I thought maybe the fuse had gone out. After a thirty min. fight with the stupid plug, I was victorious in getting both fuses out. Even when I replaced them, the light set still wouldn't work. "What can ya do" I'm sure it would look great when everything is plugged in and working.
[This is spawning from too much time on my hands!]
Yesterday:
So back to my previous thought about sitting....I know that the first of the month is coming up, and I always have a little extra money to spend on one really big purchase. For example, I bought a Christmas tree in December. Since summer is coming up, I want to use this months purchase on my backyard. I started looking online. It's amazing the range of patio furniture there is out there. Materials, sizes, colors, and themes are just the beginning of it. After about a day of research, I knew what I wanted. The set I originally wanted was from Wal-Mart. It was made from solid wood and already came with an umbrella, which I have wanted since I was a little girl. The shipping alone was over $40.00. I decided to go to the Wal-Mart near my house and maybe see if it happened to be there, so I wouldn't have to pay the shipping fee. There were so many choices. Mine unfortunately was not there. As I was looking, I did happen to see the same set, but made from aluminum, a glass table, and of course the umbrella. It came in two colors. I opted for the cool blue. It reminded me of the beach. [By the way, I must interject with my love for SUV's. They are perfect for impulse buys such as this.] It was a hundred dollars less than the wood one I had originally wanted. Sure the material was cheaper, but I would have that cash to spend on something else I had already had my mind on. The cashier loads it in my car for me because it is too heavy for me to lift, which makes me think how I am going to get it down.
So before I even get to my house I have planned everything out in my head. The box is too heavy for one girl to lift, but the items alone are not. So with the box still in my SUV I take out the items one at a time. First the chairs. Then the umbrella. The only heavy item was the glass table which needed to be assembled. Thank goodness for the little Moving Men my parents bought me. I simply slided the whole thing to my backyard. I never had to lift a thing, so I never strained my back. Yea for me!
After some minor assembly (all by myself) the patio furniture is up and looks perfect. It's not too big and will still sit four people. It's colorful, so it really pops against all the greenery.
Today:
I returned the butterfly lights that did not work. If you have ever gone to Target and returned something you will know that they give you cash for that item and ask that you go and find the new item you want and purchase it all over again. This is bad for me. It means that you have to go back in the store. Of course I end up purchasing more lights. This time the lights were for the umbrella. The picture on the box looked really cool, and I figured that since I now own an umbrella, I should dress it up. Yet another task for me outside. Turns out that you have to put little clips on yourself. After I got started, it was like clockwork putting the lights on one by one, and by the time I finished it was barely getting dark, dark enough to see the beautiful lights all plugged in.
In the future:
So remember the thing that I had on my mind....well I found it online. Perfect. Anyone who knows me knows that I have always wanted a hammock. I finally got one for Christmas years ago, and set it up at my parents house. It never really worked because there was no stand for it. It was tied to one of our trees and the wall. I spent a lot of time in that hammock, and actually wonder if its still there. Needless to say, that is what I truly wanted. I found one. I was looking for one that came with a stand. Even if I wanted to do the whole tree thing again, I couldn't. My backyard has absolutely no trees. Weird huh? So now I really need the stand. I found a better one. This one comes with a stand but is portable. I could even take it to the beach, if I wanted to. [I'm planning on spending some time there in the summer as well] And what do you know? It was exactly $96.00 with shipping. Looks like the hundred I saved on the patio furniture worked out. Now all I have to do is wait for it to come in.
This whole time of spending my evenings outside has really been good for my soul. Jasper loves going outside with me. He loves running and has a huge backyard to do it in. At first I was a little apprehensive of letting him outside. I thought he would for sure run away. He always runs out into the garage when I am closing it, and escapes outside to the front. In the front, cars are always passing by. I just get nervous, him being so brave and all. I mean to test his ability to reach the front before the garage door goes down is a test itself. Since I was spending so much time outside, I decided to let him out. After all I would be there to watch him, and he has a bell so I would be able to hear him at all times. He never once tried to climb the fence. I even shot a great picture of him laying in the grass. Bella on the other hand does not like to be outside. She will sit at the glass sliding door and watch everything we are doing, but will not go outside. I think she is scared. It's OK. One curious cat is more than enough for me.
I got into a small spat with a student today. She is actually one of my favorites, which is really weird. I said something and she said something under her breath (which is one of my pet peeves) and then it turned into a battle of who would have the last word. She explained that she was "pissed" at something another student had told her from another class. I told her that it was not my fault and that she needed to "calm down". I have had a bad history with the words "calm down" when said to me, so it probably did not help her. She never looked or spoke to me the rest of the period. I wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Update:
My roommate has just asked to eat outside with her boyfriend. I am so excited about people using the backyard! I can just imagine BBQ's and parties. Even though I'm happy about the use, this makes me kinda sad. I wanted to be the first to enjoy it. Aww....Marty, come back. LOL...the weather is perfect tonight too. A small cool front is coming in and the air is blowing the sweet perfume of the lemon blossoms. Smells like spring.
On Tuesday, I had gone to Target, and totally splurged on some outdoor lights. I bought two different types. Butterfly and what I would call Balloon lights. I don't really have a ladder, just a step ladder that I used back at Memorial Middle. I paid for it so I got to take it home with me. It came in very handy. I hung the lights and finally plugged them in. Problems! One of the light sets wasn't working. I thought maybe the fuse had gone out. After a thirty min. fight with the stupid plug, I was victorious in getting both fuses out. Even when I replaced them, the light set still wouldn't work. "What can ya do" I'm sure it would look great when everything is plugged in and working.
[This is spawning from too much time on my hands!]
Yesterday:
So back to my previous thought about sitting....I know that the first of the month is coming up, and I always have a little extra money to spend on one really big purchase. For example, I bought a Christmas tree in December. Since summer is coming up, I want to use this months purchase on my backyard. I started looking online. It's amazing the range of patio furniture there is out there. Materials, sizes, colors, and themes are just the beginning of it. After about a day of research, I knew what I wanted. The set I originally wanted was from Wal-Mart. It was made from solid wood and already came with an umbrella, which I have wanted since I was a little girl. The shipping alone was over $40.00. I decided to go to the Wal-Mart near my house and maybe see if it happened to be there, so I wouldn't have to pay the shipping fee. There were so many choices. Mine unfortunately was not there. As I was looking, I did happen to see the same set, but made from aluminum, a glass table, and of course the umbrella. It came in two colors. I opted for the cool blue. It reminded me of the beach. [By the way, I must interject with my love for SUV's. They are perfect for impulse buys such as this.] It was a hundred dollars less than the wood one I had originally wanted. Sure the material was cheaper, but I would have that cash to spend on something else I had already had my mind on. The cashier loads it in my car for me because it is too heavy for me to lift, which makes me think how I am going to get it down.
So before I even get to my house I have planned everything out in my head. The box is too heavy for one girl to lift, but the items alone are not. So with the box still in my SUV I take out the items one at a time. First the chairs. Then the umbrella. The only heavy item was the glass table which needed to be assembled. Thank goodness for the little Moving Men my parents bought me. I simply slided the whole thing to my backyard. I never had to lift a thing, so I never strained my back. Yea for me!
After some minor assembly (all by myself) the patio furniture is up and looks perfect. It's not too big and will still sit four people. It's colorful, so it really pops against all the greenery.
Today:
I returned the butterfly lights that did not work. If you have ever gone to Target and returned something you will know that they give you cash for that item and ask that you go and find the new item you want and purchase it all over again. This is bad for me. It means that you have to go back in the store. Of course I end up purchasing more lights. This time the lights were for the umbrella. The picture on the box looked really cool, and I figured that since I now own an umbrella, I should dress it up. Yet another task for me outside. Turns out that you have to put little clips on yourself. After I got started, it was like clockwork putting the lights on one by one, and by the time I finished it was barely getting dark, dark enough to see the beautiful lights all plugged in.
In the future:
So remember the thing that I had on my mind....well I found it online. Perfect. Anyone who knows me knows that I have always wanted a hammock. I finally got one for Christmas years ago, and set it up at my parents house. It never really worked because there was no stand for it. It was tied to one of our trees and the wall. I spent a lot of time in that hammock, and actually wonder if its still there. Needless to say, that is what I truly wanted. I found one. I was looking for one that came with a stand. Even if I wanted to do the whole tree thing again, I couldn't. My backyard has absolutely no trees. Weird huh? So now I really need the stand. I found a better one. This one comes with a stand but is portable. I could even take it to the beach, if I wanted to. [I'm planning on spending some time there in the summer as well] And what do you know? It was exactly $96.00 with shipping. Looks like the hundred I saved on the patio furniture worked out. Now all I have to do is wait for it to come in.
This whole time of spending my evenings outside has really been good for my soul. Jasper loves going outside with me. He loves running and has a huge backyard to do it in. At first I was a little apprehensive of letting him outside. I thought he would for sure run away. He always runs out into the garage when I am closing it, and escapes outside to the front. In the front, cars are always passing by. I just get nervous, him being so brave and all. I mean to test his ability to reach the front before the garage door goes down is a test itself. Since I was spending so much time outside, I decided to let him out. After all I would be there to watch him, and he has a bell so I would be able to hear him at all times. He never once tried to climb the fence. I even shot a great picture of him laying in the grass. Bella on the other hand does not like to be outside. She will sit at the glass sliding door and watch everything we are doing, but will not go outside. I think she is scared. It's OK. One curious cat is more than enough for me.
I got into a small spat with a student today. She is actually one of my favorites, which is really weird. I said something and she said something under her breath (which is one of my pet peeves) and then it turned into a battle of who would have the last word. She explained that she was "pissed" at something another student had told her from another class. I told her that it was not my fault and that she needed to "calm down". I have had a bad history with the words "calm down" when said to me, so it probably did not help her. She never looked or spoke to me the rest of the period. I wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Update:
My roommate has just asked to eat outside with her boyfriend. I am so excited about people using the backyard! I can just imagine BBQ's and parties. Even though I'm happy about the use, this makes me kinda sad. I wanted to be the first to enjoy it. Aww....Marty, come back. LOL...the weather is perfect tonight too. A small cool front is coming in and the air is blowing the sweet perfume of the lemon blossoms. Smells like spring.
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