Yes!

It's incredible how one simple word can have a profound impact on your life.
Are you saying yes enough in your life? I know I haven't been. Starting now I'm going to be making sure that I say it more often.
Yes to a drink after work, yes to meeting up with a friend, yes to opportunities, yes to adventure, yes to being an active participant in my own life.
It's funny how these things creep up on you. One day you can wake up and decide to make a change. Today I woke up and thought: "wow its been a long time since Ive been in charge of my life. It's time to stop being part of a routine and time to start shaking things up".
And so I will....by saying one simple word.
Ask me, I dare you, because I'm going to say yes!

What if?

'What if' is a question that we ask ourselves when we don't know what else to do.
It can open our eyes or it can lead us into following the fantasy of what could have been.
It's a hard question to avoid.
When things aren't going the way we thought they would or should, out of nowhere the 'what if' sneaks up and smacks us straight in the face.
What if.
So many possibilities laying in those two little words. So many directions our lives could have taken. Maybe we chose the wrong door, maybe we should have done or said so many other things. There's no way to measure or to be sure that the right decision was made other than to know that we feel settled, secure, content. Yet there it is... the 'what if'
Even when we think we have all the answers, and the path is clear, laid out before us, in darkness the 'what if' is waiting.
Is it something we will learn to shake, to live with, to avoid. Or are we stuck facing these doubts for the rest of our lives?
What if.

A great quote

I heard a great quote the other day.

"Life is an occasion....rise to it"

Spring update

Okay okay, so I haven't written on here in a long time and to tell you the truth I don't know who still checks it. But I guess I will write to the invisible audience out there who are actually interested in my life, for some unknown reason.

Well as of now I got a new contract and I'm teaching grade 3. It's a big change from my grade 5 class that I miss terribly! However I have to give it to this grade 3 class...they are a great 2nd place class. The school is much further away and I have been shoved head first into becoming a commuter, which I am not fond of. Although I do like the 'quiet time' in the morning drinking my Tims on the way while singing to myself. It puts a nice spin on the fact that I have to leave my house almost an hour earlier than I did before!

Otherwise life is peachy. Nothing special going on, not much has changed. Just happy to see the sun again and to get some fresh air.
The Toronto summer plans are in the works and I'm ready for a great adventure this summer....anyone have any ideas?

Risk, it isn't just a game.

"To live without risk is to risk not living."

Worth remembering dont you think? You know, I always thought I had a soundtrack running for my life. Like in the movies, music plays while I walk down the street or depending how I feel, or when Im singing in my car the song goes into stereo for those around me. Once in a while I would like these little quotes to get thrown in there, somewhere. Just as a reminder to not be so scared of the risk. I mean, I have nothing to lose other than not making my bill payments on time. So why worry right? Right. Now I just have to keep telling myself that!

Creating... nadda

Okay so my life as I create it has been going at a full stop lately. Now I'm feeling back on track and thinking too many crazy thoughts about what I can do in the future. I've been still for far too long now. I need to figureso many things out; money, job and life. Which I know is a huge task, but it's time I take it on head first. I'm flirting with so many ideas right now. Some being big changes, but it all matters on what may happen in September. If I get full time then I may just keep chipping away here. If not...maybe I'll try somewhere else. I don't know. It's all just ideas right now. What I do know is something needs to give, and my life is going to come back into the limelight. Maybe I'm not cut out for settling down and getting things right? Maybe I'm suppost to be on the move, meeting new people never staying anywhere long enough to get attached. And maybe, just maybe Im so full of it I dont even know when I'm talking nonesense. Who knows? But there's been a fire lit and Im going to do something about it.

So True!

THE HAPPIEST FAIRY TALE EVER!!!!
Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl "Will you marry me?"
The girl said, " NO!"
And the girl lived happily ever after and went shopping, dancing, camping, drank whole bottles of wine, always had a clean house, never had to cook, did whatever the hell she wanted, never argued, didn't get fat, travelled more, didn't save money, and had all the hot water to herself.
She went to the theatre, never watched sports, never wore fricken lacy lingerie that went up her arse, had high self esteem, never cried or yelled, and felt and looked fabulous all the time.
THE END

New Classroom

I moved into my new classroom today. The kids were super excited the whole day. It was a lot of work to move from the portable to the new wing. I think we are almost done, all the boxes are unpacked and its just a matter of putting it in the right place.
Maybe tomorrow we will get back on track and Ill actually teach a lesson!

Im running for the cure!

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/personal_page.asp?preview=true

Please help me in my race and donate to my cause. Ill do the running and you do the paying!

Wish me Luck!!!

The Black Hole

Between facebook (the black hole of free time) and summer holidays I haven't written in ages. Not much has happened this summer. Some cottage time, some nights on the town, and a whole lot of house sitting. I'm ending my stint at the gym for now as I do need a full break before I head back to the classroom. I'm doing the Mat leave again until Christmas and from there I have no idea career wise what will come.
So I hate to leave you in the dark...but that my friends is where I am living right now, in the dark.
Hopefully some kind of plan will come soon, because this waiting game is starting to wear thin.

argh!

A 14 hour day,
in an oven that they call a portable,
writing report cards,
behaviour issues all around,
lack of sleep,
and its garbage night....
enough said.
How was your day?

The race...

So my class and I ran the 5km Bread and Honey race today. I brought up the end with one of my girls and going slow as turtles we crossed the finish line in 46 minutes....not bad at all, it's actually our 2nd best time!
I’m going to sign up for one in August to do myself so I can see how I would do on my own. But I must say I loved the race aspect of it. It was really fun.
However then, I came home and took both the dogs for a walk through high park and wouldn’t you know it (because I took my pedometer so I would know) the loop we do is 5km. So the grand total today is over 10km, needless to say I'm tired and enjoying a few Caesars, Brenda is getting me hooked, before bed tonight.
Thanks for those well wishes....they came in handy. Ill post pictures soon as I can.
P.S my bib number was 1144. I LOVED the bib!

My race

Im doing my first 5km race this weekend. Im excited to wear the little bib with a number on it.
Ill for sure get a picture of myself and post it for you.
My class has been working really hard trainning for it too.
It's going to be heaps of fun!
Ill fill you in after the weekend.

ps my interview went REALLY well. Ill let you know if i hear anything.

Interview

I have an interview tomorrow. It's for a grade 2/3 split. Wish me luck, I want it and need it!!
hmmmm what should I wear?

Colleen and Ed

Well they got engagged! Ed did an amazing job picking out the ring. And I actually LOVE it. Im not usually one to like the traditional rings, but this one is really nice and normal and sparkley!!
So far they are just enjoying the moment. Grandma is over the moon as you can guess.
Lots of fun to plan and dream right now.

Dog sitter expert

My week with my sister's dog Mercy has been a good one. She and I have been in training for my race coming up in June. I'm doing a 5km run and today I did 3km with Mercy in tow. She's getting really good on the leash with me, it takes a lot to keep her focused on running a straight line without her jumping every 2 feet or stopping dead right in front me. Colleen and Ed come home tomorrow and I know they are going to have great tans and not only that they are coming home with news....yep the beach, sun and vacation has managed to put a ring into the mix...a wedding will soon be in our futures.
I can't wait to see the ring.
Ill fill you in when I know more.

Found New years pics

Dog Days

So I’m home alone with 2 crazy dogs. Every little noise they think their owners are home so its a whole production at the door with toys and socks or whatever is lying around in their mouths howling. I’m telling you, it’s been 3 in the morning and they do it. I’m woken up at least 4 times a night.....and you fully know I love every second of it.
Its soooooooooooo nice to live on my own, even if it’s just for a week.
It's totally making me want to move out and get my stagnant life moving, however being stuck with no cash is a huge draw back.
At least Ill enjoy the days now, while I can.

It's been a long week.

After a week of teaching puberty, dealing with stealing in the classroom and tons of 'talks' I could really use a weekend off but nooooooo, Now I'm sick. A big bad sinus cold has attacked me and Ive now been in my bed for close to 15 hours. I hate being sick, i turn into such a baby...so now you know the exciting news of me...See what you're missing!

hmmm, not sure

Your Birthdate: July 10

Independent and dominant, you tend to be the alpha dog in most situations. You're very confident, and hardly anything ever shakes you. Mundane tasks tend to drain you - you prefer to be making great plans. You are quite original. When people don't "get" you, it bothers you a lot. Your strength: Your ability to gain respect Your weakness: Caring too much what others think Your power color: Orange-red Your power symbol: Letter X Your power month: October

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?