The most perfect Date EVER!!!

Mikel took me to the Real Salt Lake Soccer Game on Wednesday. It was our 13 month anniversary from our first date ever. He is a softy like that and always wants to celebrate. (Which is cute) And he knows i absolutely ADORE David Cook AND soccer. So it really doesn't get any better than that!!! I walked him through the soccer game and explained to him what was going on and he was so cute eagerly listening and learning more about soccer. THEN came the amazing part, the David Cook Concert. I kid you not, i was like a 12 year old school girl with a crush. We were sitting SO close to him, I was yelling, and screaming, and singing and dancing.... I was in LOVE!! Mikel even said, Hey hun, let me take your camera and i will take pictures while you dance ok? haha so he did. The whole time as i sang and danced he took pictures of him for me. AND then David came up into the stands!! He walked on the stairs right by me and i was one hand away from touching him... and YES i was screaming. In fact, sad to admit i had ran over there from my seat just a few seats away but i totally like left my purse and everything i had with me in the seat. Totally just ditched it in hopes that i would touch David's hand. YES i am 26 years old, but i tell you that was my perfect day. Mikel must really love me he just smiled and laughed at me as i giggled away in la la land. Happier than a kite. HA Thanks Mikel for such a perfect date!!! PS He even agreed to share me with David Cook as long as he pays the bills ;) SO bring it on Davy!! I'll be waiting! haha

Hmm is it The truth.... Yikes?

Ya know, I have been thinking recently... And I have never really thought of myself as uptight, hard to please, obsessive, type A personality, bossy, controlling, or crazy. BUT in reality, i think i am actually all of those. I don't know if it has changed more sense i have gotten older, or if i am just more aware of it now, but I am not as easy going as I thought i was. I don't do spontaneous very well. I need structure, plans, and organization. Maybe that is the teacher in me, or maybe I am just naturally obsessive. But i want things my way. And maybe i need Something to knock me off my high horse and humble me a little bit. I am not better than anyone, smarter than anyone, better at communicating and life and making choices. I have as many faults as the next person. And don't get me wrong i don't think i am arrogant, cocky, or confident in my excellence. But i do know that i have accomplished a lot of things in life. But i have a hard time throwing everything in the air and going on a last minute trip. Or going somewhere cold when all i packed was summer stuff. Or communicating the way someone else wants me to. I get stuck in the process of if i get an idea i follow it. I have to like prep myself to take a different course if things change. Ha i really have gone crazy i guess! Maybe one day i won't get mad and frustrated and have a panic attack when things don't go my way. Usually i am pretty good at keeping all that stuff to myself. And i keep my crazy feelings inside as I smile and try to go with the flow. But in reality, Yikes i like things they way i like them!!!

*** And this concludes my confession for the day! ***

.... Yee Haw!

Yes, I know, I go through spirts of posting a bunch, to not posting at all... I get easily distracted. BUT i finally thought i would post again, even though there is not really a lot to say.... ANYWAY

This weekend I went to the Rodeo out in Tooele with Mikel and his family. It was pretty fun. His grandpa totally loved it! Luckily the rain waited until the Rodeo was over to start coming down! The weekend before we went camping for Memorial Weekend and it didn't rain then either!! We are lucky!! But so far, we have been able to really enjoy the summer/spring weather and get out to do some fun things! I am looking forward to having more adventures this summer. More camping and swimming planned and lots of fun and laughter!! Gotta love it!

Also 4 weeks left of school and counting! Then sadly it's off to traditional schedule instead of year round... But oh how i will enjoy that when it's JUNE next year and i am out of school instead of still plugging along!! I will just have to find more things to do with an entire summer off!!! WEIRD! Truth be told i am just sad to see my class move on!! That's always the hard part. But i know i will love the new group too.. It's just the unknown that is scary!!!

AND OH goodness i never even posted of my excitement that LEE WON AMERICAN IDOL!?!?!? what was i thinking!!! I completely heart LEE. And yes, I liked Tim, but my heart was always with LEE and i love that he was so humble and shocked about winning. I am glad Christal didn't win!! Go LEE!!! I freaking love him and will totally support him!!

London calling....

Ok Yup it's official... LONDON is calling me back!!It has been 5 years (From Yesterday) That Nicole and i went to London to study abroad... I loved this trip. It was my first airplane ride EVER! I was so nervous! But after that first ride, we rode several more airplanes to Paris, and Rome, and back to London all over. It was amazing!! I can't believe so much time has passed and life has changed SO much since then. But ya know, Life was actually pretty crazy when i decided to even go to London. It was my escape from reality for sure!

Ya know what i have decided. No matter how much you try to plan and predict what will happen in life, it NEVER happens that way. But sometimes that is for the better! Here's to good friends, good experiences and good places!!! I love you London!!

I will not tell a lie though... My heart belongs in Rome!

A Love Hate Relationship....

So I have a Love hate relationship with teaching Year Round School... I LOVE being off track and having my breaks 4 times a year instead of all together at once... BUT I HATE when it's time to go back to work after being off track. It messes with my head, and my heart!!! I get to relax and play, and enjoy things i just don't have time for while i am teaching. But then the time approaches to return to school (MONDAY to be exact) and a few days before, i get anxious, and i know the end is coming... And like today, I am slightly apprehensive for the return to school. I Know I know, once i get there and my kids come i will be FINE. But It's almost like that nervous first day of school feeling all over again. Except less intimidating cuz i already know my kids. I think i am just way NOT excited to get up that early again! And have to actually get really ready each day!! BUT i do love that i get breaks at different times of the year. It really is amazing. And i dont know if i would like having ALL summer off. I would probably end up getting a summer job or something and working my entire break...

Now i know some of you are thinking. WOW teaching, what an ideal schedule and work load. WELL rest assure, yes, i don't physically have to go into school. BUT i do still do work and projects when i am off track. And i stay late almost every day i am at school. So while officially i only work 9 to 10 months out of the year... I promise you i work 12 months out of the year and every thought I have is about school. I can't even go to the store without a thought creeping in like "OH i could definitely use that in my class!" Not to mention my financial investment into all the cool projects i create!

YES, It is official I do LOVE my job... But I also HATE that anxious feeling i get when i have to go back to work....

PS i am also super sad i only have nine weeks of school left and i have to say goodbye to my AMAZING class... and begin the worrying and anxiety of a new school year!! (That will only start 3 weeks after my goodbye!!) Oh the wondrous cycle of teaching!!! GOTTA love it!!

Attitude and Grattitude Award!!

Well Jeepers! I have to say thanks Nicole http://nicoleelkington.blogspot.com/ for passing this award on to me this week. I am honored that out of all her many many many many friends that have blogs she picked mine! Thanks Nikki Picky! I freaking Love your face!! Everyone should head over to Nicole's blog and see how Creative and super she is....but not until you find out who I'm passing the award to!


Thanks for my award i will accept it proudly and with honor!!! Yeah Sisterhood!


It is time! Now I get to pass on the award, which really.. is the hardest part for me. Who to choose, and How will they represent the sisterhood He he!!

Well To these lovely girls, Who i freaking love and adore for many reasons beyond belief and explanation!!! Congrats You are who i choose to share the sisterhood award with, because you AND your blogs show great positive uplifting Attitudes and also a huge display of Gratitude!! I love you like sisters!!!

Lauren http://laurenjadenkaylie.blogspot.com/
Laura http://laurabjett.blogspot.com/?zx=c865013fafc6cb1b
Daija http://jonathananddaija.blogspot.com/
Shalise http://buzybugpixies.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://maddiandandrew.blogspot.com/
Jess J. http://littlejessicarene.blogspot.com/
Suz http://shoosanne.blogspot.com/
Stacy http://robandstac.blogspot.com/
Jess S. http://jesykalynne.blogspot.com/
Kelsi http://kelsibonner.blogspot.com/?zx=ca2f21c950c1c5c5

You received the Sisterhood Award, now what? Here's what you do:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post

2. Nominate up to 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

CONGRATS!!

Are you serious!??! Off track time is ending again.... SO soon??

There ya go, The moment captured in essence! I did it! I made it through the graduation! YAHOO! And I did it with some of the best Friends!
But that also means that i am nearing the end of being off track. I have to tell you that being off track is the best thing in the world!! Nothing like being off track, reading books watching tv you have missed. Hanging with Friends you never get to see

 

And playing with my niece and nephews! Who i freaking LOVE!!!!

All and all it is great! Except the anxiety i feel just about now when i have only a couple days left and i know i have to be back on Friday and i start freaking out, and dreading waking up, and wondering if i am planned and ready (Even though i spend the first few days off (at least) every time i go off getting ready for when i go back! It's like the first day of school all over again anxiety wise! HA BUT then i get there and its back to normal like i never left!

Here's to the last few days of being off track!!