Sick update: Kids are mostly better and went to school. Scott is not really better and went to work. I am still on my plan of exercise, alcohol and Lysol. Since I had to work today, something had to go....it was the exercise.
Email to me:
Hi Marybeth. In a little bit of a panic... I think I must have turned in an extra jersey to you the other day. I'm missing number 12, and only have 11 jerseys... Do you still have them or did you return them already?
Of course I found this put today when they had the names and lettering done.
Seriously!!! Did you not get the memo that I was returning all the extra jerseys and you should keep a back up? Now I have to look like and idiot, go buy some wine and chocolate and make nice to the Padre lady to try and get the jersey back or at least and alternate one.
Then the upper division jerseys are delivered today and they are wrong. The lettering is horrible and not what we ordered. They used different dye lots on the blue ones so there are 2 shades of blue on one team. There are a bunch of wrong sizes as well. Thank goodness I have Tracey on the uniforms. By the time its done, I bet we have replacement ones for this year as well as a credit for next years uniforms.
Can I double my salary?
It is what it is...
Namaste
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 104
Everything is pretty much the same as yesterday. Scott and kids are still sick, I'm still good.
Getting ready for Survivor tonight.
Speaking of reality shows, I watched Celebrity Wife Swap last night. It was Kendra ( former Hugh Hefner playboy bunny and girlfriend) and Kate Goselin ( Jon and Kate +8) Kendra is married to some athlete with one kid and lives in a Hollywood mansion with a housekeeper/nanny. Kate is divorced, has 8 kids (twins and sextuplets) and lives on a semi-farm in PA with no real outside help. Hysterical!
Although when I first heard of the preview, I was hoping it was Kate switching with Octomom. Sick, I know.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Getting ready for Survivor tonight.
Speaking of reality shows, I watched Celebrity Wife Swap last night. It was Kendra ( former Hugh Hefner playboy bunny and girlfriend) and Kate Goselin ( Jon and Kate +8) Kendra is married to some athlete with one kid and lives in a Hollywood mansion with a housekeeper/nanny. Kate is divorced, has 8 kids (twins and sextuplets) and lives on a semi-farm in PA with no real outside help. Hysterical!
Although when I first heard of the preview, I was hoping it was Kate switching with Octomom. Sick, I know.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 103
Greetings from the House of the Sick. Colin, Cara and Scott all have the flu. Me... I'm fine. My defense strategy is exercise, alcohol and Lysol. I bet you thought I was going to say healthy eating, and vitamins.
I subbed in a 5th grade class today. The teacher had me correct their open book, open ipad test. Yes these kids all have ipads and are allowed to use them on the test. You would think they ALL would ace this test. The best score was 9 wrong... out of 30. Many had 18-21 WRONG!!!! What the heck????
The answer format was multiple guess, matching, short answer and long answer. They are studying early American history and early settlements.
One question was What do New France and New Amsterdam have in common? Suggested answers had to do with the fur trade, self government, Native American interaction, etc. Actual answers included they are both in North America, they are both towns, people live in both places and my personal favorite...they are popular.
It is what it is...
Namaste
I subbed in a 5th grade class today. The teacher had me correct their open book, open ipad test. Yes these kids all have ipads and are allowed to use them on the test. You would think they ALL would ace this test. The best score was 9 wrong... out of 30. Many had 18-21 WRONG!!!! What the heck????
The answer format was multiple guess, matching, short answer and long answer. They are studying early American history and early settlements.
One question was What do New France and New Amsterdam have in common? Suggested answers had to do with the fur trade, self government, Native American interaction, etc. Actual answers included they are both in North America, they are both towns, people live in both places and my personal favorite...they are popular.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 102
Nice chat today, Dad.
Lets put this in the category of "I couldn't have said it better myself" because I'm not trying to get out of today's blog. This was in our local newspaper the UT San Diego.
Lets put this in the category of "I couldn't have said it better myself" because I'm not trying to get out of today's blog. This was in our local newspaper the UT San Diego.
This space is usually reserved for reader questions and Sports Dad’s response. This week, however, the reader plays both parts. This is an actual email sent to Dear Sports Dad on Saturday:
Dear Sports Dad,
I’m so darn frustrated with these Little League people. It’s funny, but I figured a good way to vent and ask my question is to send it to you.
I’m just trying to figure out if this just happens in my Little League or if this is just the unorganized, awful stuff that everyone sees in their Little Leagues also.
Here it is: one week before “Opening Day” and my son does not have his uniform. We do not have our league schedule completely finished, which makes it impossible for me to plan anything, and my son’s teams have not practiced enough for my son to even remember how to throw a baseball.
I just think the people who run these leagues need to get a clue and work these things out sooner so that they can make the experience better for everyone.
I know I’m frustrated, but I’m wondering if I’m alone.
Dear Frustrated Parent,
You are not alone ... but you are thankless and crazy!
I hope you have read and reread your message, because now a lot of other people are getting to share in the disbelief that I just discovered in reading it.
Here’s the deal, “frustrated.” Unless your Little League is different than every other one of the thousands of leagues in the world, it is run by volunteers. ALL VOLUNTEERS. These people have other jobs and other lives. Out of the goodness of their hearts (although in some cases it could be driven out of pure OCD to try to make things perfect), they spend hundreds, if not thousands, of hours each year trying to organize a league where your children get to play the game they love.
Getting these leagues up and running each year takes an army, and unfortunately it’s usually just a few who actually do the work. I can help you with your schedule: Plan on your children having a practice and two games per week for the next 14-18 weeks. Plan on having a uniform and attending Opening Day. And plan on playing catch with your son, getting him some outside lessons if he can’t remember how to throw, or simply wait until this brave volunteer coach has time to work with him.
Little League is about leadership, fun, snack bars and the great game of baseball. Relax and enjoy the season and appreciate those volunteers who make it happen instead of making their lives more difficult.
Dear Sports Dad: Which end of this argument do you suppose the writer is on?
Keep ’em coming!
scott.kaplan@utsandiego.com
It is what it is...
Namaste
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 101
Wheeew, feels good to get into triple digits.
I made this simple bracelet with one of the rings I made the other day. You can't really tell but the leather is a dark purple.
It was a calm and restful day. There is peace throughout the land.
It is what it is...
Namaste
I made this simple bracelet with one of the rings I made the other day. You can't really tell but the leather is a dark purple.
It was a calm and restful day. There is peace throughout the land.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 100
Holy Guacamole! 100 days! The pressure is on to write something deep and meaningful. Nah.. its a blog, not brain surgery, then there would be pressure.
Blogging daily has made me more aware of the good things in my life and actually writing about them is fun. I try to see the humor in what happens every day. As I tell the classes that I sub in, my goal is to have a fun and easy day.
Brain twister: Stress comes from resisting what is. Whatever it is, it is what it is... work from there.
I am enjoying the challenge of daily blogging and thanks to you all for reading my mostly daily posts.
It was an awesome day! It was the LL fundraiser carnival. Perfect weather, happy people. No drama that I have heard of... yet. I believe I have mentioned before that the best part of a LL Saturday at the fields is the 1st beer afterwards...and the 1st glass of wine...and the 1st shot of tequilla...
Blogging daily has made me more aware of the good things in my life and actually writing about them is fun. I try to see the humor in what happens every day. As I tell the classes that I sub in, my goal is to have a fun and easy day.
Brain twister: Stress comes from resisting what is. Whatever it is, it is what it is... work from there.
I am enjoying the challenge of daily blogging and thanks to you all for reading my mostly daily posts.
It was an awesome day! It was the LL fundraiser carnival. Perfect weather, happy people. No drama that I have heard of... yet. I believe I have mentioned before that the best part of a LL Saturday at the fields is the 1st beer afterwards...and the 1st glass of wine...and the 1st shot of tequilla...
Cheers!
It is what it is...
Namaste*
(the light and spirit in me honors the light and spirit in you)
Friday, February 22, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 99
Sing along time...99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer...99 days of life on the blog, 99 days of life..
So I had a bit of time after running down to Petco Park to trade in the LL Jerseys. I had no takers for a ride along and breakfast date. After my new leather cuff, I was thinking about this beautiful, hand dyed silk ribbon I bought at least 2 years ago. I couldn't figure out what to do with it but the leather gave me new inspiration.
I got out my handy dandy butane torch and some silver wire.
So I had a bit of time after running down to Petco Park to trade in the LL Jerseys. I had no takers for a ride along and breakfast date. After my new leather cuff, I was thinking about this beautiful, hand dyed silk ribbon I bought at least 2 years ago. I couldn't figure out what to do with it but the leather gave me new inspiration.
I got out my handy dandy butane torch and some silver wire.
I made some silver rings and an infinity symbol.
After firing, hammering and polishing, I came up with this bracelet. I debated using leather but I really wanted to use the silk. The pictures are not that good but it looks super cool on.
I'm making friends with it so it may get revamped. I'll let you know.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 98
Half and Half - the fraction not the coffee cream.
The Serious Half
As you may know, I am reading Night by Holocaust survivor,Eli Weisel, with my HS tutor student. We are up to the part where the Jews of the town of Sighet arrive at Auchwitz and are faced with their almost certain death.
Me: What do you think about this?
Him: Why didn't they try to do something?
Me: They refused to listen to the warnings, they trusted in God and their fellow human beings and they didn't want to see and believe what was right in front of them.
Him: Well that wouldn't happen today.
Me: It's happening in several places in Africa. Google it. You will probably get bonus points with your teacher for making a connection with today.
Him: Not with the ovens.
Me: But with violence, rape, torture and mass genocide.
Him: Why doesn't anyone do something?
Me: Some people try but not enough. How do you feel about the book so far.
Him: Indifferent.
Me: Why?
Him: Because I spend most of my time in History and English thinking about if I could go back in time with the weapons we have today and fight the battles.
Points for honesty, I'm not sure on the empathy or the logic.
Funny Half:
Colin plays various video games. He talks to them like crazy.
Colin: Awesome! awesome! what???? That's preposterous! You're stupid. Where's the ball??? It's not fair! Ye-ah! Random notices ( fart sounds) awwwe slide tackle.
I'm secretly cracking up. Not once did he say "evil bastard" (inside joke)
It is what it is...
Namaste
The Serious Half
As you may know, I am reading Night by Holocaust survivor,Eli Weisel, with my HS tutor student. We are up to the part where the Jews of the town of Sighet arrive at Auchwitz and are faced with their almost certain death.
Me: What do you think about this?
Him: Why didn't they try to do something?
Me: They refused to listen to the warnings, they trusted in God and their fellow human beings and they didn't want to see and believe what was right in front of them.
Him: Well that wouldn't happen today.
Me: It's happening in several places in Africa. Google it. You will probably get bonus points with your teacher for making a connection with today.
Him: Not with the ovens.
Me: But with violence, rape, torture and mass genocide.
Him: Why doesn't anyone do something?
Me: Some people try but not enough. How do you feel about the book so far.
Him: Indifferent.
Me: Why?
Him: Because I spend most of my time in History and English thinking about if I could go back in time with the weapons we have today and fight the battles.
Points for honesty, I'm not sure on the empathy or the logic.
Funny Half:
Colin plays various video games. He talks to them like crazy.
Colin: Awesome! awesome! what???? That's preposterous! You're stupid. Where's the ball??? It's not fair! Ye-ah! Random notices ( fart sounds) awwwe slide tackle.
I'm secretly cracking up. Not once did he say "evil bastard" (inside joke)
It is what it is...
Namaste
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 97
I got a super NICE compliment from one of the Farm division managers today.
Personally, I think you do a fantastic job. I know that I am more motivated because I see your effort. You do more than anyone else and you never ask anyone to do something that you haven't already done yourself. You are organized and very clear with your leadership. The league hasn't always been like that and I am already worried that the league will suffer without your leadership next year.
Thank you for taking the time to care and making my job so much easier. As you already know, I would really struggle without your help.
I wonder if changing my email and phone signature from sent from my iPhone to Sent from my corner office with my fancy title.... Oh wait I'm a volunteer
had anything to do with it?
Nah...
It is what it is...
An master
Personally, I think you do a fantastic job. I know that I am more motivated because I see your effort. You do more than anyone else and you never ask anyone to do something that you haven't already done yourself. You are organized and very clear with your leadership. The league hasn't always been like that and I am already worried that the league will suffer without your leadership next year.
Thank you for taking the time to care and making my job so much easier. As you already know, I would really struggle without your help.
I wonder if changing my email and phone signature from sent from my iPhone to Sent from my corner office with my fancy title.... Oh wait I'm a volunteer
had anything to do with it?
Nah...
It is what it is...
An master
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 96
Of course I had to take it up a notch by adding the silver decorations. I LOVE it! It will be hard for me to part with but you know I'm all about the sale. $65.
I'm posting early because tonight is the LL Board Meeting. There could be some drama but hopefully not. The coach from that club team is coming to ask for field space. I call them the Rubber Bands because they only go away for so long and then they snap back to hit us in the face. At this point, I don't care but they will need to pay a per player fee to cover basic expenses like electric, trash and Porta potty. That's only fair, right?
In the past, each player on their team donated a case of water that we could sell in our snack bar. Who ever thought of that dumb idea sold it as we are making soooo much money because sell the water at a profit. Duh, we can buy the same water and sell it at the same profit. Basically they pay $4-$5 for the use of the field. Give us the cash outright. What a bunch of dummies.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Monday, February 18, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 95
I normally charge $40-$45 per hour for tutoring. Its a fair rate and it helps weed out the people who are not serious. It also keeps my numbers down to a manageable 2-3 kids. Right now I have 2. They both come 2 times per week.
On Friday, Andrew's sister, Jenicah (Nikki) called me up and asked for help with her paper. When she finally got back to me it was 9:30 pm and I am not doing any tutoring at that time. Finally she comes over on Sunday with the instructions and almost nothing done. Its a 5-7 page MLA, senior research paper about a career choice. Holy Wait Till The Last Minute! She said it was assigned on Wednesday and it due on Tuesday. She had no research done. She had to use other sources as well as websites and she had no plan. She came to the US from the Philippines in 7th grade and spoke almost no English. He grammar is horrible and she didn't really get the instructions. And there was a full page of instructions.
4 hours on Sunday and 3 hours today. I finally had to tell her that I had other things to do, like get everyone to their practices. I am hoping she can pull off a C.
It is what it is...
Namaste
On Friday, Andrew's sister, Jenicah (Nikki) called me up and asked for help with her paper. When she finally got back to me it was 9:30 pm and I am not doing any tutoring at that time. Finally she comes over on Sunday with the instructions and almost nothing done. Its a 5-7 page MLA, senior research paper about a career choice. Holy Wait Till The Last Minute! She said it was assigned on Wednesday and it due on Tuesday. She had no research done. She had to use other sources as well as websites and she had no plan. She came to the US from the Philippines in 7th grade and spoke almost no English. He grammar is horrible and she didn't really get the instructions. And there was a full page of instructions.
4 hours on Sunday and 3 hours today. I finally had to tell her that I had other things to do, like get everyone to their practices. I am hoping she can pull off a C.
It is what it is...
Namaste
The Everyday Project Day 94
When I got up this morning, my plan was to not even think about LL for a whole day. Yea, right.
The season hasn't even started and I have people emailing me about the stinkin' snack bar. The way it works out is each family has 1 shift per kid for the ENTIRE SEASON! Work it, trade it or pay a teen $20 to do it for you. What's so hard about that?
Cara has spent the last 4 hours cleaning her room. I'm not sure why my smart children who get A's in hard subjects like English and Algebra find it so hard to figure out the concept of a trash can. This was my note to Cara this morning when she came home from her sleepover... and the collection of water bottles I took out of her room.
Two huge bags going to Goodwill came out of the disaster zone.
It is what it is...
Namaste
The season hasn't even started and I have people emailing me about the stinkin' snack bar. The way it works out is each family has 1 shift per kid for the ENTIRE SEASON! Work it, trade it or pay a teen $20 to do it for you. What's so hard about that?
Cara has spent the last 4 hours cleaning her room. I'm not sure why my smart children who get A's in hard subjects like English and Algebra find it so hard to figure out the concept of a trash can. This was my note to Cara this morning when she came home from her sleepover... and the collection of water bottles I took out of her room.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Saturday, February 16, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 93
Note to self: do not try to read Holocost survivor, Eli Wiesel's book Night after a few maragrita's. Why am I reading this book you ask? To keep one step ahead of my new HS student, Angelo. It's his next book and I need to be able to discuss it with him for his English class. That's not happenin after happy hour.
So a little disappointment at the Humane Society today. We liked 2 dogs. One was a pointer mix. When we asked to interact with it, they said it had to go to a house with no kids. And it was mixed with pit bull, which is on our no list. The second was a super cute black cock a poo. I could tell Colin didn't love it. He thinks poodles are girl dogs. There was a couple in front of us and they took it. Oh well, there's always next week.
A shout out to my oldest, coolest and dearest friend, Audrey's son.Happy 11th birthday Zander!
It is what it is...
Namaste
So a little disappointment at the Humane Society today. We liked 2 dogs. One was a pointer mix. When we asked to interact with it, they said it had to go to a house with no kids. And it was mixed with pit bull, which is on our no list. The second was a super cute black cock a poo. I could tell Colin didn't love it. He thinks poodles are girl dogs. There was a couple in front of us and they took it. Oh well, there's always next week.
A shout out to my oldest, coolest and dearest friend, Audrey's son.Happy 11th birthday Zander!
It is what it is...
Namaste
Friday, February 15, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 92
The good news is Dad moved back into his house. Chuck and Rich came to NJ to help him move the furniture back it. Things are looking good.
We are going to the shelter tomorrow to look for a dog. Wish us luck.
Someone asked me if I was giving up adult beverages again this Lent. I almost spit my wine out laughing. With the way the LL season is shaping I may need a 12 step program.
Like a bad penny, that stinkin prep club team is baaaaaack. Asking for field space, again. So now I have to add then to this months agenda so we can vote ...again because they changed things around and they are not the club they say they are. Boo Hisss.
I have a free Friday night with a few books to read and a DVR full of shows I haven't watched. What am I doing? Watching Happy Gilmore with Colin.
It is what it is...
Namaste
We are going to the shelter tomorrow to look for a dog. Wish us luck.
Someone asked me if I was giving up adult beverages again this Lent. I almost spit my wine out laughing. With the way the LL season is shaping I may need a 12 step program.
Like a bad penny, that stinkin prep club team is baaaaaack. Asking for field space, again. So now I have to add then to this months agenda so we can vote ...again because they changed things around and they are not the club they say they are. Boo Hisss.
I have a free Friday night with a few books to read and a DVR full of shows I haven't watched. What am I doing? Watching Happy Gilmore with Colin.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 91
Happy Valentine's Day all you love birds out there!!!
Since both kids had practice today, we celebrated last night with a family dinner at Kaminsky's for BBQ. Thank you Groupon. Well come on, ya gotta love your fam. Its not just a day to do the horizontal bop.
It was such a random day, no huge drama... yet (knocking on some wood, ok, my head)
Kids and Scott got candy and cards and I got a mani/pedi. No flowers because they have to be sent outside to decorate the patio since Scott is so allergic, although sometimes I do that. They look nice out there.
The good thing about being over and not taking offense to getting my own present is that I can get exactly what I want. I did look at a nice, expensive chocolate diamond ring in the fancy jewelry store today. HAHA
It looked like a Valentine's explosion in Von's today. The floral and balloon department had taken over half of the store. The bakery had taken over the rest. That's a lot of flowers and cupcakes. I got some bacon wrapped shrimp for some appetizers. What's on our Valentine menu, you ask? Bacon-wrapped shrimp and baked ziti. I hit up the bakery for some of Cara's favorite red velvet cupcakes. For me...champagne. No school tomorrow.
Driving around today, I pulled up beside a bright blue fancy car blasting out COUNTRY not that hard core, curse filled rap that I usually hear. It was a nice change.
At 7-11, I parked next to a Kia Sorrento. I have a Kia Sedona. The teenagers in the back commented on both of us having Kia's. I chatted a bit. Came out with my slurpee for Andrew(he was home sick).
Kid: Enjoy your slurpee.
Me: Thanks.
Kid: I got a Monster and she got a donut.
Me: That's healthy.
Then I gave him some Monster stickers I always carry around.
Kid: Dude! Are these for me.
Me: Yup. Its your lucky day.
Kid: (to the rest of the people in the car) We just SCORED!!!!MONSTER STICKERS!!! from that nice lady in the Kia!
Me: Enjoy the rest of your day. Be nice to someone.
A guy on a bike was riding the wrong way on Camino Ruiz and another guy on a bike almost crashed into him. They started yelling at each other. Weird.
Colin and friends have been playing soccer after school. It was short day today so they were there about 3 hours.
Colin: Mom, we walked to Albertson's.
Me: I thought you would probably go to Roberto's or Jamba Juice. What did you get?
Colin: Monster, Gatorade, Pepsi and Hot Cheetoes.
Me: Not at nutrient in sight.
Scott comes home and says, "I brought you something for Valentine's Day." He hands me a black cord to something with a USB on one end. "They were throwing this away at work. It probably goes to something."
Me: It probably goes to something we don't have. Thanks for the thought.
I think I will reconsider that chocolate diamond ring I looked at. Chocolate, diamonds, all I need is wine. Oh wait...I have champagne.
It is what it is...
Namate
Since both kids had practice today, we celebrated last night with a family dinner at Kaminsky's for BBQ. Thank you Groupon. Well come on, ya gotta love your fam. Its not just a day to do the horizontal bop.
It was such a random day, no huge drama... yet (knocking on some wood, ok, my head)
Kids and Scott got candy and cards and I got a mani/pedi. No flowers because they have to be sent outside to decorate the patio since Scott is so allergic, although sometimes I do that. They look nice out there.
The good thing about being over and not taking offense to getting my own present is that I can get exactly what I want. I did look at a nice, expensive chocolate diamond ring in the fancy jewelry store today. HAHA
It looked like a Valentine's explosion in Von's today. The floral and balloon department had taken over half of the store. The bakery had taken over the rest. That's a lot of flowers and cupcakes. I got some bacon wrapped shrimp for some appetizers. What's on our Valentine menu, you ask? Bacon-wrapped shrimp and baked ziti. I hit up the bakery for some of Cara's favorite red velvet cupcakes. For me...champagne. No school tomorrow.
Driving around today, I pulled up beside a bright blue fancy car blasting out COUNTRY not that hard core, curse filled rap that I usually hear. It was a nice change.
At 7-11, I parked next to a Kia Sorrento. I have a Kia Sedona. The teenagers in the back commented on both of us having Kia's. I chatted a bit. Came out with my slurpee for Andrew(he was home sick).
Kid: Enjoy your slurpee.
Me: Thanks.
Kid: I got a Monster and she got a donut.
Me: That's healthy.
Then I gave him some Monster stickers I always carry around.
Kid: Dude! Are these for me.
Me: Yup. Its your lucky day.
Kid: (to the rest of the people in the car) We just SCORED!!!!MONSTER STICKERS!!! from that nice lady in the Kia!
Me: Enjoy the rest of your day. Be nice to someone.
A guy on a bike was riding the wrong way on Camino Ruiz and another guy on a bike almost crashed into him. They started yelling at each other. Weird.
Colin and friends have been playing soccer after school. It was short day today so they were there about 3 hours.
Colin: Mom, we walked to Albertson's.
Me: I thought you would probably go to Roberto's or Jamba Juice. What did you get?
Colin: Monster, Gatorade, Pepsi and Hot Cheetoes.
Me: Not at nutrient in sight.
Scott comes home and says, "I brought you something for Valentine's Day." He hands me a black cord to something with a USB on one end. "They were throwing this away at work. It probably goes to something."
Me: It probably goes to something we don't have. Thanks for the thought.
I think I will reconsider that chocolate diamond ring I looked at. Chocolate, diamonds, all I need is wine. Oh wait...I have champagne.
It is what it is...
Namate
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 90
File this in the It's Always Someting File
This weekend it the TET Festival. It's the big Vietnamese New Year Celebration. Since Balboa Park is being updated for the Big 100 year anniversary, gues where thery decide to hold the festival. You got it, at the Mira Mesa Rec Centrer right across from the baseball fields. The expected turnout is upwards of 50,000.
I was asked if the carnival ride vendor could park the rides our parking lot for a few days during the week until Friday. Being the neighborly type and seeing no potential problems, I say OK.
I get a call today from one of our managers that there is no power to the complex and he saw the carnival people rolling up giant power cords from 2 of our fields. They tried to plug in their generators and blew out all of our power. So now as I'm trying to tutor my new kid, arrange for a ride home from the dance for Cara and get Colin his new soccer shoes, I have to find the number of the festival organizer to get this solved. Thank goodness I could give the manger the code to the snack bar and he flipped the switch to get the power back.
It's always something.
Survivor starts tonight... Enough said.
It is what it is...
Namaste
This weekend it the TET Festival. It's the big Vietnamese New Year Celebration. Since Balboa Park is being updated for the Big 100 year anniversary, gues where thery decide to hold the festival. You got it, at the Mira Mesa Rec Centrer right across from the baseball fields. The expected turnout is upwards of 50,000.
I was asked if the carnival ride vendor could park the rides our parking lot for a few days during the week until Friday. Being the neighborly type and seeing no potential problems, I say OK.
I get a call today from one of our managers that there is no power to the complex and he saw the carnival people rolling up giant power cords from 2 of our fields. They tried to plug in their generators and blew out all of our power. So now as I'm trying to tutor my new kid, arrange for a ride home from the dance for Cara and get Colin his new soccer shoes, I have to find the number of the festival organizer to get this solved. Thank goodness I could give the manger the code to the snack bar and he flipped the switch to get the power back.
It's always something.
Survivor starts tonight... Enough said.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 89
How about the cop gone crazy, wrote a manifesto, shot a bunch of people, steals a car, shoots more people and is now burning in a cabin in Big Bear. And the woman who owns the cabin and sees it on fire on the news. WOW! The crazy train has arrived at the station.
And who writes a manifesto??? That just screams CRAZY!
POP Quiz
True or False
If the rule is no parking in the complex unless you are dropping off equipment or supplies, you allowed to park in the complex.
Answer Key:
FALSE
Let's get it right people.
And for the record (again) You are not allowed to throw rocks or climb or jump over the fences.
Team Parent Night Out at Callahan's tonight. One more time... see above.
It is what it is...
Namaste
PS: the meeting was great. The big message is " talk to someone befroe you put it out on social media." There is peace in the kingdom...for now
And who writes a manifesto??? That just screams CRAZY!
POP Quiz
True or False
If the rule is no parking in the complex unless you are dropping off equipment or supplies, you allowed to park in the complex.
Answer Key:
FALSE
Let's get it right people.
And for the record (again) You are not allowed to throw rocks or climb or jump over the fences.
Team Parent Night Out at Callahan's tonight. One more time... see above.
It is what it is...
Namaste
PS: the meeting was great. The big message is " talk to someone befroe you put it out on social media." There is peace in the kingdom...for now
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 88
Cara got her cast off this morning. Toxic fumes, I almost passed out. Holy Cow, did that arm stink!
Manager meeting tonight at Callahan's. Me and 15 LL managers. They seem like an agreeable group. Time will tell...
It is what it is...
Namaste
Manager meeting tonight at Callahan's. Me and 15 LL managers. They seem like an agreeable group. Time will tell...
It is what it is...
Namaste
Sunday, February 10, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 87
What do you get when you combine butter, heavy cream, milk, 4 kinds of cheese and macaroni? A calorie laden, artery clogging, heart attack casserole. From scratch mac and cheese. I just had it in me to make and enjoy homemade mac and cheese. I don't think my hour and a half of yoga will burn off the calories in this delightful dish. And that, my friends, is what's for dinner tonight.
Don't you wish you had some???
It is what is is...
Namaste
Don't you wish you had some???
It is what is is...
Namaste
Saturday, February 9, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 86
Just another random Saturday...
Quiz time.
If I say I'm going to be at the snack bar from 9-11 to collect candy money and hand out the Padre jerseys on the website, in an email blast, in a pass on email to all managers and on Facebook, what time will I be at the snack bar?
A) 9-11
B) 9-11ish
C) 9- whenever you want to show up
Answer A) 9-11 what's not to get?
I get a call at 11:15.
Her: Are you still at the field?
Me: no
Her: Can I turn in my candy money?
Me: Sure.
Her: at the snack bar?
Me: No
Her: why not?
Me: because I said I would be there from 9-11 and its 11:15.
Her: are you going back. I can come after I do....
Me: No. There will be another turn in day, probably at the carnival on Feb. 23.
Her: I want my bumper magnet.
Me: You can get to when you turn in your candy money.
Her: Well I had....
Me: Well I had turn in times for the last 3 weeks. You don't call the movie theater and say I can come after I...
The time is the time. Sheesh!
Holy Hail! Check it out on the spa last night. I know. It's nothing compared to the 2 feet of snow you all had but still this is SD.
New haircut!
My dream staircase. If I had stairs, I would so do this.
I got 2 great compliments yesterday and today. One of my favorite Kinder teachers asked if I was available on Monday and I'm not because Cara has an appointment to get her cast off. She said then she can't take the day off because I'm her best sub and its not worth it to have any one else. A teacher from another school (that I don't even sub at) called me personally and asked if I was available for 2-3 weeks. She heard I was one of the best subs in Mira Mesa. Hope I don't throw out my shoulder patting myself on my back. Haha.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Quiz time.
If I say I'm going to be at the snack bar from 9-11 to collect candy money and hand out the Padre jerseys on the website, in an email blast, in a pass on email to all managers and on Facebook, what time will I be at the snack bar?
A) 9-11
B) 9-11ish
C) 9- whenever you want to show up
Answer A) 9-11 what's not to get?
I get a call at 11:15.
Her: Are you still at the field?
Me: no
Her: Can I turn in my candy money?
Me: Sure.
Her: at the snack bar?
Me: No
Her: why not?
Me: because I said I would be there from 9-11 and its 11:15.
Her: are you going back. I can come after I do....
Me: No. There will be another turn in day, probably at the carnival on Feb. 23.
Her: I want my bumper magnet.
Me: You can get to when you turn in your candy money.
Her: Well I had....
Me: Well I had turn in times for the last 3 weeks. You don't call the movie theater and say I can come after I...
The time is the time. Sheesh!
New haircut!
My dream staircase. If I had stairs, I would so do this.
I got 2 great compliments yesterday and today. One of my favorite Kinder teachers asked if I was available on Monday and I'm not because Cara has an appointment to get her cast off. She said then she can't take the day off because I'm her best sub and its not worth it to have any one else. A teacher from another school (that I don't even sub at) called me personally and asked if I was available for 2-3 weeks. She heard I was one of the best subs in Mira Mesa. Hope I don't throw out my shoulder patting myself on my back. Haha.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 85
Rainy Days and Friday always....
Make me happy. Especially since its 4:30. I'm on my couch, in my pjs, with magazines and wine.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... A good teacher has a well behaved class, especially when she is not there. I spent half the the day in K and the other half in 1. Both classes were excellent. The first grade teacher spent about 15 minutes explaining all of her hand signals, clap signals, behavior points, etc. I promptly forgot them. The class was able to function perfectly well with the MacNaughton crazy mix up system. Gotta love it.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Make me happy. Especially since its 4:30. I'm on my couch, in my pjs, with magazines and wine.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... A good teacher has a well behaved class, especially when she is not there. I spent half the the day in K and the other half in 1. Both classes were excellent. The first grade teacher spent about 15 minutes explaining all of her hand signals, clap signals, behavior points, etc. I promptly forgot them. The class was able to function perfectly well with the MacNaughton crazy mix up system. Gotta love it.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 84
Sorry but its too late to be witty and not that much happened today. Awww
I worked at my favorite preschool today. One kid said, "Aren't you that baseball lady?" He must be a new t-ball player. Gotta love being recognized at a preschool. Start my 15 minutes of fame now.
I got a new tutor student. Angelo, my around the corner neighbor. He is my first high school student in a long time. He talked a good game but we have a plan. I like him.
I made it to my friend Maria's RIPPED class before yoga. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow.
I'm subbing at Ericson for the K/1 collaboration day tomorrow. My 2 favorite teachers. Ms. Bartig and Mrs. Fitzgibbons. The got Cara to where she is today... the smart kid class.
It is what it is...
Namaste
I worked at my favorite preschool today. One kid said, "Aren't you that baseball lady?" He must be a new t-ball player. Gotta love being recognized at a preschool. Start my 15 minutes of fame now.
I got a new tutor student. Angelo, my around the corner neighbor. He is my first high school student in a long time. He talked a good game but we have a plan. I like him.
I made it to my friend Maria's RIPPED class before yoga. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow.
I'm subbing at Ericson for the K/1 collaboration day tomorrow. My 2 favorite teachers. Ms. Bartig and Mrs. Fitzgibbons. The got Cara to where she is today... the smart kid class.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 83 1/2
Did you ever feel like everything you do is wrong or not good enough? You can't get ahead? You're spinning your wheels and nothing gets done? You work all day and your still in the same spot?
Me too.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Me too.
It is what it is...
Namaste
The Everyday Project Day 83
Elvis Night...
Love Me Tender
You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog
Jailhouse Rock
Heartbreak Hotel
Pause here... I know you are all singing in your head.
At the Super Bowl Party, Cara falls in love with a cock a poo puppy they had there.
Love me tender, love me sweet...
After every time she said, " Isn't it cute????" I was expecting, " When can we get one?" But no.... the crafty girl says, " Mom, do you think you will be ready to get a new dog any time soon?" I had been anticipating this question for a few weeks now.
After school field trip to the SD Humane Society. These dogs are all well staged in their doggie apartments with couches, coffee tables and Tvs.
Lists of requirements:
Medium/small
Non or little shedding
Poodle mix preferably cock a poo or Labradoodle
1-3 year age range ( don't have time to train and housebreak)
No pit bull or pit bull mix
No shepherd ( too much shedding)
Not barking or whining at us in the kennel.
All family members must agree in the end.
Ain't nothin' but a hound dog, crying all time...
We don't find one there but across the parking lot is the SD County Shelter. Its a completey different organization. These dogs are in cages. No couches, 2-3 per kennel. Different adoption rules.
Colin says it looks like jail...
Jailhouse Rock
The huskie Colin liked had the maximum of 2 holds on it. So probably it's a no. He only likes bigger dogs and not poodle mixes. Loves the shepherds.
Cara loves the poodle mixes. She liked the huskie too. They had 2 cock a poos. Tears are pooling in the eyes because the rule is everyone has to agree and she knows Colin is going either not going to agree or pull a pout, which is pretty much the same thing.
Nothing we can do so we leave.
We get home and both kids go directly to their rooms.
Heartbreak Hotel....
Bottom line is:
We can't put a hold on any dog because I have to work on Friday and can't go down there between 10 and 11 am to interact with the 3 dogs we are looking at. So...
We'll have to see what the weekend brings and hopefully something good will happen and the 2 cock a poos don't have holds on them and will still be available.
It is what it is...
Namaste
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Love Me Tender
You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog
Jailhouse Rock
Heartbreak Hotel
Pause here... I know you are all singing in your head.
At the Super Bowl Party, Cara falls in love with a cock a poo puppy they had there.
Love me tender, love me sweet...
After every time she said, " Isn't it cute????" I was expecting, " When can we get one?" But no.... the crafty girl says, " Mom, do you think you will be ready to get a new dog any time soon?" I had been anticipating this question for a few weeks now.
After school field trip to the SD Humane Society. These dogs are all well staged in their doggie apartments with couches, coffee tables and Tvs.
Lists of requirements:
Medium/small
Non or little shedding
Poodle mix preferably cock a poo or Labradoodle
1-3 year age range ( don't have time to train and housebreak)
No pit bull or pit bull mix
No shepherd ( too much shedding)
Not barking or whining at us in the kennel.
All family members must agree in the end.
Ain't nothin' but a hound dog, crying all time...
We don't find one there but across the parking lot is the SD County Shelter. Its a completey different organization. These dogs are in cages. No couches, 2-3 per kennel. Different adoption rules.
Colin says it looks like jail...
Jailhouse Rock
The huskie Colin liked had the maximum of 2 holds on it. So probably it's a no. He only likes bigger dogs and not poodle mixes. Loves the shepherds.
Cara loves the poodle mixes. She liked the huskie too. They had 2 cock a poos. Tears are pooling in the eyes because the rule is everyone has to agree and she knows Colin is going either not going to agree or pull a pout, which is pretty much the same thing.
Nothing we can do so we leave.
We get home and both kids go directly to their rooms.
Heartbreak Hotel....
Bottom line is:
We can't put a hold on any dog because I have to work on Friday and can't go down there between 10 and 11 am to interact with the 3 dogs we are looking at. So...
We'll have to see what the weekend brings and hopefully something good will happen and the 2 cock a poos don't have holds on them and will still be available.
It is what it is...
Namaste
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 82
Here's a new item to be filed under the "it's always something" category.
Someone stole our website. What??? You ask?
Scott texts me: The website expired. Did you pay the bill?
Me: Expired? I just spent 3 hours yesterday doing the schedules. You would think I would have gotten a notice of some sort.
I go to the website. Check our account info. Everything is in order. We need to renew in Nov. 2013.
Text him back that its not expired. We go back and forth for 10 minutes as I'm looking at the website. So I decide to check from my iPad. Sure enough it brings up some weird website that our domain name has expired. We do everything from the approve LL website and this has scam written all over it. So I email their support desk. God forbid they would have a phone number to call.
In the meantime, things are not going fast enough for Scott. He and a coworker somehow track down the person that is parked on our website. Turns out the physical address is AROUND THE CORNER! And I KNOW WHO HE IS! AND HIS FAMILY!
It seems that he hijacks websites and makes people pay to get their name back. I tell Scott he is a bartender at Callahan's so Scott calls Coach Buddy, who has a permanent chair over there, and tells him to get our website back. The Dramagnet. It's been almost 12 hours since he has something to fret about. It's always something.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Someone stole our website. What??? You ask?
Scott texts me: The website expired. Did you pay the bill?
Me: Expired? I just spent 3 hours yesterday doing the schedules. You would think I would have gotten a notice of some sort.
I go to the website. Check our account info. Everything is in order. We need to renew in Nov. 2013.
Text him back that its not expired. We go back and forth for 10 minutes as I'm looking at the website. So I decide to check from my iPad. Sure enough it brings up some weird website that our domain name has expired. We do everything from the approve LL website and this has scam written all over it. So I email their support desk. God forbid they would have a phone number to call.
In the meantime, things are not going fast enough for Scott. He and a coworker somehow track down the person that is parked on our website. Turns out the physical address is AROUND THE CORNER! And I KNOW WHO HE IS! AND HIS FAMILY!
It seems that he hijacks websites and makes people pay to get their name back. I tell Scott he is a bartender at Callahan's so Scott calls Coach Buddy, who has a permanent chair over there, and tells him to get our website back. The Dramagnet. It's been almost 12 hours since he has something to fret about. It's always something.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Monday, February 4, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 81
New word kiddies... Dramagnet - person who attracts drama.
Not necessarily starts drama. Just attracts it.
Sometimes it is best to be pro active. Sometimes not. Sometimes its good to just let things play out.
Just sayin'
Totally jacked my back today, I'm not sure when probably in yoga... Dang it hurts. Remedy? Wine for the whine.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Not necessarily starts drama. Just attracts it.
Sometimes it is best to be pro active. Sometimes not. Sometimes its good to just let things play out.
Just sayin'
Totally jacked my back today, I'm not sure when probably in yoga... Dang it hurts. Remedy? Wine for the whine.
It all works out in the end.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Sunday, February 3, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 80
Super Bowl Sunday
Started my day off by driving Colin's friend, Seth, back to El Cajon. Note to self: don't believe a 13 year old when they say they know their way home. Well, he knew the way but not how to give driving directions. I used to work in El Cajon. It is 40 minutes away.
Me: Seth, do know know how to get home from here.
Seth: yes
Me: So take the 15 to the 8 east? What exit off the 8?
Seth: ummm, I don't really know the names. I'll tell you when I get there. It takes 20 min. Why do I have to go home now? Why can't I stay?
Me: I go to yoga at 10. Colin has soccer tryouts and then we are going to a Super Bowl Party. Now is the best time. Lets go.
Our ride goes like this:
Seth: turn here, oh you missed it.
Me: Holy crap! I'm going 75 and in the left lane, you have to give me some notice.
Seth: get off here
Me: holy crap! Let me know before we get there.
Me: Seth!!!!!!
I finally figure out the way he is telling me so I ask him before we get to the exit or turn.
I left and hour and a half to get back before yoga. With all the missed turns, now I'm racing to get there on time, thinking this is not so zen, speeding down the freeway to get to yoga.
I'm 10 minutes late. I look in the door and the class is sitting with their eyes closed. I try to sneak in. With her eyes still closed the teacher is saying: go inward, ignore outside noises and distractions. Busted.
We go to the annual Schulte Super Bowl Party and Chili Contest. We have been going there at least 15 years. Scott didn't make chili this year. Even though he has won about 12 out of the 15 times, he was too stressed and didn't have time with his new boss, baseball, etc. I told him I would shop and chop but no deal. His head wasn't in it. At half time they start giving out the awards. Scott gets the "Lifetime Achievement Award" No chili and still an award!
Nice! It's great to catch up with friends but we left at half time. Colin didn't go because he is in a 13 year old funk. Said he sucked at soccer tryouts today. Duh! He hasn't played anything in 5 months. Kid needs to get back in shape. Which he will cause that's how he rolls.
On my couch, drinking my mimosa... Loving my life
It is what it is...
Namaste
Started my day off by driving Colin's friend, Seth, back to El Cajon. Note to self: don't believe a 13 year old when they say they know their way home. Well, he knew the way but not how to give driving directions. I used to work in El Cajon. It is 40 minutes away.
Me: Seth, do know know how to get home from here.
Seth: yes
Me: So take the 15 to the 8 east? What exit off the 8?
Seth: ummm, I don't really know the names. I'll tell you when I get there. It takes 20 min. Why do I have to go home now? Why can't I stay?
Me: I go to yoga at 10. Colin has soccer tryouts and then we are going to a Super Bowl Party. Now is the best time. Lets go.
Our ride goes like this:
Seth: turn here, oh you missed it.
Me: Holy crap! I'm going 75 and in the left lane, you have to give me some notice.
Seth: get off here
Me: holy crap! Let me know before we get there.
Me: Seth!!!!!!
I finally figure out the way he is telling me so I ask him before we get to the exit or turn.
I left and hour and a half to get back before yoga. With all the missed turns, now I'm racing to get there on time, thinking this is not so zen, speeding down the freeway to get to yoga.
I'm 10 minutes late. I look in the door and the class is sitting with their eyes closed. I try to sneak in. With her eyes still closed the teacher is saying: go inward, ignore outside noises and distractions. Busted.
We go to the annual Schulte Super Bowl Party and Chili Contest. We have been going there at least 15 years. Scott didn't make chili this year. Even though he has won about 12 out of the 15 times, he was too stressed and didn't have time with his new boss, baseball, etc. I told him I would shop and chop but no deal. His head wasn't in it. At half time they start giving out the awards. Scott gets the "Lifetime Achievement Award" No chili and still an award!
Nice! It's great to catch up with friends but we left at half time. Colin didn't go because he is in a 13 year old funk. Said he sucked at soccer tryouts today. Duh! He hasn't played anything in 5 months. Kid needs to get back in shape. Which he will cause that's how he rolls.
On my couch, drinking my mimosa... Loving my life
It is what it is...
Namaste
Saturday, February 2, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 79 1/2
Bonus edition. Thought you all might like to see what went out the the league tonight. If you're in for the blog, you're in for the blast...
Let's Play Ball!
Wow! What a great turnout for the Field Clean Up Day and All League Meeting! As I am continually told.. why didn't we take before and after pictures? Probably because the "Before" was the best I have seen in my 7 years with the league. As I looked out over the full stands,I did see a few shocked looks when I said the city didn't give us ANY money and some of the things we pay for such as Porta Potties, trash, dirt and equipment. It really is all us.
Thanks are in order. First, to everyone who showed up ready to work. How cute were those t-ball kids with the giant rakes?
To Eric Christian (minors manager), his family and his crew for leading the work party, bringing the bobcat and earthmovers, getting the the snack shack gate fixed and finally submitting his expense receipts.
To Chris Salas (t-ball manager) for being the mostly unseen worker bee who is constantly at the fields, cutting, raking,fixing, cleaning and organizing. The equipment sheds look almost as good as Nordstrom.
To the Intermediate Division Managers and crew for taking on the huge project of rebuilding the bullpen and the infield.
To Cara M and Laura P for running the snack shack and making sure everyone was well hydrated with water , Gatorade and slushies.
To the Fletcher Padres tball team for cleaning the snack shack inside and out.
To Jennifer Widhopf (treasurer) for paying our bills, making the budget,and keeping our money and registration logs so organized and in order.
To Scott MacNaughton (player agent) for putting the teams together, making all the schedules, chasing paperwork and proofs of residence as well as uploading all the information to LL International. (And he is also a great husband).
To Sarah Barrett for sending all the email blasts on a moments notice.
Many thanks especially to all the managers, coaches, umpires, parents and volunteers who are carrying on the Little League tradition for our Mira Mesa community. MMWLL would not exist without its heart and soul... the volunteers.
Thanks are in order. First, to everyone who showed up ready to work. How cute were those t-ball kids with the giant rakes?
To Eric Christian (minors manager), his family and his crew for leading the work party, bringing the bobcat and earthmovers, getting the the snack shack gate fixed and finally submitting his expense receipts.
To Chris Salas (t-ball manager) for being the mostly unseen worker bee who is constantly at the fields, cutting, raking,fixing, cleaning and organizing. The equipment sheds look almost as good as Nordstrom.
To the Intermediate Division Managers and crew for taking on the huge project of rebuilding the bullpen and the infield.
To Cara M and Laura P for running the snack shack and making sure everyone was well hydrated with water , Gatorade and slushies.
To the Fletcher Padres tball team for cleaning the snack shack inside and out.
To Jennifer Widhopf (treasurer) for paying our bills, making the budget,and keeping our money and registration logs so organized and in order.
To Scott MacNaughton (player agent) for putting the teams together, making all the schedules, chasing paperwork and proofs of residence as well as uploading all the information to LL International. (And he is also a great husband).
To Sarah Barrett for sending all the email blasts on a moments notice.
Many thanks especially to all the managers, coaches, umpires, parents and volunteers who are carrying on the Little League tradition for our Mira Mesa community. MMWLL would not exist without its heart and soul... the volunteers.
Remember we communicate through these emails, the website www.MMWLL.org and Facebook. Our group is Mira Mesa West Little League.
Let's Play Ball!
The Everyday Project Day 79
Field Clean Up Day was a huge success! We got a big majority of our parents out to get the scoop on the season and get working on the fields. When I started going through our big expenditures and what the registration fees and fundraisers actually go to, I think there were some surprises. Almost $4000 for Porta Potties.
Those kids out there working were great. Cara, with her casted hand, worked the snack shack for most of the day and was a great help to me.
Scott and some of the other dads rebuilt the intermediate division pitching mounds.
Colin has a friend over and the tent is set up. Good to get the stinky boys out back.
As I have said many times before, there is nothing like the shower and the 1st cold beer after a day at the fields.
Let's let the drama be over and the great season begin!
Just give me a microphone...
It is what it is...
Namaste
Those kids out there working were great. Cara, with her casted hand, worked the snack shack for most of the day and was a great help to me.
Scott and some of the other dads rebuilt the intermediate division pitching mounds.
Colin has a friend over and the tent is set up. Good to get the stinky boys out back.
As I have said many times before, there is nothing like the shower and the 1st cold beer after a day at the fields.
Let's let the drama be over and the great season begin!
Just give me a microphone...
It is what it is...
Namaste
Friday, February 1, 2013
The Everyday Project Day 78
Oh No!!! I missed yesterday. Boo on me. So sorry peeps.
I spent the morning cleaning out the snack shack. Why me, you ask? Why not the snack bar manager? Hmmm good question. Seems she came down with the flu. Not that I don't believe her, just another dirty job that someone has to do. When I need something done, that someone is always me.
Let's just say the refrigerator and the soda cooler were something out of Kitchen Nightmare. I heard Gordon Ramsey cursing in my mind.
Then it was Family Science Night at Wangenheim. Colin said its for nerds. Cara wanted to go. Colin called her a nerd. She said better a nerd than a butt. And so on...
I didn't get home until after 8. Then I had to help Colin catch up on 3 days worth of homework. After that I was brain dead and completely for got to blog. Awww, poor me.
So... I worked today in my favorite moderate/severe autistic class. I don't know what was worse, the 45 minutes I did bubbles or the fit that ensued when I finally made them quit the bubbles. Poor kids.
Tomorrow is our mandatory All League Meeting and Work Party. I have my agenda written. Itunes is now updated on the computer. Playlist made. Sound System checked. I was even lucky enough to get the slushie guy over to get the slushie machine cleaned and running for tomorrow. The website and Facebook is updated.
Wine in hand.
Just give me a microphone...
It is what it is...
Namaste
I spent the morning cleaning out the snack shack. Why me, you ask? Why not the snack bar manager? Hmmm good question. Seems she came down with the flu. Not that I don't believe her, just another dirty job that someone has to do. When I need something done, that someone is always me.
Let's just say the refrigerator and the soda cooler were something out of Kitchen Nightmare. I heard Gordon Ramsey cursing in my mind.
Then it was Family Science Night at Wangenheim. Colin said its for nerds. Cara wanted to go. Colin called her a nerd. She said better a nerd than a butt. And so on...
I didn't get home until after 8. Then I had to help Colin catch up on 3 days worth of homework. After that I was brain dead and completely for got to blog. Awww, poor me.
So... I worked today in my favorite moderate/severe autistic class. I don't know what was worse, the 45 minutes I did bubbles or the fit that ensued when I finally made them quit the bubbles. Poor kids.
Tomorrow is our mandatory All League Meeting and Work Party. I have my agenda written. Itunes is now updated on the computer. Playlist made. Sound System checked. I was even lucky enough to get the slushie guy over to get the slushie machine cleaned and running for tomorrow. The website and Facebook is updated.
Wine in hand.
Just give me a microphone...
It is what it is...
Namaste
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