The Everyday Project Day 293

Colin's 1st soccer game was today. His team name is the Woverines.

Nice banner. Guess who designed that.

Where did they come up with this name you ask? Scott was watching the old Red Dawn movie, the one with Patrick Swayze one night ( after a few cocktails) and made an executive decision. Although they lost 6-2, Colin did score both goals.

We had an interesting discussion about how some "helicopter parents" still expect sports to be so equal and everyone one gets a trophy and the score doesn't matter as long as everyone tries and has fun. Man up, people! These boys are 13 and 14 years old. They need to take ownership of themselves and their team and if they make bad plays and don't have their head in the game, they need to hear it.

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Project Day 292

Its official... no, didn't get that job yet. We are back in the groove...

School started on Tuesday. Colin has had 2 soccer practices and 2 baseball practices. Cara has had baseball practice and a theater dance rehearsal. I worked an entire day on Fall Ball and subbed in the SEEC Preschool yesterday and today. I picked up the Fall Ball uniforms and distributed them.

Tomorrow Colin has his 1st soccer game. Cara has a theater rehearsal and baseball practice and I am taking her to get a new hamster.

And the Back to School packet came home today. 10-12 things to read, sign and send back. Why can't they have this stuff online. I hate to write and my handwriting stinks. And the only thing that changed from last year is Scott's phone number.

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Project Day 291

Guess what you can buy on the internet!
Ready for the latest in Ickiness and deception???
Women have been selling positive pregnancy tests on Craig's List!   For $25-$40!

Why would they do that you ask?
A health teacher wanted one to use in a video she was making on teen pregnancy.
Play a trick on old mom and dad?
Try to catch a cheating spouse?
To get money for an abortion and keep it for yourself?

And the big one?
To get your man to "pop the question"!

Just the thought of purchasing someone's urine on a stick is nasty enough but its the deception factor that really bothers me.

First of all, we don't live in the age where a man has to marry a woman because she is pregnant. It would be nice if they got married before she got pregnant but still.

And what happens 9 months later when there is no baby or 3 months later when you are not showing? "Psych! I was just kidding?"

And who wants to marry someone who would tell a lie of this caliber. I'm not saying a little fudging of the truth like, "you don't look fat in that dress", but "Honey, we have to get married because here is my positive test." What man wants that woman???

And if you have to trick someone into marrying you, he obviously doesn't want to marry you. Move on.CRAAAZZZY!

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Project 290

This "Fat Flush" water has been all over Facebook lately. In the name of science, experimentation and fat flushing everywhere, I made some.

I often make " spa" water and have used these ingredients in the past  so maybe it is this combination or maybe, just maybe, I have been flushing the fat all along. (Doubtful)

I used 1 big lemon, 2 limes, 2 oranges, 2 Persian  cucumbers and 1 bunch of mint. The recipe said to divide up among water bottles but it was easier to put it in a pitcher. There was hardly room for the water. I would either use less stuff or use a bigger pitcher. Slice everything up so it looks nice. (I put that in case someone might put them in whole)

That's it. As it ran out, I added more water for 2 days. I also ate some of the cucumbers and oranges along the way but after 2 days they're re pretty soggy and I put it all in my composte.

It tastes delicious but I like this kind of stuff. Vodka or gin would just make it better. I didn't do that even though I thought about it.

Results??? Undecided. Maybe I should have weighed myself first. Duh, that's why I'm not a scientist. I am well hydrated...

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Project Day 289

Had to have a little meeting with my friend Jose, Cuervo, that is before, I could even begin this post. I think I started and deleted at least 4 times before I heard the call...

Disturbing... Horrible, yet I can't look away...I wanted to snap a pic sooooo bad. 

After a perfectly lovely breakfast with some friends that  traditionally celebrate the the 1st day of school together, I set off on some errands. As I am pulling into a parking spot near my bank ( CalCoast, in the MM mall) I see a woman who almost made me crash the car. Holy Sh$$$t! Walking with an Asian man in his mid 60's I will describe from the bottom up:

8 inch tall pink glitter CFM stilettos. Looooong spray tan legs. Daisy Duke denim mini skirt  butt cheeks showing. Spray tan midriff with dangling belly button piercing. A denim zipper top that did not contain the BIGGEST FAKE boobs I have ever seen. I thought she was going to tip over. And....she was tucking her nipple back in. OMG!!!!! Spray tan white chick, with bleach blond hair. She seemed to be a rough looking mid 30's. Did I already say OMG???? This is what I imagine a stipper to look like. And she walks into the bank with the Asian guy. 

I gotta give props to the bank people. They are "bank people" after all. They talk in bank code with head nods and eye rolls. The woman next to me said, " She sure wants to be noticed!" The bank guy said drolly, "Obviously." That was the only comment. 

And I use drolly in a sentence. 

If I ever see her again, I'm going to ask for a photo. She wants to be noticed -  obviously.

It is what it is...

Namaste

The Everyday Project Day 288

I'm kinda getting caught up on stuff but it sure is hard as I want the vacation mode to last as long as it can. You know happy hour, snacks, etc.

Sneak preview: I will be starting to  look for a full time job in the next 2 week. Yes, you heard it correctly so I won't say it again. FTJ! AGHHHHHH!!!!!

 We can only take so many years of paycuts from CH Robinson. And it probably won't be in education. They are still laying off or rearranging teachers here in SD and my age and my non-PC ways make opportunities limited. I don't get enough work subbing exclusively at Ericson and I really don't have it in me to leave my teaching comfort zone at Ericson. Plus I want a job that I can go to, work and then leave. I'm thinking Trader Joe's or airline ticket/gate person... hard worker, good personality, smart...Little League President? Been there, Done that.

Any suggestions?

It is what it is...
Namaste

The Everyday Projecf Day 287

It was a long travel day but we are safely home. What an awesome vacation!

The bad part? Poor Pi has fleas so Colin gave her a bath and I put on the Advantix flea meds. It's always something. And there is tons of mail to deal with. I'm glad I did most of the laundry in NJ.

And Scott flew 1st class on  USAir     AND    he posts on Facebook about his empty flight complete with pictures of the free drinks. Meanwhile I am on a 100% full Southwest flight with all the kids...

It is what it is...
Namaste