Movie Trailer time.
There will be a full movie "Coming Soon"
It is what it is...
Namaste
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Where's Colin... East Coast Edition
Thankfully the teacher is taking pictures. As far as I know, Colin has take about 6 and texted them to me. And if I can find him in a group shot, he's in the way back, looking away.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Ahhhhhhh!
My day has been stress and drama free. It is no Little League Sunday and this is pretty much the first I have been online all day.
My 2 longstanding Sunday goals have been accomplished.
1. Read the newspaper
2. Go to yoga
Done and done.
I also have been working on a movie of Colin's East Coast trip using the pictures his teacher has posted to her blog and Facebook.
If you want to read Miss Chambless blog about the trip, here you go:
wmsectrip2014.blogspot.com
I have had 2 text exchanges with Colin and no calls. I. AM. NOT. CALLING. HIM. He seems to be having fun. Wet, but fun... so he says...
He seems to be avoiding all candid shots and hangs on the fringe of the group shots.
It is what it is...
Namaste
My 2 longstanding Sunday goals have been accomplished.
1. Read the newspaper
2. Go to yoga
Done and done.
I also have been working on a movie of Colin's East Coast trip using the pictures his teacher has posted to her blog and Facebook.
If you want to read Miss Chambless blog about the trip, here you go:
wmsectrip2014.blogspot.com
I have had 2 text exchanges with Colin and no calls. I. AM. NOT. CALLING. HIM. He seems to be having fun. Wet, but fun... so he says...
He seems to be avoiding all candid shots and hangs on the fringe of the group shots.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Friday, March 28, 2014
Godspeed and Safe Travels
Off they go!
Colin. Jack, Brendan and Oren are all in the same room. These kids have been together since Kinder in one way or another. This year they have some classes together but mostly its the carpool.
This is the itinerary. They will be super busy!
I realize that as a family we travel more than most. However, we Pochers were raised to be very self sufficient travelers at an early age. My dad, Captain Grandpa, is a retired United pilot and we often were told to pack at a moments notice. It probably didn't really happen like this but this is how I remember it.
Bobbi (my mom): Kids, you father has a 3 day layover in (fill in the place). Get packed, we're going with him.
Kids then go packed. I don't ever remember her packing for us.
Sooo - since that always worked well for us, it has been my go to method as well since the kids were about 6. I would give them their suitcase or duffle bag and they would pack. Or I would tell them to put all the stuff they wanted to bring on my bed and I would pack a big suitcase for the 2 of them. Basic information was given out such as how long the trip was going to be and the general climate. That's it. Pack it up.
My point, you ask? I gave Colin the list for the trip, a suitcase and told him to pack. They are going to a Broadway show and to see Blue Man Group so he needed some nice pants and shirts. I did put my foot down on no saggy-ass jeans to a Broadway show. I bought him 2 pants and 3 shirts to choose from. There is still 1 pair of pants and 1 shirt on the floor in his room so I am assuming the others are in the suitcase. Other that that, he has what he has.
At the airport last night, Colin has the smallest suitcase in his group. Its not tiny but the larger size that can be checked or carried on. Definitely enough room for the trip.
Oren's mom: I hope I packed everything Oren needs.
Brendan's mom: Me too, I sent extra bags for dirty laundry for Brendan to share with the group.
Jack's mom: did you pack dress clothes and blah, blah, blah...?
This goes on for about 5 minutes discussing what was packed and will it be good enough for the rainy weather they are expecting.
Me: I have no idea what is in Colin's suitcase.
All together now: WHAAAAAAT!!!!
Me: He is almost 15 years old. I gave him the list and told him to pack.
Them: You didn't check it?
Me: No, he has done this before. If he forgot something and he needs it, he can do without or figure out a way to get it. They are going to major cities, not the Congo. Hello, gift shops are everywhere!
As Bobbi would say: I never met a gift shop I didn't like!
It is what it is...
Namsaste
Colin. Jack, Brendan and Oren are all in the same room. These kids have been together since Kinder in one way or another. This year they have some classes together but mostly its the carpool.
Oren, Colin, Jack, Brendan
This is the itinerary. They will be super busy!
I realize that as a family we travel more than most. However, we Pochers were raised to be very self sufficient travelers at an early age. My dad, Captain Grandpa, is a retired United pilot and we often were told to pack at a moments notice. It probably didn't really happen like this but this is how I remember it.
Bobbi (my mom): Kids, you father has a 3 day layover in (fill in the place). Get packed, we're going with him.
Kids then go packed. I don't ever remember her packing for us.
Sooo - since that always worked well for us, it has been my go to method as well since the kids were about 6. I would give them their suitcase or duffle bag and they would pack. Or I would tell them to put all the stuff they wanted to bring on my bed and I would pack a big suitcase for the 2 of them. Basic information was given out such as how long the trip was going to be and the general climate. That's it. Pack it up.
My point, you ask? I gave Colin the list for the trip, a suitcase and told him to pack. They are going to a Broadway show and to see Blue Man Group so he needed some nice pants and shirts. I did put my foot down on no saggy-ass jeans to a Broadway show. I bought him 2 pants and 3 shirts to choose from. There is still 1 pair of pants and 1 shirt on the floor in his room so I am assuming the others are in the suitcase. Other that that, he has what he has.
At the airport last night, Colin has the smallest suitcase in his group. Its not tiny but the larger size that can be checked or carried on. Definitely enough room for the trip.
Oren's mom: I hope I packed everything Oren needs.
Brendan's mom: Me too, I sent extra bags for dirty laundry for Brendan to share with the group.
Jack's mom: did you pack dress clothes and blah, blah, blah...?
This goes on for about 5 minutes discussing what was packed and will it be good enough for the rainy weather they are expecting.
Me: I have no idea what is in Colin's suitcase.
All together now: WHAAAAAAT!!!!
Me: He is almost 15 years old. I gave him the list and told him to pack.
Them: You didn't check it?
Me: No, he has done this before. If he forgot something and he needs it, he can do without or figure out a way to get it. They are going to major cities, not the Congo. Hello, gift shops are everywhere!
As Bobbi would say: I never met a gift shop I didn't like!
It is what it is...
Namsaste
He's Leavin'...On A Jet Plane
This is delayed a day since, I just had to write about how dang creative I am in my use of the classroom iPads yesterday. I already started this one so here goes.
Tomorrow is the day- well night, that Colin leaves on the East Coast Trip. Am I nervous? NO! Happy that he's going? YES! Will I miss him? Mostly...
To prepare for the trip:
Procedure: Take Colin and Jack to the Dollar Tree to stock up on essentials for the trip. You know, like deodorant, toothpaste, floss, etc... oh yea, and candy/snacks.
Hypothesis: They will buy mostly candy and snacks and be rummaging around the bathroom for the toiletries.
Results: Total Colin: $19.78 (3 bags worth of stuff)
Total Jack: $4.64 ( 1 bag, barely full)
Conclusion: Jack is either a) saving his money for the trip. b) is unfamiliar with the MacNaughton pre-trip procedures or c) very crafty and sitting next to Colin on the plane. AND immediately upon getting home from the Dollar Tree, Colin is rummaging around the bathroom looking for toiletries he can take.
Hypothesis proven.
After the trip to the Dollar Tree, Colin and Jack hole up in Colin's room. I don't hear videos games, the Office or Dexter going so I assume they are organizing and packing.
Me: How's the packing coming?
Colin: I'm not packing.
Me: How's the pre-packing coming?
Colin: I'm not pre-packing.
Me: Then what are you doing?
Colin: (under his breath as he does the eye roll and slinks off) Throwing shit in a suitcase.
Haha, I almost lost it cracking up!
It is what it is...
Namaste
Tomorrow is the day- well night, that Colin leaves on the East Coast Trip. Am I nervous? NO! Happy that he's going? YES! Will I miss him? Mostly...
To prepare for the trip:
Procedure: Take Colin and Jack to the Dollar Tree to stock up on essentials for the trip. You know, like deodorant, toothpaste, floss, etc... oh yea, and candy/snacks.
Hypothesis: They will buy mostly candy and snacks and be rummaging around the bathroom for the toiletries.
Results: Total Colin: $19.78 (3 bags worth of stuff)
Total Jack: $4.64 ( 1 bag, barely full)
Conclusion: Jack is either a) saving his money for the trip. b) is unfamiliar with the MacNaughton pre-trip procedures or c) very crafty and sitting next to Colin on the plane. AND immediately upon getting home from the Dollar Tree, Colin is rummaging around the bathroom looking for toiletries he can take.
Hypothesis proven.
After the trip to the Dollar Tree, Colin and Jack hole up in Colin's room. I don't hear videos games, the Office or Dexter going so I assume they are organizing and packing.
Me: How's the packing coming?
Colin: I'm not packing.
Me: How's the pre-packing coming?
Colin: I'm not pre-packing.
Me: Then what are you doing?
Colin: (under his breath as he does the eye roll and slinks off) Throwing shit in a suitcase.
Haha, I almost lost it cracking up!
It is what it is...
Namaste
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
I Love Technology!
In my 5th grade class today:
Me: (to kid who is misbehaving) Let me borrow your ipad, please.
Him: Why, I'm on the right website...
Me: Just let me see it, OK
I take take the ipad, and turn on the camera.
Him: What are you doing????
Me: Taking video of you not following directions and misbehaving..
Him: What???!!!
Me: Now I'm sending it to your teacher, the principal and your parents. From YOUR Ipad. I'm sure they want to see how your day is going so far.
Him: You can't do that.
Me: Yea, I can...
Him: Stunned look
Me: Well, maybe you should make better choices and follow directions the first time before I hit send...
Him: Ok, I will, please don't send that.
Me: You still have the rest of the day to make better choices.
He had a good rest of the day. I love technology.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Me: (to kid who is misbehaving) Let me borrow your ipad, please.
Him: Why, I'm on the right website...
Me: Just let me see it, OK
I take take the ipad, and turn on the camera.
Him: What are you doing????
Me: Taking video of you not following directions and misbehaving..
Him: What???!!!
Me: Now I'm sending it to your teacher, the principal and your parents. From YOUR Ipad. I'm sure they want to see how your day is going so far.
Him: You can't do that.
Me: Yea, I can...
Him: Stunned look
Me: Well, maybe you should make better choices and follow directions the first time before I hit send...
Him: Ok, I will, please don't send that.
Me: You still have the rest of the day to make better choices.
He had a good rest of the day. I love technology.
It is what it is...
Namaste
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Let's Take the Crazy Train or Don't Mess with the Prez
File this under "Let's Take the Crazy Train Right Out of the MMWLL Parking Lot"
When parking in lots, most normal people make rows. Even if there are no lines.
Me: Can you please move your car so its in a row? Its going to be a full lot today and the way your van is parked its taking up 3 spots on the fence.
Him: No! I'm parked this way so I can watch the game!
Me: But you are taking up 3 spots and no one can park there.
Him: (mad Asian voice) This is my special spot! I ALWAYS park here. You can't tell me what to do! Leave me alone!
Me: But...
Him: You don't tell me what to do! Leave me alone. Get out of here! You understand me!
Me: (in my calm teacher voice) yes, I understand you. You park this way so you get a good view of your son's game. You can sit in the car and watch. But can you please park the way everyone else is parking?
Him: ( Louder, mad, Asian voice) You don't tell me what to do! Leave me alone. Get out of here! You understand me! I park the way I want to park!
Me: (still in my calm teacher voice) Yes, I understand you..So when you go to Von's or Target or any place with a parking lot, you park sideways or diagonal or any random way you want?
Him: ( Still in loud, mad, Asian voice) NO! they have lines! I park in the lines! There no lines here! I park the way I want!
Me: (still in my calm teacher voice) So look at all the other cars, they park in rows with no lines. Can you please park the way everyone else is parking? There will be a lot of people here today. We need everyone to park the same way.
Him: ( Louder, mad, Asian voice) You don't tell me what to do! Leave me alone. Get out of here! You understand me! I park the way I want to park! Who you think you are??? Who are you to tell me which way to park???!!!
Me: (still in my calm teacher voice) Well, I am the president of the league...And I'm not telling you which way to park. I am asking you nicely to park the way everyone else is parking so all the people will be able to fit in the lot. We have games on all the fields and if everyone parks the same way it will be safer for all the people.
Him: (in a slightly quieter, mad Asian voice) Who are you??? Are you Ms Marybeth??? She the president.
Me: Yes, Mr. M____. I'm Ms. Marybeth. Can you please park the way everyone else is parking?
Him: (in a slightly quieter, less mad Asian voice) You really Ms. Marybeth? You know my name? She a good president. You a good president.
Me: Thank you. Now can you please park the way everyone else is parking?
Him: (in a not mad Asian voice) I sorry, Ms Marybeth. I move my car over there so I can see better.
Me: Thank you.
Need I repeat myself? Don't mess with the PREZ!
It is what it is...
Namaste
When parking in lots, most normal people make rows. Even if there are no lines.
Me: Can you please move your car so its in a row? Its going to be a full lot today and the way your van is parked its taking up 3 spots on the fence.
Him: No! I'm parked this way so I can watch the game!
Me: But you are taking up 3 spots and no one can park there.
Him: (mad Asian voice) This is my special spot! I ALWAYS park here. You can't tell me what to do! Leave me alone!
Me: But...
Him: You don't tell me what to do! Leave me alone. Get out of here! You understand me!
Me: (in my calm teacher voice) yes, I understand you. You park this way so you get a good view of your son's game. You can sit in the car and watch. But can you please park the way everyone else is parking?
Him: ( Louder, mad, Asian voice) You don't tell me what to do! Leave me alone. Get out of here! You understand me! I park the way I want to park!
Me: (still in my calm teacher voice) Yes, I understand you..So when you go to Von's or Target or any place with a parking lot, you park sideways or diagonal or any random way you want?
Him: ( Still in loud, mad, Asian voice) NO! they have lines! I park in the lines! There no lines here! I park the way I want!
Me: (still in my calm teacher voice) So look at all the other cars, they park in rows with no lines. Can you please park the way everyone else is parking? There will be a lot of people here today. We need everyone to park the same way.
Him: ( Louder, mad, Asian voice) You don't tell me what to do! Leave me alone. Get out of here! You understand me! I park the way I want to park! Who you think you are??? Who are you to tell me which way to park???!!!
Me: (still in my calm teacher voice) Well, I am the president of the league...And I'm not telling you which way to park. I am asking you nicely to park the way everyone else is parking so all the people will be able to fit in the lot. We have games on all the fields and if everyone parks the same way it will be safer for all the people.
Him: (in a slightly quieter, mad Asian voice) Who are you??? Are you Ms Marybeth??? She the president.
Me: Yes, Mr. M____. I'm Ms. Marybeth. Can you please park the way everyone else is parking?
Him: (in a slightly quieter, less mad Asian voice) You really Ms. Marybeth? You know my name? She a good president. You a good president.
Me: Thank you. Now can you please park the way everyone else is parking?
Him: (in a not mad Asian voice) I sorry, Ms Marybeth. I move my car over there so I can see better.
Me: Thank you.
Need I repeat myself? Don't mess with the PREZ!
It is what it is...
Namaste
Friday, March 21, 2014
Don't Mess With The Prez...The Rest of the Story
Send an email to enough people, someone is bound to respond.
Some of my friends on the Mira Mesa Rec Council hooked us up the the Mira Mesa HEREOS and they will clean up "the pile"! The Rec Council will pay for the dump fees. Volunteers helping volunteers. Win-Win! No response from anyone at Parks and Rec or the city. There's a surprise...
I did get a response from Ken Nakamaya who works for Representative Scott Peters. Oh yea, I know who ALL our representatives, council members and their reps and wanna be's are.
Mira Mesa Hereos are the ones in charge of repainting at the schools, the electrical boxes and yes... that horrible mural that was on the new Casa Mira View Apartments.
I copied this from their website:
Like I said, volunteers helping volunteers. Win-Win!
It is what it is...
Namaste
Some of my friends on the Mira Mesa Rec Council hooked us up the the Mira Mesa HEREOS and they will clean up "the pile"! The Rec Council will pay for the dump fees. Volunteers helping volunteers. Win-Win! No response from anyone at Parks and Rec or the city. There's a surprise...
I did get a response from Ken Nakamaya who works for Representative Scott Peters. Oh yea, I know who ALL our representatives, council members and their reps and wanna be's are.
Mira Mesa Hereos are the ones in charge of repainting at the schools, the electrical boxes and yes... that horrible mural that was on the new Casa Mira View Apartments.
I copied this from their website:
What’s missing in your life? If it’s a sense of belonging, friendship, “giving back” to society or community camaraderie, we have the place for you – your community’s HEROES (“Hometown Efforts to Rescue Our Endangered Society”)(a 501c3 nonprofit organization). Simply put it’s neighbors helping less fortunate neighbors.
Our group’s main goal is to target MM community persons and organizations, which need physical/fix-it-up support, through a collaborative team comprised of local organizations, businesses and individuals – all to improve our collective community environment and spirit…. through one person/location at a time…
The main objectives are: (1) what’s doable with a small team in under 4 hours on a Saturday morning, (2) set support and task priorities: safety, health, convenience, (3) support the most effective efforts/results – which are geared towards cleaning and painting, (4) ensuring the recipients are aware of available support / life-lines… and (5) having an enjoyable time helping others!!!
Like I said, volunteers helping volunteers. Win-Win!
It is what it is...
Namaste
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