I started this blog back in August, as the school year was beginning. Now, it has come to an end. Wow!
Life is good, I am glad to be "done" for a few months.
Just returned from Kansas State FFA Convention, which was an awesome experience! There were two magnificant speakers, I recommed you look up Grant Baldwin and Ed Gerety, both shared a great message with the students.
I had the opportunity to help at the Rooks County Spring Show yesterday. It was really awesome to see young exhibitors showing beef, sheep, and swine, and all of the knowledge they posses.
Today is my first real day of vacation, I slept in til 8:00 AM...wow. I have lots to do, clean this place up, maybe run to Hays, and enjoy this beautiful weater!
Til later,
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
He is Risen!
Happy Easter everyone! I have been so absorbed in the Easter season, so looking forward to today, it was uniquely special. How amazing it is :)
Church this morning was rough, as I looked around, seeing large families gather to celebrate our Lord's resurrection, I missed my own, I missed our quaint little church, the excitement of the egg hunt to follow, and even the 1.5 hr drive with Herb down to Cbus for lunch with the fam.
Things got better when I joined the Mc's for a family lunch in Hays. It was so awesome to be welcomed by the whole crew, to have a delicious meal, and even to play dominoes with the littlest one.
A few thoughts...
Church this morning was rough, as I looked around, seeing large families gather to celebrate our Lord's resurrection, I missed my own, I missed our quaint little church, the excitement of the egg hunt to follow, and even the 1.5 hr drive with Herb down to Cbus for lunch with the fam.
Things got better when I joined the Mc's for a family lunch in Hays. It was so awesome to be welcomed by the whole crew, to have a delicious meal, and even to play dominoes with the littlest one.
A few thoughts...
- I'm SUPER excited for a new baby in our family...countdown til October 23rd (maybe he or she will come early, on my mom's bday?)
- I cannot get enough of Son In Law, it's been replaying on CMT just about every day. Pauly Shore has the ability to make me laugh like no other
- 3 Exciting vacations in the works for this summer. First time to Texas, 2nd time to Vegas, and fourth or so time to Florida (first time to this side of the coast :)
That's about it, now back to Son In Law (it's an obsession)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
I'm official!
I passed the Praxis Ag. Content test! Just learned the good news today. I had kept things hush hush because I was honestly afraid that I might not pass the first time. People, this was a tough test! If you can imagine all the agriculture in America, now chose 100 random multiple choice questions from that bank...yeah, it wasn't easy! Everything from "this breed of horse has the greatest number of registries in the USA" to "what is the name for the group of neutral colors used in floral design" But I've passed, I'm done, and finally, I can apply for a permanent teaching license in Kansas, yippee!!!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
January 26, 2009
I have not blogged in ages, so I assume I've lost my following...what following, you may ask? lol
This weekend was a fun one! Friday night I ran concessions with the FFA Chapter. A lot of work, but a good money maker for us!
After concessions, I went over to a friend's house to chill and chat. It was a great time, much needed!
Slept in on Saturday, then ran to Hays for liccorice. Got my eyebrows waxed for the first time here, she did an OK job, but my right eye is still red...oh well.
Saturday evening was the Palco staff Christmas part at Thirsty's in Hays. What an awesome event! We met for dinner and drinks and really enjoyed our selves! Less than half of our staff was present, but the fun ones came, that's what matters.
This will be a busy week. Thursday and Friday, I'll be out for Ag. Ed. Symposium, here in Hays.
This weekend was a fun one! Friday night I ran concessions with the FFA Chapter. A lot of work, but a good money maker for us!
After concessions, I went over to a friend's house to chill and chat. It was a great time, much needed!
Slept in on Saturday, then ran to Hays for liccorice. Got my eyebrows waxed for the first time here, she did an OK job, but my right eye is still red...oh well.
Saturday evening was the Palco staff Christmas part at Thirsty's in Hays. What an awesome event! We met for dinner and drinks and really enjoyed our selves! Less than half of our staff was present, but the fun ones came, that's what matters.
This will be a busy week. Thursday and Friday, I'll be out for Ag. Ed. Symposium, here in Hays.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
i'm slackin'
oh my. my last post was october 30...where has the time gone? i get grumpy when blogs that i follow aren't updated, and now i'm becomming one of them!
lots has happened in the past week, after parent teacher conferences, i enjoyed a half day on friday. it was SO NICE to sleep in, do laundry in the morning and hang it out on the line, go get my mail in my pajamas, and finally roll in to school around 11:30! wish i could afford to only work part-time (i love you mom, wink, wink)
friday night we prepared soup and cheesecake for our CYO soup luncheon on saturday, then i came home to pass out candy. actually, with respect to the healthy lifestyle kick i'm on, i passed out pretzels and pencils, many of the kids seemed excited to be getting something other than candy.
saturday was the soup lunch. we served a number of pheasant hunters and other community members. the chili was delish and there were lots of yummy desserts! saturday evening, i went to the "Haunted Hotel" put on by the Palco KAYs group. it was SCARY! lots of blood and guts, the kids did an EXCELLENT job decorating and made a nice sum of money for their organization.
Sunday, i got to sleep in again, YAY! at 11:30, we left Damar for Victoria, KS, home of "the cathedral of the plains" a BEAUTIFUL Catholic church. We celebrated "World Youth Day" in the diocese of Salina. The speaker was excellent, i led a small group in some good discussion, and we ended the day with an amazing mass in the "cathedral." i feel so very fortunate to have become a part of the Damar CYO, thanks Dawn and Travis for welcoming me as a sponsor, I look forward to many more fun times!
sunday night (i'm really getting old and crazy) i attended K of C bingo and WON! we played 17 games, and i took game 16 (a regular bingo) very exciting, even though my winnings just allowed me to break even for the night.
monday was Weight Watchers day, i weighed in -4.2 pounds from last week. I was hoping for that 5 pound sticker again, but no luck :( maybe i'll get 2 next week??
today is thursday, only a half day for students at palco, then conferences in the afternoon and evening. no school for palco tomorrow, but i'll still have to get up early and come into plainville! boo...
i'm planning to break my own rules and make an extra trip to Hays tomorrow (since i'll already be in Plainville) because Dillon's is having some great sales. Also, i've been invited to a jazz concert at the college, 3 of my students are participating.
thanksgiving is just around the corner. you may or may not know that i'll be making a *quick* trip to Ohio...if you're going to be in Ho. Co. on Wed, the 26th, I plan to hit up the tavern, be there :)
that's all for now...i have a fun/strange weekend in store, can't wait to share the details...keep watching!
lots has happened in the past week, after parent teacher conferences, i enjoyed a half day on friday. it was SO NICE to sleep in, do laundry in the morning and hang it out on the line, go get my mail in my pajamas, and finally roll in to school around 11:30! wish i could afford to only work part-time (i love you mom, wink, wink)
friday night we prepared soup and cheesecake for our CYO soup luncheon on saturday, then i came home to pass out candy. actually, with respect to the healthy lifestyle kick i'm on, i passed out pretzels and pencils, many of the kids seemed excited to be getting something other than candy.
saturday was the soup lunch. we served a number of pheasant hunters and other community members. the chili was delish and there were lots of yummy desserts! saturday evening, i went to the "Haunted Hotel" put on by the Palco KAYs group. it was SCARY! lots of blood and guts, the kids did an EXCELLENT job decorating and made a nice sum of money for their organization.
Sunday, i got to sleep in again, YAY! at 11:30, we left Damar for Victoria, KS, home of "the cathedral of the plains" a BEAUTIFUL Catholic church. We celebrated "World Youth Day" in the diocese of Salina. The speaker was excellent, i led a small group in some good discussion, and we ended the day with an amazing mass in the "cathedral." i feel so very fortunate to have become a part of the Damar CYO, thanks Dawn and Travis for welcoming me as a sponsor, I look forward to many more fun times!
St. Fidelus Church, the Cathedral of the Plains
sunday night (i'm really getting old and crazy) i attended K of C bingo and WON! we played 17 games, and i took game 16 (a regular bingo) very exciting, even though my winnings just allowed me to break even for the night.
monday was Weight Watchers day, i weighed in -4.2 pounds from last week. I was hoping for that 5 pound sticker again, but no luck :( maybe i'll get 2 next week??
today is thursday, only a half day for students at palco, then conferences in the afternoon and evening. no school for palco tomorrow, but i'll still have to get up early and come into plainville! boo...
i'm planning to break my own rules and make an extra trip to Hays tomorrow (since i'll already be in Plainville) because Dillon's is having some great sales. Also, i've been invited to a jazz concert at the college, 3 of my students are participating.
thanksgiving is just around the corner. you may or may not know that i'll be making a *quick* trip to Ohio...if you're going to be in Ho. Co. on Wed, the 26th, I plan to hit up the tavern, be there :)
that's all for now...i have a fun/strange weekend in store, can't wait to share the details...keep watching!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
PTC and KS Weather
Just a quick update to let you know that I have survived the first round of Parent Teacher Conferences! I only went to 1 of the 2 nights, (long story) but was only visited by 2 parents! And of course, they were the parents of GOOD kids! All in all, it was a good experience. The best part, I will be enjoying half of a day off tomorrow, yay! That means I get to sleep in.
And to address the second part of this title. Could someone Puh-Lease explain to me how we can get SNOW last week and 70 degree weather this week? It honestly feels like spring this evening. Not that I'm complaining, just makes me wonder what the next few months are really going to be like!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
5 Down!
I joined 2 Mondays ago and I found out last week I lost 5 pounds! WW is a pretty easy plan, wish me luck to stick with it! :)
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