So there I was...
After just getting home, Jakey & Josie were running back and forth through the house barking, and Dallin was singing "Let it go" in falsetto while taking his clothes off. It's times like that where I wonder if we're weird or if that's how it goes for everyone after work.
Other weird things the last 2 weeks
According to Dallin...."Jakey's just like his daddy. You gotta put on weight for the winter or else you shake and die." (I wish that was my problem lol I have to keep myself from eating everything in sight during the winter)
According to my mom....
"Jason Bourne'll kill ya with a pen or a gun... he's not racist."
(We have very in depth conversations about ways Jason Bourne could kill you, hosting dinner parties where everyone has to talk in English accents, and how she has to where old lady shoes from SAS now) Mother, these are in your future.
PE Dance Day
Part of the PE curriculum from the state involves dance, and I was very scared about how the guys in the class would react, but we combined with the dance class and taught this hip hop dance to them. It was absolutely hilarious to watch, and they had so much fun!
I'm keeping this idea for next year, because it's accessible to both genders.
Prayers for Paris
I cannot even imagine what the family members of those who died are going through right now. What a horrific event. Dallin read some articles from survivors and we were blown away. When the "prayers for paris" slogan blew up on social media, I couldn't help but think that the belief or hope for some higher power may be what unites us all. The beauty of humans caring about other humans they don't even know and praying for their families- all in different languages and religions, is amazing. (Although this is a total tragedy and I can't believe it happened.)
Health Class Lately
We learned about communicable diseases and pathogen transmission, and they all ended up thoroughly freaked out. (Success! lol) We watched this video and then none of them touched doorknobs for the rest of the day lol
After the mental and emotional health unit, I assigned them to do a service project that would help any someone dealing with any of the topics we discussed. It was really cool to see them get into it, and read their reflections on it afterward. In some small way, I hope we made a difference some how to someone.
Dating it Up
Last weekend we went to see Spectre for our date because we used a gift card to cinemark that we had. In my professional opinion, it sucked. But if you enjoy watching bizarre, dramatic, music video-type stuff in a theater, by all means you should go. They decided to put the credits 10 minutes into the movie- accompanied by scantily clad women and a strange octopus looking thing. But hey, it was free!
This is me on Friday after work
Hahahaha I laughed so hard watching this music video. This is how me and Dallin dance when we're just being funny, and I can't believe someone actually made a music video out of it! We coulda been famous! Anyway, enjoy. It's even better if you imagine Dallin doing the moves. And you're welcome.
More school pics.
One of my eyes is half-closed. That's how you know it was taken by Lifetouch.
Dining Room/Gaming Area
After being all excited that I finally have a table, we've actually used it for it's intended purpose twice. Other than that dallin's taken over lol
Jakey hearts Peanut Butter
One of these days he's going to get his head stuck in one of these and suffocate I swear. He just keeps going even if that means his head is all the way in the jar!
Here's a video of it!
Minor amount of motivation
This may still look like a mess to you, but trust me, it's still an improvement. I got a little bit of motivation the other night (not enough to actually go through the boxes and get rid of what we don't need) but enough to stack things so there's a little floor space in the garage. There was a minor gas leak from a leaf blower and I'm lucky I got outa there alive- but it was worth it right?
The Magical Season has Begun
We had our first snow last week! I absolutely loved it! It's so beautiful. It stayed for a couple days but it's all melted away by now :( It was really cool to wake up to though!
Sunday Stroll #1
Last sunday we went up to Tibble Creek Reservoir (I think that's what it's called) in AF canyon and walked around with the dogs. It was so beautiful. We decided we're going to try to do that every weekend because we live so close to these cool trails and never use them. Dallin got some really cool pictures. The water was blue and green because of algea, and in some places it looked striped!
(This was before the snow storm came)
I wish Hogwarts was a real place.
Our Harry Potter craze has continued. We're almost done with the first book that we've been slowly reading together, and we watched the 4th video. Now we're getting to the scary part! (I think. I've never seen past the 4th one).
Anxiety & Disappointments Happen.
To #sharetherealmovement, I get anxious a lot. Having tea, baths, and watching shows helps to relax me. And we had a disappointment that has to do with Dallin's work last week. So it was one of those times where being an adult really sucks. There was nothing I could do about it, but I really wanted a situation to go a certain way. So we ended up being bummed for a few days and now we're back to being happy/content again. I read an article about quarter-life crises and as cheesey as it sounds, I totally think I had one! It said after you're out of school and get to the monotony of settling down and working every day, you start to miss the things that made you happy as a kid. So I'm taking the advice of the article and trying to be more mindful of what I do outside of work to make me feel fulfilled. My job is already really fulfilling, but I think I need to make sure I also have some time outside, exercising, and also some kind of creativity. The articles I've read on this topic are really good, and I couldn't find all of them, but here's one. I like the idea that it's not about reaching any kind of extrinsic reward, it's just about self-actualization.
This was Jo-Jo while I was watching TV during my disappointed time last weekend. It's kindof amazing how dogs can pick up on our emotions and reciprocate them or try and comfort us.
Guys Night
Brothers, Xbox, and Sonic. What more do you need?
Dallin's Alarming Shoulder Problem
On the 4th of July it had been about 8 months since he hurt his shoulder, and the doctor said "just rest it for a month and you'll be fine." We thought that didn't make any sense because he already had been resting it for a long time before that, but he tried it anyway. Now that it's been 4 months since then, we've both decided that dude was an idiot, and he needs to go to a specialist. That doctor said that he just separated his AC joint, but if that were the case he would've been using his arm a year ago. So we finally made an appointment because he can't raise his arm or lift anything heavy. We're really hoping that it's not anything serious or surgery, but we have no idea.
Chris & Crystal Moved!
On monday Tom, Jim, and I helped Chris move to a new apartment. It was really cold out, but luckily it had stopped snowing for us to move. Just like usual, tom hurt himself in the process, and my mom fed me dinner.
PD day
On the 6th we didn't have school and all the teachers had meetings and stuff and then time to work on stuff for the next week. Not much to report about that besides the fact that I like normal teaching days better lol
Slowly Purging the Junk
We are slowly getting rid of stuff we don't need. We sold some stuff last week but still have more we need to get rid of. I'm hoping to do that this week.
I was telling Dallin, Brian and Ben that I wanted to do that to get more money and I want to get another part time job. The conversation with them reminded me that it's all a matter of perspective. Brian said that it's not as exciting to be able to buy stuff if you always have the money to buy it, and Ben said something to the effect of us not having to pay tuition. It just helped me to realize that money isn't everything, and I need to majorly adjust my attitude. Every once in a while I get the gimmes and I need to stop doing that and instead just be grateful for what I have. (I still might get a little babysitting gig, but only once or twice a week.)
Happy Veterans Day!
For veterans day we had an assembly, and the most interesting veteran spoke. It was another one of those humbling experiences where you realize how all your worries are really so trivial. I made this picture ultra small to protect identities.
Teacher Perks!
We got a ton of free greeting cards the other day! This is a FULL box! So don't be surprised if you get a card from us in the mail soon, I'm excited to use them!
Friday Night = Nails, TV, doggie cuddles, & junk food
That's my usual friday ritual. However, it hasn't been working out for me as well lately. For some reason I've been having a real problem lately with forgetting at least 5 things we need at the grocery store when I go. So this week, WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY POPCORN!!! "gasp!" I don't know if I'm losing my mind or if I'm getting old, but this has happened for the past month or so. I'll wake up and realize we have nothing for breakfast, or I go to make something and realize we don't have it. It's infuriating. Anyway, if you know me, you know about my irrational addiction to popcorn, so you know this has been a major struggle for me.
Also, I'm kindof over my ritual. There aren't any shows I'm that into now, sometimes I get sick of doing my nails, so I'm looking into getting a different Friday night thing. lol
The Art Contest was a Success!
We did an art contest for yearbook and the winners got to be in the yearbook itself. I was nervous about what we'd get, but it turned out pretty great! Our theme is red, black and white, and we're going with a newspaper theme. They were very creative!
The Kids are Bald Now
The most bald I've ever seen them actually. I've never seen their ears! They got shaved yesterday and now they're going through another ugly phase. But that's okay because my love is unconditional lol
Sunday Stroll #2
Today we went up Provo canyon and walked next to a river on a trail. It was really pretty and the kids had fun. They were so good off-leash! They didn't even try to get into the water (probably because they were so cold. I made them wear their long-johns in public for that reason.) It's so relaxing, and we live in a really pretty place.
Yesterday's Date Night
We went out to the Grizzlies game! It was really fun. Hockey is a really fast-paced sport so it's fun to watch. We ended up seeing like 3 fights too! lol They lost though :(
The nail pictures that go in here every time that no one cares about but me.
There they are!
Choosing to be a better me
I've decided to improve myself in all the ways that I can. I'm sick of being lazy, so I'm learning the piano again and making sure that I exercise every day. Although it's childish, it's really helped me to have a paper where I have to report what I did. And even though some days I've only exercised for 15 minutes, I can tell it's really helping me.
Wanna see my piano skillzz?
I'm pretty much a budding mozart. I know. (P.s. see how many bobby pins it takes just for me to have a pony tail with this hair cut? I'm getting annoyed with it so I decided to grow it back out. lol it was a short-lived phase but now I can say I've tried it!)
Dallin has helped me a lot with reading the notes. I think he knows them from singing. Here's our little duet!
The insecurities of a 1st year teacher
I'm getting evaluated next week, and I'm a little nervous. I just have to remind myself that my best is all I can do and worrying isn't going to change anything. Dallin's been a sweetheart about it and he gives me advice and listens to my lesson plans to tell me what he thinks. I kinda like him.
So that's what I'm going to do this week. Work on (as my grampa would say) "cool yer jets bebe," and trusting in my dope teaching skills :)
Really though, why do we all compare ourselves and stress over things we can't control? We should just stop that. There's my eloquently stated wise advice for you this next week. Have a good one!
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