Countdown to school... I'm ready!

Sometimes summer is too long, even for those of us who "get a break" from work every year. I like my job. Most of the time I love my job. I don't gauge my job satisfaction by this last year (it was at toughie) and I have very high hopes for the 07-08 school year.

I'm ready to go back. My kids are ready to go back. We haven't met our summer goals. Heck, we haven't even gone on our mini-vacation. That's next week. But I miss school. It's been a constant my whole life. I was good at it as a kid, and I've found I can give it as well as I received it all those years. New crayons, fresh notebooks, clean backpacks; these are the things that get me revved up. Even the task of taking 9 years of materials from three locations and moving into one classroom (no more inter-campus travels!!! - only other SLPs can appreciate this) isn't squashing my excitement to see those new smiling faces.

We're also excited because my baby is going to be in kindergarten this year. And as much as it pains me to send him, I know he'll be as successful in his education as his sister has been thus far. So, as much as it seems odd, I'm adding a count-down to school ticker. I'm ready, willing, and able to work! Oddly enough this is the longest summer break ever, due to new TX legislation pushing start of school back across the state. The countdown starts now.

Oh, and just as a side: Happy Birthday to my Dear Husband, who only gets cuter with the years. I'm not jealous.

Cottony Root Rot

So let's add to the list of results of local flooding: Hundreds displaced, homes infested with mold, unsanitary conditions all around, cabin fever, increased depression, and last and probably least, my tree DEAD. The tree guy came and diagnosed cottony root rot; Bradford pears are susceptible and especially in clay soil with lots of water. When I complained about the rain a couple of weeks ago my tree was green. Root rot apparently takes effect VERY QUICKLY. See the picture of my Bradford Pear in the back yard (green) as compared to the one in the front yard (brown and black).






The removal fee is 200.00, thank you very much. Oh well, I can't complain when I see what happened in the flood plains..

All things must pass

The funeral was beautiful. The lead singer for Big Loo, a really great local band, was a dear friend of Connie's son. He sang the George Harrison song "All things Must Pass" first off in the service. There went my composure. Connie would've really liked that - the song and the emotional punch being first.

I've never tried to embed a Youtube video, but here goes. This blog is just for computer practice anyway.

This is Paul singing George's song in tribute to him. Justin Smith, the singer at Connie's funeral, played the guitar and gave a quality version of this.

A sad end to a lovely story

My good friend, Connie, died yesterday. On her last birthday (October), right after her diagnosis, she told me she was 49. Her obituary here says she was 50. Either way it was much too short of a journey. When she started falling, then limping, in early fall of 2005 we prayed it wasn't MS. No one was ready for the diagnosis of ALS a year later. 9 months after her diagnosis her family is preparing for a funeral tomorrow.

The rather short battle is probably the way she wanted it. Those of us left behind feel robbed, but that's selfish. RIP, "Miss Connie".

My brain never seems to change

Every time I think I'm feeling artsy or creative, I take one of these silly tests and it says I'm boring and logical. I don't feel that logical today!

What Color is Your Brain?

GREEN:

At work or in school: I work best by myself. I like to focus on my ideas until my desire for understanding is satisfied. I am easily bored if the subject holds no interest to me. Sometimes, it is hard for me to set priorities because so many things are of interest.
With friends: I may seem reserved. Although my thoughts and feelings run deep, I am uneasy with frequent displays of emotion. I enjoy people who are interesting and of high integrity.
With family: I am probably seen as a loner because I like a lot of private time to think. Sometimes, I find family activities boring and have difficulty following family rules that don't make sense to me. I show love by spending time with my family and sharing ideas and interests.
Take this quiz!








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