Day 7: a good run.
Unfortunately I haven't been keeping up with my running like I'd like to. I try to run at least 3 miles, 3 time a week. However, with how much I volunteer, that hasn't been happening. Today's run was the first one I have done in almost 2 weeks. oops. It was a tough run, but it felt so good! It was slow, but I managed 3.3 miles. A good run always makes me happy.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Day 6 #100daysofhappiness
I was thinking about it yesterday, but I didn't have time to sit down and write about my happy moment. So I'm already a bit behind.
Day 6: gratefulness. I spent a lot of time at my boys' school, mostly volunteering (though I now am a substitute teacher, I have yet to actually work as one). Thursdays is my usual day I spent all day at the school. I work in two classes, then spend the rest of the time doing various projects for teachers. Most of this school year I have been working on leveling books, first the guided readers that goes with the curriculum, then various teachers' personal libraries. Now, I do these things, not because I want accolades or acknowledgement, but because I know the teachers don't have time to do these things and I like helping out. I had spent three months doing the fourth grade libraries, and the teachers decided to go in on a gift card for me to a restaurant. I was truly grateful for it, though they really didn't need to get me anything. I do it because I know it needs to be done. So day 6 is all about gratefulness, how they are grateful for my help, and I'm grateful they appreciate it. That makes me happy :)
Day 6: gratefulness. I spent a lot of time at my boys' school, mostly volunteering (though I now am a substitute teacher, I have yet to actually work as one). Thursdays is my usual day I spent all day at the school. I work in two classes, then spend the rest of the time doing various projects for teachers. Most of this school year I have been working on leveling books, first the guided readers that goes with the curriculum, then various teachers' personal libraries. Now, I do these things, not because I want accolades or acknowledgement, but because I know the teachers don't have time to do these things and I like helping out. I had spent three months doing the fourth grade libraries, and the teachers decided to go in on a gift card for me to a restaurant. I was truly grateful for it, though they really didn't need to get me anything. I do it because I know it needs to be done. So day 6 is all about gratefulness, how they are grateful for my help, and I'm grateful they appreciate it. That makes me happy :)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Day 5 #100daysofhappiness
This past fall I trained and tested my dog to become a therapy dog. While we can go to places such as nursing homes and hospitals, I opt to take her to the school where kids read to her. Lucy absolutely loves the attention, and really enjoys listening to the kids reading. It makes a huge difference for the kids reading levels, and it makes some children feel more at ease when they know they can read to someone that won't judge them.
Day 5: Taking Lucy to school. I love taking her to the school. I find it rather amusing that when I am in the school with her, the kids usually don't notice me. They will say hi to the dog first.
She is such a sweet and calm dog, and most kids love reading to her or petting her. It really makes me happy to know I'm helping kids become better readers, just by bringing my dog to the school.
Day 5: Taking Lucy to school. I love taking her to the school. I find it rather amusing that when I am in the school with her, the kids usually don't notice me. They will say hi to the dog first.
She is such a sweet and calm dog, and most kids love reading to her or petting her. It really makes me happy to know I'm helping kids become better readers, just by bringing my dog to the school.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Day 4 #100daysofhappiness
So today what made me the happiest (and the day isn't over yet so I must be REALLY happy) is getting my first job!
As previously mentioned, I recently was hired as a substitute teacher. However, I haven't had a chance to sub yet. I check the site every day but no jobs have been available. Part of it is because I only want (and can) work at one particular school right now, so that cuts down on how many jobs I get. And the cold weather giving us "snow" days doesn't help either when school isn't in session.
But today one of the teachers requested me as their sub for a job next week! I'm so excited! It was so cool to accept my very first official sub job! I'm excited now, but I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck the day before!!
As previously mentioned, I recently was hired as a substitute teacher. However, I haven't had a chance to sub yet. I check the site every day but no jobs have been available. Part of it is because I only want (and can) work at one particular school right now, so that cuts down on how many jobs I get. And the cold weather giving us "snow" days doesn't help either when school isn't in session.
But today one of the teachers requested me as their sub for a job next week! I'm so excited! It was so cool to accept my very first official sub job! I'm excited now, but I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck the day before!!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Day 3 #100daysofhappiness
Again, no picture. But I don't feel this should be a picture challenge. After all, there are many things that make me happy that I can't necessarily take a picture of. Such as my item today.
Today what made me the happiest was when Kyle woke up, came in my room, and cuddled up with me. We slept for an extra half hour together.
He is almost 7 years old, but I still love it when he cuddles with me sometimes. He is such a mama's boy, so I get lots of cuddle time with him. But I know that one day he will grow out of it. So some of my favorite moments during the day are times when he's still my "baby." This is what made me happy today....cuddling with my favorite almost-7-year-old. :)
Today what made me the happiest was when Kyle woke up, came in my room, and cuddled up with me. We slept for an extra half hour together.
He is almost 7 years old, but I still love it when he cuddles with me sometimes. He is such a mama's boy, so I get lots of cuddle time with him. But I know that one day he will grow out of it. So some of my favorite moments during the day are times when he's still my "baby." This is what made me happy today....cuddling with my favorite almost-7-year-old. :)
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Day 2 #100daysofhappiness
Ok I already suck at this. I forgot to take a picture of the thing that made me happy today. Well technically a lot of things made me happy today, but the one thing that made me the happiest I didn't take a picture of. But since I'm a writer, I can just describe it. That counts, right?
Homemade Chicken Wings
What made me the happiest today was what I made for dinner. Homemade chicken wings. They are the best! Baked for an hour on 400 degrees, turned over halfway through. They are nice and crispy on the outside and falling off the bone on the inside. Covered half of them in BBQ sauce and the other half in Buffalo hot sauce, then dipped in ranch dressing. mmmm. Best. dinner. ever!
Hopefully tomorrow I can remember to take a picture!
Homemade Chicken Wings
What made me the happiest today was what I made for dinner. Homemade chicken wings. They are the best! Baked for an hour on 400 degrees, turned over halfway through. They are nice and crispy on the outside and falling off the bone on the inside. Covered half of them in BBQ sauce and the other half in Buffalo hot sauce, then dipped in ranch dressing. mmmm. Best. dinner. ever!
Hopefully tomorrow I can remember to take a picture!
Saturday, January 25, 2014
100 days of happiness
So I'm starting something new for the year. Yes, I'm rather late with this. But it doesn't have to last the whole year, just for 100 days, so it's all good. I'm not as good doing something for the full 365 days, so I figure only a portion of it should be enough so I can actually finish one of these challenges.
This was brought to my attention by my friend Jenn. See if you can find things that make you happy for 100 days. It doesn't matter what it is. Then take a picture of it and post it with the hashtag #100daysofhappiness.
So I will step up to this challenge and try it. We'll see how far I get!
Day 1: New hair color and cut. I've been blonde for the last ten years (with the exception of a year when I was pregnant with Kyle). So this was a big change. But I love it! Certainly made me happy.
What made you happy today?
This was brought to my attention by my friend Jenn. See if you can find things that make you happy for 100 days. It doesn't matter what it is. Then take a picture of it and post it with the hashtag #100daysofhappiness.
So I will step up to this challenge and try it. We'll see how far I get!
Day 1: New hair color and cut. I've been blonde for the last ten years (with the exception of a year when I was pregnant with Kyle). So this was a big change. But I love it! Certainly made me happy.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Suicide Blonde
Today is the last day I will be "suicide blonde." Blonde is not my natural hair color, but it is what I have been for the last, oh, at least 7 years. I was blonde for a while before I had Kyle, then went to my natural color while pregnant with him (was told the chemicals weren't good for baby), then went back to blonde afterward. The last few years I've been VERY blonde.
Now I need a change. I've loved being blonde. It's a color I always wanted to be. But it's getting kinda old and boring now. I'm not liking my hair lately. Not just the color, but the style too. I need a change.
I really can't wait to see how my vision turns out! I hope I don't hate it and have to hide in a hole for 2 months!!!
Now I need a change. I've loved being blonde. It's a color I always wanted to be. But it's getting kinda old and boring now. I'm not liking my hair lately. Not just the color, but the style too. I need a change.
I really can't wait to see how my vision turns out! I hope I don't hate it and have to hide in a hole for 2 months!!!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
So it's been a while.....
Hey! Yeah, I bet you never thought I'd write on this again. To tell you the truth, I completely forgot about it until this very moment. I'm not even sure why I even remembered.
So a lot has happened since I last wrote. Apparently that was back in 2011. It's now 2014!
I don't even think I mention all the things that have happened. But I can start with what's new currently.
So for the first time in 12 years, since I moved back to Wisconsin in 2002 and became a mom, I have a job outside the home!
Since we moved back to Wisconsin, my husband and I decided it was best for me to stay home and raise our kids (well, one kid at that point in time). One kid became two. And so I've been a stay at home mom for the past 12 years. This is now the second year both my boys have been in school full time.
I thought I'd have so much free time once they went in school. I was so joyous at the thought of having 7 hours a day to myself, in hopes of keeping the house clean, shopping by myself, and actually doing things I enjoyed like writing and scrapbooking. But then I got involved in the school. And my "me" time dwindled.
I became very involved in PTA, becoming VP for one year, and then on to President for 2 years. This year I have continued to volunteer at the school on a regular basis (sans PTA), plus I also bring my dog to school twice a week (she's a certified therapy dog). So it's no surprise that at the beginning of this year one of the teachers asked me why I wasn't getting paid for being there (ie, why wasn't I a teacher). I had no idea that I could sub without an education degree/license. In fact, all I need is the BA that I never used!
Long story short, I was hired by RUSD last week and am heading out to orientation tomorrow! It will be nice to finally get a paycheck for what I pretty much already do. Except I won't get paid for bringing Lucy (my dog) to school.
I still like to scrapbook and write, but unfortunately those things are still on the backburner until someday when I have time. Eventually. For now I'm very excited about this new venture in my life.
On to the next chapter!
So a lot has happened since I last wrote. Apparently that was back in 2011. It's now 2014!
I don't even think I mention all the things that have happened. But I can start with what's new currently.
So for the first time in 12 years, since I moved back to Wisconsin in 2002 and became a mom, I have a job outside the home!
Since we moved back to Wisconsin, my husband and I decided it was best for me to stay home and raise our kids (well, one kid at that point in time). One kid became two. And so I've been a stay at home mom for the past 12 years. This is now the second year both my boys have been in school full time.
I thought I'd have so much free time once they went in school. I was so joyous at the thought of having 7 hours a day to myself, in hopes of keeping the house clean, shopping by myself, and actually doing things I enjoyed like writing and scrapbooking. But then I got involved in the school. And my "me" time dwindled.
I became very involved in PTA, becoming VP for one year, and then on to President for 2 years. This year I have continued to volunteer at the school on a regular basis (sans PTA), plus I also bring my dog to school twice a week (she's a certified therapy dog). So it's no surprise that at the beginning of this year one of the teachers asked me why I wasn't getting paid for being there (ie, why wasn't I a teacher). I had no idea that I could sub without an education degree/license. In fact, all I need is the BA that I never used!
Long story short, I was hired by RUSD last week and am heading out to orientation tomorrow! It will be nice to finally get a paycheck for what I pretty much already do. Except I won't get paid for bringing Lucy (my dog) to school.
I still like to scrapbook and write, but unfortunately those things are still on the backburner until someday when I have time. Eventually. For now I'm very excited about this new venture in my life.
On to the next chapter!
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