I.Q. ????

I've been pondering on I.Q. Can you increase your I.Q.???  Or are you born with a certain amount of intelligence and that's that? I'd like some thoughts and opinions on this matter! The research I've done so far has been somewhat ambiguous. Meanwhile, I'll be over at http://www.lumosity.com/ while I'm waiting for your feedback!

quotes and more quotes

 

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

 

-Edison, Thomas A.

 

 

Those of you who receive the daily Sunday School Readings via email, likely read this quote this morning! I loved it. The quote I chose for our classroom quote of the week is the following one. It's pretty good! Happy Monday, y'all!

 

 

"It's amazing how long it takes to complete something you're not working on."

- R.D. Clyde

 

 

go green!

 

Going green never tasted so good!!!

pie rush wednesday!

 

 

 

 

 

Tried a new schedule at school today and liked it! {Now if I can only stick to it! Class discussion is just too much fun!}

 

Daniel broke another toe last night! His smallest digit this time. He says, "Only 8 more to go!" Poor man.

 

Miss Smith and Loralee went with me to get my shots today.

 

Sara picked up Loralee; then Miss Smith and I took in "Pie Rush Wednesday" at Village Inn.

 

A free slice of raspberry brownie delight, or whatever it was called, hit the spot! Along with several cups of hot coffee...since the restaurant was kinda chilly.

 

I grilled hamburgers for supper and murdered 3 slimy green frogs with a can of my favorite friend, Repel. I do not understand how in the world Pharaoh could have hardened his heart again after the plague of the frogs.

 

It's 9:20 p.m.  Past our bedtime!

 

 

 

the drowsy poet

 

I swoon. Try a coconut 'poet'chino with a double shot of espresso!

This gem of a caffeine fuel station is tucked almost under the big overpass on Bayou Blvd.

Put "Experience the Drowsy Poet Coffee Shop" on your Bucket List ASAP.

Then go, and cross it off!

Then go back again. Like I did today. You won't regret it!

 

 

Happy Belated Labor Day!

Our weekend was good.

The food was good, the ice skating was good, family time was good.

School is going good.

Danl is good {except for his big toe that he injured awhile back while textin' and walkin', but it'll hopefully be good again after the doc visit tom.}

The dogs are good {and clean!} from their stay at the doggie hotel.

In other words,

LIFE IS GOOD!

 

time management ~ lights ~ comments

HI.

I'm seriously sleepy so this will be short! School started Monday! So good to be back surrounded by students in the world of education! I love my job. What I don't love is my lack of efficiency and time management. Any helpful hints, anyone?? This is only day 2 and I haven't gotten home before 6 yet...I need to get a PLAN for after school and STICK WITH IT. But, yesterday I had to do more duck taping {LOVE duck tape!} and today I visited with Tam awhile about school since she is soon going out to teach in Wilcox, AZ! So I guess I do have valid reasons for not completing my work in a timely manner. Tomorrow I will have it together! I have determined that this year, SLEEP is golden and will be my upmost priority so I can function at my best for my hubby and my kids. That said, I wish you all could stop by and visit me at WHCS! Since I will be spending a majority of my life there for the next 9 months, I endeavored to morph my classroom from the drab, windowless middle room of the school into a well-lit, happy place! When I arrive in the morning, I have to make my rounds turning on the string of colored lights, the lime green spray-painted lamp, the patio lights and rope lights in the reading tent, the LED light for Beatrice the Beta fish, and of course the overhead halogen lights! But it's so worth it. The right ambiance makes all the difference. OK, enough rambling about lights, it's time to turn them out and scramble into my unmade bed. {another post will soon be coming to update you on the status and results of my happiness project resolutions! I am still doing it.} And I kinda hate to add this last thought, but I feel rather needy and am hankering for some comments from y'all! I know it takes a bit more time, but I crave your thoughts, advice, and opinions! Thanks. over and out.

{BTW, I didn't write anything about FOOD. Just sayin'.}

10 things

I will write about 10 things since I don't have time to elaborate on life at the moment.

1. Alisha, Pierre, and the kids flew back to the North Pole {CANADA} on Sunday...we miss them! Fantastic family time makes the best memories.

2. I actually worked at school today. And others worked there too, helping me. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by friends and family.

3. My goals are as follows: have classroom totally bedecked and transformed by Wed. eve, finish the dress I'm working on and have 3 more sewed by Fri. eve, and BEACH it on Sat! Unrealistic goals never hurt anyone.

4. What is a good, reliable brand of coffee bean grinder? Jill sent me the yummiest smelling whole coffee beans and I'm getting ready to drink their brew instead of just swooning over their scent!

5. I'm gonna wear PURPLE. Hopefully I will stop gaining weight so I won't remind everyone of Barney.

6. This school year is going to be AMAZING! The energy and enthusiasm of all the school board and teachers is just thrilling! Also love the new doors, clean floors, polka-dot curtains, and the lack of clutter!

7. My not-so-wonderful-anymore drying rack from Tarjay has fallen apart even after I gave it a hefty dose of Liquid Nails. NOT cool! I so dislike spending the $ to dry clothes in the dryer. I need to replace it asap.

8. SCORE! Outdoor lights that I've been spying on at Family Dollar were on a summer clearance sale for $4.80 instead of $8 today!

9. Speaking of Family Dollar, I love the yoga pants I got there the other day for only $5.50! Sometimes classy isn't even pricey! Love me some $ store!

10. Getting on my school sleep schedule is my next priority! Bye, Bye roaming around until 1 and sleeping in until 8:30...