Rudolph where are you?

Then one foggy Christmas eve...

Update: We got out early on Thursday due to fog. We had a late start on Friday. They should cancel the game tonight, but it hasn't happened yet. Apparently it is alright to cancel school, but basketball is sacred. I lead a small group of singers in the national anthem, so naturally I need to be there. It's thicker than it was on Wednesday when they canceled school AND it's dark out. All of the schools in the area have canceled evening activities except for us. Who plans a game on the night before a long break anyway? Thank goodness for a long break! I'm glad to be leaving the valley for awhile!

I Need a Fog Horn!

I haven't been to school since Monday. That is a little strange since it is now Wednesday night! I felt like I had run into a brick wall yesterday, so I thought it would be best to call in sick. Then this morning we were in pea soup times ten! It was thick! The day began as a two hour late start. I was already showered, dressed, and had eaten breakfast. Then I was in my car on the way out of town when the principal called saying school had been cancelled. No way! Check out the photos of Dunkerooville from the KWWL Weather Blog. Good 'ol Weatherman Schnackenberg. The fog didn't leave until around noon. I went SHOPPING! It was so fun! I had always thought that a sick day would be kind of fun, but it wasn't, not even a little. I was so tired! Which made today that much more wonderful. I spent a good deal of time and money in Kohl's. They always have good sales, but this time I had an additional 30% off my purchase. Jackpot! I went to Toys-R-Us to buy Mallory's gift, then I found the same gift at Target for $10 less. I should have known it would be cheaper... I bought it at Target and owned two of them for about fifteen minutes. I had to call home and tell my mother about my bargain shopping. I'm such a nerd. It's hard to believe Christmas is next week! The weather report for tomorrow? More fog AND freezing drizzle. Hmm...

By George I've Got It!

I've been thinking... If I were a 2008 political candidate, I'd do everything in my power to end the strike in Hollywood. Think about it. Lots of people watch TV. Make these people happier, and they might vote for you. Also, you would ensure that there is an adequate audience for your television ad campaign! More viewers = more voters! Plus, I could watch new episodes of Grey's Anatomy. What can I say, its all about me.

Karev for America!

Debra, please stop drooling. ;)

Snow Day

Some days of teaching are not even worth complaining about. I'm over it. I CAN tell you that I vote for a snow day over a 2 hour late start ANY day, EVEN though we have to make them up!

Yesterday was the most wonderful snow day! I started the day with a delicious espresso americano. The closet in my office/spare room is almost completely reorganized. It looks SO much better. I finished a book I have been in the middle of for several weeks. I made an entire batch of chili. I have enough left for 6 more days... I did a small amount of shoveling and walked to the post office. I watched Drew Carey hosting the Price is Right, and I wasn't impressed. I also watched all the extras for Pirates 3. ARRRR!

It was a great day. Bring on the SNOW!

Odds and Ends

First of all, I think about being pruned quite often. Unfortunately it doesn't motivate me to post. I will try to do better, but no guarantees.

School is pretty much what I do lately. I never know what will happen on a certain day until we know what the weather will bring. Late starts bring great joy and great frustration. I get two extra hours to get ready for the day, but we lose high school music rehearsal on late start days. The elementary concert was rescheduled from last Thursday to tomorrow night. I hope they remember the music, but I'm not too worried. The high school choirs are what stress me. Two weeks to break!!

I recently planted an amaryllis bulb. It grows like a weed! It bloomed a few days ago. I included pictures. I'm so proud of my little plant.

I have been watching far too many Hallmark/Lifetime-ish Christmas movies. They are so awful, yet I can't help myself. I have to know if they get their happy ending. I did watch Pirates 3 this weekend. The swashbuckling action scenes were a nice change!

I have also watched Season 3 of Gray's Anatomy. I thoroughly enjoy it! It isn't quite as cool the second time around, as you already know who lives and who doesn't, but all the same, wonderful. I wish McDreamy and Meredith would get over themselves. It's getting a little too Ross and Rachel. Oh the drama.

Plans for Christmas Break:

1. Plan for next semester. Yuck, I know.

2. Read books.

3. Sleep in.

4. Eat. 'Tis the season!

5. Organize my closet. I have more clothes in there than I know what to do with. Time to streamline the wardrobe!

6. The other closet needs some work too... (No it is not more clothes!)

7. Go to the bank and get quarters for laundry. At most I have barely enough to clean the essentials. I went to a car wash and got change late one night. It's a bit of a gamble as one-third came out as tokens. It's okay, my car needs cleaning too.

8. Cook. I'm excited to cook at home, where there is a dishwasher and people to eat what I make!

9. Play in the snow.

10. Drink coffee.

There you have it, the top ten things I'm hoping to do over break. Maybe I'll even blog for you.