Bits and Pieces

I couldn't think of much to write about, so I thought I'd include some random thoughts and happenings.

• This afternoon I went to a Halloweeen piano recital. Mallory dressed as Queen Amidala. She pronounces it a little more like Amidello.
• I got my first "teacher" photo taken on Friday. I get a free packet. What in the world am I ever going to do with those pictures...
• I made a giant list of to-do items for the weekend... and slowly but surely I'm getting them done. Update the blog was on the list... CHECK!
• I went to my uncle's house for supper. His son-in-law brought his hunting friends from Wisconsin. We had mule-deer steak and cheese curds!
• I watched parts of Ghostbusters II today. I probably could've lived without that.
• I recently bought the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die. I have several hundred still to go.

Popcorn Diva

It's random story time. Deb recently shared a story on her blog and I felt that it might be fun to share something random as well. I had a hard time thinking about what to write about, but here goes...

When I was in Kindergarten my class put on a circus for our families, complete with "lions," "tigers," and . . . well I guess there really weren't any bears. I was chosen as the popcorn ma'am. I was given this role so that I might sing the solo about being a popcorn person. On the day of the big show I was dressed in my favorite blue leotard (I was also an acrobat, of course). It was very much an eighties sort of outfit. When it was time for my solo I walked out onto the middle of the floor with a giant box of popcorn tied around my neck. I then gave it my very best effort. And . . . no one could hear me. I had to sing the whole song again with the rest of the class helping me out. How humiliating. It was a good time overall, but it's funny to think about my first solo in front of a real audience. My friend Jill has the whole thing on tape. We break it out occasionally for a good laugh.

Let it...Snow?

It's snowing! Right now, outside my house! I don't know if I'm excited or not. I think I am, because it's something new. I need to wear warmer clothes to school. They hadn't turn the heat on yet today and it was a bit chilly. Student teaching is draining me of all energy. I took a nap when I got home from school. I taught my first full lesson of first graders on Tuesday, times four. It was a bit intense. I forgot a very important CD at home. Fortunately my cooperating teacher is absolutely amazing and helped me figure out a back up plan. I thought it might turn out badly, but I got four hugs that morning. I love first graders! I got one today too, and a school picture. They're so sweet! I just figured out how to add links to my posts. The one below is a special treat for a special friend. If you've been reading her blog, you might find it interesting as well. Stay warm!

For Debra