Well - just about completed my third week of school since summer vacation! Need a day off already - not until September 30th.
The curse of the teacher - since we have so many days off - we're constantly counting down to them. I do enjoy my job very much so, just love being off a hell of a lot more!
Hre's a pic of my classroom! Haven't really hung much art yet - more to come!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Water Color Dog Walker
I was supposed to go to my brother's today to celebrate his and my sister-in-law's birthdays. We cancelled due to the storm that never really happened! )c;
My cable box has been screwed up since last night!
So, no going out, and no TV.
READ? Couldn't do it!
So, I painted a water color picture of my newest dog walker! I did not draw her first - just let the paint brush lead the way. I outlined her with my beautiful fine point sharpie marker.
Not sure what I will be doing with her yet, so I put a little water mark with picnic!
HUGS!
My cable box has been screwed up since last night!
So, no going out, and no TV.
READ? Couldn't do it!
So, I painted a water color picture of my newest dog walker! I did not draw her first - just let the paint brush lead the way. I outlined her with my beautiful fine point sharpie marker.
Not sure what I will be doing with her yet, so I put a little water mark with picnic!
HUGS!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Kiss the Summer Goodbye
Well - after a lovely two months off I must return back to work tomorrow! As most of you know, I am an art and music teacher in an elementary school on Staten Island. I service all the grades, K-5 and the special ed classes.
Even though I am starting my 6th year, I always get nervous about the first day of school. It's almost as if I am one of the students - nervous to see friends again, who's in my class and the horrible question - who will I have to sit next to??? Hopefully not the annoying boy who picks his nose!
As a teacher, I never know what to expect. What is the new kindergarten like? (I had a lot of criers last year! What will my schedule be like? What duties will I have to do!?
This fifth grade is a very special one for me. When I started at my school - they were in the kindergarten. So, they are the first class that I have watched grow for the past 5 years. So exciting!
Now, I've prepared my lessons for the week all day. I've brushed up on my piano playing because I haven't played all summer. I've made my lunch. I've ironed my clothes. I know exaclty what I am doing tomorrow - yet still have those butterflies. And I know I will never fall asleep!
But tomorrow will come and go - and I will be happy to see all those little boogers and patooties again!
Hugs,
Renee
Even though I am starting my 6th year, I always get nervous about the first day of school. It's almost as if I am one of the students - nervous to see friends again, who's in my class and the horrible question - who will I have to sit next to??? Hopefully not the annoying boy who picks his nose!
As a teacher, I never know what to expect. What is the new kindergarten like? (I had a lot of criers last year! What will my schedule be like? What duties will I have to do!?
This fifth grade is a very special one for me. When I started at my school - they were in the kindergarten. So, they are the first class that I have watched grow for the past 5 years. So exciting!
Now, I've prepared my lessons for the week all day. I've brushed up on my piano playing because I haven't played all summer. I've made my lunch. I've ironed my clothes. I know exaclty what I am doing tomorrow - yet still have those butterflies. And I know I will never fall asleep!
But tomorrow will come and go - and I will be happy to see all those little boogers and patooties again!
Hugs,
Renee
Monday, August 25, 2008
Seven Days Working Dolls - Somebody Pinch Me Now
I just have to write a quick blog about my greatest Ebay find ever!
I found these little dollies on Ebay on Wednesday night.
The seller had the cover of the box as the first pic, so you didn't see these little lovelies at first glance. Big mistake!
I clicked on the listing to wee what was inside. I nearly lost my mind.
They were asking $19.99 as the first bid. I immediately bid and then sent the seller a note if they would accept a "buy it now".
No reply!
They were ending Friday night at 8:00 - so of course I sat in front of the computer for an hour!
I can't even tell you how high my bid was. I even upped it at the last second. I considered using a sniping service, but I didn't want to pay the fee and give them my password.
The rest is history - I paid about $30 with shipping and they arrived this morning!
I'm still waiting to wake up from these dream...
I found these little dollies on Ebay on Wednesday night.
The seller had the cover of the box as the first pic, so you didn't see these little lovelies at first glance. Big mistake!
I clicked on the listing to wee what was inside. I nearly lost my mind.
They were asking $19.99 as the first bid. I immediately bid and then sent the seller a note if they would accept a "buy it now".
No reply!
They were ending Friday night at 8:00 - so of course I sat in front of the computer for an hour!
I can't even tell you how high my bid was. I even upped it at the last second. I considered using a sniping service, but I didn't want to pay the fee and give them my password.
The rest is history - I paid about $30 with shipping and they arrived this morning!
I'm still waiting to wake up from these dream...
Sunday, August 24, 2008
www.yearbookyourself.com
This is the most online fine I have had in a long time.
Go to this website www.yearbookyourself.com.
Upload a picture.
Add a few minor adjustments and you can put yourself in most years from 1950 to 2000.
This picture is me in 1952 and one of my favorites!
Go to this website www.yearbookyourself.com.
Upload a picture.
Add a few minor adjustments and you can put yourself in most years from 1950 to 2000.
This picture is me in 1952 and one of my favorites!
Friday, August 22, 2008
My Purple Thumb!
Last Sunday were the playoffs for my softball team. I foul-tipped a ball off my right thumb. It was swollen, and purple, and painful, and yucky! But we did win the game!
I had to visit my hand doc today for my last check up on my left index finger anyway (which I broke way back of February 29th!) It's ok - still feels a little kooky, but because I crushed all the nerves, it's going to take a long time to feel normal.
So, I figured since I was there - I might as well see how my thumb is. After my $35 x-ray and visit co-pay, I learned that it is not broken! YAY! Just have to ice it and take some painkillers.
But it hurts...
So no sewing or crocheting or nice neat handwriting from me for a while...
)c;
I had to visit my hand doc today for my last check up on my left index finger anyway (which I broke way back of February 29th!) It's ok - still feels a little kooky, but because I crushed all the nerves, it's going to take a long time to feel normal.
So, I figured since I was there - I might as well see how my thumb is. After my $35 x-ray and visit co-pay, I learned that it is not broken! YAY! Just have to ice it and take some painkillers.
But it hurts...
So no sewing or crocheting or nice neat handwriting from me for a while...
)c;
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Dear Ebay Sellers,
Dear Ebay sellers,
Please stop having to go out of town unexpectedly when you're supposed to be shipping my purchases.
Thank you!
This is so frustrating! Within two days - I've received the following notes from sellers:
"I'm sorry but I had to go out of town for a death in the family for 4 days, .. I hope to get it out tomorrow. I'll email you when I've hit the post office. Sincerely, Lisa"
"Hi again Renee...I am so sorry I had an emergency and had to leave town before this ended. I will send priority in the morn. Thanks again!!"
PLUS - I had to contact the first seller - because it was a week after my payment and I hadn't heard anything!
I HATE THIS! What is the problem? Maybe the fact they all live in TOWNS???
Please stop having to go out of town unexpectedly when you're supposed to be shipping my purchases.
Thank you!
This is so frustrating! Within two days - I've received the following notes from sellers:
"I'm sorry but I had to go out of town for a death in the family for 4 days, .. I hope to get it out tomorrow. I'll email you when I've hit the post office. Sincerely, Lisa"
"Hi again Renee...I am so sorry I had an emergency and had to leave town before this ended. I will send priority in the morn. Thanks again!!"
PLUS - I had to contact the first seller - because it was a week after my payment and I hadn't heard anything!
I HATE THIS! What is the problem? Maybe the fact they all live in TOWNS???
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