Random thoughts

TGIF!!!

I am so glad that Friday is here! Time to chill, relax, get back on a schedule, do homework, watch a movie or two on tv, cook, try new things, do laundry, and just enjoy life! I am psyched for tonight's meal since I am making rosemary oven chicken & rosemary roasted oven veggies! I have been thinking about this all day! Seriously!

This week was really weird for me! I could not go to sleep on time, had early mornings, some stress, & a few (more like 100+) emails. I woke up cold two mornings this week. Texas actually had low 60s in the mornings. It was crazy!

I am still missing my family and dogs! :) Something about football just riles me up. I am so proud of my varsity, O-Line and Defense Brother!

I am starting to get nervous about taking my first EC-6 PPR certification test next Friday. I have to be at the test center at 7:30. :-o! Sure I will study and review but it's just weird already taking certification tests. ;)

I am so ready for fall!!!

Did I mention that I am so glad it's Friday!!!

Have a fabulous weekend!!

My day has been made

Collegetown was rained all over yesterday and last night them temps dipped WAY below freezing making the roads treacherous and my classes were delayed.

BUT

My Early Childhood class was CANCELLED meaning I have ZERO school today...woo hoo!

THEN

I still have to go to work at 12:45 but this makes me one HAPPY girl! Can ya tell?!

TGIF

A week without stress is possible

Earlier this week, I commented on FB & twitter that I was going to attempt to not be stressed and I have to tell you the truth...it is not easy not being stressed. Monday was easy, Tuesday I was good until I was working on a calendar and I almost killed the computer/printer at school but I survived. Wednesday was great and Thursday was starting to ware on me a tad but I just remembered my challenge to myself and get through this week.

SO...I can officially say that my "school week" is almost over...finally...and I survived a week without stress...during school! I can already tell ya that Friday will be smooth sailing since I only have one class (8-11:30) and it involves decorating a classroom in preparations for a preschool adventure each Friday for the rest of the semester. I am SO EXCITED about this class. I get to teach preschoolers each Friday and get class credit. Ideal situation for me!

This weekend I have LOADS and I mean LOADS of reading to complete and notes to take...but I am just a-okay with that since it is the weekend by golly and I have Monday off for MLK. Can I get a woo-hoo?! Stress will not be a part of my weekend this week. I can assure you of that. I am also excited to watch football all weekend long too. Superbowl Sunday (2/7) is just a little ways away and I am counting down.

I am also a little, okay A LOT, excited about catching up with my blogging peeps! I have missed you this week but I am still getting used to a busy and hectic life back at college and by 10pm...I am done. So bare with me as I adjust :)

Hope you have had a wonderful week! Are you glad it's Friday???

TGIF

The Shred...day 11

On Level TWO!!

Tonight, I started a new level and let me just say it was interesting and painful. The DVD kind of did the basic moves, but did twists and turns along the way. The time seemed to FLY by and it went quickly, for the most part. I have had several people tell me that Level two is harder than level three. But I can DEFINITELY tell you Level two is MUCH HARDER than level one!

Hope you have a fabulous Friday evening! Stay tuned for tomorrow's update and a VERY SPECIAL post after the update{tomorrow}.

Thank goodness the weekend is HERE

Hi everyone...Like many of you, I am so ready for the weekend! This week has been full of interesting things, comments, & assignments. Today, well this morning, I was over the moon that my class met at the Starbucks in the ACU library. I needed that cup of iced coffee and it made my day so much better. Plus it gave me that jolt necessary to survive the four hour discussion! Yes, my professor is amazing and just cool like that.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Remember that my giveaway is going on now right now and will until Tuesday afternoon! ENTER HERE

TGIF

THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY!!!!

I have come to realize that my schedule is just going to be tough this semester and I am OKAY with that. I am learning to trust my boundaries and let a few things go...just a little bit. I am learning that kickin' the feet up is a good thing. I am learning to trust HIM!!! He has a plan that I will stumble upon and LOVE.

TGIF

TGIF

Thank goodness it is Friday...I have learned a few things today that I thought I would share. I actually like down time now. If you read yesterday's post, I was like a deer in the headlights with nothing to do. But then something happened...do not know what...but life was a little nicer today.

I worked this morning then went to run errands and run to Target just to look around. I got a magazine and then went to Hastings and got another magazine to read. Then I grabbed a salad and came back to my apartment. NOW, I am in bed blogging. I actually like all this downtime. I like no stress and LOVE being able to sit and relax for just a little bit. I love the feeling and will take hold of it today! Thanks for all of your kind words and encouragement over these last few days. I am learning to relax again and it feels great!

Have a wonderful evening!!!!

Why I love fall...

A few reasons why I love fall

Bowl of Hot soup

Yummy Starbucks' drinks

Fall leaves

Fall trees

Fall colors that appear

Yummy cups of tea

Warm blankets

I thought I would grant you a few reasons why I LOVE fall. Texas' leaves are actually changing this year. Although they are not as pretty as up north, they are changing and they are pretty!

Have a wonderful Friday!!!!

I can not help it...

Just a few ideas/thoughts that are going through my head...

* I can not help it that I was ready to go to sleep right after dinner
* I can not help it that my dinner filled me up
* I can not help it but I feel tired
* I can not help it but I am so sore from yesterday's workout
* I can not help it but life is FLYING bye quickly
* I can not help it that I have not slept in in a long time
* I can not help it but tomorrow I will sleep in and will set NO ALARM-YAHOO
* I can not help that everyone is not happy all the time

Hope everyone had a wonderful Friday!!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Fun Friday

Today I have the day off of school, so what am I doing? Observing in an elementary classroom for a few hours and babysitting a sweet 17 month old carrot top in the afternoon. I am still up early, but I am actually HAPPY about it!

My sweet sister and I! I miss her so, so, so much!!!! She is a senior this year and I could not be prouder :) Even though we are at eachother's necks have the time, she is my sister and I LOVE her!!!

TGIF

Just a little cleaning...

This week has been full of stress, so after work, grocery shopping, and dinner. I decided to give my whole apartment a good scrub down. I vaccumed, dusted, mopped, scrubbed, and cleaned every nook and cranny. I actually felt way LESS stressed after I was done. Guess I found a new stress relief that does good :) Everything is now clean and tomorrow all my laundry will be too ;)

My dad may think I have gone nuts since I did not go out and have "fun," but I am now less stressed about my homework weekend and all that is included. Nothing glamerous, just studying up a storm.

I will hear the alarm at 7:30am since I am participating in a heartwalk that will be three miles. I am excited and glad I will get my workout in early :) So yes this weekend is packed full, but hopefully I will be able to relax here and there while doing wonderful homework. Oh yay!!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Just READ it

Today, well all week, in my Beginning Literacy class, we have been discussing the importance of reading aloud to children. One misconception is that adults and college students do not like being read to-well that is WRONG. My professor is taking time out of each class period to read Bunnicula to us. Yes we are college students and being read to but it is LOTS of fun. Here are a few of my favorite books: (just a few as my list could go on and on)

Hope you all had a wonderful Friday and are looking forward to the weekend. Mine is already booked and has lots of stuff included in just two days. I do plan to relax a little. Have a great evening and read something that interests you.

TGIF

Fantastic Friday

Today is a fantastic Friday. Why do you ask? I got accepted into the School of Education on Thursday!!! Yes, I am VERY excited and thrilled!!!

As for other news, my grandparents were evacuated late last night to DFW. My dad went and got them and took them to our house. Now my home in DFW is full. There are three kids from Scotland there (sister went this summer and now they came), my sister's friend who is staying with us for a few days while her mom is at a funeral, and the rest of my family. Mom asked if I could come home this weekend and there is no possible way! Then she just said to call her a few times! I agreed!!!

As for rain here, we are getting a break today, but then Saturday through next week it is back again. Ike is coming full force and looks like it will hit Houston. Keep the people that are in its path in your thoughts and prayers.

Hope you all enjoy your weekend and have a relaxing one at that. I know I need one, but I have LOTS to do, so all I can do is try.

Have a great Friday!!!

Barney is a dinosaur...

So while I am on the topic of music, I thought I would post a little about Barney. My sister and I both love Barney when we were growing up, her especially. She knew EXACTLY when it was on. So Barney has a special place in my heart.

Well today as I was babysitting, the 16 month old and I danced to a Barney tape. It was full of music and got her to calm down for nap. The funny thing is that I remembered all the Barney songs-weird, I know.

My brother never got on the Barney bandwagon, but he like other cartoons and children's programs. He LOVED Rugrats and Power Rangers.

Some of the children's tv programs that I have learned to love are: Franklin, Rugrats, Sesame Street, Arthur (really good), Magic School Bus, Dora/Diego, Blues Clues, and lots more. I babysit a bunch, so after an over and over show, I kind of get into it. I really believe that children's shows teach a lot of good values and morals, but I also believe that we, as adults, SHOULD NOT plop a kid in front of the tv all day. Children at a very young age need limits and starting young is not bad at all.

So I hope all of you are having a GREAT Friday!! Have a great weekend!!

Glad it is Friday!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

It's my party-oh yay!!! Good bye teen years-today I turn 2-0!!!

What am I doing this weekend, well dad has tickets to the Rangers game on Friday with some family friends, Saturday will be filled of relaxation and a bit of shopping, and Sunday I teach Sunday School & will have my steak (birthday) dinner before my surgery on Monday!!!

It is also the Steece's (quads) FIRST birthday today!!! Happy Birthday guys!!! Your birthday will always be remembered!!!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Have a fantastic Friday!!!

Let's go to the...beach

So it is 5am and my alarm just rang. Time to get up and start the day. Family and I are headed to the BEACH for a week!!! YAY!!! So the family and I have to be at the airport at 6:45 this morning. I need this vacation. I think for my sanity as well. I am very excited.

Have a great Friday!!!

It's Friday and I hurt...but its ok

It's Friday and I am so excited-why you ask? I hurt from working out. I really do not care that it is the weekend, well I do, but this is not the point. Some of the places that I hurt at, in this very moment, usually take weeks to hurt and get...so I am so excited!!! I know I'm corny, but that is okay! I am just EXCITED!!!

In other news, I have been drinking this protein enriched shake that I make about 1-2 times a day and it really helps me. I have more energy and I do not sit there and snack.
My protein shake includes:
* 1/4-1/2 cup of natural vanilla yogurt
* 1/4 cup crushed ice
* 2 T of milk
* 1 T of Rice Protein (12 grams of protein)
* 1-2 T OJ
* 1/2 cup fruit ( I have tried strawberries, pineapple, and canned peaches)
Mix it all up in blender and enjoy! To make it last longer, I use a straw.

If you are wondering why I use Rice Protein and not just any old mix. It is because I am allergic to soy, wheat, gluten, nuts, tree nuts, fish, and shell fish. This mix is the only one I found with all of this in it.

So I have basically 2 shakes a day and it just, in my opinion, makes me happier. I usually have one for Breakfast and one mid-afternoon. I know something I am doing is working since I have lost 3 pounds and am just happier now :) I did 200 sit ups without contest and was just happy I did that today! My goal is 500, which I am determined to reach soon!!

In other news, the house is so quite with the siblings still in school!!! Only a few more weeks until they are done with school. Oh Well!

I do have one prayer request: Allow me to sick to this plan since it is obviously working and keep my interest in what I am doing!

Have an AWESOME weekend!!!

Finally Friday

Finally, it is Friday. I have to admit that I am rather tired today. The weather is acting crazy again and this morning it was COLD! 48 degrees is not supposed to be present in April, but Oh well.

So as for my weekend plans, I have to go grocery shopping, see some friends in Abilene, reserve a storage space (for storing dorm stuff over the summer), make a return to office max, complete my brother's memory book for his birthday, and do the dreaded homework. I also have to work on Sunday, morning and night. So I have some on my plate, but not that much. I also have to do laundry.

Random thought today: After this semester is over, I am at sophomore status (30+ hours). When I return in Fall 2008, I will have 45 hours completed. I am still debating how many hours I am taking next fall, but it looks like 18. I know, I know, I am crazy, but I want to graduate in 4 years! SO I have to take a load!

So I hope everyone if having a wonderful Friday!!!

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!

TGIF

I am actually glad that it is Friday night. Today was really tough and tonight will be easy! Just being able to do laundry and relax is so nice. Yes I told myself I was going to get some things done and I will, but my mind is now relaxing! Stress and I usually go hand in hand, but tonight I am going to sit back and relax. I will try to rid this headache of mine and drink a cup of tea. With it being 40ish degrees outside, I am enjoying my quiet Friday night!

I am a little rubbed at TX weather though! Yesterday it was 90ish and today was in the 40s. The rest of the weekend should warm up, but seriously, a 50 degree drop!!

Have a great weekend!!

TGIF

It is such a great Friday today!!! I am done with classes for today and I have some high school friends in today! They are taking the ACT test on the HSU campus and have been such a delight to have around! They are so FUNNY!!!

Other than that- my feet still are in pain and yes I am going back to the doctor today. Finally I can get some answers!!!

As far as weekend plans, I plan to read for homework, do an assignment or two, and work on Sunday. I also have to go get some groceries, since I am low on food.

I AM SO EXCITED FOR TONIGHT: "Friday Night Lights" and "Numbers" are on tonight and I plan to take it easy, do some laundry, and just relax.

As far as the weather in Abilene, it has been cold but it is warming up into the 40's today and mid 50's this weekend. I want it to stay cold and to snow-In my dreams:)

So I hope all of you fellow bloggers have a great weekend!!!