Day 119

Im just thankful that today is over, and that means I am one day closer to the possibly of being able to sleep in! That's all I want to do at this point is sleep in. It has been forever since I feel like I have gotten that luxury. I really can not remember the last time I did not set my alarm. I just hope that when the opportunity arises, I can actually sleep in! I seem to be having a problem sleeping in past 5.30, which I am really not liking too much. Im thankful this seemingly long day passed, work was done, and I am one day closer to a good long nights sleep. How late can you sleep in? Im thinking 9.30/10 would feel like a miracle! Here's hoping this day comes soon!

118

Oh man. . . I have to say, inappropriate or not, I am pretty grateful that I do NOT make sex noises when I am working out. Seriously. Don't pretend you don't know what I am talking about. We have all run into the person (typically a guy) who makes completely ridiculous noises with every lift of the weight while he is pumping iron. Maybe it is just me, but all I can think about while I am forced to listen to this is that the noises directly translate to the noises made during fornication. This is not a good thing.

Today I had the unfortunate experience of working out near a gentleman who, well. . . based on his breathing patterns and, shall we say rhythm, is not as good as he thinks he is in bed. Sorry dude. So what am I thankful for? Im thankful I have the presence, consideration, and am self aware enough not to make a fool of myself as I am working out! I mean really, does the weight get lighter the louder you exhale? Do you actually get stronger the faster you exhale? Does staring at your self in the mirror and making an ugly face make the work more effective? All I am asking is that those who read this take their headphones out for a moment and listen to make sure they are quiet as they work out, and while your headphones are out take a listen, I am sure you will see what I am talking about.

Really? Sometimes that is all I want to say to these people. Really?

Day 117

Pretty thankful/greatful to my dearist Will. For without him I would no be sitting here wrtiting out my post for the day on my new iphone!! Thank you my love for my new toy! Love you.

Day 116

Monday Monday, la la la lala, so good to me, . . . . Oh Mama's and the Papas, gotta love some classic music! Especially when it is about the day you are having. Although I can't really say the lyrics of the song relate to the day I have had, I like to sing it none the less! Thankfully today was a very productive and busy day! Nocking the items off the To Do list and plowing through to the finish line! The end is in sight and now is the time to go full steam ahead, and finally be done. Don't you just love the days you are really productive? Somehow motivated by an unrecognizable energy your not familiar with. Somehow lots of work ends up getting done, the day is great! Don't get me wrong, as I have previously said I am definitely fond of days of rest when you slack off, take some personal time, and basically do nothing. But today, Im thankful I got a lot done and am powering through the to do list and it feels great! Monday Monday so good to me. . . . .

Day 115

Im thankful for the return of old friends. It is always so wonderful when friends form the past return and it's almost like they never left! Today some old friends came back into town for a little visit, and I am so thankful we were able to get together! Our friends, technically Will's old roommate from his freshman year of college (Mike) and his wife (April), now are living in Hawaii while Mike is stationed there. On a visit out here while taking a little time off before Mike's next deployment. Sometimes seeing old friends can be awkward, like too much time has passed and you are now different people. Today however, was just like the conversation kept going from the last time we were all together some two and a half years ago! Thankfully we were all abel to get together, and it fell into just like old times. Hopefully, we will be able to come together again in the near future and it will still be just like old times!

Day 114

Sometimes there are days when you need some white noise in the background, something you can follow along to in the background and check in with on occasion; a steady stream of old replaying movies that can suck you into relaxation and TV enjoyment! Today Im thankful there was a steady stream of old movies on various channels to keep me entertained as I worked in and out on various projects throughout the day. It's kind of nice to be doing homework, cleaning house, or any other mundane chore we have to do, and have something entertaining you in the background. A story to check in with when you need to sit and rest for a few. There is always room in the schedule for a day of hanging out, chilling out, and all the while multitasking as your getting stuff done, thankfully that was today!

Day 113

Groupon. Join the group. Strength in numbers, and when the numbers are saving, that's even better! Im thankful my sister found herself an awesome groupon at the ever delicious The Counter and shared it with Will and I! Know what a Groupon is? Basically a coupon that is available only if a certain number of people group together and agree to buy the groupon! So, enough people joined the group and we got a $30 gift card to The Counter for $15. These things offer serious savings. So, I highly recommend to all that you check this website out, and join the group! You'll be thankful you did!

Day 112

Yet again I am thankful for the amazing opportunities I am being granted, and specifically the wonderful people I am meeting along the way! Even more surprising to me is the caliber of people in my company. I feel honored to be working and collaborating with such smart, thoughtful, poetic, and overall wonderful individuals. And not only do I think we are working toward wonderful things with our projects, but also developing friendships. I am thankful for E.P.I.C. project I am a part of developing, the people I am working with, and the great things before all of us. How wonderful to see where we go, thankfully we are in such strong partnership.

Day 111

Not only is it Day 111, a great day for binary code, but it is also art show time! When I was in school I didn't remember there ever being an art show. These days it seems every district, and in some cases individual schools has an art show. I suppose I am thankful for these shows, they give students recognition and praise for their abilities. Perhaps encouragement and confidence as they venture forward. I guess my hesitance and reservations lie in the question of whether or not they really need these shows? Clearly many of us succeeded to become prosperous and happy individuals without even the notion of an art show. But, they do seem to be good for the kids that participate, and especially the ones who win! So for now Ill say I am thankful that there are these shows for our kids to participate in and be a part of. But, I have a sneaking suspicion I may have a different opinion if I had to organize one! Until then. . .

Day 110

I worked hard, I did my best, and in the end. . . . I won! Well, in my mind at least I won! I got a job!! I am so incredibly thankful to have a job, at a school I love (well Im pretty sure I will love) with great people, doing what I love! I am so incredibly thankful to be the future art teacher at the new Denver School of Science and Technology Green Valley Ranch campus! So glad this stress has ben lifted and I can go into the summer with a lighter and fuller heart!

Day 109

The previously mentioned blog, the one sharing in my problem of procrastination (aka blogcrastination) not only shares in my disposition, but also is an awesome blog. Teacher Sweaters is a blog in which my fellow teacher documents what she is wearing each an every day to teach at school. Not repeating a single outfit! Quite a feet, to a problem I find my suffering with almost every morning. To be a teacher, in a school which expects you to dress professionally is tough. Some days all I want to wear are jeans and a sweat shirt. Not to mention the struggle trying not to look like I have been teaching elementary school for 40 years in sweaters that look like craft throw up, or too professional like I'm in a corporate ladder climbing office building. It's tough! I find her determination, and awesome outfits absolutely inspiring! Humm, perhaps I can shake off my blogcrasitination and do it with style!

Day 108

Im not the only one! Found a friend with a blog, the title for one day was Blograstination...! Oh man is that ever the adjective for me. Much like procrastination, but for blogging. Bloggier. Thankfully, I am no the only one often finding myself in this situation. Glad I have found myself a descriptor!

Day 107

Things are changing. Things are happening. This is exiting. And I am so very thankful to seemingly be a part of this progression.

The field of art education is changing, pedagogy is becoming more progressive, there are new ways to look art education. Looking beyond aesthetically pleasing products, to the process. To what the students learn in the process of making their art. Learning to think critically, develop 21st century thinking skills, and all the while learning to think creatively. With an aesthetic product in the end to boot! This is where art education is headed, slowly but surely. And I could not be more thankful to be riding the crest of this wave of reform. Today I was excited to attend the Colorado Arts Education Summit. See some glimmers of change in the distance as they begin to shine bright and guide others. That and I got free Chipotle!

Day 106

I am very thankful for the kind hearted generosity of my dear friend Sarah. Today, ok well technically like Monday or so, she got me a ticket to go with her to Citizen Cope. The reason, an early graduation gift, a celebration, a well needed and deserved break. To her, for this gift, I am so very thankful. I had a great time sharing in the experience of this live show (coincidentally each of us with our significant others, which made it even a little better!). In the bigger picture, Im most thankful that Sarah and I are friends. We have actually known each other for quite some time. But only in the last nine months or so have we truly become good friends. Amazing how big events and transitions in life can bring people together, and hopefully this friendship continues well into the future, so our lives can mellow out a little and we can just chill and relax together outside of a live show. Thank you my doll for your truly kind heart, love, and generosity.

Day 105

What a day. Yeah, I could say I am thankful for the experience I had, that it was a time to learn, and that I am thankful it happened. Looking on the positive side of things and keeping up that sunny disposition. But really, Im thankful I didn't cry, and didn't lose it as a result of said experience.

Oh man was I pushed by a tough, tough teenage girl today. I think she would probably agree when I say, she sure can be a bitch. And today I was the receiver of that attitude. Honestly, I should have expected it. Karma can be tough to take. I was one of the queens of being a bitch in high school. My group and I were known for making teachers cry and/or walk out. So today when I was faced with this little stinger I shouldn't have been so rattled. But I was. Thankfully I don't know if it showed that much, and I definitely held it all together! Im thankful I pulled it off, hopefully with a little bit of grace, and didn't let everything show!

Sure it was a learning experience, there were many things to be learned. But really, I probably could have done without our confrontation! Next time we have class together. . . . we will see what she brings. And hopefully I can take it. Actually, I know I can take it. Bring it on!

Day 104

I am thankful for all the role models I have had in my life. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I think sometimes we are miss guided into thinking that roll models should bee good example setters, people too look up to, aspire to be like. But, really aren’t the best exemplars in our lives those we observe, acknowledge faults in, and then try not to emulate? Why is copying someone, better than being your self and making right decisions and choices to become your own strong individual? Im thankful for all the various roll models I have had in my life, the ones I have looked up to, the ones I have looked at and know exactly how I do not want to be. All of them. We should try, I think, to look at everyone around us and not only reflect on adapting positive traits that we observe in others, but also try thinking critically about the world around us and making change from the negatives we observe. Roll models don't all have to be super stars, we can learn from every one and look up to them. Try it.

Day 103

I am thankful that I have a place to go to join with friends, to relax, converse, eat and enjoy one another’s company. On a good day when I am lucky at this establishment there is also a person to be there who doesn’t know me at all, but does. I don’t even know this fellow’s name, but when I walk in I feel at ease to see him there, and I know before I can turn back around there he will be there with my drink in hand ready to say hello. Now this may just be good bartending, he remembers my face and my drink, but that to me is enough to say your there, and that you care (at least just a little). It’s comforting. Comforting to be remembered and feel at ease knowing you are some place familiar. I am thankful I have found this place, and live near by, and that my friends also enjoy meeting me there! Now if only I could get my husband to like it too!

Never and, or ever been to Sputnik? Should check it out some time. As I have mentioned before, who doesn’t love happy hour? And a pretty darn good menu selection, and on a weekend after a night of far too much fun, who doesn’t love a breakfast bowl of delicious craziness? Mmmmm. French fries for breakfast!

Day 102

Honestly, don't you like it (just a tiny little bit) when your in a group, doing anything in which you are with other people that should supposedly be on your same level. But then someone does something that makes them look a little like a fool, and helps you look even better!! Guess I supped to say that its not funny, or not good to see others do things that just make them look a little foolish. But seriously. . . kind of nice when it helps you look a little better to eyes of others. Not going to lie. You know would feel the same way too sometimes, and it's nice, and natural. Really, if I think about it there are several / plenty of times in which I have also been the fool to make others look better. So today, thankful I was no looking the fool and today, that pleasure went to someone els!!

Day 101

I am so thankful that I live in a city in which I can loosen the locks, blow off the dust, and slide open the windows in such a beautiful time of year! Im glad that I live in an area that I can open the windows, breath in the fresh air and feel refreshed and cleansed. I couldn't emerging living in an environment with highly polluted air. Where I couldn't see off in the distance; I could only see as far as the smog and contaminants let me gaze. Where my lungs felt clogged, and it burned to take a deep breath. It is unfortunate that any one, any animal, has to live in such situations. Many of us are very fortunate to live where we live, I feel especially lucky. And, one of the best times of the year to breath in this fresh air and get it circulating through your house is now!

Day 100

Day 100. I am thankful that it is day 100! I can't believe I am almost 1/3 of the way through this project, made to triple digits! I can hardly believe how fast this time has been traveling by! Wow, what a year so far. . . and I think it will only continue to get better!

Day 99

Isotropic - īsəˈträpik; -ˈtrōpik - having a physical property that has the same value when measured in different directions. Often contrasted with anisotropic. Our days, the weeks we live, the calendar we all rely on to keep us scheduled, measures our days in the same value. 24 hours. 1440 minutes. 86400 seconds. All in a day! We measure out days isotropically looking both forward, and back, in two different directions. This is a concept that seams to be around me, and in my head a lot these days. Looking forward, and measuring out my days and schedule from as close by as tomorrow, and as far away as years. And here I look back. Distinctly measuring out my time spent in days. Sometimes I get behind, and my days get lost among one another. Thankfully, I have a touchstone isotropic.org. Informs you of more than you ever wanted to know about what ever day it is. And many other evenly measured things I don't really understand at all!

Day 98

Anyone else ever watch Rachel Zoe on Bravo? If you don't, and you care at all abut fashion, jewelry, or creativity at all your missing out!! Ba-nanas! As a fan, I have become a subscriber / member of Mrs. Zoe's daily fashion report. And really. Who wouldn't be thankful for a juicy little nugget of fashion and beauty right there in their e-mail every day!?! Love it! Yes some times, ok most of the time, the items Rachel reports on are outrageous, or phenomenally way to expensive!! But a girl can dream right? That's half the fun! I am thankful for the little bits of the big life I receive from Mrs. Zoe every day!


How can you not be thankful for these Titanic Pumps Alexander McQueen!?

Day 97

I am so very thankful I am beginning to create a strong network of peers and friends in the field. And more importantly, I am thankful they trust in me, have faith in me, see potential, and want to recommend me for positions to work with them!! This gives me such confidence and hope in a strong, successful, and most importantly a happy future! I am thankful that others think of me when they think of "someone I would recommend for this job" and I trust that eventually the right recommendation and job for me will line up providing for me a future job! Thank you to all I know, to those who have helped me network my way in, and to those who think of me, recommend me, and promote me in a very competitive field!

Day 96

I feel like I was duped. I was hooked into attending a meeting with promise's of money and food. Shouldn't have been such a sucker. Don't you think I would have know better? I was told I would learn about loan forgiveness and eat free pizza. Turns out it was just promotion to join the national education association, and I have a sneaking suspicion there was some union promotion in there too. But, at least I got to see some friends, and had a little of an adventure! Have to look on the brighter side of thing sometimes, and learn form your mistakes. Right? So next time I wont be lured by such promises. And really, why was I so excited by a cheep greasy slice of pizza? Ugh. As I said though, at least I had friends there! The shining stars in my miss adventures, and disappointment in realizing I was duped!

Day 95

Oh Monday. Actually kind of glad you are back. Nice to see you again. I have missed my weekly schedule and structured daily routine. After a week of somewhat crazy and hectic spring break time I am thankful to be back to more routine schedule, and I am excited to actually have a "normal" week at my high school! Do you crave habit and routine as most humans do? I do. Although I do grow tired of the routine and often need to change it up, there is something comforting about predictability. Welcome back structured schedule, nice to see you again!

Day 94

Oh goodness. As I slept last night, I awoke several times in the middle of the night. Why? I am not quite sure. But each time I had a little mini freak out as I realized how much work I had to do before Monday. This was Saturday night/Sunday early morning!! I had a lot of work to do incase you didn't guess. So, in the end I am very thankful that I was abel to bust my but, get all prepared and ready for school Monday, and even take care of a few things around the house! I can't say that I got done everything I should have. But, I got done enough. Ever fall behind in the work load of life? Not so comfortable a place to be. Thankfully at the end of today I am in a little more comfortable place then where the day started.

Day 93

Saturday, oh Saturday, how I love to see you Saturday!! Sometimes I have mixed feelings on Saturdays. But. . . . . this Saturday, nice to see you. Granted, you came too soon, and came too fast. Im not actually ready for it to be Saturday, but I am going to act like I am, I have been looking forward to you all week!

Day 92

I really wish that I could post a video here for you to see. But, alas I do not know how to take a video from YouTube and bring it to here!!?? SO I will just provide for you a link, and you can see it there for your self! Click, and check out The Temper Trap, Sweet Disposition. This song has been everywhere for me the past few days, every time I drive my car, I hear it. I even heard it in the exact same area on the exact same street. I love this song, have for like a year, and I am pretty thankful that it appears to be stalking me and making me smile every day!

Day 91

Who isn't thankful for trivia night? I love trivia night and I was completely reminded of this fact tonight. Much thanks to my friend Kyle! I love the way that completely random questions of arbitrary nature can bring together a mixed cocktail of people and equal a lot of fun!! Denver trivia seems to be a pretty happening scene, something you could partake in nightly if you so choose! One group that puts on trivia at a variety of locations is Geeks Who Drink which is definitely a tricky bunch! Tonight I was just at Choppers, I don't know who does their trivia, but we did alright this time around! Anyway, thankful for trivia nights, the fun and challenges that arise, and the fun/random groups they seem to bring together. Plus, when else can I apply my knowledge that alligator gender is determined by temperature, and the biggest shark in the ocean eats plankton??