4.1.14
FINALLY done with the Evaluation report and received a lot of positive feedback about my prezi on Belize.
4.2.14
J's mom came in! Annnd...picnic at the park and frisbee with Martha...we made a new friend (kinda) that wanted to play with us, lol.
4.3.14
On the phone with K's mom: "Is this_____?" Mom: "It is if it's something good; if not, it isnt." Hah. I had a really great chat with her though! I was pretty much in the spotlight in class tonight--talked about Helen Keller and my trip to Belize! Got my Corolla back...gonna mis my time with my Mazda 3!
4.4.14
Chinese and naps after work! A little sick, but starting to feel slightly better.
4.5.14
Deafies day! Hung out w/ Wachema at the mall and skyped w/ Edward (and his friends???) tonight!
4.6.14
Durham Symphony Orchestra w/ DC--he enjoyed it! And more skyping w/ Edward....think I understood more this time. Interpreted Deaf sunday school and met Tino!
4.7.14
Got my hair rebraided...man...it took 7 hours...wow. Sherri came by today and we had a nice visit and talked about J's results.
4.8.14
Tutoring went well. In Kristin's words: He kicked ass today! haha. Got a phone call from bffHyzer! yay! She's graduating soon!
4.9.14
Interpreted at Wednesday night Bible study...such a wonderful feeling! Felt so legit in our team meaning about NS with the DB consultant. Made lots of little books for J to read.
4.10.14
Observed KD and gave some really good recommendations to the teacher! Skyped w/ Edward and understood more of what he was saying!
4.11.14
Awesome Easter production with RCCC! And lovely compliments on my interpreting. :) Nathan gave me a picture today: "Do you like pink? I have a picture for you...but you have to cross out the other name." lol.
4.12.14
Miracle League game with Martha and Eliza! And murder mystery birthday party for Drew! LOTS of good food (bbq sandwiches, kabobs, and potato salad...yum!) I was Nadia Seymour! Oh, and I got to chill in Sam and Drew's hammock for a bit! I need to get one of those.
4.13.14
ASL Idol with Robyn! Mexican at Los Cabos (used to be El Carreton) and it was delicious. "Lean on me" got first place! Cookout milkshakes on the way back! Oh and I saw my sister Erica!
4.14.14
Found out mom isn't sending NS back to school...? Dinner with Ricky and Chris at Tasu...yumm! "fork in the garbage disposal dance" lol. Nice chat with my cousin Vonte about life, art, and our goals and dreams!
4.15.14
Packing for home and making plans with Deztinie! Cooked some hard boiled eggs for the first time and they turned out great!
4.16.14
Made it home safe and sound!
4.17.14
Movie with Matt! Ride Along..."kick move!" ;)
4.18.14
Reunited with Deztinie at Panera Bread. Saw Leo for a bit. Visited Chris and Shayla in Lumberton to deliver their baby shower gift. Made carrot cake with Mom and currently licking the bowl! YUM! Oh and Ethel made a private FB group just for us cousins, lol.
4.19.14
TJ's birthday at Franco's! Little-big cousin is 17! Saw cousin Vanessa and spent time with Rissa and Reny!
4.20.14
Easter dinner at Tricia's on the Sampson Compound....everyone was leaving the church service early. lol. Dinner with Jess @ Mi Casita's and catching up on life. "Perseverance pays off." (talking about dating...).
4.21.14
Alye & Theresa came over for more filming. We enjoyed some snacks, root beer floats, and hanging out. IHOP with Mom and Dad this morning...then a nice nap before getting back to Raleigh. Oh, got my tax returns and check from 4 the World.
4.22.14
Got out of class early! One more tutoring session! Jess: "I love humanity; I just hate people." #qotd
4.23.14
Dinner with Sabrina and a 2 1/4 mile run/walk with Martha! J had a great day too: "I'm not telling a story; I'm telling the truth." Did well with zebra main idea/details sheet. He was really thinking today!
4.24.14
Looked super cute today in my new dress from JC Penneys! Presented on 'Grace' at our MARCOF workshop. Lunch with Donna, Amanda, and Jenn. Last class with Pope...going to miss that group. Also, Shanta and I shared a good laugh when I told her I didn't know what Josh had said, but laughed anyway...lol. Amanda made these carrot cake cupcakes for the class...omg, amazing!
4.25.14
Emily got her birthday gift and loved it! Heard from Hyzer a little bite. Chinese again tonight...yum! Not a bad visit from SV.
4.26.14
Brunch at the Wingridge. I made bacon for the first time with Eliza coaching me! We had duck biscuits, eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Yum! Also, Martha and I went to DNO and got to talk some to Chris and Eric a lot. Lifetime movie "Starving in Suburbia" with Jess. :)
4.27.14
4 the World cookout w/ cuzzo Nikki! Yummy chicken, rice, and beans! :)
4.28.14
Ran 3 miles with Melissa and her friend Andy! Definitely did better than my previous runs...yes! Had some delicious pasta and salad after!
4.29.14
J was so adorable today..."You silly, Ms. Stewart." Compliments from Conradi on my notes to share with the parent...yes! F's mom asked me to tutor in the fall! Yea! Caught up with Tasha for a little bit about life.
4.30.14
J gave me some bubble gum and a plastic bracelet today. So sweet. Flat tire, but got it taken care of quickly! Finished my NLGL project....yayy!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
One A Days--March
3.1.14
Theresa thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated all the love at her birthday party...good times. Went to Mama Dip's Kitchen with Alye...delicious!
3.2.14
Went to the park with DC.
3.3.14
Early Release today and Skype with Jessica. "Famous people don't eat pizza."
3.4.14
School closed because of weather. First tutoring session with F. a relative success...he tried to give us his dollar.
3.5.14
Martha and I jogged a mile and saw a field of deer in a neighborhood nearby...it was magical. And then we went to Steak n' Shake. Yumm...Prince Royale Burger and Chocolate Covered Strawberry milkshake! Got another letter from Hyzer.
3.6.14
Lesson learned: Don't change your schedule if you don't have to. Something WILL come up. Ham biscuit before work and Hamburger helper for dinner.
3.7.14
Had the absolute worst day, but ended with my parents and uncle coming down to check on me after a car accident and Dunkin Donuts.
3.8.14
Had a really good chat with Conradi for reading clinic and saw a familiar face at Olive Garden w/ my folks.
3.9.14
Flew to Belize! Played Blackjack w/ some of the group and Robert told funny stories about his wife bringing fruit cake in the airport.
3.10.14
Made 2 new friends: Edward, Beatriz's cousin, and my new buddy Heidi. Got to chat with Edward in sign language and went to Xunantunich with Heidi as the best buddy ever.
3.11.14
Met some deaf children in Calla Creek and taught them a few ABCs in sign language with their mom. Kayla was PRECIOUS!
3.12.14
Went to Takal in Guatemala with some of the group and met some nice Canadians.
3.13.14
Did butterfly activity with Alex. Such precious kids. Heard a lot of, "Miss, miss" and got to use some of my Spanish with the Infant 1 and 2 class.
3.14.14
Abbey did the most selfless thing and swapped seats with me on our way back to RDU when they announced they'd oversold seats. Made it back safely to Raleigh!
3.15.14
Skype and Lifetime w/ Jessica and heard from Kaifer! Finished my book "Mobbed" today. "You're the new CANDY!" --Megan
3.16.14
Interpreted Deaf Bible Study today...about wisdom versus foolishness. Coffee chats with Martha..."Do you have School of Rock...oh wait...no." Skype with Emily and Michael..."Michael, let's exercise!"
3.17.14
Went to the appointment with J and family and met his grandparents and Holly. J being silly and "dancing" to the weird sounds on the machine. Dinner with Melissa and Corrie at Olive Garden.
3.18.14
NO SCHOOL TODAY!!!
3.19.14
REALLY great team meeting with Ms. D and Mrs. B. J and L liked their bracelets from Belize.
3.20.14
Had a delicious lunch with the BES EC team (pimento cheese & egg salad sandwiches...yes!). Did an interesting assignment for Teachers as Leaders and met 2 French people and an anthropology professor at NC State.
3.21.14
Hung out with Theresa and Alye for Alye's project. Watched God's Not Dead and it was pretty good, but felt bad the Deaf ministry couldn't stay.
3.22.14
Deaf Expo! Saw Jerry, Ms. Roxie, Kaifer and sister and more! DC enjoyed himself and apparently I'm his favorite! Oh and Jeremy came up and gave me a hug!! #swoon
3.23.14
Best day w/ DC yet! He rocked it in the gym, did all his laundry, and we made lunches!
3.24.14
Really productive day!
3.25.14
J told me I need to get a boyfriend. lol.
3.26.14
Colored some file folder sheets...very relaxing. Had Wolftracks iceream...yum!
3.27.14
Southwest chicken salad from McDonald's! Yum!
3.28.14
Saw Casey at LES today! And stopped by Aunt Wy and Uncle Bro and they sent me back with a lot of food (bbq chicken, collards, potato salad, cookies) and $20!
3.29.14
Brunch with Eliza and Martha (eggs, bacon, ham, cinnamon roll pancakes, hashbrowns, and orange juice). And dinner with Robyn and Katie and Chili's!
3.30.14
Met Wachema at church today. She had some questions about Jehovah Witness. Alye came to church. Had Martha and Eliza over for dinner...yum!
3.31.14
J may want to be an EMT when he grows up. Got to have him to myself today! Red Robin with Melissa & Corrie. Yumm...Royal Ribbon Burger and freckled lemonade!
Theresa thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated all the love at her birthday party...good times. Went to Mama Dip's Kitchen with Alye...delicious!
3.2.14
Went to the park with DC.
3.3.14
Early Release today and Skype with Jessica. "Famous people don't eat pizza."
3.4.14
School closed because of weather. First tutoring session with F. a relative success...he tried to give us his dollar.
3.5.14
Martha and I jogged a mile and saw a field of deer in a neighborhood nearby...it was magical. And then we went to Steak n' Shake. Yumm...Prince Royale Burger and Chocolate Covered Strawberry milkshake! Got another letter from Hyzer.
3.6.14
Lesson learned: Don't change your schedule if you don't have to. Something WILL come up. Ham biscuit before work and Hamburger helper for dinner.
3.7.14
Had the absolute worst day, but ended with my parents and uncle coming down to check on me after a car accident and Dunkin Donuts.
3.8.14
Had a really good chat with Conradi for reading clinic and saw a familiar face at Olive Garden w/ my folks.
3.9.14
Flew to Belize! Played Blackjack w/ some of the group and Robert told funny stories about his wife bringing fruit cake in the airport.
3.10.14
Made 2 new friends: Edward, Beatriz's cousin, and my new buddy Heidi. Got to chat with Edward in sign language and went to Xunantunich with Heidi as the best buddy ever.
3.11.14
Met some deaf children in Calla Creek and taught them a few ABCs in sign language with their mom. Kayla was PRECIOUS!
3.12.14
Went to Takal in Guatemala with some of the group and met some nice Canadians.
3.13.14
Did butterfly activity with Alex. Such precious kids. Heard a lot of, "Miss, miss" and got to use some of my Spanish with the Infant 1 and 2 class.
3.14.14
Abbey did the most selfless thing and swapped seats with me on our way back to RDU when they announced they'd oversold seats. Made it back safely to Raleigh!
3.15.14
Skype and Lifetime w/ Jessica and heard from Kaifer! Finished my book "Mobbed" today. "You're the new CANDY!" --Megan
3.16.14
Interpreted Deaf Bible Study today...about wisdom versus foolishness. Coffee chats with Martha..."Do you have School of Rock...oh wait...no." Skype with Emily and Michael..."Michael, let's exercise!"
3.17.14
Went to the appointment with J and family and met his grandparents and Holly. J being silly and "dancing" to the weird sounds on the machine. Dinner with Melissa and Corrie at Olive Garden.
3.18.14
NO SCHOOL TODAY!!!
3.19.14
REALLY great team meeting with Ms. D and Mrs. B. J and L liked their bracelets from Belize.
3.20.14
Had a delicious lunch with the BES EC team (pimento cheese & egg salad sandwiches...yes!). Did an interesting assignment for Teachers as Leaders and met 2 French people and an anthropology professor at NC State.
3.21.14
Hung out with Theresa and Alye for Alye's project. Watched God's Not Dead and it was pretty good, but felt bad the Deaf ministry couldn't stay.
3.22.14
Deaf Expo! Saw Jerry, Ms. Roxie, Kaifer and sister and more! DC enjoyed himself and apparently I'm his favorite! Oh and Jeremy came up and gave me a hug!! #swoon
3.23.14
Best day w/ DC yet! He rocked it in the gym, did all his laundry, and we made lunches!
3.24.14
Really productive day!
3.25.14
J told me I need to get a boyfriend. lol.
3.26.14
Colored some file folder sheets...very relaxing. Had Wolftracks iceream...yum!
3.27.14
Southwest chicken salad from McDonald's! Yum!
3.28.14
Saw Casey at LES today! And stopped by Aunt Wy and Uncle Bro and they sent me back with a lot of food (bbq chicken, collards, potato salad, cookies) and $20!
3.29.14
Brunch with Eliza and Martha (eggs, bacon, ham, cinnamon roll pancakes, hashbrowns, and orange juice). And dinner with Robyn and Katie and Chili's!
3.30.14
Met Wachema at church today. She had some questions about Jehovah Witness. Alye came to church. Had Martha and Eliza over for dinner...yum!
3.31.14
J may want to be an EMT when he grows up. Got to have him to myself today! Red Robin with Melissa & Corrie. Yumm...Royal Ribbon Burger and freckled lemonade!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
One A Days-February
2.1.14
Pretty good first day with DC--library and gym. Dinner at Chili's w/ Melissa (YUM, salmon!) and Love Actually!
2.2.14
Seahawks won the Super Bowl! Tried salmon on a bagel for the first time at the Coleman's....a very interesting and colorful family. DC did TEN laps and 15 min on the treadmill.
2.3.14
Pretty productive for a Monday evening...finished the project based inquiry article for Shea which turned out pretty good and did my ARC stuff.
2.4.14
Much better day with SC and finally got to meet my kid for reading clinic...should be interesting! Oh and JJ got his bday card.
2.5.14
A donation of $200 from a John Humphreys for Belize! WOW!
2.6.14
LK doing math: "Oh, I see"
Ran into Brooke...participated in my grad class and the professor referenced my comment! Dinner with Shannon
2.7.14
SC tackled me with a hug...surprising, yet sweet!
2.8.14
Deaf-Blind workshop with SB! Saw sweet Shannon there :)
2.9.14
I found a new park/trail...the Neuse River Trail...Martha and I went today and walked/jogged about 5 miles! Yea!
2.10.14
A really good day!! Enjoyed the Board of Education meeting and planning to head home this weekend.
2.11.14
School closed tomorrow...only a workday. Reading clinic/class canceled this evening due to possible weather.
2.12.14
Interview w/ Dr. J went well and I saw Todd. Met Sherlinda...excited about working with her.
2.13.14
Lazy, gorgeous snow day!! I finished my 30 day squat challenge!
2.14.14
Lazy pajama day for Valentine's day...
2.15.14
Dinner at Pei Wei with Melissa and Corrie...good times catching up. Chocolate-laminating party at Shea's. Her friends are so funny and remind me of my friends!
2.16.14
Jog-walking with Martha at the Neuse River Trail....we did a mile straight jogging! Thick & fluffy eggo waffles...yum! :)
2.17.14
2 kids absent today! Felt really intellectual for some reason today talking with Mrs. Bell. Got my hair did (took while, but worth it) and look super cute! LW eats breakfast, looks at her belly, and says, "Baby." Cuuuute!
2.18.14
1 kid absent today! Lots of compliments on my hair and a pretty good session with J. LW handed out her Valentine's INDEPENDENTLY and did pretty good! Martha let me know she spontaneously said "I want the yellow ball please."
2.19.14
Looked like a really cute equestrian rider in my rain boots and collared shirt. Had some quality time w/ Jenn (SLP) and Mrs. Mack today. 1 kid absent today! J passed gas during our one on one...ew.
2.20.14
I MET and PASSED my donation goal for Belize thanks to Sabrina...a very generous donation from she and her husband!
2.21.14
Two kids absent today, but found out some sad news about SC. Mrs. Bell said I do a great job with the parent sessions. Skype and Lifetime w/ bffJess--watching Forclosed with Marlee Matlin.
2.22.14
Shot my first gun today! Finished the Concealed Carry Handgun class.
2.23.14
Blondie for dessert after the folks left.
2.24.14
Texted Malachi; he said I could stay with him if I needed to! Yayy Arrogant and Ignorant!
2.25.14
Did my good Samaritan deed for the day and helped jump a lady's car at tutoring with Kristen after reading clinic. Kristen was the brains; I was the resources. The mom was very grateful. Also a REALLY good meeting with Mrs. Riley
2.26.14
Stancil was at the ABCs of Assessment workshop!! Really good workshop on administering vocab assessments. Saw Jessica S! Met some new TODs--Lisa and Christine.
2.27.14
Lunch again at Apollo's--yummy sandwich place in Burlington.
2.28.14
Melissa and I went to Noodles & Company and saw Non-Stop starring Liam Neeson! She told me that she educated someone at her job by letting them know that "deaf and dumb" is NOT correct--yeah! Saw J's mom today and she let me know that they went over his words last night! Chick fil a lunch for 5 bucks at school today--yum!
Pretty good first day with DC--library and gym. Dinner at Chili's w/ Melissa (YUM, salmon!) and Love Actually!
2.2.14
Seahawks won the Super Bowl! Tried salmon on a bagel for the first time at the Coleman's....a very interesting and colorful family. DC did TEN laps and 15 min on the treadmill.
2.3.14
Pretty productive for a Monday evening...finished the project based inquiry article for Shea which turned out pretty good and did my ARC stuff.
2.4.14
Much better day with SC and finally got to meet my kid for reading clinic...should be interesting! Oh and JJ got his bday card.
2.5.14
A donation of $200 from a John Humphreys for Belize! WOW!
2.6.14
LK doing math: "Oh, I see"
Ran into Brooke...participated in my grad class and the professor referenced my comment! Dinner with Shannon
2.7.14
SC tackled me with a hug...surprising, yet sweet!
2.8.14
Deaf-Blind workshop with SB! Saw sweet Shannon there :)
2.9.14
I found a new park/trail...the Neuse River Trail...Martha and I went today and walked/jogged about 5 miles! Yea!
2.10.14
A really good day!! Enjoyed the Board of Education meeting and planning to head home this weekend.
2.11.14
School closed tomorrow...only a workday. Reading clinic/class canceled this evening due to possible weather.
2.12.14
Interview w/ Dr. J went well and I saw Todd. Met Sherlinda...excited about working with her.
2.13.14
Lazy, gorgeous snow day!! I finished my 30 day squat challenge!
2.14.14
Lazy pajama day for Valentine's day...
2.15.14
Dinner at Pei Wei with Melissa and Corrie...good times catching up. Chocolate-laminating party at Shea's. Her friends are so funny and remind me of my friends!
2.16.14
Jog-walking with Martha at the Neuse River Trail....we did a mile straight jogging! Thick & fluffy eggo waffles...yum! :)
2.17.14
2 kids absent today! Felt really intellectual for some reason today talking with Mrs. Bell. Got my hair did (took while, but worth it) and look super cute! LW eats breakfast, looks at her belly, and says, "Baby." Cuuuute!
2.18.14
1 kid absent today! Lots of compliments on my hair and a pretty good session with J. LW handed out her Valentine's INDEPENDENTLY and did pretty good! Martha let me know she spontaneously said "I want the yellow ball please."
2.19.14
Looked like a really cute equestrian rider in my rain boots and collared shirt. Had some quality time w/ Jenn (SLP) and Mrs. Mack today. 1 kid absent today! J passed gas during our one on one...ew.
2.20.14
I MET and PASSED my donation goal for Belize thanks to Sabrina...a very generous donation from she and her husband!
2.21.14
Two kids absent today, but found out some sad news about SC. Mrs. Bell said I do a great job with the parent sessions. Skype and Lifetime w/ bffJess--watching Forclosed with Marlee Matlin.
2.22.14
Shot my first gun today! Finished the Concealed Carry Handgun class.
2.23.14
Blondie for dessert after the folks left.
2.24.14
Texted Malachi; he said I could stay with him if I needed to! Yayy Arrogant and Ignorant!
2.25.14
Did my good Samaritan deed for the day and helped jump a lady's car at tutoring with Kristen after reading clinic. Kristen was the brains; I was the resources. The mom was very grateful. Also a REALLY good meeting with Mrs. Riley
2.26.14
Stancil was at the ABCs of Assessment workshop!! Really good workshop on administering vocab assessments. Saw Jessica S! Met some new TODs--Lisa and Christine.
2.27.14
Lunch again at Apollo's--yummy sandwich place in Burlington.
2.28.14
Melissa and I went to Noodles & Company and saw Non-Stop starring Liam Neeson! She told me that she educated someone at her job by letting them know that "deaf and dumb" is NOT correct--yeah! Saw J's mom today and she let me know that they went over his words last night! Chick fil a lunch for 5 bucks at school today--yum!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
One a Days-January
1.1.14
Started off the New Year with a jog in the park with Martha.
1.2.14
Left work at like 12.30 because 2 of my last kids were gone....and Jessica is coming. Applied for a part-time job with the Arc of Orange county...crossing my fingers!! Reminiscing w/ Jessica..."We're so old" "I love your pics...your life is so full!"
1.3.14
Winter Jam with Jessica, Corrie, and Theresa! Saw Jessica Sink too!
JJ: "Ms. Stewart...You gotta hair on your chin!"
1.4.14
Spent time with my godparents today and Skyped with Ricky
"I hope your toothpaste sticks like that."
1.5.14
Did everything on my list (park for a jog, Body Central, Wal Mart, etc)...and found my Combat boots!!
1.6.14
J's mom returned HW with expressions of gratitude. Setup an interview with ARC of Orange county. Google Hangout w/ Chris & Ricky.
1.7.14
2 Hour delay today! Positive e-mail from Conradi after first night of class!
1.8.14
Another 2 hour delay! J's mom came in for his one-on-one...and found out I received a $500 scholarship from 4 the World for our trip to Belize.
1.9.14
I just booked my flight to Belize!!!!!!!! Interview went well with the Arc.
1.10.14
Did a science experiment with J today. Shea and Robert shared my GoFundMe page and received a $20 donation from one of her friends. Chinese food and nap time.
1.11.14
Lunch @ Dame's w/ Ricky and Chris before their big move!
1.12.14
Interpreted Deaf sunday school today and killed it! About the book of John and Jesus leaving the disciples and preparing them.
Skyped with Jess--a flight to CA is like "a movie and a sprite."
1.13.14
Made some awesome BBQ crispy shake n bake porkshops for dinner and watched the winter premiere of Switched at Birth with Martha! And some of The Bachelor..."Poor Victoria...she's so drunk."
1.14.14
Heard from Donna in Granville county...going to visit her next week!
1.15.14
REALLY great day with S! Saw her the 2 hrs and she did great...mom came in for mtg too. Heard back from the Arc...got the job!
1.16.14
N was so playful today and babbling up a storm!
1.17.14
Optional workday was good. Good first meeting with the parent and client today! Dinner with Corrie at a chinese place. Creeping on Martha's date with Eliza and Jalisa!
1.18.14
Dame's Chicken & Waffles w/ mom and dad! Cheerleading competition to see Serenity, Rissa, and Mike. Lifetime movies--Flowers in the Attic and House of Secrets w/ Jess.
1.19.14
Vanessa from church treated me to lunch at Milton's Pizza.
1.20.14
Happy MLK Jr. Day! Spent the afternoon/evening with Theresa and watched Switched at Birth!
1.21.14
Collaborated with Donna from Granville county! School is closed tomorrow because it's SNOWING! Reading clinic was canceled.
1.22.14
Honey bbq wings from pizza hut=YUM! 2 hr delay tomm!
1.23.14
2 hr delay tomm! Pretty good class tonight...everyone really liked that we crumpled up the paper in our skit (my idea!) "I'll always be here so text away"-Jessica
1.24.14
No kids today...easy day at work! Fun day training w/ Mitch and David. Dinner at Chipotle w/ Melissa. Felt so much better after talking with Todd on the phone about things.
1.25.14
Mom and Dad came and we went to Brig's and ran errands. Also, it was so great seeing so many familiar faces and new faces, like Nikki, at Kathy's Housewarming tonight...miss my CNX people!
1.26.14
Watching Lifetime Movies (Blindsided & The Killing Secret) via text msg with Jessica. Dinner w/ Hyzer and her new Boot camp friend, Joanne before she left for boot camp. TWO donations (Lynne & Tasha) for my trip today!
1.27.14
IEP mtg was a success complete with peanut butter cookies. No class tomorrow afternoon!
1.28.14
SNOW and Chinese food! Got to leave work early.
1.29.14
Made pasta and blueberry muffins and did some organizing. And texted Derrick some.
1.30.14
Lunch with Martha at Panera, yum! Ran some errands. Enjoyed the TED talk, "The Power of Introverts."
1.31.14
Workout w/ Martha in her apartment's gym. Productive at B&N and saw Kimmie Q and her fam at Triangle Town Center food court. Good news at my ultrasound today with Robyn. Got my NC State ID card. Treated myself to a Pina Colada from DQ.
Started off the New Year with a jog in the park with Martha.
1.2.14
Left work at like 12.30 because 2 of my last kids were gone....and Jessica is coming. Applied for a part-time job with the Arc of Orange county...crossing my fingers!! Reminiscing w/ Jessica..."We're so old" "I love your pics...your life is so full!"
1.3.14
Winter Jam with Jessica, Corrie, and Theresa! Saw Jessica Sink too!
JJ: "Ms. Stewart...You gotta hair on your chin!"
1.4.14
Spent time with my godparents today and Skyped with Ricky
"I hope your toothpaste sticks like that."
1.5.14
Did everything on my list (park for a jog, Body Central, Wal Mart, etc)...and found my Combat boots!!
1.6.14
J's mom returned HW with expressions of gratitude. Setup an interview with ARC of Orange county. Google Hangout w/ Chris & Ricky.
1.7.14
2 Hour delay today! Positive e-mail from Conradi after first night of class!
1.8.14
Another 2 hour delay! J's mom came in for his one-on-one...and found out I received a $500 scholarship from 4 the World for our trip to Belize.
1.9.14
I just booked my flight to Belize!!!!!!!! Interview went well with the Arc.
1.10.14
Did a science experiment with J today. Shea and Robert shared my GoFundMe page and received a $20 donation from one of her friends. Chinese food and nap time.
1.11.14
Lunch @ Dame's w/ Ricky and Chris before their big move!
1.12.14
Interpreted Deaf sunday school today and killed it! About the book of John and Jesus leaving the disciples and preparing them.
Skyped with Jess--a flight to CA is like "a movie and a sprite."
1.13.14
Made some awesome BBQ crispy shake n bake porkshops for dinner and watched the winter premiere of Switched at Birth with Martha! And some of The Bachelor..."Poor Victoria...she's so drunk."
1.14.14
Heard from Donna in Granville county...going to visit her next week!
1.15.14
REALLY great day with S! Saw her the 2 hrs and she did great...mom came in for mtg too. Heard back from the Arc...got the job!
1.16.14
N was so playful today and babbling up a storm!
1.17.14
Optional workday was good. Good first meeting with the parent and client today! Dinner with Corrie at a chinese place. Creeping on Martha's date with Eliza and Jalisa!
1.18.14
Dame's Chicken & Waffles w/ mom and dad! Cheerleading competition to see Serenity, Rissa, and Mike. Lifetime movies--Flowers in the Attic and House of Secrets w/ Jess.
1.19.14
Vanessa from church treated me to lunch at Milton's Pizza.
1.20.14
Happy MLK Jr. Day! Spent the afternoon/evening with Theresa and watched Switched at Birth!
1.21.14
Collaborated with Donna from Granville county! School is closed tomorrow because it's SNOWING! Reading clinic was canceled.
1.22.14
Honey bbq wings from pizza hut=YUM! 2 hr delay tomm!
1.23.14
2 hr delay tomm! Pretty good class tonight...everyone really liked that we crumpled up the paper in our skit (my idea!) "I'll always be here so text away"-Jessica
1.24.14
No kids today...easy day at work! Fun day training w/ Mitch and David. Dinner at Chipotle w/ Melissa. Felt so much better after talking with Todd on the phone about things.
1.25.14
Mom and Dad came and we went to Brig's and ran errands. Also, it was so great seeing so many familiar faces and new faces, like Nikki, at Kathy's Housewarming tonight...miss my CNX people!
1.26.14
Watching Lifetime Movies (Blindsided & The Killing Secret) via text msg with Jessica. Dinner w/ Hyzer and her new Boot camp friend, Joanne before she left for boot camp. TWO donations (Lynne & Tasha) for my trip today!
1.27.14
IEP mtg was a success complete with peanut butter cookies. No class tomorrow afternoon!
1.28.14
SNOW and Chinese food! Got to leave work early.
1.29.14
Made pasta and blueberry muffins and did some organizing. And texted Derrick some.
1.30.14
Lunch with Martha at Panera, yum! Ran some errands. Enjoyed the TED talk, "The Power of Introverts."
1.31.14
Workout w/ Martha in her apartment's gym. Productive at B&N and saw Kimmie Q and her fam at Triangle Town Center food court. Good news at my ultrasound today with Robyn. Got my NC State ID card. Treated myself to a Pina Colada from DQ.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
It's August.
It's officially August! Meaning summer is coming to an end. Boo!
So I just got back from another fun trip to Atlantic Beach with Melissa and Corrie. We had a great time just hanging out on the beach, eating (Beaufort Grocery, White Oak River Bistro, Crab Shack, Dairy Queen), watching movies (First Daughter was surprisingly good!), visiting Tryon Palace, visiting Beaufort, battling floods, etc. We'll definitely have to do the ferry on our next visit since the storm ruined that!
Let's catch up. Went to a house concert for Taylor Leopold with Melissa which was really good. I hope she has a lot of great success! Celebrated Corrie's birthday with Melissa, Noelle, and Veronica. Worked with J and his mom a couple of times. He ate jello WITHOUT hands. Saw Jennifer and went to a new coffee shop in her area that's really yummy. Went to Moral Monday with Robyn which was pretty cool. (Booo, no more Master's pay =[ ) Did some painting with Puckett. We painted these balloons and hung them going up my stairs. They look really cool! Went to New Bern to see the fam and found out some interesting quirks about the fam. Lunch with cuzzo Nikki at Over the Falls. Yum. Watched Kevin Hart's Let Me Explain. Ran into Ms. Shearin and her daughter at Wal-Mart. Ran into Ms. Williams (BES) at Wal-mart and Ms. Moore (LES) who just had a grandbaby!
I've pretty much been bumming a lot in anticipation for the school year and I don't regret it. I can't believe it's almost time to go back to work. Oh poo. All good things must come to an end.
Oh well, I'm super excited about my birthday coming up. I actually have plans. I think I want to do lunch at the tea room in Wake Forest and the night showing of the movie Skyfall at the NC Museum of Art that night. I think it will be something fun and different. And of course, Ricky and I shall go to Comedy Worx Friday night!
Ricky and I hung out last night and he had me rolling with laughter as usual. He's on his way to Ohio now actually. I hope he has safe travels. I'm excited for dinner tomorrow night with Nikki.
Gonna start winding down....
Happy August. :)
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Sunday Funday.
So lots has happened.
I've returned from Higher Ground Summer Camp. That was an interesting experience. I was the assistant counselor for 4G, 16 teenage girls. There was lots of tears, drama, and laughter, but all and all, I'm glad I went. It was hard being there at times, but a great opportunity. I feel like I learned a lot about myself as a person and about other people. Specifically, I think the subject of emotions is interesting and how people choose to show their emotions. For example, I don't really show emotions except for that of happiness. So at camp other types of emotions such as sadness and anger were extremely challenging for me to relate to. I think this kind of thing might be a common denominator in my previous "failed" relationships. I'm just not a vulnerable person, not that that's a bad thing. But at least I'm aware of this when I'm in contact with people who are. Not that I'm never ever open and vulnerable because surely there are times where I have been and can certainly empathize and have an open and honest discussion with people. But I think the camp situation was a just a drastically different context being that I was out of my comfort zone. Everything was new. I didn't know the environment, the people, or the expectations so I naturally kind of retreated to my "safety" zone. And there were other circumstances in the camp setting that made me feel uncomfortable as well. Had I been more comfortable I may have been more ready to be more open with the girls.
Anyway, I met a really cool girl too, Hannah. We're not that close in age, but we she is so funny and can laugh about anything together. I hope she has a great first year in college.
I also got to see two of my closest friends and their kids during my travels so that was a definite bonus, Kelly and Emily. I met Kelly's little girl, TJ for the first time. And I bonded with Emily's little boy, Michael. Sweet kids. :)
I've been back for about a week now and it's so good to be back in civilization. I missed AC, my own bed, hot water, a garden tub, etc. I'm such a city girl, I know.
Since I've been back I've been on the go!
*Hung out with Ricky; he took me out to Ruby Tuesday b/c he had a gift card
*Headed to Fayetteville and caught up with Carrissia & Taneisa; we went to Cheddar's for lunch and hung out at Barnes & Nobles
*Lunch and a movie (This is the End--not that great) with mom
*Had a doctor's appointment, all is well; perfect weight, perfect heigh--had my first xray ever (back xray)
*Lunch with Hyzer, Katie, and Hyzer's sister at Applebee's
*Caught up with Leo before I left
*Back to Chapel Hill to celebrate Corrie's 24th b-day at Carrabba's
*Melissa and I did dinner at Pei Wei and went to a house concert at the Bazer's with Taylor Leopold performing; a very talented 18 (or 19?) year old; I hope she has much success!
*Melissa came to church with me and to the Kids Exchange at the Fairgrounds; we met up with Corrie for lunch at The Farmers Market Restaurant
*Movie (Date Night) and pizza with Martha and much needed girl time
Up next....
-Painting w/ Mrs. Puckett
-Moral Monday
-Lunch w/ Amanda
-Beach w/ Melissa & Corrie
-New Bern
-Hopefully more ESY for J...
I don't even want to think about work yet....
I've returned from Higher Ground Summer Camp. That was an interesting experience. I was the assistant counselor for 4G, 16 teenage girls. There was lots of tears, drama, and laughter, but all and all, I'm glad I went. It was hard being there at times, but a great opportunity. I feel like I learned a lot about myself as a person and about other people. Specifically, I think the subject of emotions is interesting and how people choose to show their emotions. For example, I don't really show emotions except for that of happiness. So at camp other types of emotions such as sadness and anger were extremely challenging for me to relate to. I think this kind of thing might be a common denominator in my previous "failed" relationships. I'm just not a vulnerable person, not that that's a bad thing. But at least I'm aware of this when I'm in contact with people who are. Not that I'm never ever open and vulnerable because surely there are times where I have been and can certainly empathize and have an open and honest discussion with people. But I think the camp situation was a just a drastically different context being that I was out of my comfort zone. Everything was new. I didn't know the environment, the people, or the expectations so I naturally kind of retreated to my "safety" zone. And there were other circumstances in the camp setting that made me feel uncomfortable as well. Had I been more comfortable I may have been more ready to be more open with the girls.
Anyway, I met a really cool girl too, Hannah. We're not that close in age, but we she is so funny and can laugh about anything together. I hope she has a great first year in college.
I also got to see two of my closest friends and their kids during my travels so that was a definite bonus, Kelly and Emily. I met Kelly's little girl, TJ for the first time. And I bonded with Emily's little boy, Michael. Sweet kids. :)
I've been back for about a week now and it's so good to be back in civilization. I missed AC, my own bed, hot water, a garden tub, etc. I'm such a city girl, I know.
Since I've been back I've been on the go!
*Hung out with Ricky; he took me out to Ruby Tuesday b/c he had a gift card
*Headed to Fayetteville and caught up with Carrissia & Taneisa; we went to Cheddar's for lunch and hung out at Barnes & Nobles
*Lunch and a movie (This is the End--not that great) with mom
*Had a doctor's appointment, all is well; perfect weight, perfect heigh--had my first xray ever (back xray)
*Lunch with Hyzer, Katie, and Hyzer's sister at Applebee's
*Caught up with Leo before I left
*Back to Chapel Hill to celebrate Corrie's 24th b-day at Carrabba's
*Melissa and I did dinner at Pei Wei and went to a house concert at the Bazer's with Taylor Leopold performing; a very talented 18 (or 19?) year old; I hope she has much success!
*Melissa came to church with me and to the Kids Exchange at the Fairgrounds; we met up with Corrie for lunch at The Farmers Market Restaurant
*Movie (Date Night) and pizza with Martha and much needed girl time
Up next....
-Painting w/ Mrs. Puckett
-Moral Monday
-Lunch w/ Amanda
-Beach w/ Melissa & Corrie
-New Bern
-Hopefully more ESY for J...
I don't even want to think about work yet....
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Super Duper Summer.
So life has been fun since I last wrote. I mean, it's summer and I'm a teacher so I really can't complain!
I got an A+ in my Online class...hooray! I got a 100 on the WebQuest that I'd been working on and like a 98 on the final paper. So I really can't complain. A third of the way there...
I've been spending lots of time with good friends. Ricky and I hung out a couple of times and frequented Pei Wei and Comedy Worx here and there.
I've been trying to spruce up my apartment some and Mrs. Puckett and I went thrift shopping one weekend and got a lot of neat stuff and tried to bring some color into my place. She's been more than helpful with helping me find some things for my place on craigslist and in stores. We spent most of one Saturday together just shopping, rearranging my place, and decorating.
I went to a Play Reading party at Martha's that same day. As "different" as it sounds, it was quite fun! Melissa went with me too which was great. We met some new faces and enjoyed some yummy snacks as well. Of course we had to play the old staple, Catchphrase...
For Fourth of July, Melissa and I joined Martha and some of her friends at the Koka Booth Ampitheater in Cary for games, snacks, and fireworks. I successfully got rid of my double stuffed oreos that I did not want. lol. We had a good time.
This past weekend was my dad's birthday and I surprised him by driving down to Fayetteville for the weekend. He insisted I stay in Raleigh and enjoy my weekend. I had no plans and knowing it was his birthday I headed home, stopped and got a handful of balloons, and popped up on the door step. I think he was pleasantly surprised and felt special. My aunt and uncle had come down that weekend too so my dad was certainly surrounded by loved ones. We went out riding, saw The Heat (hilarious!), and ate at Oyster Bar with Mr. Mike and Mrs. Carrie. We ran into one of our neighbors there who sent over a free appetizer of calamari. Not only that, my dad left his jacket at the restaurant and she swung by the house later and returned it. Super nice of her.
While I was home I caught up with Leo and Travis which was fun, especially since I haven't seen Travis in forever! Oh, and I also saw my little duckling and her fam! It was super ironic because they happened to be in Fayetteville for the son's baseball games! hah...small world! Leo went with me to see her...I'm glad she could come.
In other news, I've started ESY with my little Pillsbury boy and that's going well, but I still can't get a good read on his mom...hm. I guess only time will tell. I checked in with them yesterday and today about his appointment. I'm nervous about this hiatus and her not wanting to continue with ESY. Hmm.
I had lunch with Brooke Satterwhite last week after ESY with my kiddo.
It looks like my middle schooler is officially going to the deaf school...they had his meeting this Tuesday.
I hung out with Sample and watched Switched at Birth. That same day I went to Wal Mart and ran into Hayslett and Ms. Dale. Random, much.
This week I've been taking it easy. I made my first craigslist purchase and bought some peacock pictures and bulletin board for my room. I caught up with Ms. Dale and her mom last night after a girls night was canceled.
I caught up with Chanel (from CSI) today and got fro-yo. She's cool!
Ricky and I got lunch at Cafe Carolina too...friends forevz.
I tried a new place that opened in Wake Forest called PDQ...it was good, but I could live without it.
Had lunch with Corrie and Melissa and had an extremely social waiter.
Oh, and I've started going to a dermatologist and getting a series of skin peels/dermabrasions so lets hope I see some success!
Oh, and my super short term goals have been to finish this book, Smart Women Finish Rich (it's taking me foreverrrr to read it) and to go to the gym consistently this summer. I've gone about 3 or 4 times this summer and done about 2-3 miles on the equipment in the gym--go my life!
And now I'm getting ready to head off to camp tomorrow so I won't be back for 10 days! ahh! While I'm already ready to get back...that means summer will be flying by....Noooo!!
I'm excited to see Kelly and Emily before camp though....prayers that camp is super duper awesome!
I got an A+ in my Online class...hooray! I got a 100 on the WebQuest that I'd been working on and like a 98 on the final paper. So I really can't complain. A third of the way there...
I've been spending lots of time with good friends. Ricky and I hung out a couple of times and frequented Pei Wei and Comedy Worx here and there.
I've been trying to spruce up my apartment some and Mrs. Puckett and I went thrift shopping one weekend and got a lot of neat stuff and tried to bring some color into my place. She's been more than helpful with helping me find some things for my place on craigslist and in stores. We spent most of one Saturday together just shopping, rearranging my place, and decorating.
I went to a Play Reading party at Martha's that same day. As "different" as it sounds, it was quite fun! Melissa went with me too which was great. We met some new faces and enjoyed some yummy snacks as well. Of course we had to play the old staple, Catchphrase...
For Fourth of July, Melissa and I joined Martha and some of her friends at the Koka Booth Ampitheater in Cary for games, snacks, and fireworks. I successfully got rid of my double stuffed oreos that I did not want. lol. We had a good time.
This past weekend was my dad's birthday and I surprised him by driving down to Fayetteville for the weekend. He insisted I stay in Raleigh and enjoy my weekend. I had no plans and knowing it was his birthday I headed home, stopped and got a handful of balloons, and popped up on the door step. I think he was pleasantly surprised and felt special. My aunt and uncle had come down that weekend too so my dad was certainly surrounded by loved ones. We went out riding, saw The Heat (hilarious!), and ate at Oyster Bar with Mr. Mike and Mrs. Carrie. We ran into one of our neighbors there who sent over a free appetizer of calamari. Not only that, my dad left his jacket at the restaurant and she swung by the house later and returned it. Super nice of her.
While I was home I caught up with Leo and Travis which was fun, especially since I haven't seen Travis in forever! Oh, and I also saw my little duckling and her fam! It was super ironic because they happened to be in Fayetteville for the son's baseball games! hah...small world! Leo went with me to see her...I'm glad she could come.
In other news, I've started ESY with my little Pillsbury boy and that's going well, but I still can't get a good read on his mom...hm. I guess only time will tell. I checked in with them yesterday and today about his appointment. I'm nervous about this hiatus and her not wanting to continue with ESY. Hmm.
I had lunch with Brooke Satterwhite last week after ESY with my kiddo.
It looks like my middle schooler is officially going to the deaf school...they had his meeting this Tuesday.
I hung out with Sample and watched Switched at Birth. That same day I went to Wal Mart and ran into Hayslett and Ms. Dale. Random, much.
This week I've been taking it easy. I made my first craigslist purchase and bought some peacock pictures and bulletin board for my room. I caught up with Ms. Dale and her mom last night after a girls night was canceled.
I caught up with Chanel (from CSI) today and got fro-yo. She's cool!
Ricky and I got lunch at Cafe Carolina too...friends forevz.
I tried a new place that opened in Wake Forest called PDQ...it was good, but I could live without it.
Had lunch with Corrie and Melissa and had an extremely social waiter.
Oh, and I've started going to a dermatologist and getting a series of skin peels/dermabrasions so lets hope I see some success!
Oh, and my super short term goals have been to finish this book, Smart Women Finish Rich (it's taking me foreverrrr to read it) and to go to the gym consistently this summer. I've gone about 3 or 4 times this summer and done about 2-3 miles on the equipment in the gym--go my life!
And now I'm getting ready to head off to camp tomorrow so I won't be back for 10 days! ahh! While I'm already ready to get back...that means summer will be flying by....Noooo!!
I'm excited to see Kelly and Emily before camp though....prayers that camp is super duper awesome!
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