So it has been a long time since I’ve updated, so here it goes ( Read more... )

For those who do not know, part of my new year's resolution was to take one picture everyday for a year. I'm trying to take pictures that relate to my day. So far, so good!

For your viewing pleasure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22463213@N08/

So last week I did my first original grade level performance. I took the story "The Snowman in Paradise" and turned it into a 3rd grade holiday production. I found songs to match the story, folk dances, had instrument players, actors and stage crew. I was sweating the whole thing thinking it was going to be a huge catastrophe. Seriously, this ( Read more... )

Why is that grad schools take so freakin' long to make a decision! I know my application is flawless and besides, who wouldn't want me in their grad school...My applications were complete by mid-October! Argh.

I haven't posted in forever! Where do I begin? My new job has taken over my life. It has definitely been a challenge. I feel like I'm always two steps behind and am always working! I really like the kids and the faculty though. I'm sad that it's only a one year job, but I'm glad that it is ( Read more... )

Writing this was inspired by Neena. My goal was 100, but I created a list of 70 things that I want to accomplish in my lifetime. Some are short-term goals others are long-term goals ( Read more... )

Did my final program for the school year. We did a jazz show. I made backdrops and dressed in black wearing a Blues Brothers hat. After the program parents wanted to take pictures of their students with me. While I was standing taking pictures one of the parents with a camera turned to the other and was like "That was a good show. She's a very cool ( Read more... )

Two of my favorite country lyrics I've heard recently. They are both odd.

"Sometimes it takes balls to be your woman. Standing up to a test in a party dress."

"I'd like to walk you through a field of wild flowers, I'd like to check you for ticks."

Okay, I'm a slacker. I haven't posted in FOREVER. Bad Elizabeth ( Read more... )

We do tutorials or enrichments the last half hour of school. I have the exceedingly smart 4th graders. We change groups every week based on what state standard we are working on to improve on for the AIMS test...stupid test. Well, we have been writing facts or opinions about paintings or pieces of music every day. Last Tuesday I played a piece ( Read more... )