I just realized I have not posted about teaching. Can I just say it is awesome. I know I've only got a week under my belt and perhaps it is still the honeymoon. But, honestly, I'm a natural if I do say so myself. I haven't been nervous or had trouble filling the time or anything. And, from what I can tell, the students are very receptive to the content and myself!
I met with the Dept. Head on Friday, and he was very happy to hear I was enjoying it. He encouraged me to look into getting my PhD in Family Studies in Ames. If the semester goes as well as it is now, I may look into it! Could my dream of being a professor come true? Seems like it might be a possibility. How awesome would that be????
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Wedding Bliss!
Well, this was a long, but great weekend. Friday night we had the rehearsal, the dinner, and the party. Mental note: when one has to be up at 8:00 AM and ready to go all day long and into the night, one should not be up partying until 2:30 AM the night before. UGH. And actually, I was supposed to take my dad and step mom to the airport at 5:55 AM. I set my alarm for 5 to tell them they needed to drive themselves because I was, in fact, still drunk. Sorry:( So, I drug myself out of bed a bit later than intended, but made it there with bells on! It was a great day, and from my observations most things went off without a hitch.
Sara, the beautiful bride.
Crystal, Kala, and me
Me n Seth
My hair...I refused wedding hair and felt this was an excellent compromise!
Sara, the beautiful bride.
Crystal, Kala, and me
Me n Seth
My hair...I refused wedding hair and felt this was an excellent compromise!
And then, for the rest of the weekend, we went boating! Josh wanted to go to the Mississippi on Sunday, but I was way too tired to do that after the crazy wedding extravaganza! So, we went to East Lake here at home. Yes, the river would have been more fun, but we made the most of it! It is fun being boat people! Although somewhere along the line, I screwed my neck up completely. I was in some pretty intense pain on Monday morning. Oh well, some Tylenol 3s and I was good to go! We went out again on Monday and I did some tubing behind the boat. That is always a good time. And now I am sore in even more parts of my body!
So, now it's a short week, and I'm already hoping it goes by fast!
So, now it's a short week, and I'm already hoping it goes by fast!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Debbie Downer Alert: More Puppy Mill info!
Well here is a sad story of what happens in puppy mills.
http://www.dogforums.com/2-general-dog-forum/34546-my-new-foster-rescue.html
and here is more from the same person still dealing with and negotiating the behaviors produced by traumatic life this dog has been through.
http://www.dogforums.com/3-dog-training-forum/34654-need-advice-helping-extremely.html
I think for many we figure, well so what if they are bred in mass quantity? They go out to the stores and everyone loves a cute puppy, and they'll get adopted and go to good homes. Well, I ask you, what about the mamas and papas of these cute little puppies? It would be my guess that Annie, the dog in this link, was one of the dogs who was used to breed. She is an older dog who has been horribly neglected and has never seen the outside world. So sad, and so the reason NOT to support pet stores who sell cute little puppies. There are so many Annie's out there in the world being used to mass produce without any consideration to her happiness or health. People are sick. Basically factory farming, but for domestic animals. Ugh!
http://www.dogforums.com/2-general-dog-forum/34546-my-new-foster-rescue.html
and here is more from the same person still dealing with and negotiating the behaviors produced by traumatic life this dog has been through.
http://www.dogforums.com/3-dog-training-forum/34654-need-advice-helping-extremely.html
I think for many we figure, well so what if they are bred in mass quantity? They go out to the stores and everyone loves a cute puppy, and they'll get adopted and go to good homes. Well, I ask you, what about the mamas and papas of these cute little puppies? It would be my guess that Annie, the dog in this link, was one of the dogs who was used to breed. She is an older dog who has been horribly neglected and has never seen the outside world. So sad, and so the reason NOT to support pet stores who sell cute little puppies. There are so many Annie's out there in the world being used to mass produce without any consideration to her happiness or health. People are sick. Basically factory farming, but for domestic animals. Ugh!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Seriously, STOP IT!
Gonna need ya to Google the following:
Katie and tight roll.
I'm not much for celeb gossip, however, I'm a sucker for bad 80s fashion comebacks gossip. So, I'm sorry Katie. I don't know what's going on with you, nor do I really care. I am however very interested in those hot tightroll pants you are sporting.
Katie and tight roll.
I'm not much for celeb gossip, however, I'm a sucker for bad 80s fashion comebacks gossip. So, I'm sorry Katie. I don't know what's going on with you, nor do I really care. I am however very interested in those hot tightroll pants you are sporting.
Monday, August 25, 2008
For a three hour tour (a three hour tour)
Well no three hour tours just yet, but here is our new boat. New to us that is. Apparently it is a 1975 Glastron. I don't pay attention to these things, I just call it our ski behind boat that holds 6 people. Apparently the lower gears need some fixin, so we are just waiting on that to get done. Josh's dad was nice enough to snatch up this great deal on our behalf! Thanks Mark!
Here I am being a dork in our ski behind boat:)
My my my...Once Bitten Twice Shy Baby..except not so much shy!
Well you might wonder how two 30 somethings might spend their day off together. A nice lunch, some great convo, maybe catch a great movie, or some real "grown up" activity. Not for Mariah and me! We like to go to Kohls. Seems reasonable, right? 
Well here we are looking normal. Well...aside from taking a photo in the dressing room. One may want to cover their eyes for the next three photos...I DID WARN YOU!!!
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Well here we are looking normal. Well...aside from taking a photo in the dressing room. One may want to cover their eyes for the next three photos...I DID WARN YOU!!!
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HOT!
SEXY!!!!
MAMAS!!!!
Okay, so you are probably wondering "what the heck"? Well, we stopped in Kohls for appropriate purposes. HOwever, when we came across these doozies, we had to try them on for old times sake. This would have been the perfect 9th grade dance dress 12ish years ago. Apparently, it is perfect again! UGH. Why are these in the Juniors department? Why are they in any department really? Either way, at our own expense and our modesty out the window, we had to try them on and document the hideousness. I'm proud to say the size 13 was slightly big on me, however, I still look like a stuffed sausage. But, I can live with that. I just wish I had my Aquanet in my purse! The cans would have matched the dresses! HA!
Obama/Biden 2008
Well, I don't and won't publish much about politics in the way of who runs for various office positions in our government. Why? Because for the most part, I think a politician is a politician is a liar/manipulator/poor choice maker/insert various other inept abilities that ultimately affect billions of other people all over the World.
But, I have to say that I'm somewhat please that Obama chose Biden for his VP running mate. From what I am told by my boss and other co workers that pay attention to this stuff, he really supports VAWA-Violence Against Women Act. That is the fund that provides monies for shelters and outreach centers that assist victims of domestic and sexual abuse. So, I do like that. However, I have also heard he voted for the war....which I guess a lot of people did...but it seems kind of like an oxymoron to me. Prevent violence against women but vote for violence overseas. (shakes head). I suppose one might aruge the war was an ultimate attempt to prevent further violence in Iraq, but I think you can all guess what I think about that argument. *Something suddenly stinks in here*
Anyway, other than that, I don't know much about Biden or what this choice does to the Democratic ticket. I'll be voting for them either way.
On the other side: one might be kind of suprised by my thoughts on this. I can't believe the big deal they are making out of McCains "how many houses do I own" debacle. Yes, it is unbelievable and insane and places him so out of touch with my life. BUT, honestly, there are very few people at that level of government who are "in touch" with the lives of the average American. So, I really think that all politicians should abide by the old, "don't throw stones in glass houses" because although I will be voting for Obama, I'm pretty sure life is just a little bit easier than most and he probably doesn't have to think twice about whether or not he is losing his house tomorrow or how he is paying for groceries or what to do about his lack of health care. He may not have 4...er, ah 10 houses, but I'm pretty sure the one he lives in is not too terribly shabby.
Okay, well I'll get off my soapbox for now. Will be posting later about thelighter things in life...our "new to us" boat, my first day at school, and a little wardrobe incident perpetrated by Mariah and myself this past Friday. Pictures will be included, so stay tuned:)
But, I have to say that I'm somewhat please that Obama chose Biden for his VP running mate. From what I am told by my boss and other co workers that pay attention to this stuff, he really supports VAWA-Violence Against Women Act. That is the fund that provides monies for shelters and outreach centers that assist victims of domestic and sexual abuse. So, I do like that. However, I have also heard he voted for the war....which I guess a lot of people did...but it seems kind of like an oxymoron to me. Prevent violence against women but vote for violence overseas. (shakes head). I suppose one might aruge the war was an ultimate attempt to prevent further violence in Iraq, but I think you can all guess what I think about that argument. *Something suddenly stinks in here*
Anyway, other than that, I don't know much about Biden or what this choice does to the Democratic ticket. I'll be voting for them either way.
On the other side: one might be kind of suprised by my thoughts on this. I can't believe the big deal they are making out of McCains "how many houses do I own" debacle. Yes, it is unbelievable and insane and places him so out of touch with my life. BUT, honestly, there are very few people at that level of government who are "in touch" with the lives of the average American. So, I really think that all politicians should abide by the old, "don't throw stones in glass houses" because although I will be voting for Obama, I'm pretty sure life is just a little bit easier than most and he probably doesn't have to think twice about whether or not he is losing his house tomorrow or how he is paying for groceries or what to do about his lack of health care. He may not have 4...er, ah 10 houses, but I'm pretty sure the one he lives in is not too terribly shabby.
Okay, well I'll get off my soapbox for now. Will be posting later about thelighter things in life...our "new to us" boat, my first day at school, and a little wardrobe incident perpetrated by Mariah and myself this past Friday. Pictures will be included, so stay tuned:)
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