April 30, 2007 by samantha.

What is happening!  I am having nothing to really talk about!  Things have been kinda boring in my neck of the woods.  I have been working hard to get my students ready for the state test and stressing out over it.  I dyed my hair a dark brown with red highlights.  I am planning a trip to San Francisco.  And it has been hotter than Hades the past few days.  If it is this hot in April, then I dread July and August.  I despise the heat.  I can’t think of a thing I like about it.  It makes me lazy.  All I want to do is nap. I am very sensitive to the heat. I am so thankful for air conditioning.  I am thankful for ice cubes and cold showers.  If I am complaining this much about the heat now, just wait.  It can only get worse.

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April 24, 2007 by samantha.

Thank goodness tomorrow is Tuesday! I cannot think of the last time I was so happy a Monday was over. My bad began at 7:30. I was at school, putting away my lunch when my shoe broke. The sole was coming off. I was ticked, but not worried… yet. I went to the copy machine to make some worksheets and noticed, after it was too late, that all my copies ended up in a big pile on the floor. As I was walking back to my classroom, my other shoe broke! Arggg!!!! I asked a fellow teacher if she could watch my class while I ran home to get a new pair of shoes. I thought I would be smarter than the average bear and take the back way home. The freeway is always packed heading west that early in the morning. Well, if you have not already figured it out, the back way was not the way to go. I got stopped by not one, but two trains! Yes two trains!!!!! What had I done to upset the gods!?!?!?? I finally made it home, changed my shoes, and made it back to school before the start of 2nd period. I felt good, until I noticed that the worksheets I had rushed to make this morning were the wrong ones! I was so frustrated that I just started laughing. What was going to happen next? Did I need to ask? My light bulb in my overhead went out! All of this happened before 9:15 this morning! After that eventful morning, the rest of my day was boring. But what a morning! I could have thrown my hands up and admitted defeat, but I am not a quitter! I was going to show this Monday that it was not going to beat me! I am keeping my fingers crossed that the rest of the week is uneventful. One can only hope!

Here are my poor shoes. I love these shoes! I bought them about ten years ago and they have been so good to me. Now I will lay them down to rest after years of good work. I love you Spectators!

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April 23, 2007 by samantha.

I have so much I want to say, but I know that I cannot say it.  I have so much on the tip of my tongue, but I know if I open my mouth I will offend someone.  I do want to offend anyone.  I want to keep this website as offensive free as possible.  Am I having any luck?  I hope so!  Is it easy?  Heck no!  So until I can say something somewhat offensive free, I am going to post little fluffy things.  Things like I am ready to get another dog.  This summer I am going to get one.  I do not care if it is a boy or a girl.  I already have names picked and I have an idea of what I want.  All I know is that when Val and I find the right dog, we will know it.  And I am keeping my fingers crossed that the right dog will not be a Chihuahua!  Of course, I have to find time to get a new dog, find the time to train it, and find a place to up his or her bed! What a stressful life I live!  If you only knew!

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April 16, 2007 by samantha.

Today is my Dad’s birthday. For his birthday, he wants a scooter. If any of you know my dad, you know that him and a scooter are not a good combination! So until his dream comes true, this picture will have to do.

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April 16, 2007 by samantha.

Spring Break has come and gone. My break was very uneventful. I did a little shopping, caught up on my sleep, read a book, and saw a movie. My parents and I took a little day trip to Apalachicola. It was a gorgeous rainy day and a great trip. I did play a lot of Scrabble with my mom and I think I succeeded in losing every game. Of course, no one should be surprised. I have never been known for my spelling abilities! My flight back was an adventure and there was a time when I thought I would never make it back. I will post some pictures as soon as I can.

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April 8, 2007 by samantha.

Today I was talking to a friend about my website. Amidst all the teasing I got, she asked me why I stopped posting the books I had read. She said that was how she chose books. I felt so special when she said that. Someone was actually reading my website and taking my advice. The truth is that I just kept forgetting to add the books I finished reading. I was so angry for a while and posting books did not interest me. So here are the books I have read with my bits of wisdom about each one:

My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult- I loved this book. I have been recommending it to everyone and anyone. I even talked someone into buying it last time I was in Barnes and Noble! The book deals with a very difficult and taboo subject, but the author has a way of making you laugh and cry. You did not leave the book feeling sad or upset. You leave the book ready to discuss it. You will hate one character, side with another, and try to figure out the secrets of another. Jodi Picoult has become one of my favorite authors. As a mater of fact, I am taking three of her books with me to Florida.

The Ice Queen by Alice Hoffman- this was a weird book that I had a hard time getting through. The first chapter sucked me in and I was hoping the rest of the book would be as good. No such luck. The book dragged on and on. Usually Alice Hoffman books keep me enthralled until the end. Unfortunately this was not one of them.

The Ha-Ha by Dave King- Right off the bat I did not like this book. The premise of it did not interest me and I did not like the main character. I have not given up on it yet. I am slowly reading it inbetween other books.

The Giver by Lois Lowry- this is one of my go to books. Whenever I cannot find a book to read I have two books I know will never let me down- The Giver and To Kill a Mockingbird. When I was going through that spell of rage, I went to The Giver. It always calms me down and puts me back in a happy place.

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April 4, 2007 by samantha.

Is it possible to get Alzheimer’s at the ripe old age of 30? My mom and I were talking about Alzheimer’s today. She was reading an article on a few of the signs that may be a reason to think that you are getting Alzheimer’s. Things like misplacing your shoes and finding them in the freezer or driving down the road and having no idea where you are going. Neither has happened to me. I am pretty good about putting things back in their place when I am done with them. When I am driving I am too busy signing along with the music to pay attention to where I am going.

Now I have become very good at losing my car in the parking lot. I know the Target parking lot like the back of my hand! But lately a few things have happened that have caused me a little bit of concern. It has been so obvious that I am losing my mind, that friends have pointed it out to me. I have gotten dates horribly mixed up and even made plans for the wrong day. At times I have forgotten how to spell the easiest of words or forgotten information that should be ridiculously easy to remember. Is it stress? Old age? Or am I coming down with Alzheimer’s?

Do I really think that I have Alzheimer’s? No!!! I am not that dumb! I just need to start focusing and thinking while I do things. Also I need to do one thing at a time, rather than multitask. Usually I am doing five things at the same time, so no wonder I get easy things mixed up. Thank goodness Spring Break is almost here. Instead of frying my brain thinking, I need to bake it in the sun!

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