So after days of being "snowed in" it was nice to get back into a routine. Saturday it snowed and snowed and we were prepared with munchies, meals, video games, blankets and sweats. I played DS, went on Facebook, watched a stupid movie with Jen. She played Bioshock and more Bioshock. We weren't tired...stayed downstairs until 11:30 then moved upstairs and still didn't get to sleep until after 1:00....hee hee!
Sunday's clean-up was much better than we thought. We went right out, cleaned and moved the cars, Stan was here within 20 minutes. He cleaned us out and we were done clean-up for the day! We played video games, watched New Years Eve videos and laughed our asses off. I made a dog bed for Bruschi, Jen made wings and ribs for the game...mmm, good! Jen made it through 1/2 of the game then went to take a nap. I played around the flip videos more then got caught up in CSI.
It's back to work, a routine, a good thing. Tomorrow also begins our goal for the new year...by this time next year...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
1/1/10
We had an excellent time last night at City Park for karaoke and to ring in the New Year. It was just Ben & Marissa, Renee & Steve, and Jen & I but it was still a lot of fun. I didn't have a lot of luck with two of my karaoke songs....Lisa G took "Don't Stop Believin'" away from me AGAIN and Marissa took "U & UR Hand" away from me! At midnight we watched the ball drop in Times Square and had a champagne toast. It was a sweet moment! Got home around 1:30 and within 10 minutes decided it was time to go to bed.
We only slept until 7am this morning. We lounged around for a bit before heading out to Hannaford for supplies for the impending storm. Ben & Marissa were gone by the time we came home. Jen made us copypots and then we retreated to the living room for a Criminal Minds marathon. It wasn't long before we moved up to the bedroom for a nap. Well, the nap turned into the most intense sex we've had in a LONG time. God it felt good! We laid together a while longer, I dozed off until the power snapped on and off momentarily and woke me. We laid in bed and finished another episode of Criminal Minds before going back downstairs. Jen made us a snack of coldcuts. We tried to find something different on TV but there was nothing. We ordered Chinese food for supper...Jen waited quite impatiently...barking and meowing to annoy me! After that, she passed out on the couch while I watched even more Criminal Minds. What upsets me is that when they do a marathon, they often jump around and don't do the episodes in order...what happened to the dispatcher...gonna have to go online and investigate!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We only slept until 7am this morning. We lounged around for a bit before heading out to Hannaford for supplies for the impending storm. Ben & Marissa were gone by the time we came home. Jen made us copypots and then we retreated to the living room for a Criminal Minds marathon. It wasn't long before we moved up to the bedroom for a nap. Well, the nap turned into the most intense sex we've had in a LONG time. God it felt good! We laid together a while longer, I dozed off until the power snapped on and off momentarily and woke me. We laid in bed and finished another episode of Criminal Minds before going back downstairs. Jen made us a snack of coldcuts. We tried to find something different on TV but there was nothing. We ordered Chinese food for supper...Jen waited quite impatiently...barking and meowing to annoy me! After that, she passed out on the couch while I watched even more Criminal Minds. What upsets me is that when they do a marathon, they often jump around and don't do the episodes in order...what happened to the dispatcher...gonna have to go online and investigate!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Goodbye 2009
It's New Year's Eve and the end of the first decade of Y2K so I can't help but reflect for a moment on the year and what is to come.
This year was eventful to say the least.
Jen & I seemed better than ever. We still have our moments and fight about stupid things but I think this was the first year Jen hasn't left the house after an arguement...she just goes to bed now! We were thrilled when Gov. Baldacci passed the marriage equality bill in May. We weren't going to plan a wedding until Merle and Kaylee convinced us otherwise over 4th of July weekend. We were going to have the wedding right there in Kaylee's backyard. After 2 days of wedding planning and a date set for September 26th, the signatures were submitted and the bill was going to a people's vote in November. Maine could make history and be the first state to pass a vote for gay marriage or be statistic #31! We watched with excitement and anxiety for the election results on Nov. 3rd only to be completely devestated. So much for equality...just another statistic.
Jen successfully brought the Brewer Goodwill out of the red and to the $700,000 mark. I was so proud of her success. She applied and was hired as store manager at the new Ellsworth Goodwill. It opened in November and she's been working hard ever since to keep it going strong. I'm so proud of her!
My job...well, part-time sucks. I tried to make the best of it and put my focus into drama. That paid off because Seussical Jr was the most successful musical I have ever produced! I made another failed attempt at jazz band...keeps getting smaller. I had my first experience as 8th grade class advisor. OMG what stress that brought on but I think it was mostly because of the personalities I had to deal with. Can't believe I agreed to do it again this year! Still, I feel like a second class citizen...schedule has gone from bad to worse because Music is nearly a filler! Needless to say I'm actively looking for a new job! I love my co-workers and the children, but I can't be unhappy with my position.
Our living situation has had its ups and downs and prompted us to begin searching for a house. Ben needed a place to live so we painfully packed up Lillie's old room and moved Ben in. After 2 months, his dog and our dog had a run in with Crazy Sallie. She in turn called the cops. Landlord was upset but not as upset as when Sallie called the cops because we were having a "wild party". I called Stan and apparently so did Sallie because I got my ass chewed out and Ben's dog had to go. Hope the old bag never crosses my path because I will not have nice things to say!
We continued to see Lillie every other weekend as part of the placement agreement and it looked as if things were going to end in termination of parental rights. I still don't get how we went from a termination trial to Jen & Brice getting custody, but it is what it is. Jen & Brice got Lillie back in July, the end of June was the last time I saw Lillie for 2 months. However, we've been able to have her at least one weekend a month and even got to take her to MA for Christmas. I just wish the best for her!
Jynx had 6 more kittens...2 on March 16th and 4 on July 5th. Of the 2, we kept one....Ziggy, and of the 4 we kept one...Megrim. With Ben's cat Blizzard, we are at 9!
The year didn't come without loss. Michael Jackson was the most shocking. Closer to home, my mom's first cousin/my godfather, Charlie Tessier, passed away in May. The funeral wasn't until the end of June. As sad as it was, it reconnected us with the Tessier family. Lillie was finally able to meet a family we were once so close to as well. We all met up again in October when Aunt Corrine passed away. In July, the UMaine gang and our families were all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Tammany's little girl. We'd gone to Skowhegan for a gathering the weekend Schuyler was born. We didn't find out until 2 days later that Schuyler passed 40 minutes after birth. I felt such extreme pain for Tammany and Mike. A week later, Jen, Ben, Jen and I went to MA for the baby's funeral. Sandy met us there. It was one of the worst funerals I've ever been to!
Since we are such big TV gurus, we kissed a sad goodbye to The L Word, found a new friend in Dexter, and finally won a Survivor pool!
I want to end this reflection with a thank you to facebook. It was thanks to facebook that I stayed connected with friends from far away and reconnected with friends from the past. It amazes me that one social network can keep me connected and up-to-date with so many people past and present!
2010 is going to be a big year...we have some big hopes and dreams that we need to make happen! We can do this, so this time next year I will have even more to be thankful for!
This year was eventful to say the least.
Jen & I seemed better than ever. We still have our moments and fight about stupid things but I think this was the first year Jen hasn't left the house after an arguement...she just goes to bed now! We were thrilled when Gov. Baldacci passed the marriage equality bill in May. We weren't going to plan a wedding until Merle and Kaylee convinced us otherwise over 4th of July weekend. We were going to have the wedding right there in Kaylee's backyard. After 2 days of wedding planning and a date set for September 26th, the signatures were submitted and the bill was going to a people's vote in November. Maine could make history and be the first state to pass a vote for gay marriage or be statistic #31! We watched with excitement and anxiety for the election results on Nov. 3rd only to be completely devestated. So much for equality...just another statistic.
Jen successfully brought the Brewer Goodwill out of the red and to the $700,000 mark. I was so proud of her success. She applied and was hired as store manager at the new Ellsworth Goodwill. It opened in November and she's been working hard ever since to keep it going strong. I'm so proud of her!
My job...well, part-time sucks. I tried to make the best of it and put my focus into drama. That paid off because Seussical Jr was the most successful musical I have ever produced! I made another failed attempt at jazz band...keeps getting smaller. I had my first experience as 8th grade class advisor. OMG what stress that brought on but I think it was mostly because of the personalities I had to deal with. Can't believe I agreed to do it again this year! Still, I feel like a second class citizen...schedule has gone from bad to worse because Music is nearly a filler! Needless to say I'm actively looking for a new job! I love my co-workers and the children, but I can't be unhappy with my position.
Our living situation has had its ups and downs and prompted us to begin searching for a house. Ben needed a place to live so we painfully packed up Lillie's old room and moved Ben in. After 2 months, his dog and our dog had a run in with Crazy Sallie. She in turn called the cops. Landlord was upset but not as upset as when Sallie called the cops because we were having a "wild party". I called Stan and apparently so did Sallie because I got my ass chewed out and Ben's dog had to go. Hope the old bag never crosses my path because I will not have nice things to say!
We continued to see Lillie every other weekend as part of the placement agreement and it looked as if things were going to end in termination of parental rights. I still don't get how we went from a termination trial to Jen & Brice getting custody, but it is what it is. Jen & Brice got Lillie back in July, the end of June was the last time I saw Lillie for 2 months. However, we've been able to have her at least one weekend a month and even got to take her to MA for Christmas. I just wish the best for her!
Jynx had 6 more kittens...2 on March 16th and 4 on July 5th. Of the 2, we kept one....Ziggy, and of the 4 we kept one...Megrim. With Ben's cat Blizzard, we are at 9!
The year didn't come without loss. Michael Jackson was the most shocking. Closer to home, my mom's first cousin/my godfather, Charlie Tessier, passed away in May. The funeral wasn't until the end of June. As sad as it was, it reconnected us with the Tessier family. Lillie was finally able to meet a family we were once so close to as well. We all met up again in October when Aunt Corrine passed away. In July, the UMaine gang and our families were all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Tammany's little girl. We'd gone to Skowhegan for a gathering the weekend Schuyler was born. We didn't find out until 2 days later that Schuyler passed 40 minutes after birth. I felt such extreme pain for Tammany and Mike. A week later, Jen, Ben, Jen and I went to MA for the baby's funeral. Sandy met us there. It was one of the worst funerals I've ever been to!
Since we are such big TV gurus, we kissed a sad goodbye to The L Word, found a new friend in Dexter, and finally won a Survivor pool!
I want to end this reflection with a thank you to facebook. It was thanks to facebook that I stayed connected with friends from far away and reconnected with friends from the past. It amazes me that one social network can keep me connected and up-to-date with so many people past and present!
2010 is going to be a big year...we have some big hopes and dreams that we need to make happen! We can do this, so this time next year I will have even more to be thankful for!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Whenever a storm is brewing I'm full of anxiety and this morning was just one of those mornings. It was only raining and a balmy 48 degrees but Jen had to drive to Augusta...I worry, I can't help it.
We got up, had coffee, went online and said our goodbyes for the day. I worry. Drive safe and all that jazz!
I get to school, jazzed that there were going to be no principals in the building but my day spiraled downward. Lynn left a survey in my mailbox that was suppose to be conducted last week that I was now responsible for getting done. After countless e-mails back and forth with Kay and Betsy, I was scheduled to go up there for a few minutes after lunch.
Middle School Band was okay...they aren't clean enough for a concert, but whatever! Beginner Band same story...whatever, not my fault...give me time, make your kids practice, give a shit!
Study hall was nice...quiet, productive, enjoyable. 5th grade watched "A Muppet Christmas Carol"...relaxing 100 minutes.
Lunch was a hoot...Sarah and Steve doing their impressions of Chris and teasing Sarah about word-a-day toilet paper. Note to self...google word-a-day toilet paper.
Then all hell broke loose. I went to 8th grade. What a bunch of whiny little bitches and assholes. GRRRRR! They are so rude and disrespectful! What a waste of 15 minutes....I was so frustrated and then had to go right in to teaching 1st grade....YIPPEEE!!!! Not to mention Lynn calling Donna all day to relay messages to me.....OMG!
At 2:00 8th grade chorus came down which turned into another bitchfest! I opted to cancel tonight's meeting, send home a letter, postpone the fun afternoon, and revamp the ballot. GRRR! Then off go the drama queens deciding who is going to sing what part for the song. WHATEVER!!!
Andrea showed up in my room shortly after that and we talked for over an hour. It's always nice to chat with her...and chat we can!
I missed 2 calls from Jen, called her back, bitched for a minute, she was just leaving Hannaford so I headed home too.
We both went online, worked on stuff for work and then I made a broccoli casserole and she made ritz crumb haddock. YUM-O!
After dinner we had the most magical night. We made love on the couch with sexy music on in the background and just the Christmas lights illuminating our space. It was so wonderful. I kind of ruined the moment when I caught the lyrics to "No Other Love" I broke down. I felt this overwhelming love and held Jen so tight! We snuggled for a while and talked. We talked about how we've always talked after sex. We talked about how good we are together now in many ways...we fight less, love more, appreciate each other more...it's so nice. We watched the rest of NL Christmas Vacation then headed to bed.
We got up, had coffee, went online and said our goodbyes for the day. I worry. Drive safe and all that jazz!
I get to school, jazzed that there were going to be no principals in the building but my day spiraled downward. Lynn left a survey in my mailbox that was suppose to be conducted last week that I was now responsible for getting done. After countless e-mails back and forth with Kay and Betsy, I was scheduled to go up there for a few minutes after lunch.
Middle School Band was okay...they aren't clean enough for a concert, but whatever! Beginner Band same story...whatever, not my fault...give me time, make your kids practice, give a shit!
Study hall was nice...quiet, productive, enjoyable. 5th grade watched "A Muppet Christmas Carol"...relaxing 100 minutes.
Lunch was a hoot...Sarah and Steve doing their impressions of Chris and teasing Sarah about word-a-day toilet paper. Note to self...google word-a-day toilet paper.
Then all hell broke loose. I went to 8th grade. What a bunch of whiny little bitches and assholes. GRRRRR! They are so rude and disrespectful! What a waste of 15 minutes....I was so frustrated and then had to go right in to teaching 1st grade....YIPPEEE!!!! Not to mention Lynn calling Donna all day to relay messages to me.....OMG!
At 2:00 8th grade chorus came down which turned into another bitchfest! I opted to cancel tonight's meeting, send home a letter, postpone the fun afternoon, and revamp the ballot. GRRR! Then off go the drama queens deciding who is going to sing what part for the song. WHATEVER!!!
Andrea showed up in my room shortly after that and we talked for over an hour. It's always nice to chat with her...and chat we can!
I missed 2 calls from Jen, called her back, bitched for a minute, she was just leaving Hannaford so I headed home too.
We both went online, worked on stuff for work and then I made a broccoli casserole and she made ritz crumb haddock. YUM-O!
After dinner we had the most magical night. We made love on the couch with sexy music on in the background and just the Christmas lights illuminating our space. It was so wonderful. I kind of ruined the moment when I caught the lyrics to "No Other Love" I broke down. I felt this overwhelming love and held Jen so tight! We snuggled for a while and talked. We talked about how we've always talked after sex. We talked about how good we are together now in many ways...we fight less, love more, appreciate each other more...it's so nice. We watched the rest of NL Christmas Vacation then headed to bed.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Journal Entry
Tuesday, December 9, 2008:
I cried...why the hell did I cry....Jen's travelled to Portland before but for some reason this morning the kisses were a little longer, there were more of them and the goodbye seemed to last forever, that makes no sense. However, the door closed, she walked away and there I stood in tears. I pulled myself together and wondered why I was crying. Of course the way my mind works all I could think was that something bad was going to happen.
So, after making myself a delicious ham and cheese flatbread (quesadilla) for breakfast, I got my ass in gear and headed to work. I drove the truck....squeezing my fat ass behind the wheel...and had to hold the door closed with one hand while driving...not easy! I couldn't close the door because Jen said the window was being pissy and she didn't want me to break it by forcing it down. My only other option was crawl across the passengers side....I DON'T THINK SO!
So, I arrived at work...talked to Cindy for a few minutes, then Martha jumped in too. We discussed Michelle and what she and I need to talk about concerning classroom management.
Chorus sounded great this morning...wish they enjoyed the 12 Groovy Days as much as I do. Oh well! Where are You Christmas is going to bring the audience to tears. Snow Day is just so much fun and the harmony sounds awesome!!!
Study Hall I was so frustrated...I don't get why certain kids can't just sit there and behave. I threatened detention for 2 of them. I e-mailed Tim for advice...not sure what to do!
I spent sometime during my make shift planning period to organize an agenda for the 8th grade meeting tomorrow night and get the b-ball game schedule ready for national anthem sign-ups.
2nd grade classes went by very fast. I was so proud of the lesson I came up with. I had the CMajor scale written on the board with the note colors corresponding to the boomwhacker. It was so cool. I need to create a giant poster like that so we can keep posted!
All after school activities/games were cancelled due to the weather. It snowed all day and all I could think about what Jen travelling back from Portland. I checked my e-mail before leaving school and there was an e-mail from Aunt K. She wants to come up here for Christmas. I thought that was cool! I contacted DHS and withdrew my proposal to travel out of state with Lillie. Kylie called back within minutes and agreed to my new proposal...SAWEET!!!! I sent Jen a text, she thought that was cool!
I headed home...shovelled and played with the dog outside for a bit. I got changed and played Order Up for a bit. Jen called to say they were just leaving. I watched Oprah and prepped supper. Played Spider Solitare and just as I was getting ready to start the oven, Jen called to say she was in Newport. I got supper going and chilled out to watch FRIENDS.
Jen was home a little after 6:00. We had a yummy supper, even though my potatoes were very gluey! Jen wanted to eat all the skins off the chicken...she managed to snag just one extra. As I was cleaning up her mom called. I did the dishes, scooped the litter boxes and brought a ton of trash down and they were still on the phone. When Jen finally got off the phone I asked if they were all caught up and she got all offended. I was just kidding. I found NL Christmas Vacation on demand. We only managed to watch 30 minutes of it before Jen needed to go to bed. I crawled into bed and watched this week's All My Children.
I cried...why the hell did I cry....Jen's travelled to Portland before but for some reason this morning the kisses were a little longer, there were more of them and the goodbye seemed to last forever, that makes no sense. However, the door closed, she walked away and there I stood in tears. I pulled myself together and wondered why I was crying. Of course the way my mind works all I could think was that something bad was going to happen.
So, after making myself a delicious ham and cheese flatbread (quesadilla) for breakfast, I got my ass in gear and headed to work. I drove the truck....squeezing my fat ass behind the wheel...and had to hold the door closed with one hand while driving...not easy! I couldn't close the door because Jen said the window was being pissy and she didn't want me to break it by forcing it down. My only other option was crawl across the passengers side....I DON'T THINK SO!
So, I arrived at work...talked to Cindy for a few minutes, then Martha jumped in too. We discussed Michelle and what she and I need to talk about concerning classroom management.
Chorus sounded great this morning...wish they enjoyed the 12 Groovy Days as much as I do. Oh well! Where are You Christmas is going to bring the audience to tears. Snow Day is just so much fun and the harmony sounds awesome!!!
Study Hall I was so frustrated...I don't get why certain kids can't just sit there and behave. I threatened detention for 2 of them. I e-mailed Tim for advice...not sure what to do!
I spent sometime during my make shift planning period to organize an agenda for the 8th grade meeting tomorrow night and get the b-ball game schedule ready for national anthem sign-ups.
2nd grade classes went by very fast. I was so proud of the lesson I came up with. I had the CMajor scale written on the board with the note colors corresponding to the boomwhacker. It was so cool. I need to create a giant poster like that so we can keep posted!
All after school activities/games were cancelled due to the weather. It snowed all day and all I could think about what Jen travelling back from Portland. I checked my e-mail before leaving school and there was an e-mail from Aunt K. She wants to come up here for Christmas. I thought that was cool! I contacted DHS and withdrew my proposal to travel out of state with Lillie. Kylie called back within minutes and agreed to my new proposal...SAWEET!!!! I sent Jen a text, she thought that was cool!
I headed home...shovelled and played with the dog outside for a bit. I got changed and played Order Up for a bit. Jen called to say they were just leaving. I watched Oprah and prepped supper. Played Spider Solitare and just as I was getting ready to start the oven, Jen called to say she was in Newport. I got supper going and chilled out to watch FRIENDS.
Jen was home a little after 6:00. We had a yummy supper, even though my potatoes were very gluey! Jen wanted to eat all the skins off the chicken...she managed to snag just one extra. As I was cleaning up her mom called. I did the dishes, scooped the litter boxes and brought a ton of trash down and they were still on the phone. When Jen finally got off the phone I asked if they were all caught up and she got all offended. I was just kidding. I found NL Christmas Vacation on demand. We only managed to watch 30 minutes of it before Jen needed to go to bed. I crawled into bed and watched this week's All My Children.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Journaling Again
I found old journals while cleaning last Friday and realized that journals were my best friend for years. After I found love in my life, the journals stopped. Why? Why was the happiest time of my life not documented?
So, here I begin...writing again...Lord knows I have the time
Dear diary....oh as if, how 6th grade!!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
The alarm sounded at 5:00...way too early as usual. Jen and I slipped into our routine of coffee, laptops, and getting ready. It was freezing out this morning and we worked to clean off our cars before freezing to death!
Today was a CRAZY work day! (Still sounds a little 6th grade, but oh well). I had a full day ahead of me. I stopped to chat with Maurice, Martha and Cindy in the morning...that's so much fun. It's a time when I really feel part of something wonderful...part of a team. We chatted about this weekend's crazy weather as if we'd never seen snow before...we've all lived in Maine how long? I continued down the hall passing people "Good Morning"....or the Maine way "Good Mahnin"....lol, Nancy Morrison.
My day was one thing after another...full band rehearsal...can't say I'm happy with the results but trying to keep a positive attitude. Trumpets/Trombones with a flute player...interesting mix. 4th grade...feeling a little bad for coming down on Jacob and Sean so bad but my God can't they just shut up long enough! 3rd grade..what a challenge but doing okay. Then I had a little breather but not much. Lynn popped in to apologize for the misprint in the newsletter...she swears I've done a Christmas padgent....uh, nope! Guess what's in store for me next year, if I'm even here! Had lunch with Freda, Joe, Helena for a minute (thank goodness, I can't stand to watch her eat), Cindy and Martha. They started talking about Catholics and I got a little nervous when I thought the discussion was swinging toward gay marriage, but instead it when to pornography...phhew! Then they started talking about that Hallmark movie "Front of the Class". Martha started doing her impression and I almost lost my lunch...what a riot. I was still in the lunchroom when Sarah and Deanna came in. Then neanderthal man...he's creepy and he kept interjecting stupid comments. My afternoon completed with 3 kindergartens...Renee's being the toughest as always...I feel like I'm running a daycare sometimes!
Afterschool Lynn popped in again. She wants to do a fun afternoon next Monday. WHATEVER! I had Sara's flute lesson which at the tale end of she and Becca practiced the national anthem for tomorrow's game. I puttered around for a bit before Vicki's lesson. She's got such a great tone. I'm pleased I have a Goodwin in my band once again, let's just hope she sticks with it unlike her sisters. Her lesson was semi-disrupted by Michelle and her kids getting set up. The pre-concert time was a chaotic mess. That girl needs to get organized! Even Brenda Jackson was chomping at the bit. It was 6:25 before parents were allowed in to be seated. CRAZY! We'll be discussing this in our meeting next week.
I finally got home around 7:30. Jen was hard at work prepping supper. She had laundry going and beef jerky on to. I tried not to make the conversation all about me. I was shocked to hear Susie quit. Of course I go into selfish mode thinking what's going to happen with Christmas vacation, but I remained quiet and let her talk about it. I kissed her and scooted off to get changed. We had a delicious meal which was gone in seconds because we were so hungry. She headed off to finish laundry and iron her clothes for the morning. I did the dishes. We met up and retreated to the couch. Not much on so we watched Good Eats for about a half hour then went to bed to watch the rest of "Front of the Class". I brought some beef jerky and chocolate to bed....pretty romantic huh? We only watched about 20 minutes of the movie before shutting it off. Jen wanted me to kiss her back. I did for a short time but my jaw was getting tired. She kept whining for more but I just wanted to rub it so I could lay my head down and go to sleep. I feel bad sometimes, I don't want to say no to her, but I was exhausted and I knew we had to get up early!
So, here I begin...writing again...Lord knows I have the time
Dear diary....oh as if, how 6th grade!!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
The alarm sounded at 5:00...way too early as usual. Jen and I slipped into our routine of coffee, laptops, and getting ready. It was freezing out this morning and we worked to clean off our cars before freezing to death!
Today was a CRAZY work day! (Still sounds a little 6th grade, but oh well). I had a full day ahead of me. I stopped to chat with Maurice, Martha and Cindy in the morning...that's so much fun. It's a time when I really feel part of something wonderful...part of a team. We chatted about this weekend's crazy weather as if we'd never seen snow before...we've all lived in Maine how long? I continued down the hall passing people "Good Morning"....or the Maine way "Good Mahnin"....lol, Nancy Morrison.
My day was one thing after another...full band rehearsal...can't say I'm happy with the results but trying to keep a positive attitude. Trumpets/Trombones with a flute player...interesting mix. 4th grade...feeling a little bad for coming down on Jacob and Sean so bad but my God can't they just shut up long enough! 3rd grade..what a challenge but doing okay. Then I had a little breather but not much. Lynn popped in to apologize for the misprint in the newsletter...she swears I've done a Christmas padgent....uh, nope! Guess what's in store for me next year, if I'm even here! Had lunch with Freda, Joe, Helena for a minute (thank goodness, I can't stand to watch her eat), Cindy and Martha. They started talking about Catholics and I got a little nervous when I thought the discussion was swinging toward gay marriage, but instead it when to pornography...phhew! Then they started talking about that Hallmark movie "Front of the Class". Martha started doing her impression and I almost lost my lunch...what a riot. I was still in the lunchroom when Sarah and Deanna came in. Then neanderthal man...he's creepy and he kept interjecting stupid comments. My afternoon completed with 3 kindergartens...Renee's being the toughest as always...I feel like I'm running a daycare sometimes!
Afterschool Lynn popped in again. She wants to do a fun afternoon next Monday. WHATEVER! I had Sara's flute lesson which at the tale end of she and Becca practiced the national anthem for tomorrow's game. I puttered around for a bit before Vicki's lesson. She's got such a great tone. I'm pleased I have a Goodwin in my band once again, let's just hope she sticks with it unlike her sisters. Her lesson was semi-disrupted by Michelle and her kids getting set up. The pre-concert time was a chaotic mess. That girl needs to get organized! Even Brenda Jackson was chomping at the bit. It was 6:25 before parents were allowed in to be seated. CRAZY! We'll be discussing this in our meeting next week.
I finally got home around 7:30. Jen was hard at work prepping supper. She had laundry going and beef jerky on to. I tried not to make the conversation all about me. I was shocked to hear Susie quit. Of course I go into selfish mode thinking what's going to happen with Christmas vacation, but I remained quiet and let her talk about it. I kissed her and scooted off to get changed. We had a delicious meal which was gone in seconds because we were so hungry. She headed off to finish laundry and iron her clothes for the morning. I did the dishes. We met up and retreated to the couch. Not much on so we watched Good Eats for about a half hour then went to bed to watch the rest of "Front of the Class". I brought some beef jerky and chocolate to bed....pretty romantic huh? We only watched about 20 minutes of the movie before shutting it off. Jen wanted me to kiss her back. I did for a short time but my jaw was getting tired. She kept whining for more but I just wanted to rub it so I could lay my head down and go to sleep. I feel bad sometimes, I don't want to say no to her, but I was exhausted and I knew we had to get up early!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Life, Love and L Word
I was bored Saturday...had plenty to do, no kid for the weekend, and my wife was working, however, I felt compelled to watch the 1st season of the L Word. The beautiful couple, Bette and Tina as we met them. Bette, wearing the pants in the relationship vs. mousy Tina. Still, they had passion, they had a beautiful chemistry, they were so in love. As the season progresses, the ups and downs, the affair that tore them apart, it was all so real and so powerful.
It amazes me how these 2 actresses can make something ficticious SO real! The kissing, the love making, the love between them....so much passion.....beautiful acting! My stomach gets butterflies when I think of them together. I've watched every season to see Bette & Tina come closer and then apart and closer and apart...it's so frustrating. I had this hope after last week's episode that they were coming back together. Then I'm left hanging after last night's episode. Damn you I.C. for making us wait. Keeping us wondering!
I started to think about my own life and my own relationship with my beautiful wife. We've come along way in 3 years. She's my first and only relationship with a woman and despite the nerves I had to overcome with all the firsts, it's been so comfortable. Being with a woman truly is a beautiful thing. One of my greatest accomplishments in life is being true to myself and accepting my life for what it is...extraordinary!
Watching The L Word was refreshing. I wanted what these actresses were simply "acting" out because it was so real to me. I made a promise to myself that every kiss from now on would be passionate, every touch would be from the heart, and every chance I had, I would make love to my wife. A fire was burning inside me. I wanted a life full of love and joy and passion.
Jen is the best thing that has happened to me. She's challenged me, loved me, brought me joy, made me think, showed me how to love and be loved. I love her so much!
It amazes me how these 2 actresses can make something ficticious SO real! The kissing, the love making, the love between them....so much passion.....beautiful acting! My stomach gets butterflies when I think of them together. I've watched every season to see Bette & Tina come closer and then apart and closer and apart...it's so frustrating. I had this hope after last week's episode that they were coming back together. Then I'm left hanging after last night's episode. Damn you I.C. for making us wait. Keeping us wondering!
I started to think about my own life and my own relationship with my beautiful wife. We've come along way in 3 years. She's my first and only relationship with a woman and despite the nerves I had to overcome with all the firsts, it's been so comfortable. Being with a woman truly is a beautiful thing. One of my greatest accomplishments in life is being true to myself and accepting my life for what it is...extraordinary!
Watching The L Word was refreshing. I wanted what these actresses were simply "acting" out because it was so real to me. I made a promise to myself that every kiss from now on would be passionate, every touch would be from the heart, and every chance I had, I would make love to my wife. A fire was burning inside me. I wanted a life full of love and joy and passion.
Jen is the best thing that has happened to me. She's challenged me, loved me, brought me joy, made me think, showed me how to love and be loved. I love her so much!
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