*squeeeeee*

I'm shocked that I was able to wait until today to show you this. Because I saw it Wednesday and I'm not gonna lie... I squealed loudly in my classroom. I watched it on my lunch so it's not like I frightened the children or anything.

But the REAL Old Spice Man is back. And ladies, it's time to enjoy his and all his manliness while we fan ourselves in our excitement.




SERIOUSLY. Where do they come up with this stuff??? I may or may not have watched this video several times already. Possibly more than once in a day.

Happy Monday.

Friday Photo

It's Friday! I'm so ready for it this week. The constant fog is getting to me. It's so gloomy! And I think it has my kids going a little stir-crazy. Pretty sure it's just bugging everyone right now. The weekend forecast has a chance at rain, which I will happily embrace.

Anyway, last weekend my bestie came over and I finally got to see all her wedding pictures. Remember last June when I was in a wedding? Well, she used the same fabulous photographer I used (hey Mariano!) so I was already going to love every picture.

Then I came across this one. Which I had totally forgotten about.

That would be me with another dear friend from college, Liz (or Liz Liz as I like to call her). We decided to have an epic battle of the bouquets. Because that's the kind of stuff we do when we're together. Really. Mariano turned and caught us playing and told us to continue. I love how into it we are in this picture. I might have to put this one up in my house.

So have a laugh, and happy Friday!

Poor Greenlee

I guess soon she'll learn that mommy gets loud during American Idol. Especially now that Steven Tyler is on. I made her jump a couple times tonight.

BUT IT'S STEVEN TYLER.

And when he sang a couple lines of his song while the last girl (who is seriously only 15?!) was singing... I died. Then I came back to life and died again. That is one group I should have seen. Too bad my dad has excellent taste in music but doesn't like concerts. Otherwise I could have had him take me.

But yes. American Idol causes random outbursts from me. And Greenlee isn't used to it yet. Poor jumpy baby and her loud mama...

January Books

I know, January isn't over. But there's less than a week left and unless I hole up and ignore the world this weekend, I'm not going to finish another book in this month.

So I have an app on Facebook that helps me keep track of the books I've been reading. I did it last year and didn't do so hot. I guess starting a brand new job and feeling a bit overwhelmed will do that. Now that I'm halfway through my first year I'm feeling much better about my time management and I've actually been able to read three books this month. So I'm going to pretend you care about what I do in my free time and share them with you.

Just finished this one Monday night. It only took me... four days or so. It's a quick read. Fun. Not the strongest writing so if you're looking for something thought-provoking you can skip it. But I still enjoyed it. Doesn't hurt that I got for about five bucks at a sale.

Had been wanting to read this for awhile. Mentioned it to my mom late last year and she bought it for me. Then it took me some time to get to it. But I liked it. I don't think it quite qualifies as self-help. But it's definitely one that makes you step back and look at your relationships. Not in a negative light at all. I'm kind of hoping hubby wants to read it next.

Ohhhh and this one. I was late to the game on this one. This was the first one I read this year. Started it New Year's Day since I was home by myself and it was raining. Finished it in the wee hours on January 2. Yup, it was that good. Now I need to read the other two. NEED.

If I remember I'll do this again in February. We'll see if the list manages to be as long. It could be. I have a full week off in February. And I'm getting a new book to go to a certain book signing this month... but you'll have to hear about that later. :)

Just Thinking Out Loud

Some people really suck.

I'm sure you're all aware of this. These days most kids have that figured out by fifth grade. Which is sad. But that's what happens... some people suck so much that kids can see it.

Don't go worrying about me at the moment. I'm actually pretty good. Feeling good about work, today's my grandma's birthday, my dog is listening pretty well lately... I'm bueno. But I despise hearing about people who live to make others miserable. I'm not even sure they're aware they're doing it.

So can we all do something today? For your friend Typhoid? Actually, two things.

One, pray for the sucky people that I'm thinking about. I won't give names - that would be rude. But just know that I'm aware of some people who need to take a good, long, HARD look at themselves and see what they are doing to their "loved ones."

Two, take a look at yourself today. See if you've been doing anything - anything at all - that could be making a person close to you angry/miserable/resentful/etc. Or if there's someone you know that's just trying to control you, tell them! They might not listen (true nature of a control freak), but you may feel better having said something.

Okay, I guess I have a third thing for you to do for me. Appreciate someone who does not suck. I know I have some people in mind who I will tell in actual words, "Thank you for being sane."

And now, have a happy Wednesday. Or try. I will. I'm not gonna let the lame-o's ruin my day. :)

5 Things

*yawn*

I've been tired. So have my children. Maybe yesterday was a mix of the Mondays and the fog we've been having, but I feel like my kids were so sleepy! Anyone else have a day like that? Better yet, any teachers feel that way? I came home and read (for fun, yay!) until I fell asleep. I love naps.

Anyway, I'm over the fog. I want some rain. Fog is boring. Rain is better. And there's so much fog that my class is having to stay inside at recess because it's wet. So why not have rain instead.

So should we get to this week's list? I kind of made it up off the top of my head.

5 Random Things

1. So even though Greenlee is our little furbaby, we're planning on getting a second furbaby this summer. Six months of her being an only child is plenty, right? Hubby and I have furbaby #2's name picked out. But I'm not telling yet. :)
2. I think I need another pair or two of boots. The tall, flat ones. Because as of right now, I want to wear my black ones every day. It's the only way I'll even consider wearing a skirt right now. Unfortch, I'm cheap. This does not make boot shopping easy.
3. I made an appointment to check something off my 30 Before 30 list. I'm also making progress toward another thing on the list. In related news, if a road trip is something I've always wanted to do anyway, does that count as a legit vacation? Because hubby and I are possibly planning one.
4. I have Valentine's Day off. So does hubby. I want to make plans.
5. I may actually watch the Super Bowl this year. Last time I did was... in high school? Haha, probably last time Green Bay was in it. Which would be the only reason I watch this year. Don't ask me how a California girl gets to be a fan of a Wisconsin team...

There you are. A peek inside the scrambled thoughts in my head. There's a lot more going through there right now, this was just some of the more interesting stuff.

Happy Tuesday!

Monday Coolness

So remember the guy who timed his Christmas lights to Slayer in 2009 (even though I just posted about it last year)? This year it was Pantera.




Happy Monday!