Not Me Monday

So, I noticed my friend, Mommy of Boys, had this on her blog and I thought I would follow suit.

This morning, I did not arrive to school late. I did not leave the house a little too late, only to find the traffic backed up. AND, I did not turn right and go down to make a U-turn so that I could get on I-85 quicker.

Today, I definitely did not not pay attention during a Microsoft Word 2007 training. I did not sit there and check email, chat with hubby online or check blog postings while I was supposed to be learning about Word 2007. A program that I've had at home for a year and a half (or two?)....

I also did not get to school and realize that I left my check for Relay for Life Jeans Days at home. I did not call my husband to see if he could bring it and I did not ask if I could bring it tomorrow...

That's all I have right now...

Okay, so...

I was fussed at today for not posting enough lately. I will try to do better, friends. I promise!

I spent the afternoon at a baby shower for my friend Drena. It was hosted by some of my old friends (from back in the DG days). It was so great to catch up with my friends. We were talking about how wonderful it is to have the blogs, so that we can keep up with each other. I love it and I do check daily for postings by my friends. By the way, girls... the shower was lovely and Melissa, I DO want the recipe for the veggie pizza!

Not much going on here with me. I'm just trying to make it through until Thanksgiving. Normally, we have a week of conferences (Conference week is always rough... long hours, stressful days = very tiring), then the next week is Thanksgiving. Not the case this year. We have a full week of school, THEN our normal 2 day week for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is not my favorite holiday. I don't care for turkey (I know, I know... I'm weird). BUT I do love it because it's the official start to the Christmas season. Now, I LOVE Christmas! On December 26, I start counting down until the next year's Christmas. I'm itching to decorate... and I'm really itching to start listening to Christmas music. I've been listening to the XM radio and they've been "advertising" for the Christmas station... I'm SOOOOOOO itching to listen... I've been good so far though!

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year for a few reasons (more than the start of the Christmas season). Last year, we were on a cruise with Chris's family. I am looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with my family again this year.

Bored

I was bored with my background so I decided to find a new one and they have CHRISTMAS ones... I couldn't resist. I absolutely LOVE Christmas time! I know I should've waited until Thanksgiving, but I couldn't help myself. :)

So, may I be the first to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Just realized...

That I haven't posted about Chris's half iron man. I'm so incredibly proud of him. Weekend before last (the 24th), we drove down to Clermont, Florida (about 20 minutes from Disney World). We rented a house with a couple of other triathletes. Chris completed his first half Iron man. For those of you not familiar with the sport, this is about 1.2 mile swim, 56 (normally... he did 58 in this particular race) mile bike and 13.1 (half-marathon) mile run. He completed the race in 6 hours and 18 minutes. I was super proud! He finished 9th in his age group and 119 out of EVERYONE! Enjoy the pictures below...

The INTIMIDATOR October 2008

Tagged... again

So, I've been tagged... Here it goes...

1. I went to the dentist today. I'm probably one of the few people that enjoys going to the dentist. I love the clean feeling on your teeth... LOVE IT!

2. I HATE cold weather. So, I'm not happy these days when it's super cold.. and now I have car rider duty every morning from 8:20-8:45. I DO NOT LIKE IT!

3. I am a TV junkie. I watch WAY too much tv. BUT I love it. I love Grey's, Private Practice, Fringe, 90210, Samantha Who?, Jon and Kate, Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, House and most importantly BONES!

4. I also love to read and I LOVE when you find a good series of books that you completely become addicted to... like Twilight and Stephanie Plum books. Speaking of Twilight, anxiously awaiting the new flick!

5. I love to sing. I don't sing well, but I do love to sing.

6. I am currently in my "dream" job. I love teaching the gifted kids. They amaze me everyday with the things they know and creatively can do!

7. I wish I could eat whatever I wanted without worrying about weight gain. Wouldn't that be nice?

Now... You're it...
1. Rachel
2. Amy S.
3. BooSheep (Shelley)
4. Lone Butterfly (Chris)
5. MK
6. Cindy
7. Heather

I'm Cristina???

What do you think? yes or no?

These are a few...

of my favorite things...

Saturdays in the Fall... for many reasons. The weather is AWESOME. I especially love the days when the sky is that great blue color and the leaves are changing. It's crisp but not too cool. It's window weather. Our windows have been open for about a month now. LOVE IT!!! Not to mention UGA football!

Reading a book... I mean a really good book, the kind that you don't EVER want to put down, I mean ever! And you're completely sad when you finish it.

going to a good show at the FOX. Last night, my family went to see WICKED. It was incredible... funny, pretty good music (not the best, but enjoyable), great theatrics and effects! hmmmm... I wonder what it's like to be green?