Just Learning to Grow Up.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Starbucks with Palm

Starbucks with Palm
Originally uploaded by carignan.

It's Friday and the week just flew by. I enjoyed my week at school with the kids and CEDLT testing. I'm glad it's a three day weekend, I'll be able to catch-up on some of the chores that I haven't had time for. I wet to coffee this morning at Starbucks with some co-workers this morning. It's a weekly meeting to unwind and talk.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

It's been awhile

Tonight I had dinner with a few friends and then attended my "home" meeting. It's been almost four months since I last attended. Between graduate school, work, and my little daughters, it's been impossible for me to attend. Dinner was nice and I caught up on what has been going on with my friends. I was asked to lead the meeting and it was a "Big Book" chapter meeting. It was really nice to be back and to be able to talk to someone. It has been very difficult at times lately and I really could have used someone to talk to about what has gone on these last few months. With school starting again in September, I don't think I'll be able to go to another meeting until December. It'll be a longtime and I'm sure it won't be easy, but I do have some support at home and I can always use the phone. I think I'll be making a few calls.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

My constant companion

Coco and Candy January 9th 2007
Originally uploaded by carignan.

Coco for over 14 years has always been the one constant in my life. When things changed, he always remained. The picture doesn't show how much he has aged. he is still in good shape and healthy, but he's not getting the attention he deserves anymore. Between school, work and my children, he's been sadly left out at times. I need to pay closer attention to my longtime friend, Coco.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Feeling Funny

I'm not sure that I really enjoy feeling some how not right when I take Concerta. I feel much more relaxed but at what price. I have my classes for the Fall and they start on September 9th. I'm looking foreword to getting back to school. I like going to school. Today I administered CELDT verbal tests to ESL students all day. It wasn't bad, a nice change from teaching. Brittany has a boyfriend now, Ted is his name. A fairly nice guy it seems, but like all young men, they can't ever be trusted with girls.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Amber Laughing

Amber at home
Originally uploaded by carignan.

You can see her two bottom teeth. She has two more teeth above those.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Sabbath

We didn't go to church today which was a disappointment. Debbie's friend, Liz had a party over at her house in Rancho Cucamonga. It was pretty bad. I watched Izzy or Amber during the party and pretty much waited for it to get over. Liz's husband is a heck of a nice guy, and I really enjoy his company, but her was busy with the party. I did go up to Bogart Park in Cherry Valley and had BBQ dinner with Jack, my friend and his family. They have this fantastic horse trailer with living quarters. It's is fully loaded with everything you could imagine. After everyone ate and either left of went to sleep, we talked about things. He said something that really made me think. I told him that I know that I can't last 18 years in the classroom teaching and that's why it is important that I get my Counseling/Administration credential. he said he understood that it was like being a Beat Cop at age 50. It's funny that he thought of the job in that way. It isn't that bad, but I don't think I'll have the energy necessary to be a good Teacher when I am that old. I really have done anything at all this weekend and that bothers me some what.

Friday, August 22, 2008

End of the week

It's the end of the first full week of the new school year. I am still not sure of the kids, but I am hopeful that they will be as nice. I have alot of things stacking up on my plate already and I really need to focus and get things cleaned up.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Another day down

Another day this week is done and I'm glad it's almost over. It'll be nice to go to church on Sabbath and get some work done around the house. I'm still up in the air about my kids this year. I do have a GATE class which can be really nice, but I also have some really low classes. An okay mix of kids. Time will tell how the year will progress. I'm listening to "The Treasure of Khan" a Clive Cussler audio book on the way to work and back each day. I've enjoyed it so far although I'm only on Chapter Two. In the morning several co-workers are going to meet for coffee at Starbucks. It's a weekly meeting before the meeting on Friday.

Off to work

Off to a day of work. I sure wish I could go to the meeting tonight, but I am pretty sure that isn't going to happen. Debbie was up all last night working trying to catch up. She's bound to be tired today watching the girls. I need to make sure that she atleast gets a nice dinner. maybe I'll order flowers for her.