26 Hour Day

I need a couple more hours each day. I was thinking maybe two more between 5pm and 7pm. What do you think?

I haven't posted in a few days. I've had a constant headache and not much to say, lol. I think my jaw is causing my headache. Apparently I have TMJ and my jaw is acting weird. Hopefully lots of Tylenol will help.

Made an awsome dinner last night. It's become a favorite of ours. Well, Dylan can't stand it, so I'm not counting him.
This is very easy and very healthy and very good!

Jen's Souvlaki
chicken breasts
onions
Italian dressing
oregano
Greek yogurt
cucumber
garlic
pita bread
olive oil
lettuce
tomato

cut chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes
cut a couple of onions too, cut into chunks
marinate all in some Italian dressing with a little added oregano
grill

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
plain Greek yogurt (I can find it in the regular grocery store. It's just like plain yogurt only thicker)
peel and seed one large cucumber
grate cuke
add to yogurt
add 1-2 cloves of garlic (we only do 1)

You'll need pita bread, with our without the pocket. If you have a pocket, make holes with a fork all over pita
add a little olive oil to a pan
add pita, lightly "cook" both sides (this softens the bread)
put it on your plate
slather with Tzatziki
add chicken and onions
top with lettuce and tomato
ENJOY!

Stardom

Being a teacher is like being a movie star. Ok, the pay is a lot different, but the fans......
I've stopped for coffee on my way to school each day this week. Yesterday, when I walked out of Dunkin Donuts, there was an SUV with the rear passenger window down and three little faces were beaming at me from their car seats - a family from school. I waved and said HI! They just kept beaming but didn't say anything. When I got to school, 2 minutes later, I saw the mom and she said, " I had just been in there, They saw you go in and wouldn't let me leave until they saw you come out."
Tuesday a first grader ran up to me and yelled, "I saw you getting coffee!!!!!!"
Monday, another first grader said the same thing and now I'm her best friend, she hugs me whenever she sees me.
Last weekend, we were out to dinner and I spotted her first....a second grader across the restaurant. She didn't see me until they were leaving. She stopped dead in her tracks and just stared like a deer caught in headlights. Then she smiled this huge smile. I waved, but she just stood there frozen. She ran to her mom and pointed me out, then started jumping and waving.
I'm a star.

Hello Broadway!

My husband is making his Broadway debut tonight in

The band is onstage the whole time and Paul will be sitting with the band. (I couldn't make this image larger. It's a pic of the band. They sit in upstage right in the middle, they're part of the show.)

He's the conductor's agent and also handles all the music for the writers and has to be there to check some things out tonight. How cool is that???

Being Appreciated.

I started a new job in September. I'm the art assistant at my son's new school and I LOVE MY JOB! I just miss having days where I scrapped all day long. On a good note, I feel more motivated on the weekends and I've been getting a lot done.
My boss paid me a wonderful compliment yesterday. She told me she's so happy to be working with someone she can depend on, that she doesn't have to worry about anything if she's not there, she knows things will get done and she can be absent one day and know I'll be fine teaching the classes. I thought that was wonderful. It made me feel great. It's nice being appreciated. She's the one who gave me my fab LUCKY BRAND GREEN SUEDE BAG. She has one and I would say how much I loved it, so...bingo...Merry Christmas, a green bag for me!!!!! Hmmmmm......you know, she just got a new Hummer. Maybe I'll start admiring that too.......

Fun Day Monday! (not really)

Monday is Fun Day because Jen and I do an after school class for the little kids and we do "fun" things. Anything from working with clay to playing tag outside.r. We have about 20 kids! Hence, Fun Day Monday.

I went to bed with a pretty bad migraine last night. Thank God for

It really is a miracle medicine.

I was supposed to participate in an online crop this weekend with my friends Milissa, Jen and Cynthia. I couldn't do it on Saturday, but I did make some stuff yesterday. I need a laptop that I can have on my computer desk. I wasn't able to chat with them while I worked. Plus Dylan had a friend over and they were playing with the Webkins online. (I need my own computer).
Here are the things I made. The are assignments for WORLDWIN PAPERS.
A little Thank you card

I love this next card. I used the new paper from Frances Meyer. It has an Indian theme.

And this is my favorite. I make a lot of these journals but never use them. This one I'm going to use.

I also made pea soup last night. You know, maybe THAT'S what gave me the migraine....It was a dry mix, never used it before. Had some funky seasonings, like curry - to go with my India inspired creations. Hmmm,something to think about.
Have a great day! Think of me at "Fun Day Monday" Blah. Lol.

HoooRay!

I got a great bag from my boss for Christmas. The drawstring broke 3 days later. I was SO ANGRY. I took it back to Lord and Taylor to have it repaired. This was...Dec. 18. I JUST GOT THE BAG BACK YESTERDAY!! I called and even went in to talk to the manager, "Oh, well you know with Christmas and all...." "Hey, bud, fix the bag.".
I tried to find a pic of it online, no luck. It's a mix between these two;
This color:

This style, but mine is green suede, not leather. This pic is not very good.

It's a Lucky Brand Drawstring Hobo. Have I mentioned that I love it? I kept admiring the one my boss had, I wasn't asking for it or anything, lol, and she got me one! I have the best boss, the best job.
I'm charging my camera battery. I'll take a pic of it later.
Love this bag!

The "L" word - and I don't mean "love".....

Why does it happen on my watch?? If you read my blog entry yesterday - yes, I'm talking to both of you - you'll know that I taught the art classes yesterday. I thought 8th grade would be tough. I was wrong. The 4th grade had finished up their projects and had free art time. Here we go...Somewhere along the line one little girl told another little girl that she loved her. One of the boys then shouted..."Are you a lesbian?" I told him that school was not the place for this discussion. The two girls then started saying "I'm not" "why did you say that", blah blah. I told them that school was not the place. I didn't make a big deal about it. Then I hear one little girl asking another, "what does that mean?" and the other one starts explaining and I said...
"HEY, this is not the place for this discussion. You can talk about it at home." I told their teacher just in case she got some phone calls, lol.
These kids are 9.
9 years old!
I don't care what a person's sexual preference is. I felt bad for the little girl who was expressing her feelings and then got teased. It's the teasing that I have a problem with. When did 9 year olds start discussing sex? Have I been living under a rock? I guess so.
What do you think?

I am running the show. It's MY show.

Ok, I am a teaching assistant. I'm an art assistant. What does that mean? It means I get to play all day, then go home. I don't have to plan a thing. I LOVE MY JOB!! I have the best boss! I'm at the best school. All is GREAT! Well, today, Jen, my teacher will be out. I get to run the show. I have the fourth grade - love them, and the eighth grade - kill me. They are tough. I'll be able to handle them, but think of me, ok?

This is my new favorite cereal. I highly recommend it, but a word of caution: DO NOT EAT A WHOLE BOWL OF IT! Get my drift??

Whirlwind Wednesday

I hate Wednesdays. Well, no, that's not exactly true. I don't have any classes until after lunch however, I have to be at school by 8 for morning duty. Morning duty consists of telling kids not to sit on the tables and chatting with the 5th grade girls (I have a 5th grade boy, lol). Then after school we race to violin. It's really not a big deal at all, just a longer day than usual.

Dylan has been nominated for People to People. It's a very cool program People to People Student Ambassador Programs provide international educational opportunities for grade school, junior high school, and high school students. Our journeys combine hands-on cultural experiences; behind-the-scenes access to fascinating people and places; and amazing outdoor adventures to create life-changing educational experiences (from their website). He is so excited. The school sent 4 kids last year. I think it's pretty cool that he was nominated his first year there. We're waiting for more info, like where they're going, lol, and then we'll decide.

My new favorite thing:

I've never been a lip gloss kind of girl. I'll wear Blistex at night, but that was the extent of my "shine". I always wear lipstick, but school just doesn't seem the place. I know, it doesn't really make that much sense but trust me, in my head it does. So I've been throwing on this Clinique lip gloss. I like it! Not a good idea on windy days though.
Oh, and Winter has finally arrived on Long Island! Woo hoo!! I love the cold weather!!

Tuesday is all about Paul

My husband says I never mention him on my blog. Well, here you go honey.
This is my husband, Paul.

He's a terrific dad.

He's a wonderful. husband. Who else would watch hours of Law and Order with me??

Love you!

Monday Musings

Here are some cards I whipped up today. My mother wanted me to make a set for her, just little note cards.I really like these, just have to make a few more sets.


Remember that box of paper I got the other day...well, here it is. I had to pack it up because I don't have anywhere to put it right now.


Dylan's All County concert was last night. It was held at the Tilles Center, which seats 2000. It was sold out. The place is huge. I've never performed in a place that big! Dylan said he was nervous but they were fantastic. I was so proud of him!

This is the conductor and assistant conductor. They worked so well with the kids.

Today is MLK Day, so no school. My plan is to catch up on laundry, hit the grocery store and scrap. Hopefully, I'll have some pics to upload later.
Have a great day!

PSA for Curly Heads

I've gotten a few emails asking about my curls. I am more than happy to share my secrets. I hated my hair for the first 38 years of my life. Then I found this book:

As sappy as this sounds, it solved all my curly hair dilemmas. The author, Lorraine Massey, has two salons in NYC and I've been to both of them. I use all her products. Love all their stuff. I've converted many curlies including my good friend Donna Downey (who has since gone straight, but that's ok).
If you are a culry girl, I seriously suggest you get your hands on this book and take a look. It's about $10 on Amazon and B&N.
Trust me...you will see the light, lol.