From today in class

Me: Can anyone think of an example, besides the plasma membrane, of selective permeability? Anyone?
Kids (think… think…): The White House Secret Service!

LOL. Thank you, Current Events, for giving me a GREAT example of why you need TWO layers of security to keep things INSIDE that should be inside, and things OUTSIDE that should be outside. My kids finally understand the cell membrane!

Cold
Stupid driver near the High School in the morning making BAD decisions without their lights on before dawn in a black car
Cold and Rainy
Kids being jerks to their fellow classmates by whispering once they’ve handed in their tests but other people are still testing
Cold and Rainy and Monday
Not being able to wear sweatpants and an old ratty sweatshirt to school.

Seriously, the cold and rainy and monday made it sooooooo much worse than it really was. When can I move to San Diego?

(another) Belated Sunday Confession: I HATE the cold, but I love when it snows. Cold without snow? What a waste!

I totally get this video. I mean, I might not be able to describe in words exactly what’s going on, but deep in my soul, I TOTALLY GET IT!

I really love the last minute of music, from about the 3:40 mark to the end. FAN FREAKING TASTIC sound!

I have a mad awesome connection to a famous science celebrity through one of the kids in my class. I have pretty much worshipped this person since I first learned of their work. We are trying to finagle a way to get them to come to my school and speak. If it happens I may have a SERIOUS Star Struck moment (or 10).

Confession: I love being a science geek.

Thoughts:

1) HOLY JEEBUS how is it possible that Michelle Obama always looks FANTASTIC?? I am jealous.

2) Guest list includes Amartya Sen. How’d you like to get seated next to him? *Volunteers*

3) One of my students left school early today to help her mother get ready for the event. As in, her mother is important enough to be on the guest list for the State Dinner. I love working at my school! Never a dull moment, hahaha.

I went shopping on Sunday with my nifty 30% off everything at Gap and Old Navy teacher discount (THANK GOD! I would not have been able to afford shopping at Gap w/o that coupon…). I had a VERY successful shopping trip to Tysons.

I got this really awesome skirt at Gap but can’t find a photo of it anywhere online It’s kinda similar to this skirt, but longer and shades of grey instead of red. I also bought this fantastic red v-neck sweater at Macy’s that was 50% off… SCORE! I can’t wait to wear this outfit!

I also bought two fantastic sweaters, one a pink/ cream argyle a la this and the other a light tan and cream print. Why aren’t the Old Navy and Gap websites up to date???

Alert for Mary: The Tysons Gap store knew you were coming home for the holidays and just reopened a few days ago after undergoing renovations. Yay for a shiny new Gap store!

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I Agree!

I mean, the zonking out by 9 pm thing is a bit uh… different?… but I really like getting up early and into school before the kids show up and being productive. I’ve ALWAYS been at my most productive between breakfast and lunch; lucky me, both of my planning periods are always before lunch. And my post-lunch “oh man I’d love a nap right about now” is during my study hall at the end of the day (2:17 to 2:50), so I can embrace that chill out time before being productive again at 3 when all the chil’uns is gone.

Sunday Secret: You know you are officially a [Dad's surname here] when you embrace getting up before the sun.

(Extra bonus points go to my aunts, who are probably reading this before 7 am, lol)

was an absolutely amazing experience. My kids are incredibly sweet and nice. A few of them really suck at writing down homework and reading directions, but they are really great kids. I remember how horrible the kids were the year I started subbing, and I am so thankful that I am not teaching those kids this year

It’s 5 minutes away from the school I’m teaching at. I need to go to the gym and pool at least 4 times a week due to my stupid back injury.

Confession: I hate wasting money, and I hate gyms. I hope I actually go as frequently as I need to for this pass to be worth it.