Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Back

I'm back. Been gone a while. I've been very busy and very "blah" at the same time. Does that even make sense? School has started and life is jam-packed, but I've been spending significantly less time on the computer, and thus have neglected the ol' blog. I haven't even read anybody else's blogs. Just. Not. Feelin' it. I've gotten a few emails and facebook messages asking where I've been, so those made me smile. Thanks so much, yall! I'll try to get back in the swing of things.

*I really like my new class. Very feisty, and very smart. This should be a fun year.

*I've got sinus troubles, which is (sadly) nothing new. Breathing is pretty fun, and I miss it. I'm rapidly losing my voice. Should make for an interesting day tomorrow.

*I've missed my blog buds. It may take me a while, but I'll get caught up again.

*I just want to sew and sleep this weekend. I hope I can make that happen.

*It's really, really bad hot here. I know we'll see 90s until October, but I'm so over it. Recess on a sunny playground at 1:00 is hellish.

*It's very dry here. I miss the rain. Maybe we'll have some again someday.

*Remember that time when payday seemed to get farther and farther away instead of closer? Yeah, I do.

*Yesterday was a day where the bad news just kept coming. If you're a praying person, I know some people who would really appreciate those prayers. As my wise friend Julie Conway Evans said...I know bad things existed when we were kids, but we were sheltered from them and life was easy. This grownup thing takes some getting used to. (Oh, and I'd put a link to Julie's blog here...but she doesn't have one. Shall we get on that, darling JCE??? Kidding! Kind of.)

*My fab cousin Jerry stopped to eat supper with us Sunday night on his way back to Atlanta. It was a small group, but a good one. Love my family, and love visiting with Jerry. Doesn't happen nearly often enough. Daddy made his world-famous enchiladas, which is always a good thing.

*I took my very last leftover enchilada for lunch today. I carried it on a glass plate. I took it out of the microwave. I immediately dropped it on the floor, watched the plate shatter, heard the screams of children, and saw my tasty enchilada ooze onto the floor. It was a sad moment. A billion thanks to Mrs. Brenda who made me get a school lunch so I wouldn't go hungry. At least it wasn't fish nugget day.

*Mimi, her friend Mrs. Linda, and I went and saw "The Help" on Saturday. From seeing the previews, I was expecting it to be wildly different from the book, and it wasn't. Overall, I loved it. Really, really great story. They took me to Waffle House afterward for lunch. The three of us have had some adventures together, and I'm glad to add our outing Saturday to the list.

*I'm hoping I'll be a better blog friend soon. Thank yall for loving me anyway.

12 comments:

  1. Your back! I have been checking in on ya.I figured with school starting you were crazy busy. Hope everything is going well for ya!!

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  2. Welcome back! Sometimes you just need a break.
    So sorry about your enchilada : ( and plate.

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  3. We love you whether you blog or are on hiatus! ...Though we really love it when you blog too :)

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  4. Yay, your back!!!
    I too have been AWOL from my blog. Life has been busy.
    I'm excited to read about your new class and I have to agree with you that recess outside right now is brutal. We are very close to being in the triple digits for the entire month of August! Yes, and I am over it too. You will not hear a complaint from me about a cold day in the future.
    I hope you get to rest this weekend. Teaching is exhausting!
    Hugs
    ~a

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  5. Yay!! I was getting worried about you : ) Know you are super busy with back to school stuff. Glad our friend J is back in blog world. You were missed.

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  6. Yay for being back! I have missed your nuggets of wisdom. I can't wait to see The Help...we just haven't made it yet.
    Also, I miss you!

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  7. Leesha, hearing from you always makes me happy. I hope all is well for you and your beautiful fam!

    *Julie

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  8. Sarah Barry, thanks for your condolences about my enchilada and plate. It was a sad spot in my day...that's what I get for shunning my Tupperware that day! Hoping to catch up on your blog (and life!) real soon.

    *Julie

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  9. Lauren, you're such a sweetie! Can't wait to catch up on life soon.

    *Julie

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  10. Annesta, here's hoping for some cool breezes sometime very soon! Hope work is going smoothly, and I hope life is treating you and your family well!

    *Julie

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  11. Elizabeth, you're so kind, friend. I loved the pictures from Owen's 1st birthday party. I can't BELIEVE he's already a year old and I still haven't met him! We MUST change that this football season. When I decide what games I'm going to, I'll let yall know!

    *Julie

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  12. LA, go see "The Help" ASAP...I know you'll love it. Would love to catch up soon. As soon as my voice comes back, I'll holla atcha :)

    *Julie

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