So...we had a birthday party for Mr. Bo the other day...and there was a great turn out!
People like me- you are in your mid-20's. Ahem....LATE 20's....and you do not have kids...you have dogs. SO you treat your dogs like kids, because that is what they are. You feed them, give them water, bathe them and even clean up their poop. Just like a baby. I have wiped Mr. Bo's ass before- and I am not ashamed to admit it. NOPE.
So he turned 7, which is hard for me. He is getting older, so I wanted this birthday to be special. SO I send out the evite, (yes...I send out an evite) invite all of his doggie friends and get him pumped about his brithday.
The day comes and I tell him that he is going to the dog park with all of his friends. He lays there and wags his tail and I know he can hear me! He is so excited. Sarah and Sunnie come to the house to pick us up. Steve had to work that night so he had to drive seperate just in case it got late.
SO Sunnie and Mr. Bo are in the back of Sarah's car- just so excited. We get to the park and Aunt Sarah is throwing Mr. Bo's ball back and fourth- and Sunnie is just sitting there watching. Dogs start showing up. Chip Douglas, Ton, Zeb, Dora- Jess shows up with the kids, my friends Alicia and Caleb shows up with NO dog (that is dedication to friendship)and people are just having a great time with all of their dogs.
Mr. Bo ended up running to much that he hurt his paws so a vet trip was made the next day....SO when are we having kids? AND if we do...could you imagine the parties we would throw??!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Can I get a Sub??
So most of you know that I want to become a teacher. Most of you know that it scares the crap out of me. ME? Teach? People?
I am slowly starting to see what you need to do to become a teacher.
1. Stop cussing. SHIT NO!!
2. Start looking in to schools that have a master's degree program.
-Thanks to Sister Jessica (no she is not a nun) she told me that getting a MASTERS in teaching is the key to being a sucessful teacher (well you make more money....lets be honest) SO I have started the application process to CU at Denver for a teaching license/masters. It will take about 1.5 years for the license- then you get a job and while you are teacing it will only take about 6-12 months to get a masters. (Can I get a master in the universe? answer: No)
3. Get your substitue teaching license from the Colorado dept. of education.
-DONE. It only took about 3 months to get but I finally got it.
4. Start applying in all the districts that allow a 3-year subbing license.
-SO today- I had my first interview at DPS. It was sort of like a speed dating set up to where you have 10 minutes to sell yourself, they email you the questions they will ask you....so you really have no way to screw this up. UNLESS you are Michael Jackson. Or you say, "I don't LIKE kids I LOVE them...and its not just LOVE- its LOVE LOVE." Or you could even say, "I was in jail once for being in a chat room with a bunch of 15 year olds, but that was like 10 years ago so no big deal."
SO IF I do not get this job- it will burst my ego so bad that I will quit this dream all together and become a pan handler on Parker and 225. I bet they make just as much money as me....
So I sit down in front of this girl who is about my age. She has the cutest shortest bouncy hair and she is just a damn cute girl. I mean- if she was my teacher, I would be jealous of her good looks. She tells me that her interview partner went to his car and he would be right back. The head hancho lady comes by and tells me in a kidding way, "Don't be nervous by just sitting here and waiting!!" Well great. Thanks. Now I AM nervous.
So me and this chick are just bullshitting about how nice the weather is for it being February. She finally says that we can just get started with the first question....Which was, "Why do you want to work in an urban and diverse school district like DPS?" So I go on to say that although I have grown up in the CCSD and loved it- I would like to broden my search and passion for teaching with the less fortante kids and kids that are in poverty because I think it is a great opportunity to get as many great teachers as we can to help those kids in need and get those CSAP score up. (or some bullshit like that....) So as we go on to the next question her interview partner returns. She tells him that we just went over the first question....and as she pauses...I quickly say, "And I NAILED it!!" They both look over at me. This guy is older and kind of chuckles but he probably does not get me or even knows what "nailed it" means. The chick starts laughing but in my head I am thinking, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?! No time for jokes!!" Why can I not be serious in these interviews?!
So they continue on question after question....they come up with the one where if I go into a classroom where a teacher does not have a lesson plan, what would I do...well I explain that you have to be prepared for everything in any kind of job you have. I start telling them about the "bag of tricks" that I have (which I DO NOT have...so I totally lied) but Jessica told me that some subs have a bag of tricks that have lessons plans and activites just in case the teachers do not leave them with stuff. SO I use this. But then I start thinking, maybe its not called a "bag of tricks" maybe its called a "bag of magic" and I start freaking out again. But I just continue talking out of my ass because at this point, it has been working, right?
SO we end they interview with a, we will let you know by end of school day tomorrow. As I am leaving, I hear the guy as the girl about the first question. What? He did not believe me that I NAILED IT?!
Ahhh....man....We will see where this teaching career goes, AND I cannot wait to see my first day as a sub, or a teacher for that matter. Sometimes I think Mom dropped me on the head quite a few times when I was a baby.
I am slowly starting to see what you need to do to become a teacher.
1. Stop cussing. SHIT NO!!
2. Start looking in to schools that have a master's degree program.
-Thanks to Sister Jessica (no she is not a nun) she told me that getting a MASTERS in teaching is the key to being a sucessful teacher (well you make more money....lets be honest) SO I have started the application process to CU at Denver for a teaching license/masters. It will take about 1.5 years for the license- then you get a job and while you are teacing it will only take about 6-12 months to get a masters. (Can I get a master in the universe? answer: No)
3. Get your substitue teaching license from the Colorado dept. of education.
-DONE. It only took about 3 months to get but I finally got it.
4. Start applying in all the districts that allow a 3-year subbing license.
-SO today- I had my first interview at DPS. It was sort of like a speed dating set up to where you have 10 minutes to sell yourself, they email you the questions they will ask you....so you really have no way to screw this up. UNLESS you are Michael Jackson. Or you say, "I don't LIKE kids I LOVE them...and its not just LOVE- its LOVE LOVE." Or you could even say, "I was in jail once for being in a chat room with a bunch of 15 year olds, but that was like 10 years ago so no big deal."
SO IF I do not get this job- it will burst my ego so bad that I will quit this dream all together and become a pan handler on Parker and 225. I bet they make just as much money as me....
So I sit down in front of this girl who is about my age. She has the cutest shortest bouncy hair and she is just a damn cute girl. I mean- if she was my teacher, I would be jealous of her good looks. She tells me that her interview partner went to his car and he would be right back. The head hancho lady comes by and tells me in a kidding way, "Don't be nervous by just sitting here and waiting!!" Well great. Thanks. Now I AM nervous.
So me and this chick are just bullshitting about how nice the weather is for it being February. She finally says that we can just get started with the first question....Which was, "Why do you want to work in an urban and diverse school district like DPS?" So I go on to say that although I have grown up in the CCSD and loved it- I would like to broden my search and passion for teaching with the less fortante kids and kids that are in poverty because I think it is a great opportunity to get as many great teachers as we can to help those kids in need and get those CSAP score up. (or some bullshit like that....) So as we go on to the next question her interview partner returns. She tells him that we just went over the first question....and as she pauses...I quickly say, "And I NAILED it!!" They both look over at me. This guy is older and kind of chuckles but he probably does not get me or even knows what "nailed it" means. The chick starts laughing but in my head I am thinking, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?! No time for jokes!!" Why can I not be serious in these interviews?!
So they continue on question after question....they come up with the one where if I go into a classroom where a teacher does not have a lesson plan, what would I do...well I explain that you have to be prepared for everything in any kind of job you have. I start telling them about the "bag of tricks" that I have (which I DO NOT have...so I totally lied) but Jessica told me that some subs have a bag of tricks that have lessons plans and activites just in case the teachers do not leave them with stuff. SO I use this. But then I start thinking, maybe its not called a "bag of tricks" maybe its called a "bag of magic" and I start freaking out again. But I just continue talking out of my ass because at this point, it has been working, right?
SO we end they interview with a, we will let you know by end of school day tomorrow. As I am leaving, I hear the guy as the girl about the first question. What? He did not believe me that I NAILED IT?!
Ahhh....man....We will see where this teaching career goes, AND I cannot wait to see my first day as a sub, or a teacher for that matter. Sometimes I think Mom dropped me on the head quite a few times when I was a baby.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Seriously?
Ok, so not sure if any of you have seen the new products out there that we MUST CALL NOW and they will SEND YOU A SECOND ONE FOR JUST THE SHIPPING AND HANDLING! You must take a look at the worst products I have seen in awhile.
1. The Snuggie:
The Snuggie is a blanket with arms. Please watch:
ok, so why not put on a robe? Must you have to have a blanket with sleeves. At last! A product that saves me 0.8 seconds to grab the remote!! The best is the family at a sporting event...if I ever see my family come out to my softball game in that- I will shoot myself in the face in pure embarrassment. Hey guys, get your suggie- we got Bronco tickets!!
2. The Hawaii Chair
Just watch....
What the hell is that chick doing?!? I mean it looks like she is having a little too much fun on that damn chair....if you know what I mean. And the chick with the arms in the air? What? And if I ever saw my office mate sit in that I would be scared- I mean could you imagine going into a job interview and having someone sit in that chair interview you going in a circle like that? And that one chick, "this is amazing!" yeah- will your getting a little pleasure at work, of course its amazing.
3. Tiddy Bear
Yeah- that's right....Tiddy bear. enjoy this one.
so basically you pull up next to someone and see a teddy bear- excuse me- a TIDDY bear motorboating your boobs. nice. But don't you worry- it comes in Pink too!!
4. Rejuvenique
Does anyone find that creepy as all hell?? "Oh, hey honey- I almost just shot you and beat you senseless because I thought you were a serial killer- but nope- you were just getting the wrinkles out of your face. My mistake!" I do not care if I look like Lauren Bacall- I am NOT putting that thing on my face.
Well--I guess I am just lucky enough to be here in this great country where anyone can come up with any great idea. Now I leave you with these videos- because sometimes- the products are not all that great.
1. The Snuggie:
The Snuggie is a blanket with arms. Please watch:
ok, so why not put on a robe? Must you have to have a blanket with sleeves. At last! A product that saves me 0.8 seconds to grab the remote!! The best is the family at a sporting event...if I ever see my family come out to my softball game in that- I will shoot myself in the face in pure embarrassment. Hey guys, get your suggie- we got Bronco tickets!!
2. The Hawaii Chair
Just watch....
What the hell is that chick doing?!? I mean it looks like she is having a little too much fun on that damn chair....if you know what I mean. And the chick with the arms in the air? What? And if I ever saw my office mate sit in that I would be scared- I mean could you imagine going into a job interview and having someone sit in that chair interview you going in a circle like that? And that one chick, "this is amazing!" yeah- will your getting a little pleasure at work, of course its amazing.
3. Tiddy Bear
Yeah- that's right....Tiddy bear. enjoy this one.
so basically you pull up next to someone and see a teddy bear- excuse me- a TIDDY bear motorboating your boobs. nice. But don't you worry- it comes in Pink too!!
4. Rejuvenique
Does anyone find that creepy as all hell?? "Oh, hey honey- I almost just shot you and beat you senseless because I thought you were a serial killer- but nope- you were just getting the wrinkles out of your face. My mistake!" I do not care if I look like Lauren Bacall- I am NOT putting that thing on my face.
Well--I guess I am just lucky enough to be here in this great country where anyone can come up with any great idea. Now I leave you with these videos- because sometimes- the products are not all that great.
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