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Happy birthday to the young lady :)
Okay, this thread might get pretty busy! I have 19 grandkids, half of them local and involved in sports. LOL Yesterday I went to see my 15 year old granddaughter in her water polo game. They lost 6-5 but it was great fun because two of my own daughters were there, plus I got to see four of my grandchildren.
HAVE TO READ THIS ONE! Me in my freshman classroom talking to my students about books: It's going to be around 5 years before our district can afford to buy more textbooks.
Student: Mrs. Evans, why don't they just ADOPT the books? That's what my school did last year.
Me. hahahahahahahahaha uncontrollably!!! Tears running down my face.
Student: I'm serious. They didn't have any money either, so they said they ADOPTED new books. Ask the principal. Maybe he'll let you adopt some books for us.
Me: Can't speak!
MADE MY DAY! LOL
@ Vicky - LOL - If you do find a way to adopt books, please let me know - I'd be pretty darn interested!! :DOn A more somber note though - your reference to school budget depresses me - as it deals with one of my soapbox issues! But I'm definitely NOT going to start ranting now... :D
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Jessi wrote: "@Sarajayne: How was the party?"LOL - Yes!!... Are you still sane??? ;D
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This sore throat thing is sweeping the whole wide world from one side to the other, it seems :( Well, dentist aside, I hope you feel better soon, Sarajayne :)
Vicki wrote: "HAVE TO READ THIS ONE! Me in my freshman classroom talking to my students about books: It's going to be around 5 years before our district can afford to buy more textbooks.
Student: Mrs. Evans, ..."
... and 15 grandchildren?! Oh wow! How many kids do you have?
Sarajayne wrote: "It went well-it was just my in-laws and sister in law (we did the kid's friend party on Saturday). My mother-in-law and sister-in-law are both teachers and right now they're working 12 hour days so..."Oh no, sorry about the sore throat. Seems I introduced a virus into GR! And kids birthday parties are my number 1 'Do I have to' thing that I have to do.
Sarajayne! Hopefully, the results of your glucose test is negative. Sorry to hear about the ER visit :( Good for your mother in law :)Cyber hugs for you!
Sorry... I know the feeling of being poked and prodded and long waits for tests and such. At least it's prime reading time
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Sarajayne wrote: "Checking in :) It's been a rough few days as my family has been fighting a nasty bug. I also ended up in the ER on Sunday night due to a pain on my right side (thought it was my appendix), and foun..."Yikes! What a week indeed. And I hate that sugar blood test. I did it once, and refused ever since. Blah. Take a good book. Hope all goes well.
On a side note: Sugar is a major poison and wrecks havoc. (I'm still thinking about a previous conversation with this group involving excessive amounts of caffeine and sugar!!!), so whatever the results, it may not be a bad idea to cut back.
Ok, enough lecturing...
@ Vered: LOLIsn't it just plain old ironic how everything nummy and tasty - and that we love - is usually "bad" for us...
but all those nasty tasting horrors are healthy???
Somebody definitely has a very nasty sense of humor! ;D
Depending on preparation, I agree...(and will also concede that everyone has different tastes ;D )
Brussel Sprouts however are just plain NASTY!
And no amount of Nutritional value will get me to eat Liver... UGH!!
@ Sarajayne - Ouch! I shall endeavor to make it up for you, and shall consume your share of the caffeine... ;DI honestly don't think I could function properly without my caffeine!
With luck the test results will be in your favor and you can go back to your norm. :)
Hello everyone!
In about 3 hours and 6 minutes, I turn 16! *happy dance*
Looking forward for the last 3 hours for being a teenager and really looking forward for becoming a young woman in 3 hours and now 5 minutes! (No wait, 4 minutes!)
Happy Friday!:)
In about 3 hours and 6 minutes, I turn 16! *happy dance*
Looking forward for the last 3 hours for being a teenager and really looking forward for becoming a young woman in 3 hours and now 5 minutes! (No wait, 4 minutes!)
Happy Friday!:)
Hannah Lesley wrote: In about 3 hours and 6 minutes, I turn 16! *happy dance*Not long now! An early Happy Birthday to you from me in London :)
Geoffrey wrote: "Hannah Lesley wrote: In about 3 hours and 6 minutes, I turn 16! *happy dance*
Not long now! An early Happy Birthday to you from me in London :)"
Thank you hun!:)
Not long now! An early Happy Birthday to you from me in London :)"
Thank you hun!:)
Hannah Lesley wrote: "Hello everyone!In about 3 hours and 6 minutes, I turn 16! *happy dance*
Looking forward for the last 3 hours for being a teenager and really looking forward for becoming a young woman in 3 hours..."
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Hannah! How did you celebrate?
Hannah Lesley wrote: "Hello everyone!In about 3 hours and 6 minutes, I turn 16! *happy dance*
Looking forward for the last 3 hours for being a teenager and really looking forward for becoming a young woman in 3 hours..."
Happy Birthday! Although I would've said you were already a young woman before, but hey, 16 is a fun age. Enjoy!
Vered wrote: "Vicki wrote: "HAVE TO READ THIS ONE! Me in my freshman classroom talking to my students about books: It's going to be around 5 years before our district can afford to buy more textbooks.
Student..."
Actually, make that 19 grandkids; 10 boys, 9 girls. :o)
So am I, Vered. You should see all of them. SO freaking precious. Brianna, 18, plays guitar and sings like an angel; Christopher almost 18, acts, dances, sings, plays drums and piano; Sierra and Madilyn almost 17 are twins, completely outgoing and always down for whatever without fear of embarrassment; Brandon almost 17 is one of the best and most competitive soccer players ever! Treats his girlfriend like a queen! Julianna, 15, so affectionate and complimentary is a water polo player; Michael, 15, funnier than all get up! Very affectionate, too. Jeaneen, 13, a GATE student, and VERY artistic and loves to bake and do anything creative; Joshie, will be 13 in 2 days, is into Karate, actually Tai Kwan Do (sp?) and loves it! Arieanna, 11, is at soccer 24/7...extremely competitive and VERY good! I'll save the under 10 age group for another day.Sorry...this was the extremely edited, concise, hardly told you anything except this: I LOVE my grandkids and am SO proud of each of them and their individuality!
Vicki wrote: "So am I, Vered. You should see all of them. SO freaking precious. Brianna, 18, plays guitar and sings like an angel; Christopher almost 18, acts, dances, sings, plays drums and piano; Sierra and Ma..."OH WOW! They sound awesome! It always amazes me how unique each child is. Looks like your kids really encouraged their kids to find their paths of interest. No wonder you're a proud granny.
Vicki, what a wonderful family you got!
So, I was thinking... Could you add a topic on what are you currently reading? I'd love to chat about our choices and what do we think about them while reading ! We can write our impressions on our current reads and recommend,too;)
Yes!I'd like to talk about what I'm reading :) Slightly related, I wanted to ask if anybody had read any of Octavia Butler's books.
Vered wrote: "Vicki wrote: "So am I, Vered. You should see all of them. SO freaking precious. Brianna, 18, plays guitar and sings like an angel; Christopher almost 18, acts, dances, sings, plays drums and piano;..."Yes, I'd say that, for the most part, my own children do an amazing job! Two of my children met their spouses at a very young age. Becky met her husband when she was 14 and he was 17. They now have four kids and have been married 12 years. Brian met his wife when she was 14 and he was 16 and now they've been married almost 19 years and have 6 kids. LOL
Monica wrote: "Vicki, what a wonderful family you got!"Thanks, Monica. :o) I think so, too! :o)
It seems that the nasty bug arrived here as well. Wandering around, stuffy nose, itchy throat, and a most unconvenient headache. Writing is greatly suffering for it, but my beloved Earl Grey is near and the latest Muse is playing :)
thank you, Kristen :) I have a nice pile of books by my side and another cup of tea. Trying to write my quota of words for the day, will see :)
That can be hard when you're not feeling well, but I wish you the best of luck with it! Enjoy your reading and tea :). And speedy recoveries!
Monica wrote: "It seems that the nasty bug arrived here as well. Wandering around, stuffy nose, itchy throat, and a most unconvenient headache. Writing is greatly suffering for it, but my beloved Earl Grey is nea..."Sorry to hear you are not well or that your family isn't. Hope the bug leaves your home.
Thank you, Vicki :) I'm slowly recovering. Fortunately, it wasn't that bad, just lengthy. On the positive side, I read and wrote more than usual. Go figure :)
A lot of people are at work, too. I'm trying to avoid everyone, since third trimester typically means I'll catch everything, but I think that's going to be impossible! At least on here, my anti-virus scan protects me ;). Monica, I'm so glad you were able to use the time productively and that you're starting to feel better!
Yeah Monica!And yeah Kristen! When are you due?
Hi Sarajayne! Yes, you've been quiet. Is it you who recommended the Parasol Protectorate? Dang, lady, I just started it today and can't put it down. I love the writing style! One of my favourite books is Pride and Prejudice, and the gossipy tone is very much in this book as well, plus great paranormals!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the special little lady!! ;D
And good luck! I go a little nuts with anything more then 4 kids around at the same time! LOL
Oh how I wish we had a better library system!
I really miss the one I had growing up!
I currently have a wishlist a mile long - and it doesn't even include half of my GR to-read list! LOL
But with any luck, it'll get reduced with my birthday coming up! Its about the only thing making me look forward to it! LOL