Monday, March 18, 2024

Daily Intentions - March 18 2024 - SOLSC24

 Daily Intentions

Recorded in My Notebook

Early This Morning


1 Thing I Accomplished Yesterday: 

Most of the planned activities for the week.


1 Thing I'm Looking Forward To: 

Getting back into the routine to move closer to the end of the school year.


1 Thing I Will Let Go:

Allowing others to dictate my mood.


1 Thing I'm Grateful For:

My 2nd Grade Tea,


1 Goal For Today:

Rebuild Relationships with My Students




Sunday, March 17, 2024

A Sunday After Spring Break Poem - March 17 2024 - SOLSC24

 It's Time to Get Back Into the Routine.


Sunday is here.
That means Monday is near.

Getting mind and body in gear
To finish strong the school year.





Saturday, March 16, 2024

Spring Break Is Coming to an End - March 16 2024 - SOLSC24

 Spring Break Is Coming to an End

It is Saturday, March 16, and I have been on Spring Break since Monday, March 12. The week has gone by way too fast, but I did my best to enjoy the time off. The Friday before Spring Break I was sure I would do nothing but sleep the entire week; but, of course, that did not happen. "What did you do?" You ask. Well, I'm glad you asked. Let me give you a recap.

Monday
  • Met with Teacher Pension to understand what I have in terms of retirement and get all my money in one place
  • Time To Write Journal Club: I wrote about a rock.
Tuesday
  • I was able to get a Doctor's Appointment to get my aching shoulder
  • For some reason, such a burst of energy came over me that I cleaned our downstairs floors and baseboards.
  • I wrote with my Time To Write Group.
Wednesday
  • My weekly physical therapy appointment was already scheduled.
  • I went to the eye doctor. Gotta wait 3 weeks for new glasses.
  • I wrote again with my Time To Write Group.
Thursday
  • Have brunch with a new friend at a great little coffee spot was the highlight of my day.
  • Having my boobies smooshed during my mammogram was the low.
  • I made it to Write Before Bed hosted by Heather.
Friday
  • Getting a fresh haircut before going back to school on Monday and donating blood rounded out the 5-day week.
  • My husband and I did our weekly grocery shopping to avoid the end-of-spring-break Saturday crowds.
Today - Saturday
  • Taking my Princey-Poo-Poo to the Animal Hospital at 2:00 am was absolutely heartbreaking. Don't worry he's okay. But, we won't be buying anymore grapes.
  • I had the privilege of hosting Time To Write early this morning.
  • Then, I met with my book club to discuss the final chapters of The Garden Within by Dr. Anita Phillips.
Tomorrow - Sunday
  • Our family normally goes to church, but a follow-up at the Animal Hospital is required. 
  • Hopefully I will find a way to avoid the Sunday Scaries as I prepare to return to work.

Friday, March 15, 2024

My Word Buffet - March 15 2024 - SOLSC24

 My Word Buffet


I have accepted Leigh Anne Eck's March slicer party invitation. Below are the word I am adding to the word buffet.

Two of my favorite words are shenanigans and tomfoolery. I once hear a comedian use them together in his set, and I commandeered them as my own. (LOL)

Shenanigans (noun) - secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering as in silly or high-spirited behavior, as in mischief.

Tomfoolery (noun) -  foolish or silly behavior

Bougie is another one of my favorites. My husband and I have been able to give our kids a life style that I definitely did not know growing up, so I say my kids are bougie.

Bougie/bourgeois (adjective) - relating to or typical of the middle class, especially in espousing respectability an conventional middle class materialistic values.

I like to use the word parched when I want to be fancy. I'm not just thirsty; I'm parched.

Parched (adjective) - extremely thirsty

My final word is not one that I've not used in real life, but as I was thumbing through the book "100 words to make you sound smart", I came across this word. It reminds me of when my daughter and I binge-watched Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Red Herring (noun) - something that draws attention away from the matter at hand.



Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Reverse, Reverse - March 13 2024 - SOLSC24

 Reverse, Reverse


I did something different. 

Normally, I write and post a Slice, then I read several and comment.
 Today, I decided to read some Slices first hoping for some inspiration.

One Slicer wrote about finding a great $10 deal on Amazon.
Another wrote about the beauty of Spring and a dead mouse.
Doodling for relaxation was the subject of yet another slice. 
The last writer made me laugh along with her as she told of her husband's lack of control as it pertains to Easter Chocolate.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading and commenting on each of these. I hope you found/find slices that brought/bring you joy. 

If you haven't written/posted your Slice yet, maybe reading someone else's will give you some ideas.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Trees - March 12 2024 - SOLSC24

                                                                               Trees

I can't quite explain my fascination with trees, but I have one. I don't claim to be a "nature person", but for some reason, when I make the effort to pay attention to the nature around me, I tend to focus on trees.


On my way in to work last week, I noticed how bare this tree still is compared to other trees on our campus. It reminded me that there's still a bit of Winter left in these parts.

Not more that 10 feet away from the barren tree stands this beauty. As you can see, it has already begun to flower. I have no idea what kind of tree this is, but I was drawn to its beautiful color. 

These trees beautify much of the front of our campus. I snapped a picture of them, as they seem to be heralding the coming of Spring.