Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Maternity Leave
This effing b**** down at Human Resources must not know who she is playing with because I swear if she is rude to me one more frickin time, I am going to lose it. I called and FINALLY got to speak with her and I said "hello, I was calling about the status of my maternity leave" and SHE said "what about it?" and I said "ummmm, what do you MEAN what about it?" and she said "what about it?" and I said "ok, lets try this, did you receive my paperwork?" and she said "I don't know" so I said, "well could you check for me?" and she said "whats your name and social and I'll call you back". Well DUH, the b**** didn't call me back. I just called her AGAIN and left a super-sweet-to-the-point-of-annoying message politely reminding her that she did not keep her word about calling me back and checking on my maternity leave paperwork.
See this is my blog and I can speak like this because it is private :), if you check my facebook status, it is much more toned down then how I really feel.
I think I'll start seriously harassing her (with kindness of course). In fact, I'm going to call her back right now and at least twice a day until she simply checks to see if she has received my paperwork THREE WEEKS AGO.
I'm sure she thinks I'm this sweet little white girl and that she can bully me around so she will be greatly shocked when I don't give in to her bullying words! B****.
See this is my blog and I can speak like this because it is private :), if you check my facebook status, it is much more toned down then how I really feel.
I think I'll start seriously harassing her (with kindness of course). In fact, I'm going to call her back right now and at least twice a day until she simply checks to see if she has received my paperwork THREE WEEKS AGO.
I'm sure she thinks I'm this sweet little white girl and that she can bully me around so she will be greatly shocked when I don't give in to her bullying words! B****.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Bad List
As excited as I am about being pregnant and expecting my first child, there are a few downsides to pregnancy. Allow me to give you the details.
1. Chaffing skin on my thighs, never been this fat before
2. Stretch marks, not the thin white ones either. I found one on Monday, and they have rapidly multiplied since. I think they are trying to prove a point, that nothing, even cocoa butter will stop them. Point taken.
3. Inability to see past my huge belly. This makes shaping a bikini line near impossible. Think about what a forest that has succumbed to random clear cutting would look like from an aerial view.
4. Gas. Not only do I feel fat and ugly but I sound and smell ugly too. Enough said about that.
Got to go to bed now. I have started reading to Ethan at night time. I like it and he has no choice but to listen, so I hope he likes it too. Thanks Mom for all the cute books!
1. Chaffing skin on my thighs, never been this fat before
2. Stretch marks, not the thin white ones either. I found one on Monday, and they have rapidly multiplied since. I think they are trying to prove a point, that nothing, even cocoa butter will stop them. Point taken.
3. Inability to see past my huge belly. This makes shaping a bikini line near impossible. Think about what a forest that has succumbed to random clear cutting would look like from an aerial view.
4. Gas. Not only do I feel fat and ugly but I sound and smell ugly too. Enough said about that.
Got to go to bed now. I have started reading to Ethan at night time. I like it and he has no choice but to listen, so I hope he likes it too. Thanks Mom for all the cute books!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Highs and Lows
High- I had two people sent to me from instrument repair today. They went through ALL damaged instruments and did the paperwork for me. I almost cried because I was so grateful.
Low- Still can't get into my classroom for teaching which makes me feel useless as an educator. All we are doing is watching movies.......totally not educational and the kids don't appreciate the lack of teaching :(
High- I got a compliment on my 6th grade class today! I was so lucky to have my class covered so I could work in my room. I could tell that the person that covered them was nervous to watch 45 6th graders during the last period of the day but I assured him that they were well behaved and well trained. He was surprised and told me that they were great which made my day :). Those kids are the future of my program!
Low- I think I'll have to cancel the end of the year concert because of the flooding. I'm sad that we can't show off all the work we have done this year, since it has been immense! Our progress has been amazing and I am so proud of the work I have done.
High- I'll still keep the award ceremony portion of the end of the year concert. Kids love that time of year and I enjoy giving out the awards :)
Low- Don't have enough money in the band budget to cover the trophies and awards. Anyone want to make a charitable donation? :)
High- The kids did great in our last fundraiser. We sold 866 chocolate roses for Mother's Day. A TON of work for me but worth it since we got a 50% profit. Time consuming, that's all.
Low- The fundraiser guy delivered me the wrong stuff so that set the fundraiser back a day. I can't wait to close out this whole deal and get the fundraiser off my mind.
High- My ASSistant principal complimented me on the way I am carrying this baby weight. She said I look great and don't seem to be worn down at all. Whether or not it is true, I appreciate the kind words.
Low- I barfed today. A cucumber nonetheless, nasty!
High- I'm married to Jeremy
Low- He has bad gas lately
High- I am going to bed
Low- I have to get up in the morning for work
High- I will wake up knowing that everyone is cheering for me and hard work pays off!
Low- Still can't get into my classroom for teaching which makes me feel useless as an educator. All we are doing is watching movies.......totally not educational and the kids don't appreciate the lack of teaching :(
High- I got a compliment on my 6th grade class today! I was so lucky to have my class covered so I could work in my room. I could tell that the person that covered them was nervous to watch 45 6th graders during the last period of the day but I assured him that they were well behaved and well trained. He was surprised and told me that they were great which made my day :). Those kids are the future of my program!
Low- I think I'll have to cancel the end of the year concert because of the flooding. I'm sad that we can't show off all the work we have done this year, since it has been immense! Our progress has been amazing and I am so proud of the work I have done.
High- I'll still keep the award ceremony portion of the end of the year concert. Kids love that time of year and I enjoy giving out the awards :)
Low- Don't have enough money in the band budget to cover the trophies and awards. Anyone want to make a charitable donation? :)
High- The kids did great in our last fundraiser. We sold 866 chocolate roses for Mother's Day. A TON of work for me but worth it since we got a 50% profit. Time consuming, that's all.
Low- The fundraiser guy delivered me the wrong stuff so that set the fundraiser back a day. I can't wait to close out this whole deal and get the fundraiser off my mind.
High- My ASSistant principal complimented me on the way I am carrying this baby weight. She said I look great and don't seem to be worn down at all. Whether or not it is true, I appreciate the kind words.
Low- I barfed today. A cucumber nonetheless, nasty!
High- I'm married to Jeremy
Low- He has bad gas lately
High- I am going to bed
Low- I have to get up in the morning for work
High- I will wake up knowing that everyone is cheering for me and hard work pays off!
Monday, May 3, 2010
A Very Bad Awful Day
I had a very bad awful day. Some bad things happened, but mostly I think I was just in one of those sad moods. My classroom flooded, not enough to ruin me (thank god) but just enough to piss me off and cause me to lose 2 full days of teaching. I really dislike change, ESPECIALLY when I don't initiate it! Well I guess change is ok, unless I didn't authorize it.
I had one of those days when it seems everyone else (who is always in a bad mood) is in a good mood! My boss is NEVER optimistic on Mondays (faculty meeting days) but today he was just as happy as a drunk during happy hour.
I was told that I was not allowed to go into my room because there was water on the floor and I might slip. I said that I take showers every day and manage to stay on my feet and then I said "well, I take showers every day and manage to stay on my feet" and then I asked if anyone would go to my room for me and pick up the materials I so desperately needed. This is what I got for a response "I'm not going down there!" which I took as "I'll tell you what to do but I ain't getting off my ass to help. I just like to be bossy and share my two cents for no good reason."
Bah.
Anywho, I came home after school and laid in bed and cried and Jeremy told me everything would be ok and that he loved me and would do anything he could to help. I love him :). I know he means everything he says which makes him even better.
For some reason today, I got told that my baby would be a junkie. I swear to god this happened. I was told this by the choir teacher at my school after she saw me giving away a fruit punch that I had packed for my lunch. I said "I know you just didnt' call my baby a junkie" and then she started to go off about how no one understands her and no one knows what she means blah blah blah. I know that b*^%& is crazy, but that is no excuse for that. She ignored the fact that I was eating a veggie sandwich, reduced fat smartfood, trailmix, and a cucumber. She just noticed the fruit punch that I was not drinking, but giving away.
Let me clarify something. When I complain about unwanted input, I am talking about input from people that I believe don't truly care about the outcome of this pregnancy. I feel that the ASSistant principal, crazy guidance counselor, and loud mouth choir teacher really don't have pure intentions when they offer dumb advice (like eat a lemon and it gets rid of morning sickness, which made me barf and have a sore throat, from the lemon juice, for three days) they really don't care and they are just talking for the hell of it. I know the ASSistant principal just wants to make sure I'm at work everyday so she doesn't have to do any extra work.
I cherish advice and words of wisdom from my friends and family. I can't tell you how helpful you have all been over the last 7 months. I love all of you and appreciate your kind words and helpful hints. In my book (or blog haha), that is what friends and family are supposed to do.
I had one of those days when it seems everyone else (who is always in a bad mood) is in a good mood! My boss is NEVER optimistic on Mondays (faculty meeting days) but today he was just as happy as a drunk during happy hour.
I was told that I was not allowed to go into my room because there was water on the floor and I might slip. I said that I take showers every day and manage to stay on my feet and then I said "well, I take showers every day and manage to stay on my feet" and then I asked if anyone would go to my room for me and pick up the materials I so desperately needed. This is what I got for a response "I'm not going down there!" which I took as "I'll tell you what to do but I ain't getting off my ass to help. I just like to be bossy and share my two cents for no good reason."
Bah.
Anywho, I came home after school and laid in bed and cried and Jeremy told me everything would be ok and that he loved me and would do anything he could to help. I love him :). I know he means everything he says which makes him even better.
For some reason today, I got told that my baby would be a junkie. I swear to god this happened. I was told this by the choir teacher at my school after she saw me giving away a fruit punch that I had packed for my lunch. I said "I know you just didnt' call my baby a junkie" and then she started to go off about how no one understands her and no one knows what she means blah blah blah. I know that b*^%& is crazy, but that is no excuse for that. She ignored the fact that I was eating a veggie sandwich, reduced fat smartfood, trailmix, and a cucumber. She just noticed the fruit punch that I was not drinking, but giving away.
Let me clarify something. When I complain about unwanted input, I am talking about input from people that I believe don't truly care about the outcome of this pregnancy. I feel that the ASSistant principal, crazy guidance counselor, and loud mouth choir teacher really don't have pure intentions when they offer dumb advice (like eat a lemon and it gets rid of morning sickness, which made me barf and have a sore throat, from the lemon juice, for three days) they really don't care and they are just talking for the hell of it. I know the ASSistant principal just wants to make sure I'm at work everyday so she doesn't have to do any extra work.
I cherish advice and words of wisdom from my friends and family. I can't tell you how helpful you have all been over the last 7 months. I love all of you and appreciate your kind words and helpful hints. In my book (or blog haha), that is what friends and family are supposed to do.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sorry!
Sorry it has been so long since I posted anything! I have been so busy with work. When I get a minute, the last thing I want to do is spend more time on my computer. All week long I have been glued to this computer doing work, learning technology for a school project.
I have learned how to do so much though! I can use a digital recorder, edit the tracks and burn them to CD, make DVD's with our Handycam, print pictures from my phone, and much more! I'm totally making use of the technology around me.
Jeremy's grandparents (Paul and Phyllis Lapointe) just left. They spend 4 months a year in Florida and this year decided to take a detour to Mississippi on their way home. We had a really nice visit and as usual, they spoiled us too much! I went to Graceland for the first time! It was actually really neat and I'm glad I went. I can't believe that I have lived in this area for 4 years now and I still hadn't been to Graceland. I have a few pictures that I will post later. Also, I got some movies of Jeremy opening gifts and one movie clip of Parker and Gram Lapointe cuddling. He loved her!
The weather is messed up right now. My gosh, this weekend has been one tornado watch after another. We have had huge amounts of rain, high winds, and some counties got quite a bit of tornado/storm damage. Luckily, we missed all of it. Last night at 1am, we heard the sirens so me, Jeremy, Gram and Gramp Lapointe, were all in our pj's watching the news to make sure we were in the clear.
Today I pledge to:
1. go back to sleep
2. cuddle with the dogs
3. make dinner for my husband
4. spend hours inputing data for school
5. tell my family I love them!
Pictures and videos to come soon
I have learned how to do so much though! I can use a digital recorder, edit the tracks and burn them to CD, make DVD's with our Handycam, print pictures from my phone, and much more! I'm totally making use of the technology around me.
Jeremy's grandparents (Paul and Phyllis Lapointe) just left. They spend 4 months a year in Florida and this year decided to take a detour to Mississippi on their way home. We had a really nice visit and as usual, they spoiled us too much! I went to Graceland for the first time! It was actually really neat and I'm glad I went. I can't believe that I have lived in this area for 4 years now and I still hadn't been to Graceland. I have a few pictures that I will post later. Also, I got some movies of Jeremy opening gifts and one movie clip of Parker and Gram Lapointe cuddling. He loved her!
The weather is messed up right now. My gosh, this weekend has been one tornado watch after another. We have had huge amounts of rain, high winds, and some counties got quite a bit of tornado/storm damage. Luckily, we missed all of it. Last night at 1am, we heard the sirens so me, Jeremy, Gram and Gramp Lapointe, were all in our pj's watching the news to make sure we were in the clear.
Today I pledge to:
1. go back to sleep
2. cuddle with the dogs
3. make dinner for my husband
4. spend hours inputing data for school
5. tell my family I love them!
Pictures and videos to come soon
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
No She Didn't
I'm tired of hearing about how what I am doing is wrong for the baby from people at work, so tomorrow I have decided to totally piss off and freak out the majority of my coworkers. We are having an honors program tomorrow (organized and run by MOI) and traditionally teachers wear all black, very dressy clothing. Tomorrow I shall wear a cute black dress, tights, and tall ass heels!
I am passive aggressive when people tell me/suggest to me that I should or shouldn't do something. For example, my ASSistant principal told me to stop drinking sugary drinks (like the grape soda I was so very much enjoying, I had a craving) and I didn't say anything smart at the time, but I made sure to chug a can of fruit punch in front of her today. I mean CHUG too.
I feel protective over my son and I take it personally when some people, mostly the ones I really don't know, tell me (not suggest) what I need to do.
On the total flip side, Krisha has been so sick with morning sickness (and afternoon and evening) and I have found myself sharing tips with her in the same helpful yet unwanted way that people did with me! I'm starting to understand the balance of people support/suggestions and being a total brat all the time.
I am passive aggressive when people tell me/suggest to me that I should or shouldn't do something. For example, my ASSistant principal told me to stop drinking sugary drinks (like the grape soda I was so very much enjoying, I had a craving) and I didn't say anything smart at the time, but I made sure to chug a can of fruit punch in front of her today. I mean CHUG too.
I feel protective over my son and I take it personally when some people, mostly the ones I really don't know, tell me (not suggest) what I need to do.
On the total flip side, Krisha has been so sick with morning sickness (and afternoon and evening) and I have found myself sharing tips with her in the same helpful yet unwanted way that people did with me! I'm starting to understand the balance of people support/suggestions and being a total brat all the time.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Oh Boy!
Thanks to the help of Eric, I have majorly upgraded my blog! Now I have a site counter AND I am able to make videos and post them directly to my blog :).
Hopefully, I can start making more movies and show everyone the baby's room and clips from our daily lives down here in the dirty dirty south.
Got to go eat some food with Andrew and Krisha! Perfect day for a neighborhood cookout :).
Peace on the streets.
Hopefully, I can start making more movies and show everyone the baby's room and clips from our daily lives down here in the dirty dirty south.
Got to go eat some food with Andrew and Krisha! Perfect day for a neighborhood cookout :).
Peace on the streets.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf5vdUPUz0E
Tell me if you can see this short stupid video on this link.......its private on youtube so we don't have to worry about strangers seeing our private lives.
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