Gleeful for Monday

After spending a weekend with Frank I was ready for something a little less taxing on the mind and body.. I had a good day with my kids, we tore some TAKS problems up, and started out paper making process.. (Very cool activity for kids, on Friday when the paper is dry my kids will write a letter to someone their care about and/or someone who has made a difference in their life).. I have great ideas while driving..

Giving and receiving gifts is always a blessing. I personally like to give than receive but there are a few special moments when I receive something that is amazing. Last night I was given a new hat, and it is beautiful. A new special friend presented it to me with all her pride and anticipation and was elated that I love it.. Her happiness was my own for that I am blessed..

Sunday's happy moments

I had a really good weekend.. Frank came into town and we went shopping, to a lebsian Christmas party (my first and with Frank, which is funny at sight), and out to a local club.. Spending time with Frank is always fun, adventurous, energizing, crafty, and a bit frustrating. But, spite all that we enjoyed each other a lot.. and we didn't even kill each other which was a little surprising, but I guess our friendship has grown exponentially and we have a mutual understanding and respect for each other. Having friends who have a glimpse of your soul and understand your thoughts, ramblings, and bodily functions is soothing and relaxing. It allows your share with each other with limitations or hesitation.. I feel cleansed and satiated with glee over this weekend.

Pacing along...

Blissful

Okay, I am a little behind on my posts and I have a great one for Saturday but haven't gotten there yet.. So, here one for today.. I am happy for my students dry sense of humor. Today, we are giving benchmarks in math ALL day.. And, of course, they finished within 2 hours. So, I made them hold on until lunch and then after PE I sprang an 2006 TAKS release test on them.. HAHAHAHAHAHA.. I know it wasn't nice but I need the data. Anyways, as I walk around I am watching their determination to answer the questions correctly and then doodle some, more questions, playing with their pencil, more questions, a couple of hums, moans, sneezes, and finally one of my favorites (yes, teachers have favorites), raise his hand and asked, "Ms. Berry, Do I really have to do this today?" I responded, "Yes, thank you." He said, "Well, then I am going to take a half day because my brain has already left school and it at home watching tv." I wanted to laugh out loud but I didn't.. I smiled, went over and assured him that he had a brain because he is breathing.. Kids are funny and never cease to amaze me..

Merry

So, I have been thinking a lot about happiness and the holidays while driving home and listening to holiday music on the radio. So, I decided to add my own twist to a classic holiday song, "The twelve days of Christmas", hum along as you read:

12 buzzards flying
11 lights a flashing
10 speeding traps
9 deer laughing
8 taco stands a calling
7 texts from Sidro
6 gallons guzzling
5 shiny towns
4 tickets waiting (to be paid)
3 raccoons running
2 cows a cussing
1 Classroom waiting for me

Cheery

Today has been good.. Last night was great (with the exception of Frank's tub), which delayed my arrival at school this morning. Upon, my arrival after lunch I watched my kids interact during recess which is can be an episode of America's Fun Video or Crash Lab; their interaction is comical and jovial. I was glad to see them as they were glad to see me. Life is good with such simple things.

Breathing

Gay

What an adjective? eeh? There are so many variations on the definition of gay that one is not often sure as to the meaning without the context. But, even then inferring occurs and the meaning get muddled somewhere between the purpose and the assumption.

I have been thinking a lot of this word today, trying to find my own definition that has value to me. I am gay (with happiness) today for many reasons: my students, my partner, my friends, my box, and my blog. I am filled with peace as I drove to and from work today watching both the sunrise and sunset with their many gay hunes and colors. Alas, there is one last definition that I am still trying to define within myself. But, for now I am gay for a couple of other reasons today.

Joy

Following day 1 theme on happiness, I had a good evening last night with my dogs who bring me immense joy and peace. Last night my little one who is so full of energy and curiosity she grunts. We shared some vanilla ice cream and chips (I know friends that not healthy but its the holiday right)!. So, last night as I was trying to get some sleep with Seamus next to me and Dakota at my feet I thought to myself how blessed I am to have people and dogs who love me and whom I love. That is was makes me happy today, the love of my family, friends, and pets.

Also, I received another great secret santa gift today..And my students are wonderful sponges today with lots of good questions about learning.

Breathing calmly...

Happyness

I read my friend Marci's blog which asked to post about something that made me happy today.. So, here goes, (I have several today and it is before noon) whoo-hoo...

1. Didn't have to drive an hour and half to come to work, only an hour from Del Rio and made it to work on time.

2. This week is secret santa week and I received 2 breakfast tacos.. yum..

3. My students made me laugh with their silly and curious observations about life and their peers.

4. My sister called to say HI..

That's all for now.. Not bad eeh?

Breathing..

New beginnings

Over the past couple of months I have had a life changing experience that I haven't fully digested yet. I went to an election party @ Frank's house in Del Rio where I met several of his colleagues from work. One in particular caught my attention. As with many of Frank's colleagues I do not have that much in common with except Frank, but with this one it was different. I felt different, my mind began racing with memories of butterflies, anxiety, and excitement. I have had some time to think about it and chat with my friends but it just seems odd.. (not the best word but it will work).. I look forward to many things now, a new year, spending time with my friends, and most of all a clear understanding of my soul: what it is that i want from life and hopefully some ideas on how to obtain it..


Breathing..