New Additions

I know I know its been a while since my last post but life has just kicked into high gear with the 1st round of TAKS tests, countdown to the Math and Science test in high gear, applying at districts in San Antonio (wish me luck please), cleaning and re-organizing my house again (never seems to end), spending time with my ex-husband/friend who has recently moved back to Texas, spending lots of time shopping at flea markets with Frank, forging a new relationship as a lesbian (wow! I typed that without even thinking twice), and finally dealing with and caring for my little black lab (Dakota) who got pregnant from Seamus (good boy!) and watching her give birth the 4 live puppies! 1 black female lab, 2 chocolate female labs, and 1 male block head chocolate lab (like his dad).

Oh! I also completed all my assignments for 1 class and I am almost done with my Internet course so UTSA is almost done. Whoo-hoo..

I will post some pics of the pups. I got a new camera and will sit down soon and post them. They are very cute in a purple medium size pool crawling around whining and grunting. Dakota is doing great! She is a very good mama..

Well, that's all I have to present a poster I created with a group so I will sign off now. Thanks for reading..

Half full

Today is supposed to be a special day filled with many wishes from friends and family; thus far it has. My partner teacher and our kids surprised me this morning with birthday wishes. I nearly came out of my skin when I opened the door to a barge of Happy Birthday. Very loud @ 7:45 in the morning without any caffeine. Several students bought me bake goods always a plus, a six pack of McPibb (bonus), and lots of cards.

I am hoping that my this add year will be much better than even. We shall see.

Well, I am going to sign off and finish the day on an up note.

Paddle

Is it me or are there days where you feel like you are swimming or canoeing upstream without any sort of tool to assist you on your journey for that day. I often find myself looking for a branch, book, bottle, shoe or cell phone to help me get through the day.

Life goes on and you are able to inch along.

Meditating

Life seems to throw you a curve ball when you least expect it. I have finally begun to settle down and live again when life kicked me in that ass. I wasn't sure what to do so I went to my shower (which is where I can pray without any distractions) and asked God what He thought about it. Well you know, I'm Catholic and God doesn't speak to me audibly. But I prayed awhile and then I just shut up. That's very hard for me. Listening is a whole lot harder than talking. But I stood there in silence and I think the Lord spoke to my heart and said, "Juliana, you have such resilience and strength I know you can handle what is heading your way. Have faith and all will be answered."

So, after reflecting on that and inhaling my newly clean body I did and I feel better. Thanks GOD!

Dream realized

I am at work today listening how to disaggregated my data, all the while I am reading the Martin Luther King speech online and thinking about Obama and the inauguration tomorrow. As I read MLK's speech, I tear up at the velvet words that are humming in my head. I could actually hear his lyrical voice speak the words as I read them.

Martin Luther King asked those that day,"When will you be satisfied?" He defined satisfaction in the terms of gaining access, mobility, and rights. Since his speech, all has been satisfied, African and Americans gained the right of lodging, mobility, and the right to vote through many trials and tribulations. As a nation I wonder if we are satisfied? I wonder if Dr. King would have been satisfied with the election of the first African American to our (his) nation's highest and most powerful job in the world. As an American I am deeply proud, humble, elated about the future for the first time in my voting career.

I have often dreamed of one day will a human will be a human and not be judged on affiliation, color, or race. MLK asked, "Let us not wallow in the valley of despair," by let us sing in the valley of hope.
I had a dream that today every town, city, and state will be raised up with one voice of hope and prosperity. Rejoined by a common purpose to create and rebuild our nation of brotherhood.
I had a dream that one man of color has been risen up from diversity to lead a new nation of hope. A nation who has realized the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King where with faith we are able to work together, pray together, struggle together, go to jail together, and stand up for freedom together. Knowing that we as a nation are free today.



Divided by Fear
United by Hope

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...