Monday, April 24, 2006

Tales of an 8th grade nothing

It's stormy here today. At one point, during my 6th hour class - it was so dark outside that we literally could not see 2 feet outside of the windows. That part of the storm just produced hail, and a TON of rain and was gone in about 20 minutes. But it was kinda funny how spooked the kids got. Several of them wanted to call their parents. I let them. I'm just that kind of person.

We even had a tornado warning about an hour ago. (for those of you not living in tornado alley - a tornado watch is when conditions are likely to produce a tornado, and a tornado warning is when there actually is a mezocyclone - or a tornado, but not necessarily one on the ground). That was your meterology lesson for today. Anyone smarter than I can feel free to comment and let me know any inaccuracies. (of which I am sure there are plenty)

Moving on... Things are okay here. I've had a clumsy spell today though. I actually fell out of my chair at work (thankfully NOT when the kids were in the room). I should have a California-shaped bruise on my left arm by morning. It REALLY hurts.

I got all of my grades done for progress reports. I'm SO relieved, because I was starting to think I might never get them done! I simply need to input them tomorrow. (I am waiting because I have 2 students who are turning in a couple of things late to save themselves from getting F's on their progress reports)

I am SO excited to report that I am going to North Carolina at the end of next month for my cousin Nick's graduation. He will be graduating from the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA), and getting his high school diploma. He'll have a couple of months - and then head off to college. I'm so proud of him. I am also proud of my crazy-smart cousin Brian who in 2 weeks will be graduating from TU law school!!! The poor guy has been in college for 8 years straight! I am sure he'll be glad to graduate, and get to move back home to Chicago. '

Okay - and as inspired by Alex's brother's blog...

Let's see how many people actually read this blog.

1) Reply with your name and I'll respond with something random about you.
2) I'll tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3) I'll tell you what your superpower is.
4) I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5) I'll tell you my first memory of you.
6) I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7) I'll ask you something that I've always wondered about you.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

OK, here goes...Teresa from First Data.

a said...

Teresa.... Okay... Here I go.

1. You like funky sofas.
2. Song. hmm... Don't ask me why, but "True" by Spandau Ballet.
3. Your superpower is stick-to-it-iveness. (because you were able to handle First Data for so long)
4. I thought you should have dated him.
5. Had to have been during training. I know it wasn't our first conversation - but I remember you bringing me a scarf. :)
6. Cat. Cause you're loyal and sweet.
7. HOW CAN YOU STAND TO WORK THERE???