10 Day You Challenge--Seven Wants

Seven Wants

1. I want my children to become happy, well-adjusted, compassionate adults. What parent does not want this for their children??

2. Not to sound like a sappy, country-music song, but I want to live my live with no regrets--I don't want to one day find out that there is a long list of things that I never got to do for one reason or another.

3. I want to see the world and my own country.

4. I want to be secure in my relationship with God.

5. I want a healthy, happy marriage for life.

6. World peace (hahah...I love Miss Congeniality! However, it is a great thing to wish for...)

7. Black Uggs...swoon....:)

10 Day You Challenge--8 Fears

Eight Fears

Hmmm...you mean that I have to limit it to eight?? Let me work on this for a few hours...:0)

...the death of my husband or children....

...snakes....

...Walmart at rush hour....

...small spaces....

....dying alone....

....little people....[I know that this one is not politically correct--sorry]

...getting wrongly accused of a crime....

....extreme heights....

Earthquake Humor

I found this cartoon on Kate's blog today. Considering all of the strange weather we have been having lately (the earthquake, Hurricane Irene), I couldn't help but laugh. I imagine that Californians are laughing hysterically at our "catastrophe!" Enjoy!

10 Day You Challenge--Nine Loves

Nine Loves

....eating out....

....clean sheets....

...a good book....

...summer vacation....

...Fall decorating....

...Dallas Cowboys...

...sleeping late...

....Uggs...

...Disney World...

10 Day You Challenging (or the get my butt back into blogging regularly challenge)

I found this challenge on another blog and thought that I would play along. In case you haven't noticed, in typical teacher-on-summer-break fashion, I have been extremely slack...since life is picking back up (and I have a handy, dandy new laptop--thanks Ang!), I'm going to devote more time to my Thoughtful Spot. Here goes....

10 Secrets:

1. Since Stephanie has started college, I have been thinking a lot about my years in school. I loved college (Go Tarheels!), but I don't think that I truly took advantage of my college experience. I wish that I could go back and participate in more activities, go to more games, and simply enjoy the freedoms that youth offers...you know, no bills, no responsibilities, no worries.  I wouldn't change the main things, of course, just make more sweet Carolina memories...

2. I love reality television! I watch several, but I'm almost afraid to admit one of my favorites...it's pointless and trashy at times yet down-right addicting. I will admit that I have been known to watch the marathons on E whenever I can...it's Keeping Up With The Kardashians! (I know, I know....I'm a sucker for it--truly sad..:) As you can guess, I can't wait to watch the "American Royal Wedding" Special in October...lol...

3. I'm pretty sure that I made a mistake when I chose to be a teacher (gulp--this is a biggie, I know)...I started out liking my profession, but over the years, it has become less and less appealing. It's not the students (I actually like the teaching part). Rather, it's all of the paperwork and bureaucracy that makes it almost unbearable. The problem is that I have too much time invested to get another job, not to mention the fact that I LOVE my summers off. What a dilemma.....

4. I'm addicted to my IPhone. Period.

5. I have a novel inside of me dying to get out...I'm sure of it! All I have to do is get the courage to write it.


6. I love to do laundry. I don't know why, but I find it cathartic....Putting it away after I fold it is another story though....


7. I love reading blogs.  I have several that I read religiously. Just recently I read a post that said that blogs are like porn for women...that's a drastic analogy, but I agree with it one hundred percent. I probably have 50 bookmarked on my phone. Is there some type of therapy for this?


8. I get a natural high from planning, packing, and going on trips. Maybe I was a travel agent in another life?  Ironically, I actually chose the travel industry for a career project while in high school...hmmm..maybe I should have stuck with that as a career path instead of teaching??


9. I love sweets and milk before going to bed,


10. I check People.com at least ten times during the day...no major celebrity news will get away from me! lol

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm linking with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday...

It's Wednesday again and I find myself in the same position I was in last week--no new posts. So tonight I've decided to do a longer update to show what I'm loving and also what I have been doing the last few weeks.

1. I'm loving that Stephanie is settled into college. We had a really successful move-in on August 11th. She was majorly upset because she had to go so early (her university started an entire week before the others in our area!). She is part of a group of ladies that are all studying science and engineering, so they all had to go early to have orientation. Thomas, her Daddy and I loaded her up early and headed to Raleigh.

After moving in, we went out to lunch and then shopping for a few more essentials (I will admit that I have loved every minute of shopping for the dorm--so fun!). Finally at 8:00 we had to leave. If anyone tells you that moving your child into a dorm and then leaving her is easy, DO NOT BELIEVE IT! I understand that it is a necessary part of life, but it is still extremely difficult. The one good thing about it is that she is only 50 minutes away, and we visit as often as possible. She also comes home to work on the weekends.

My bonus room was used all summer to hold all of her ever-growing dorm collection...I'm glad to finally have it back!

Welcome to Lee Hall!

The view of Downtown Raleigh from her room...not bad--especially at night!

He's pooped and sad at the same time....:(

Getting organized....the fun part!

At Thomas's dorm, just a few blocks away...

After move-in lunch at Buffalo Brothers....

2. I'm also loving that she is getting to work closely with one of the things that she loves--animals. She is an Animal Science major and hopes to go to vet school after graduation. Her animal science course and Companion Animal Club allow her to interact with all kinds of interesting critters...she is totally in her element (though I would have had to draw the line with the snake!).

Well, school starts tomorrow and I'm definitely NOT loving that. More later....

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm linking with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday....

It's been a few weeks since I've posted anything new...quite honestly I think that subconsciously I've been thinking that the less I do, the slower summer will pass by. Unfortunately, that plan didn't work, and it's time to face the music: summer is over, and it's time to get back in the groove of the school year. These posts are pretty easy to do and hopefully will ease the transition back into writing.



1. Apparently it's the small things that are going to make me happy right now because one of the things I am enjoying right now is an IPhone game called Words with Friends. It's an online Scrabble game, and I am totally addicted! My husband and I play several games a day and even though he skunks me a majority of the time, I love it! If you haven't played,  I highly recommend it. Be warned, however..you can't stop with one game!


        


2. Like most other female in America, I'm loving the movie and the novel The Help. I read the book a few weeks ago and enjoyed it immensely. The movie, although different in parts, was just as enjoyable. My favorite part of the book and the film were the female characters, especially Abileen. The story was a perfect combination of history, sadness, and laughter. As an English teacher,  I think that it will be a great novel to teach in conjunction with To Kill a Mockingbird. Do not let this one pass you by!



3. Most people will probably consider my next one pretty pathetic for an (almost) 40 year old woman but I'm loving the new song "I Wanna Go" by Brittany Spears found here. I cannot get the tune out of my head! Even though she can be a nutcase, I still like her music, especially this song (sad, I know..).



4. I've posted this last one before but since I went back to work today, I have to keep repeating it to myself. It's either this one or I will have to resort to this:



Happy Hump Day!