tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39480652011-04-21T15:50:41.311-05:00Random Thoughts by MegThese are the random thoughts of a middle school teacher who is over committed to everything she is involved in.Megannoreply@blogger.comBlogger1581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1119755391244733542005-06-25T22:06:00.000-05:002005-06-25T22:09:51.250-05:00Wow - it has been forever since I posted anything on this blog. I wonder if any of my friends still stop in to see what is going on in my life.Let's see where to begin...I suppose it would be good to note that I have been happily planning my wedding for this coming December. Mike, whom I started dating just before my last post, proposed in January 2005 and we will be married before the end of Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1074837178616068512004-01-22T23:52:00.000-06:002004-01-22T23:54:59.640-06:00Life is Insane
Life is insane...trying to balance 2 jobs, a new house and a new relationship are about ready to kill me. I have been very happy with 3 of the 4, but it is the time that the one I'm not so happy with has been taking that is making my life insane. My car is also adding to the insanity of my life.
Today, as I left for school at 6:30 AM, I decided to set the trip meter and see howMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1074058425273205132004-01-13T23:33:00.000-06:002004-01-13T23:35:34.826-06:00I Do Exist
Hi there! I doubt anyone actually still reads this since I am delinquint at posting on here most of the time.
As I glanced back at my last post, I can say that at least number 3 is holding true so far. I have been spending most of my free time with Mike rather than playing online with my blog and other fun web pages. Some of my closer friends know, Mike and I have been very good Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1072798811790849702003-12-30T09:40:00.000-06:002003-12-30T09:44:44.140-06:00Friday Five
Okay, I know it is Tuesday, but I haven't blogged in weeks. Here is the Friday Five for this week.
1. What was your biggest accomplishment this year?
There have been may big accomplishments this year. The two biggest have been landing the job of my dreams and purchasing my first home without the help of my parents or anyone else.
2. What was your biggest disappointment?
It was a Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1072798205438630992003-12-30T09:30:00.000-06:002003-12-30T09:31:35.670-06:00Homeownership
Wow. Owning my own home and the holidays have definately made life busy the past few weeks.
I survived the madness of closing on my house and presenting my winter concert in the same day. I moved into my house on December 23, but didn't sleep there until Dec. 26 due to holiday madness at my parents house.
Now, I sit here in my house, getting ready to paint bathrooms, finish Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1070945247809218022003-12-08T22:47:00.000-06:002003-12-08T22:48:29.560-06:00Where has the time gone?
Wow...I didn't realize it had been 3 weeks since my last post. Nor has it felt like 4 months have passed since I accepted my new job and embarked on the most expensive spending spree of my life. As you may guess, tomorrow (or 12 hours from now) marks the dawn of my life as a homeowner. I have been through a lot of hassles this past week with the mortgage company and Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1069133446036377422003-11-17T23:30:00.000-06:002003-11-17T23:31:19.543-06:0022 DAYS!!!
That is how many days exist between today and my closing on my house as well as my December Orchestra concert at school. I can't wait.
Do you think I should put my Christmas Tree up at my new house once I close eventhough I may not be living there right away?Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1069133280095630472003-11-17T23:28:00.000-06:002003-11-17T23:28:33.623-06:00White Flag Waving
I am publicly waving my white flag of surrender to Mike. I am sorry if I hurt your ego this weekend when we were discussing reality dating shows. I hope you know I didn't mean anything negative by what I said. Can I climb out of my hole now?Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1069133153311825552003-11-17T23:25:00.000-06:002003-11-17T23:26:26.856-06:00You Win Some & You Lose Some
Well this weekend, my two favorite college football teams faced their arch rivals. Iowa played host to Minnesota to battle for Floyd the bronze pig while DePauw hosted the Little Giants of Wabash College in the 110th Battle for the Monon Bell.
It is with a saddened heart that I acknowledge that Wabash came out the victors of the Monon Bell game again for the 3rd Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1069132937584984242003-11-17T23:22:00.000-06:002003-11-17T23:22:51.170-06:00The End of An Era
Saturday marked the end of 23 years of Football Greatness at my beloved DePauw University. Coach Nick hung up his clipboard following the conclusion of this year's 110th Monon Bell game against Wabash college. Coach Nick had an amazing career at DePauw and was definately respected by all on campus. Thank you, Coach Nick for all of your dedication to the team and support of Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1068183303698672372003-11-06T23:35:00.000-06:002003-11-06T23:35:22.826-06:00HI!
I can't believe it has been so long since I took time to post. Life has continued to be busy this year at school, but I absolutely LOVE my new job. I am also now counting the days until I close on my new house (33 if you care to know).
Love life continues to be nonexistant, but that is cool. I am just enjoying spending time with my friends and being me.
This weekend, I am headed to IowaMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1065411131546853972003-10-05T22:32:00.000-05:002003-10-05T22:32:11.236-05:00I'm still here!
So it has been a long while since I last posted. Life has been nutty for the past few weeks.
Since I last posted, my students have performed their first concert and they did a great job on it. I have finally settled into a routine of living at home. I selected the cabinets and floors for my new house. I have also been surrounded by some awesome friends for some great Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1063255786097233172003-09-10T23:49:00.000-05:002003-09-10T23:49:46.090-05:00Gasp
Ok, I think I will get this to post this time.
Last week I had a great update typed up and then ended up hitting the wrong button or something and lost the entire thing. I hope that doesn't happen today.
Wow...My job is AWESOME. Everyday, I get to work with the most amazing and talented teachers I have ever worked with. They are a true inspiration to be like them. Today, I got a greatMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1061847159872644002003-08-25T16:32:00.000-05:002003-09-04T23:11:53.693-05:00Negleted Blog & Life Update
I must appologize for having neglegted my blog for the past few weeks. Life has been a little nutty here. Things are starting to slow down again, so I should be able to get online to post more regularly.
Bob's wedding on Aug 15 & 16 was a great time. I had fun spending time with my college friends and also getting to know some new people. I'm glad I went even if Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1060956142120372272003-08-15T09:02:00.000-05:002003-08-15T09:06:44.716-05:00My Weekend
Rather than continuing to pack, like I should do, I am heading to beautiful Madison, Wisconsin to witness the marriage of one of my exboyfriends. We dated in college, which means over 5 years ago now, and we have managed to remain friends. I am going to this wedding dateless because I don't feel that I have the right guy in my life to ask to stay over night in a hotel with me yet. Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1060955928408097602003-08-15T08:58:00.000-05:002003-08-15T09:03:10.983-05:00Friday Five
Wow this week has gone fast. I am still not done packing for my move, but I will get it done. Here is the Friday Five for the week.
1. How much time do you spend online each day?
Too much.
2. What is your browser homepage set to?
I actually don't know...probably something aol. I usually just go directly to the page I want.
3. Do you use any instant messaging programs? If soMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1060438670872875432003-08-09T09:17:00.000-05:002003-08-09T09:17:50.830-05:00Growing Up
Even though I am 25, a number which only a few months ago I feared, I have never really felt like I was any different than when I graduated from college, until now. I will admit that from 17, when I started college, to 21, when I graduated, I did a lot of maturing. I don't know why suddenly I feel so different. Maybe it has to do with the multitude of times I signed my name on Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1060346652566473952003-08-08T07:44:00.000-05:002003-08-08T07:45:18.126-05:00Friday Five
Wow! I can hardly believe it is already Friday again. This week has been so busy. I hope you enjoy these answers today. I'm off to meetings for moving and starting my new job.
1. What's the last place you traveled to, outside your own home state/country?
England & France over spring break, or Minneapolis for Memorial Day weekend or Indy for a drum corps show 2 weeks ago.
2. Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1060148241496313792003-08-06T00:37:00.000-05:002003-08-06T00:37:21.486-05:00Mashed Potato Brains
The trials of looking for a house are going to make my brains worse than mashed potatoes before I am done with the process, but already after 3 days of looking at homes and considering what I can or cannot afford, I am feeling less like I have a brain in my head and more like I have a ton of potatoes up there. (Was that just a really long run on sentence or have I forgottenMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059763558291321732003-08-01T13:45:00.000-05:002003-08-01T21:59:01.730-05:00Random Quizzes
I haven't linked to any random personality quizzes in a while, so here you go. I found these as a result of reading some Friday Five answers on this blog.
What color are you?
I am:
Green
You are a very calm and contemplative person. Others are drawn to your peaceful, nurturing nature.
Find out your color at Stvlive.com!
Are you or I addicted to the internet?
Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059761108602318422003-08-01T13:05:00.000-05:002003-08-08T07:44:47.856-05:00Friday Five
The end of the week has arrived and it is time for another rousing round of Friday Five questions. This week the questions are somewhat entertaining, and they are also self reflective. Here you go.
1. What time do you wake up on weekday mornings?
Summertime - 8:00 - 10:00
School year - 5:30 - 6:00
2. Do you sleep in on the weekends? How late?
Saturdays - Not unless you Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059759891948755412003-08-01T12:44:00.000-05:002003-08-01T12:47:43.000-05:00Summer Reading
I don't normally go out on a limb to suggest new books to friends and family, but I have just finished my second book of the week. (One of the joys of being a teacher is that I do get the time to read in the summer and not have to drag the book around for too many weeks.) The past two summers, Katie has recommended books by Jennifer Weiner as summer reading and they were both Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059758070075091992003-08-01T12:14:00.000-05:002003-08-01T12:28:33.956-05:00Negleted Blog
I feel like this week I should get an award for "Second Most Neglegted Blog". I would have to let the most neglegted award go to Greg who hasn't updated his blog since May 15.
It isn't that I haven't had thoughts to write, infact yesterday I had a post set to go and then AOL and Blogger didn't agree and lost it on me, it's just that I have been running with a ton of other things Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059413610940319802003-07-28T12:33:00.000-05:002003-07-28T12:33:31.690-05:00Moving
With the reality of where my new job is located compared to my current apartment, it is insane for me to stay put. I love my apartment, but I can't subject myself to a hour and a half drive one way every day. I will go nuts and go broke on the amount of gas I'd be using every week. I am looking to move back to the western suburbs and hopefully find a place which I can own. I am a firmMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059412863129014212003-07-28T12:21:00.000-05:002003-07-28T12:25:35.916-05:00What a Weekend
This weekend has been very busy.
Friday night, I spent with friends from high school to celebrate Mike's 25th birthday. We met for dinner and then went to see "Bad Boys II". It was a great time and the move was really enjoyable. It is awesome to think I have been able to maintain friendships with this group of people since about 1992 and we continue to be able to laugh and cryMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059412412619628212003-07-28T12:13:00.000-05:002003-07-28T12:13:51.613-05:00Thanks for the Memories
I just read the news about Bob Hope passing away late last night. What an amazing loss for the entertainment industry. Bob Hope has been a classic for my entire lifetime (only a fourth of his own) with his NBC specials, USO Tours and comedic routines. Growing up, I remember watching his shows and being amazed by who he was. I even remember teachers telling us to draw Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059058139780594142003-07-24T09:48:00.000-05:002003-07-24T09:48:59.623-05:00No More Interviews!!!
I got to do what I have been hoping to do. I called and cancelled an interview today, because the job that I really wanted to get called me with an offer. I am so excited. Thanks to everyone for the positive thoughts and energy.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1059024408380594572003-07-24T00:26:00.000-05:002003-07-24T00:26:48.373-05:00Interviews...YUCK!!!
I have had so many interviews in the past week that I am starting to not be able to keep track of how many there have been. I feel like I am wearing 10 outfits a day trying to find what looks best each morning to go for the interview and then finding another outfit to feel comfortable in the rest of the day. My fear of interviews which has usually made me physically ill Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058848631922829862003-07-21T23:37:00.000-05:002003-07-21T23:37:52.560-05:00Job Search Update
I finally got in touch with the orchestra teacher from Naperville, and I will be meeting with her at 1:00 on Tuesday. I can't wait. I am really excited about this. I just don't know what I should wear now for this interview. Please e-mail suggestions ASAP. I am leaving at 11:30 to head down there.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058760477656098522003-07-20T23:07:00.000-05:002003-07-20T23:07:57.670-05:00Cirque di Solei
If you have ever had a chance to see any production of Cirque, I'm sure you were in absolute awe of the performances you saw. Today was my first exposure to Cirque LIVE! I have seen clips of Cirque on TV shows, but the power and awe just can't be matched on TV with what it is like in person. The show which is currently in Chicago is called "Varekai" and it was phenomenal! I Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058760262064787092003-07-20T23:04:00.000-05:002003-07-20T23:04:21.983-05:00More on my car....
As I looked at the post from yesterday about my car, I realized that I didn't mention what had happened on Thursday at work.
Chicago has been blasted with storms recently and Thursday night saw dime to quarter size hail in Prospect Heights where I teach private lessons. I happened to be between lessons when the hail hit, so I stood watching the rapidly changing precipitationMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058643415735355762003-07-19T14:36:00.000-05:002003-07-19T14:36:55.616-05:00ARRRRGH!
Friday night was intended to be a good time of dinner and talking with my good friend Deb. We had enjoyed a great dinner at Olive Garden and then went back to her new condo to hang out. After talking for several hours, I went downstairs to go home, and discovered everyone's worst nightmare. My car was gone. At first I thought I was imagining things, so I instinctively hit the panic Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058564949451054712003-07-18T16:49:00.000-05:002003-07-21T23:44:42.716-05:00Friday Five
The questions posed by Friday Five aren't very exciting this week, but I'll give them a shot anyhow.
1. When was the last time you cheated?
Wow. I'm not sure. Maybe on an assignment in high school. Or if you mean in relationships that would be junior year of college when I kissed one guy, who ended up becoming a boyfriend, before leaving for Thanksgiving break and not breaking upMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058564413200786512003-07-18T16:40:00.000-05:002003-07-18T16:40:13.070-05:00Update
The interview at Stevenson went well today. I have to really consider if I could work there for what they are offering and be happy in my current location or if I would be better off with something else. I have a strong feeling that I may get offered this position.
The other Lake County HS is actually Carmel High School, a private Catholic high school. I will be interviewing there on Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058459356335737062003-07-17T11:29:00.000-05:002003-07-17T11:29:16.290-05:00They Keep Coming!!!
Wow!
I got asked for a second interview sometime next week with the school in Naperville, and another Lake County high school called last night to ask for an interview next week as well. Decisions may get tough soon.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058372561411894722003-07-16T11:22:00.000-05:002003-07-16T11:22:41.396-05:00Vanilla Creme
I have officially drunk a full beer other than a Leinenkugel's Berrywisse. Last night, my friends and I met to hang out at Prairie Rock in Schaumburg. Greg convinced me to try Vanilla Creme Ale. It was very good and creamy. I think I could handle drinking one of those every so often. Prairie Rock is a great brewery in Schaumburg so the beer is fresh and not bottled when you Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058372424358671662003-07-16T11:20:00.000-05:002003-07-16T11:20:24.346-05:00What a Morning!
Wow. I guess this whirlwind of a morning actually started with one phone message last night. Another school in Naperville has called to ask for an interview. Of course I am excited. So, somehow, I had myself up at 7:30 today and called the school back just after 8:00. I have an interview with them at 10:00 tomorrow.
After lining up that interview, I of course had to let my Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058285548182633852003-07-15T11:12:00.000-05:002003-07-15T11:12:28.180-05:00Archive Problems
Ok - Sometime in the problems that occured with my last template, I lost my way for readers to go visit my old posts. Can someone help me figure out how to get my archives back and to feature the links to those archives on my blog sidebar.
Maybe these problems are the start of a sign that I should move over to MT or something else.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058285353383165412003-07-15T11:09:00.000-05:002003-07-15T11:09:13.383-05:00Moving Forward
Ok - please don't berate me for what this involves, but read to see how things have changed in my life. I have told many of you that I have changed how I date. What happened last night, is proof that some changes are happening.
Last night, I went out to dinner and mini golfing with an exboyfriend. We had a good time and afterwards curled up on my couch to watch the end of the Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058157814106196412003-07-13T23:43:00.000-05:002003-07-14T09:05:02.616-05:00New Template
Ok. I have decided that something went awry with my old template, and I was getting sick of it anyway. For the past 2 weeks or so, it has seemed to me that my fonts have been goofed up and not editing the way I wanted them to. Let me know what you think of the new look of my blog.
P.S. Check out the "Etch-a-Sketch" qualities of the header of this page.
Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1058156919008473342003-07-13T23:28:00.000-05:002003-07-13T23:28:38.966-05:00Thoughts on a News Article
While at work on Wednesday, I came across an article on the bottom of the front page of the Chicago Tribune which could spark a major debate. The basic point of the article was about the firing of a choir director in Rockford, IL, from a Catholic church due to his sexuality.
Katie had blogged about something related to this on July 3rd. Check out what she had to sayMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057901762303492762003-07-11T00:36:00.000-05:002003-07-11T00:40:08.283-05:00Friday Five
1. Do you remember your first best friend? Who was it?
I definately remember my first best friend. Kristin and I met in 2nd grade and were quickly inseperable. We remained really close through 8th grade, but then high school took us in slightly different directions.
2. Are you still in touch with this person?
We still catch up when we see each other at community events, but we Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057900774461408762003-07-11T00:19:00.000-05:002003-07-11T00:19:34.430-05:00Strange Search Results
Ok...maybe this is a sign that I am online late at night and bored, but I decided to do a search for "blog, orchestra". Well it ended up providing me with a blog that then referenced this unique web site.
The First Vienna Vegetable Orchestra
This web site intrigued me since I am a music teacher and particually enjoy teaching orchestra. I have been known to have my Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057900317193418762003-07-11T00:11:00.000-05:002003-07-11T00:11:57.160-05:00Congratulations!!!
Wow! I got a great e-mail from my friend Debbie today. About 2 months ago now, our friend Sarah moved out to Maine to join her fiancee Tom who is stationed there with the US Coast Guard. Today's e-mail bore the announcement that Tom and Sarah were going to say "I do!" by a lighthouse in Maine today. I couldn't have asked for two more wonderful people to be joined togetherMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057808057499628362003-07-09T22:34:00.000-05:002003-07-09T22:34:17.473-05:00Family
What a weekend. I spent time with my sister, her husband and my parents from Thursday until Monday. It was a great weekend of wine, food and music. We went to Ravinia for the 4th to celebrate in style and celebrate my aunt's birthday.
Of course this weekend was also not complete without spending a few minutes with the newest love of my life....
Anthony Robert Urban, born July 2nd, Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057805608635745892003-07-09T21:53:00.000-05:002003-07-09T21:53:28.613-05:00Job Update
Well, the bad news letter came yesterday. Someone else was "more qualified" for the job than I am.
For those of you ready to kick my butt, I have sent out more job applications already today and I'm working on more.
Stay tuned for more job news soon.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057255345465404052003-07-03T13:02:00.000-05:002003-07-03T13:04:37.500-05:00Dating & Relating
Ok...some of you have figured out this week that my ramblings are surrounding the confussing world of dating. I haven't posted a lot of specifics to protect some of the people who read my blog, but I need to clear my mind a bit today.
A former boyfriend of mine has been claiming for many weeks that he is going to visit me and meet my ENTIRE family for the 4th. Late last Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057121221104122802003-07-01T23:47:00.000-05:002003-07-01T23:50:17.923-05:00Friends
My friends that I spend the most time with are truly amazing and supportive people. They have been extremely supportive this week with regards to the job search, and they are also encouraging me to look at things around me in a different light. I can't imagine where I'd be in life without these people. Tonight, on a near last minute whim, I decided to meet up with some of them for Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057121022728094062003-07-01T23:43:00.000-05:002003-07-01T23:43:42.600-05:00Still NO News
I know that some of you who are nearest and dearest to me have been checking daily to see if I have posted any news about my job situation. I attempted to call today, but the principal was in a meeting. She did not call me back this afternoon, so hopefully I will know something before the 4th. Keep those positive thoughts coming, PLEASE!!!Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1057032768155337582003-06-30T23:12:00.000-05:002003-06-30T23:12:48.143-05:00Job Update
There is still no update to be had. I haven't heard from them yet and when I went to call today based on my interview time, they were already gone for the day. We'll see if I can reach them tomorrow. I'll let you know when I know something.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1056915297123225512003-06-29T14:34:00.000-05:002003-06-29T14:34:56.996-05:00Friends & Other Rambling Random Thoughts From This Weekend
Late on Wednesday, I decided I had to be surrounded by friends on Friday night. With very short notice, I had 20 of my nearest and dearest friends from all the parts of my life gathered to hang out in my apartment. I don't think I could have had anymore than 20 people here; there was no place left to sit and we would not have had Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1056689594339376382003-06-26T23:53:00.000-05:002003-06-26T23:53:14.160-05:00Friday Five
This may be a first that I am posting my Friday Five before Friday actually arrives. Don't get used to finding it here early all the time.
1. How are you planning to spend the summer [winter]?
Looking for a new job, hanging out with friends and enjoying the many activities Chicago and Milwaukee offer in the summertime.
2. What was your first summer job?
Babysitting two days a weekMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1056689037905087512003-06-26T23:43:00.000-05:002003-06-26T23:43:57.766-05:00Random Thoughts
Life has been busy and crazy this week. I would think it should be slow and laid back since I only have to work one of my two jobs...oh wait that's right I'm still unemployed as far as my main source of income is concerned. It has been a long week waiting to hear about the job that I intervied for last week. Tomorrow morning, I will be calling to see if they have made a Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-1056688683607630352003-06-26T23:38:00.000-05:002003-06-26T23:38:03.493-05:00Blogchalk
This is my new blogchalk:United States, Illinois, Lake Zurich, English, , Meg, Female, 21-25, playing string instruments (double bass, violin, viola and cello), gardening. :)Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-959000202003-06-21T15:35:00.000-05:002003-06-21T15:37:41.000-05:00Harry Potter
Today I have finally viewed both of the Harry Potter movies...actually I am watching the second one while blogging. I am very impressed by the special effects used in each of these films. It was not surprising to me how easily the viewer is drawn into watching these movies. J. K. Rowling has done an excellent job writing her stories to draw in her readers. I have not actually Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-958997442003-06-21T15:20:00.000-05:002003-06-21T15:20:18.263-05:00Movie Review
Last night, I saw "Alex and Emma". I personally felt the movie was entertaining and enjoyable. It has a great mix of romance and comedy while going between the real life of Alex who is an aspiring author and the fictious life of Adam who is an english tutor. I have to disagree with the review I had heard on WGN-TV on Friday morning which stated the movie wasn't entertaining. I Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-958722312003-06-20T14:12:00.000-05:002003-06-20T14:12:20.200-05:00Friday Five from June 13
1. What's one thing you've always wanted to do, but never have?
Visit Australia, Mexico, Hawaii and a Caribbean island. I have been able to go to most of the other places I want to visit, but I would love to go back to them.
2. When someone asks your opinion about a new haircut/outfit/etc, are you always honest?
Yes. I am honest with them because I hope they will be Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-958720712003-06-20T14:06:00.000-05:002003-06-20T14:06:44.383-05:00Friday Five
1. Is your hair naturally curly, wavy, or straight? Long or short?
Naturally straight and short.
2. How has your hair changed over your lifetime?
It has been everywhere from staright at my waist in kindergarten to a Dorthy Hamil style cut in junior high. In college it would also vary from chin length to significantly past my shoulders and from curly to straight.
3. How do your Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-958719712003-06-20T14:02:00.000-05:002003-06-20T14:02:23.220-05:00I'm DONE!
Ok, I know this post is a week late, but it took me a week to regroup from my work experience. I have also been busy this week getting ready for a job interview. On Wednesday, I interviewed for a job which I hope will be the job I get this fall. It is in a top notch district in a growing western suburb. I will know sometime next week if I get the job or not.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-954259892003-06-08T00:14:00.000-05:002003-06-08T00:14:27.140-05:00Five Days Left
It is almost over. My school year ends at 10:00 on Friday, June 13. I can't wait.
This week was pretty good, but the week before sucked....nearly got knocked out by a 6th grader.
This week I had the long awaited Great America trip with my student government kids. What a fun time. I am really going to miss those guys.
I'll blog more soon...I PROMISE!Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-954256732003-06-08T00:03:00.000-05:002003-06-08T00:03:02.790-05:00Friday Five
1. How many times have you truly been in love?
Wow...this is a tough one to answer. I would say there are 2 guys I can truly say I have loved. One of them I feel that I still love and the other I have gotten over. There are probably more than that, but I think one of them would be with me for life by now if we still lived in the same area of the country.
2. What was/is so great Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-947683392003-05-22T22:23:00.000-05:002003-05-22T22:23:47.300-05:00Hi all
I am sure my usual readers have probably given up on me since I hardly ever blog anymore. My life has been nuts and I have been holding my thoughts inside on topics related to love for a while now. I am just sorting things out. I am feeling a bit rejected since after my birthday I thought there was a potential new romance in the works, but after he asked for my number a week later he Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-947681342003-05-22T22:19:00.000-05:002003-05-22T22:19:00.820-05:00A Delayed Friday Five
Here is the Friday Five from May 16.
1. What drinking water do you prefer -- tap, bottle, purifier, etc.?
Bottled - Ice Mountain or Crystal Geiser
2. What are your favorite flavor of chips?
Hint of Lime Toastidos or Chili Cheese Fritos
3. Of all the things you can cook, what dish do you like the most?
"Yum Yums" aka Chicken and Rice
4. How do you have your eggs?
Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-940927652003-05-10T00:34:00.000-05:002003-05-10T00:34:46.000-05:00Birthday Pictures
Thanks to Katie and Jeff, picutres from last weekend's birthday bash can be viewed on the web site. If you are interested in purchasing prints of any of the pictures, Katie has set up a way to do that. Enjoy browsing the pictures.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-940926872003-05-10T00:31:00.000-05:002003-05-10T00:43:47.000-05:00
This is actually close to ontime this week.
1. Would you consider yourself an organized person? Why or why not?
I do not consider myself organized. I consider myself creative and at times artsy...but what do you expect, I'm a musician.
2. Do you keep some type of planner, organizer, calendar, etc. with you, and do you use it regularly?
I keep everything in my Palm Pilot. If it wasn't for Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-940924572003-05-10T00:25:00.000-05:002003-05-10T00:39:40.000-05:00What City Are You?
I had hoped I'd be my hometown of Chicago, but alas it appears that I am....
Congratulations, you're New Orleans, the wild city. What US city are you? Take the quiz by Girlwithagun.
Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-939067672003-05-06T23:06:00.000-05:002003-05-06T23:06:13.636-05:00Friday Five
Yes I know this is Tuesday night and I am just posting it. Sorry I had a lot of drinking to take care of this past weekend with the Margarita party and the birthday party.
Here it is better late than never.
1. Name one song you hate to admit you like.
That is a hard one that I have been thinking about since Friday. I would have to say the new Kid Rock song that has hit country Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-939060622003-05-06T22:51:00.000-05:002003-05-06T22:51:31.193-05:00I don't get it
My school district is cutting the music program, yet the curriculum director is a former band director.
My school district cut my job, yet they are honoring me next week with an extra effort award.
My school district kept teachers who are bad teachers, yet they let go those who they give awards to.
Maybe I should get out of teaching.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-939060122003-05-06T22:50:00.000-05:002003-05-06T22:50:07.620-05:00Birthday Party
Wow...what a night. Saturday was my birthday party at Howl at the Moon, and it was a blast. I had a great time with family and friends and I also met a great guy...not sure if anything is going to happen yet, so I am not going to say anything about him. As soon as Katie & Jeff get pictures developed, I will post some of them for you all to see.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-939059062003-05-06T22:48:00.000-05:002003-05-06T22:48:14.320-05:00What Color Is Your World?
Pink:
You see the world in bright pink. The world is ahappy, happy place! You love all people andthings!! Life is great! You're just like ahappy child. Spread the cheer.
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Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-935802482003-05-01T01:09:00.000-05:002003-05-01T01:09:04.810-05:00Day of Worship Has Arrived!!!
All around me must treat me with respect and honor today. The day I have dreaded for many months has arrived.
Yes, on this date in 1978, I became the younger sister to Katie. It has been an amazing quarter century and I hope to make the next quarter century even better.
Happy Birthday Me!Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-931539192003-04-23T22:15:00.000-05:002003-04-23T22:17:12.000-05:00Hi there!
I'm actually still here. I know some of my regular readers have threatened to stop reading my blog since I have been lacking in the department of blog maintence. I just haven't had many thoughts lately; and if I have had any I've been too busy to post them.
Thoughts from the past few weeks:
1. LIFE SUCKS!!!
Losing my job has not been helpful to my mental state. I hate doing jobMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-928417352003-04-18T10:44:00.000-05:002003-04-18T10:44:57.903-05:00Friday Five
1. Who is your favorite celebrity?
This is a tough one. I'm gonna say Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage.
2. Who is your least favorite?
This is easy...Leonardo DiCaprio.
3. Have you ever met or seen any celebrities in real life?
No....I guess I did meet the real Rudy Rutiger (sp?) when I was in high school, but he wasn't like a Hollywood star.
4. Would you want to be famous? Why orMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-924037432003-04-10T22:26:00.000-05:002003-04-10T22:26:55.936-05:00Weddings
After today, I think I have attended every kind of wedding possible. I went to my cousin's wedding at the 3rd Circut Court in Cook Co. today. It was very different from the church weddings I'm used to attending. They said their vows and that was about it. The judge did try to add to the ceremony a bit by saying something to them about the importance of the vows they were taking and Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-924036042003-04-10T22:24:00.000-05:002003-04-10T22:24:23.060-05:00Life Changes
Some of you know this already, but others of you have read about my job woes in recent weeks. Well, on Monday, my job fears were confirmed. My position was one of the three they will be eliminating for next year. I am not sure what I will be doing yet for a new job...I may actually leave teaching...not guaranteed yet, but a possibility.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-924032632003-04-10T22:18:00.000-05:002003-04-10T22:18:09.920-05:00Back from Break
I'm back from my trip. Wow there were so many awesome things to see and do, that it is still mind boggoling how it was all done in one weeks time. I am awaiting the return of my pictures to be able to share them along with the tales.
Highlights of the trip included:
1. Westminster Abbey
2. Euro Disney
3. London Symphony Concert
4. My Fair Lady
5. EuroStar through the Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-915920002003-03-29T01:04:00.000-06:002003-03-29T01:04:36.280-06:00Taking a Break
I will be taking an extended break from blogging. As you have read recently, I am on Spring Break this week and traveling to places I've never been before. I will post when I get home and hopefully if things go well, I'll put pictures up via my sister's site.
Cheerio!Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-915919552003-03-29T01:03:00.000-06:002003-03-29T01:03:07.903-06:00Friday Five
1. What was your most memorable moment from the last week?
This isn't a good memorable moment, but my principal announcing to the staff that he has decided to resign effective the end of the school year was fairly memorable. I will be going into my 5th year of teaching, and due to my own job changes as well as changes in administration at my last job, I will now be working for my Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-912183012003-03-23T02:49:00.000-06:002003-03-23T02:49:24.093-06:00Life
Well after sitting up with friends until after 1:00 am, I am now sitting her at almost 3:00 am still thinking about what my life is doing right now. I am very confussed about my current job situation and what I want to get out of it. I am also very torn about what I am doing romantically.
Rob was again a big flirt today and I found myself already missing him...he is going to be out of Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-912180662003-03-23T02:40:00.000-06:002003-03-23T02:40:31.060-06:00Friday Five
Again better late than never. :-)
1. If you had the chance to meet someone you've never met, from the past or present, who would it be?
Mozart or Jesus
2. If you had to live in a different century, past or future, which would it be?
1800's
3. If you had to move anywhere else on Earth, where would it be?
Vienna
4. If you had to be a fictional character, who would it be?
I have NOMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-911051182003-03-20T22:55:00.000-06:002003-03-20T22:57:12.000-06:00Sorry
Sorry to my regular readers for not posting much this week. Life has been nuts and as you will read school has kept me on my toes. One more week and then it is SPRING BREAK!!!Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-911050222003-03-20T22:53:00.000-06:002003-03-20T22:55:12.000-06:00Job Update
I'm 66% more secure in my job still being there in the fall. 2 of my coworkers have been informed they are among the cuts for next year. I am hoping this means it will be my choice to leave or stay based on what my orchestra job search turns up. I am not going to do a full force search, but I will look for things that are more on the lines of what I want to be teaching.
Thanks to Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-911048632003-03-20T22:50:00.000-06:002003-03-20T22:50:22.263-06:00Kids
Ok...I love my students, but some of them can be such nuckle heads. Yesterday (3/19), one of them decided it would be fun to put a piece of BURNING paper into his locker. This piece of paper caught his lunch bag and ended up scorching his locker. This happened at the start of one of my plan periods, and I happened to hear students in the hall commenting that "Your brother just set his Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-911046862003-03-20T22:46:00.000-06:002003-03-20T22:46:39.263-06:00Thoughts on War
I'm in support of our war with Iraq, but I'm also scared by it. I am planning a trip to London & Paris in about a week for Spring Break and now that we are at war I'm scared to travel. I'm not one who normally gets scared of flying...I've been to Japan twice so planes aren't a problem for me.
This morning, I could tell that the kids I teach are already affected by the war whenMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-908366592003-03-16T22:38:00.000-06:002003-03-16T22:38:00.576-06:00Spring Is In The Air
Wow has the weather been great this weekend. It was wonderful to drive around today with my windwos rolled down and my favorite music blaring. I love the start of spring. I also love the feel of having a clean car again....due to the massive road construction in Lake County and the overly salted roads this winter, my car has been a rolling salt block for a few weeks so itMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-907367642003-03-14T17:44:00.000-06:002003-03-14T17:44:02.530-06:00Job Update
Well, my principal confirmed today that there will be 3 teachers cut from my team for next year. He was not yet able to say which 3 of us it will be. I am sort of dreading this process of again searching for a job. I hate the stomach aches I get with interviews.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-907366492003-03-14T17:41:00.000-06:002003-03-14T17:41:25.670-06:00Friday Five
1. Do you like talking on the phone? Why or why not?
I like talking on the phone, but part of that is because I have no one to talk to since I live alone.
2. Who is the last person you talked to on the phone?
A friend from school who needed someone's phone number.
3. About how many telephones do you have at home?
3 and my cellphone
4. Have you encountered anyone who has really badMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-906912092003-03-13T22:58:00.000-06:002003-03-13T22:58:10.750-06:00Job???
I learned today that 3 teachers on my team at school will not be rehired for next year. I haven't learned it if is my job or others in my department. I hate the way schools have to cut funding for the arts to cover the needs for teachers in the regular classroom. I think it should be required that if a builder/developer causes the school populations to grow faster than perdicted by Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-906910212003-03-13T22:54:00.000-06:002003-03-13T22:54:04.186-06:00Coffee
So I may be cheating things a bit, but Rob now owes me coffee on Saturday morning.
We had a friendly little bet tonight about how many students I teach. He claimed it was 26 and I said 27...he forgot that one of my lessons is a parent/child lesson so it counts as 2. Brian, one of the other guys at the counter, witnessed it and agreed with me on the final number.
Flirting continues, Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-906335692003-03-12T23:37:00.000-06:002003-03-12T23:37:00.373-06:00Boys...errr Men
Rob continues to be a source of confusing flirting for me. Tonight when I got to the store, he was picking on me for my thumb, and rightfully so. Somehow we got to the point where my clutzyness was being blamed on the blonde highlights I currently have in my hair and he said, "A woman claiming she is having a blonde moment is like a him claiming he is thinking with his ________Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-906333722003-03-12T23:31:00.000-06:002003-03-12T23:31:53.420-06:00Chorus
Monday night, before the thumb incident, I had the pleasure of leading my chorus in a short performance for the school board. The kids did a great job and I had a lot of positive comments from parents and administrators afterwards. I love those kids and all they do to work together. Blending 5th through 8th grades can be tough, but they are doing a great job.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-906331832003-03-12T23:27:00.000-06:002003-03-12T23:27:50.360-06:00CRHP
The CRHP weekend turned out to be a huge success. I can't wait to see everyone this Sunday at our one week follow up session. The women we met were amazing and quickly moved by the Spirit.
My witness went well, and I feel like I have made a huge step in my own life. It definately cleansed me of things from my past which have troubled me over the years.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-906330042003-03-12T23:24:00.000-06:002003-03-12T23:24:05.326-06:00I'm a Clutz
Ok...so you've heard about my back pains and now I have a story to explain why I have been absent from the Blogoshpere for almost a week.
After completeing the CRHP retreat, some of my friends and I decided we'd meet for dinner on Monday night at Denny's. As I got out of the car, I started to slip on a patch of ice. I put my hand against the car to catch me, but my thumb ended up Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-903041292003-03-07T09:26:00.000-06:002003-03-07T09:26:40.746-06:00CRHP
The weekend is finally here. Please keep my retreat in your thoughts and prayers this weekend. I will be sharing my life story as a disciple of Christ on Sunday around noon, and will really need a lot of positive thoughts then. I'll let you know how it turned out on Sunday night or Monday. Bye for the weekend.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-903040172003-03-07T09:24:00.000-06:002003-03-07T09:24:09.170-06:00"Nice landing gear you've got there."
Was that a pick up line? Maybe
Was that a friend being silly at 8:30 at night? Definately
Whatever it was, it definately seemed like a possible pick up line to someone else that heard it. Rob made the comment to me when I was standing by the counter with my bass wheel in hand, and one of the road reps overheard. He told Rob he needs to work on the pickMegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-903033742003-03-07T09:10:00.000-06:002003-03-07T09:24:43.000-06:00Friday Five
This isn't very interesting, but I'm POSTING IT on FRIDAY this week. Please don't expect this to become a regular occurance here.
1. What was the last song you heard? Whatever they just had someone skate to on the TODAY Show.
2. What were the last two movies you saw? Chicago, which was really good, and Lord of the Rings: Two Towers, which had me caught for the whole things...I Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-902228422003-03-06T00:06:00.000-06:002003-03-06T00:07:50.000-06:00School
Things have been pretty good at school this week...oh but that is probably due to Monday having been Casmir Pulaski Day (check this out if you want to know about him), Tuesday was a Teacher Institute so today was the first day with kids. Due to my retreat this weekend, tomorrow is like Friday for me...I took a personal day for Friday this week. I don't think there has ever been a time Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-902227122003-03-06T00:03:00.000-06:002003-03-06T00:03:22.373-06:00Ash Wednesday
Ok, so I am probably the last person to get around to posting thoughts on this today, but I have been seraching for the right words to reflect on what Ash Wednesday means to me.
As I sat tonight between two CRHP sisters at mass, I thought back to the last time I was able to attend Ash Wednesday services. It was Ash Wednesday 2000 and I had just finished teaching lessons to my Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-900708822003-03-03T15:40:00.000-06:002003-03-05T17:42:35.000-06:00New Blog Sites
My sister and brother-in-law have moved their blogs to their own web space. If they post any pictures of me or things we do as a family, I will be sure to link you over that way. They have come up with a very nice site and it should be a great way to keep informed on their lives.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948065.post-900704142003-03-03T15:31:00.000-06:002003-03-03T15:31:22.216-06:00Snow & Road Construction
I love snow, but not when it gets combined with the start of lengthy road construction. Today was the first work day for the rebuilding of I-290/IL 53 between Thorndale and Higgins. Needless to say I am not going to be a fan of driving to see ANYONE south of Schaumburg until about November when the construction is finished. The snow here is also that slushy little Megannoreply@blogger.com