Weekend

I finally found my package from Ulta. I got a sample of a new TIGI shampoo and conditioner that I can't wait to try.

I went home from work tonight to get caught up on schoolwork. Story of my life. I lost my weekends when I left my old job and started playing the student role again. I have to turn in my required packet to enter into the 2nd round of my education classes tomorrow. Yes, on a Saturday. My adviser is amazing and has office hours from 12-5 every Saturday. Registration is Monday and Tuesday then 1 more semester and this is over!

I finally decided on a costume for tomorrow night at work. I went to borrow my cousin's old Sheriff's Office uniform shirt and we couldn't find it but he did find his traffic vest, a hardhat and a tool belt so I am now a construction worker. Easy and free. Normally, I'd put in a better effort but since I'm going to be working all night I wasn't spending a penny on my costume. I'm wearing my Uggs for boots and of course that makes me happy. It's supposed to be pretty cold tomorrow night for Louisiana standards anyway, so at least my feet will be warm.

Boo UPS

Apparently my Bare Minerals order was delivered while I was at home this morning and I don't have it. Tomorrow after class I guess I have to chase it down. I'm officially exhausted and have a test tomorrow. I spent this morning fighting with the Promethean Board for about an hour before I turned my lesson in. Next week, I have to observe for what feels like a million hours. I still haven't gotten my costume together for work on Saturday. I know, such a slacker. I just don't have time for anything other than school right now since it's the end of the semester. I've been kicking around a few easy costume ideas. It has to be something I can work in easily. I thought about being a granny, all I need is slippers, a moo moo and a wig.

The weather is supposed to get bad tomorrow and Friday. Last week, the water got pretty high out here. Hopefully this won't affect my test tomorrow. We had to cancel class last Thursday because of all of it.

Too tired for a title

I'm feeling much better after the other night at work. I will be stuck in the computer lab for most of Monday morning working on some lessons in Promethean. I'm getting used to it but I still have a hard time applying it at the Kindergarten level. Promethean is an interactive board used in some classrooms. You can design lessons for it that the students can interact with by going to the board and circling the correct answer or using a tool that they can participate in an interactive poll with from their desks.

On another note, Ulta is giving away a free Bare Minerals kit with any $44 Bare Minerals purchase. The kit is called Wild About Bare and has a lipstick and 2 other items in it. I've been using Bare Minerals for about a month now. At first, I was pretty skeptical but now I'm hooked. Shipping is also free on orders over $50 and they include free samples with every order. I normally go to Ulta in Houston since we don't have one here but this is my first time ordering from them.

It's getting uggly

I am so ready to start teaching. Work was horrible tonight and I just keep telling myself it's not going to be much longer. I had to clean up after someone that threw up after too much Goldschlager, and someone left without paying. On a good note, LSU whooped Auburn.

I hate cold weather. To the folks in places like Canada or Colorado, bless y'alls hearts, I'd die. Tonight when I got home, I turned the heater on and went to the closet and dug my Uggs out. I know some of y'all are probably like, "dear Lord, can't the Uggs just disappear" but I seriously love them and yes, I still do wear them out in public. I've had them for a good 3 years now, and they aren't goin anywhere.

Stressing

I got out of work tonight, took my online quiz and went to dinner with my parents at Texas Roadhouse. Last night, I got all domestic and made chili dogs and baked a cake. I ate one piece, then Tahyo proceeded to lick all of the icing off so I had to toss it. It's just as well, I don't need to be eating more than one piece anyway. I'm dreading tomorrow night at work but I have to keep telling myself it'll be ok.

BFF is sick so there will be no hot mess action going on tonight. I need to finish typing all of my essays anyway. Next week, I've got to visit some schools and turn in my portfolio. I can't wait to start teaching.

I've had problems with panic attacks lately. They run in my family; my grandmother and aunt have had problems with them. Last night I had one out of the blue. Normally, I know one is coming because I can feel that I'm working myself into a tizzy and sometimes I can stop and relax before it gets to that point. Last night, I couldn't. I know that everything is going to be ok but I still worry about finishing school, and whether or not I'll get a teaching job. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and if things ever got terribly bad, I wouldn't hesitate to strap on a gun and badge and work patrol if I had to. Police officers are always needed. I know I need to "let go and let God" but I can be such a control freak at times. It didn't help that at dinner tonight, my dad was saying how my cousin took a leave position teaching at a middle school and now can't find a job. It doesn't help that I have ADD and my mind runs 90 to nothin all the time. Sometimes I think that it's a good idea that I don't really have to much time to stop and freak out otherwise I'd be in the crazy house for sure.

Beauty Faves Day 2

I fell in love with Burberry Brit last year and still think it smells delish. I am looking for a few new scents though.
Victoria's Secret eyeshadows. They are fairly priced and work well. I like having a good variety of shadows to choose from so I buy these alot.
Covergirl Lashblast. Again, another great frugal find.
Bare Minerals Warmth. This came in my kit and is my favorite. It's a great bronzer even during winter. I have used this over other foundation brands and it works just as well.

Beauty Faves

Bare Minerals Skin Rev er Up. I use this under any makeup, not just Bare Minerals and it works well. It makes my skin so smooth and soft.
Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift. This is perfect for days when I don't get enough sleep and it also works well under eyeshadow to prevent creasing.
I use this once a week and love it (the price can't be beat). As I've gotten older, my skin isn't as oily as it used to be so this is perfect for keeping the little bit of oil I do get in check.

Holy Coyote

I got a text around 6 this morning from K informing me there were 2 coyotes in the neighborhood. This is the second time this year they've been actually spotted walking around (you can hear them alot). All of my dogs go out on leashes but I worry about this little cutie the most. We were on coyote watch tonight and stayed close to the house.

Slow and simple

I have an obsession with putting everything away. My house has no storage space whatsoever so I'm constantly getting baskets and things to tuck away all my stuff. My mom hit a basket haul when her neighbor was moving out. I took a few and made magazine holders, a place to store extra TP in the guest bathroom, and a place for some of my children's books. I still have 2 more I need to do something with.

I've posted before about my organizational troubles and I've decided to focus on at least one task in one room a day instead of trying to do it all at once. I don't have many actual days off where I'm not either working, doing school projects, chasing kids for my case, or being in class or observing one so until I get a break, I'm going to take it slow. My task for today was to move the recliner out of the office and into the guest room. Tomorrow I'll work on something else in the office and in a week or so it should be organized and ready to paint. Slow and and simple is the key.

One score, one fail

First the fail. This is Abita Restoration Ale. Created after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Abita raised over $500,000 to aid in recovery efforts. I saw it the other day and decided I'd try it. FAIL. It's waaay too bitter.Now the score. I was at Target doing my usual Sunday afternoon perusing and saw that this was on sale for $2 so I scooped it up. It smells amazing. Now I wish I would've gotten a few more. I'm also in love with the Brazilian Carnival scent. It's perfect for summer which sadly is now gone even in Louisiana. I had to break out the long sleeves today. It actually feels pretty nice but I'm sure there will be a few more hot days left this year. I love it here, but the weather sure is crazy. It's impossible to plan an outfit. I get all excited to wear a cardigan or something and when I wake up, it's hotter than hell.

Short and Sweet

I found out Thursday that I passed my Praxis. The giant weight is officially off my shoulders now!

I really don't have the energy to write anything else because I'm disappointed with LSU tonight. They sure sucked.

Noteworthy

Posted on Our Pack's blog. I honestly think it's a good idea. I know some think it's ok to forgive and forget the whole Michael Vick issue but there is a deeper message here besides the fact that what he did to his dogs was cruel and illegal. What does his return to the NFL teach young children? That it's ok to do something like this? Animal abuse leads to people abuse, plain and simple. Children idolize him and think that being a dogfighter is "cool". It's just one more reason that shows society is going to hell in a handbasket. I know not everyone is a pit bull person and I am by no means trying to push it on anyone but how can anyone hate what they don't understand?

Change is on the way

Good things from the weekend: got some cleaning done on Rainy Sunday, LSU beat Georgia, that game was so tense at the end.

I'm awake pretty early since I slept late yesterday and napped a little because of the rain. Today, my schedule is pretty packed. I have a nail appointment, class, schoolwork and I need to work on my CASA case some also since we will be going to court soon.

I've been looking online for some ideas for a fall/winter wardrobe although it doesn't get cold enough down here to really call it winter. I have quite a few newer good things since I went from a 16 to a 10 last year but I can't resist shopping. I just have a tendency to stick to the few things I like and buy them in every color. I know there's always a need for basics, but I just feel like I'm in a fashion rut. I'm a terrible shopper too, if I need flats, I'll leave with 2 pair of heels and things like that. As much as I complain about the cold, this year I'm looking forward to it getting cooler. I'm just so ready for change in every aspect of my life and knowing that it's all coming soon is driving me crazy.

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