Earlier this year, I began to pull away from a lot of the goings on with a lot of people I was hanging out with. I have branched out, but I've also stayed close to home and enjoyed spending time with Ben. He and I seem to have a better time out when we're with one another rather than separated.
Since then, I have had no problems with being sucked into the different things that go around. There must be a connection there. I have learned to protect what I say to people here because it's often misheard or retold incorrectly. I don't like it when I have to explain myself later on, especially when the information is from another source and has gotten it wrong. I haven't had any problems lately, and I'm really enjoying it.
I realize that my temper is slightly elevated since I've become pregnant (although I do control it instead of just using it as an excuse and making those around me miserable). I think it's good for me that I've distanced myself from a lot of what was bothering me. I lost a couple of good friends earlier this year (moving on to other bases or leaving while the spouse is deployed), and since then, I have just made the choice to not become too involved with anyone (new or old) here to keep the problems at bay. I do not need any extra stress in my life. I'm happy to say that everything has been relatively calm!
Don't get me wrong, I know that I'm probably talked about and gossiped about, but it doesn't bother me because I'm not involved in the least bit. People talk, and that's all there is to it. You've got to learn to accept it, especially being a military wife. I'm sure there are a couple that haven't gossiped, but I'd rather just stick with what I'm doing now rather than getting sucked up into all of what goes on and erupts at least 2-3 times a year. There are a couple people that I would love to get together with (and still do, schedule permitting), but that's strictly on a one on one or mixed party basis.
I hate to be so vague, but I don't want to put anything out there, even on my personal blog.
That's all on that subject, just wanted to express my happiness at a bad situation turned into good because of some good choices on my part.
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I'm really glad that I found the blog http://www.stfuparentsblog.com
It brings insight into people losing their minds once they have kids...and facebook is involved. I can only hope that once little Delilah Jean (yes, we named her!!!) is born, I can not be one of THOSE parents that share WAY to much on facebook...or make really self-absorbed statements expecting people to do without or something similar just because I'm a mom.
Here's an example of a post on the wonderful 'wives' group' page for our base:
(The post was about a scheduled power outage in a neighborhood close to mine)
Me: Of course Chavez West was out too. Right at the time when people are getting ready for work and school. Makes a lot of sense, right? Couldn't have done it later on in the day? We've got some winners scheduling stuff here...
A sane person: Danielle i agree with you. its hard to get kids ready for school when you have no power. my hubby was in the shower when the power went out and he almost fell bc it was dark in the bathroom. they should learn to do it when everyone is sleeping or at wk.
Me:Exactly...and if they are going to do it to Manor AND West, they should have said that. It's 2 different areas. Stupid timing.
Self-absorbed SAHM:It was a given we were going to b affected I planned on being a part of it from the start! They did it in the morning cause it is a lot cooler and I am sure they didnt want the people who dont have jobs and r home all day to not have central air!! I thank them for that much specially when you have a baby heats up quickly n the house even in the early morning!
Me: Oh I planned for it too. I think you'd be ok for the hour that it was off. We lost it a couple times over the summer for several hours one time and my house stayed cool. (and that's saying something, because I'm pregnant and get hot easily.) I still think it would have been more beneficial to accomodate those that have to work early (which is most of the people in the neighborhood) and those that get kids off to school at that time. Common sense.
As long as she wasn't effected by the outage, it was OK. Nevermind her husband (and all other airmen) getting ready for work at that time, the moms getting the kids out the door (first week of school), and the wives who are still working outside the home. As long as it didn't effect her! So silly.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Baking and Painting
This week, I baked bacon chocolate chip banana bread. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture because Ben took it to work as soon as it came out of the oven.
It was DELICIOUS though!
Work was pretty boring all week because the classroom teachers were out in meetings. She left us stuff to do, but we got in done in less than 30 minutes each day. So what did we do? We got some movies and I brought my canvas and just chilled. The past 2 weeks at work seemed a bit pointless for us because there wasn't enough to do, but I got paid, so I'm not going to complain.
Here's what I finished this week:
I've been wanting to paint this for some time now, but I just had put it off. I've got 2 orders to do this week and one to finish up on. I love doing stuff for people!
It was DELICIOUS though!
Work was pretty boring all week because the classroom teachers were out in meetings. She left us stuff to do, but we got in done in less than 30 minutes each day. So what did we do? We got some movies and I brought my canvas and just chilled. The past 2 weeks at work seemed a bit pointless for us because there wasn't enough to do, but I got paid, so I'm not going to complain.
Here's what I finished this week:
WICKED
I've been wanting to paint this for some time now, but I just had put it off. I've got 2 orders to do this week and one to finish up on. I love doing stuff for people!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Another day, another day.
There is a new custodian at the school I work at.
I learned today that he is creepy.
Firstly, you should know that I was by myself in the classroom today as one coworker was at meetings and the other was at home sick. Moving on...
He came in the room around 10:30am and wanted to visit. I was polite and we visited for a bit. He wanted to take his break in the room, but I was on my way out for my lunch break because of our conversation. He is about 25-30 years old. Claims to have a BA and a Master's in Education (not implausible). Today he also claimed to be a former cop and took a bullet to his shoulder. He also claimed to be an EMT. This was after he was asking me how to write a resume and asking if he could talk to my husband about being an Air Traffic Controller. WEIRD. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?!
I went to lunch, and then came back. He popped in again once I was back and asked me if I'd like any of his extra food he'd gotten while at lunch. He told me he was asking everyone. Ok, this food hadn't been touched at all. The mashed potatoes and gravy were still perfectly scooped in the ToGo box. (I asked around, and he didn't ask anyone else).
He came in again later on to ask if he could take his break in my classroom. I told him I was heading out to help a coworker with something (LIE).
He came in AGAIN later on and asked if he could break in there. I told him I was about to head out. At this point, I'm not being super friendly (but not mean) because I'm tired of him just randomly coming in to visit (doesn't he have custodial work to do? He's the only one on that campus!). I was watching Dawn of the Dead (original), and he left after about 5 minutes. Phew.
Luckily, my coworker will be back tomorrow and it won't just be me in there. On top of all that, I started off not feeling quite right this morning...something was just off...so my day was weird anyway.
Ok, on to the better stuff.
6.5 months along TODAY! Huzzah!
I learned today that he is creepy.
Firstly, you should know that I was by myself in the classroom today as one coworker was at meetings and the other was at home sick. Moving on...
He came in the room around 10:30am and wanted to visit. I was polite and we visited for a bit. He wanted to take his break in the room, but I was on my way out for my lunch break because of our conversation. He is about 25-30 years old. Claims to have a BA and a Master's in Education (not implausible). Today he also claimed to be a former cop and took a bullet to his shoulder. He also claimed to be an EMT. This was after he was asking me how to write a resume and asking if he could talk to my husband about being an Air Traffic Controller. WEIRD. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?!
I went to lunch, and then came back. He popped in again once I was back and asked me if I'd like any of his extra food he'd gotten while at lunch. He told me he was asking everyone. Ok, this food hadn't been touched at all. The mashed potatoes and gravy were still perfectly scooped in the ToGo box. (I asked around, and he didn't ask anyone else).
He came in again later on to ask if he could take his break in my classroom. I told him I was heading out to help a coworker with something (LIE).
He came in AGAIN later on and asked if he could break in there. I told him I was about to head out. At this point, I'm not being super friendly (but not mean) because I'm tired of him just randomly coming in to visit (doesn't he have custodial work to do? He's the only one on that campus!). I was watching Dawn of the Dead (original), and he left after about 5 minutes. Phew.
Luckily, my coworker will be back tomorrow and it won't just be me in there. On top of all that, I started off not feeling quite right this morning...something was just off...so my day was weird anyway.
Ok, on to the better stuff.
6.5 months along TODAY! Huzzah!
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| I got my walkin' clothes on. Gotta stay active! |
I worked on a sketch today. I'm going to paint it soon, hopefully.
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| WICKED |
Monday, August 22, 2011
Today I:
* Sketched Elsa's painting onto canvas. Just have to add the black and it'll be done!
*Did some paperwork.
*Watched a movie.
*Watched my girl dog hump my boy dog's head.
*Watched people get their ears candled.
*Got really bored at work.
*Was driven crazy by my dogs who want to go for a walk when it's still pretty hot outside.
*Ate pizza and strawberries.
*Did laundry.
I haven't even done very much, but I'm pretty exhausted.
Ok, so if I said that last statement out loud to anyone recently, I'd usually get this reply, "Well if you think you're tired now, just wait until the baby comes!" or something else about how I'm going to get less sleep once she's born. AS IF I'M NOT AWARE AND IT'S SOME KIND OF JOKE SURPRISE I'LL GET IN NOVEMBER. As if I'm totally not aware that I'm going to be tired when she gets here with the nighttime wake ups, breastfeeding, etc...
As if moms need to tell expectant mothers this while laughing. Let me just tell you, it's freaking annoying. It makes me want to slap them when they say it.
I have a right to be tired now, just like I have a right to be tired after I give birth. I wish I could expect people to comprehend how stupidly annoying they're being, but it seems like common sense and courtesy fly out the window sometimes from mom to mom. I will remember all these rude and irritating comments I'm getting now and will do a good deed by not saying them to an expectant mom in the future.
Another fun comment I'm getting is something to the extent of, "Oh you have no idea about [insert ANYTHING here] until you have a baby!" Obviously I don't know how exactly things will be AFTER she is born because SHE ISN'T BORN YET. So right now, I can say what I want about how I'm feeling or any subject and it is OK.
Goodness gracious, is it that hard to comprehend?!
I read http://www.STFUParents.com before getting pregnant, and I used to think comments like this were atrocious when sent in as screenshots. It's even WORSE hearing it firsthand and having it on my own facebook wall.
/Rant.
Ben and I rearranged furniture in our bedroom last night (and by we, I mean he and some friends moved it). I cleaned up and mopped. It really opened up the room a lot and gave us some more room. We also got the treadmill out of the nursery, so that's going to be my project this weekend....arranging it how I want it!
That's all for now, I'm going to take my dogs out for a walk before they have heart attacks. Holy moly.
*Did some paperwork.
*Watched a movie.
*Watched my girl dog hump my boy dog's head.
*Watched people get their ears candled.
*Got really bored at work.
*Was driven crazy by my dogs who want to go for a walk when it's still pretty hot outside.
*Ate pizza and strawberries.
*Did laundry.
I haven't even done very much, but I'm pretty exhausted.
Ok, so if I said that last statement out loud to anyone recently, I'd usually get this reply, "Well if you think you're tired now, just wait until the baby comes!" or something else about how I'm going to get less sleep once she's born. AS IF I'M NOT AWARE AND IT'S SOME KIND OF JOKE SURPRISE I'LL GET IN NOVEMBER. As if I'm totally not aware that I'm going to be tired when she gets here with the nighttime wake ups, breastfeeding, etc...
As if moms need to tell expectant mothers this while laughing. Let me just tell you, it's freaking annoying. It makes me want to slap them when they say it.
I have a right to be tired now, just like I have a right to be tired after I give birth. I wish I could expect people to comprehend how stupidly annoying they're being, but it seems like common sense and courtesy fly out the window sometimes from mom to mom. I will remember all these rude and irritating comments I'm getting now and will do a good deed by not saying them to an expectant mom in the future.
Another fun comment I'm getting is something to the extent of, "Oh you have no idea about [insert ANYTHING here] until you have a baby!" Obviously I don't know how exactly things will be AFTER she is born because SHE ISN'T BORN YET. So right now, I can say what I want about how I'm feeling or any subject and it is OK.
Goodness gracious, is it that hard to comprehend?!
I read http://www.STFUParents.com before getting pregnant, and I used to think comments like this were atrocious when sent in as screenshots. It's even WORSE hearing it firsthand and having it on my own facebook wall.
/Rant.
Ben and I rearranged furniture in our bedroom last night (and by we, I mean he and some friends moved it). I cleaned up and mopped. It really opened up the room a lot and gave us some more room. We also got the treadmill out of the nursery, so that's going to be my project this weekend....arranging it how I want it!
That's all for now, I'm going to take my dogs out for a walk before they have heart attacks. Holy moly.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Good news!
I found out yesterday that I was officially approved to go see the cardiologist I requested in Amarillo. I'm pretty happy about it. Yes, it's more of a drive, but I think the drive outweighs the crap I had to go through with the one in town. Stressing out a heart patient isn't exactly the smartest idea in the world.
Made it through my first week of work back at school. Next week, the elementary and up kids come back to school (which is how the higher ups will decide if they will hire me for a new classroom). The pre-K kids don't come back until the 29th. We've got another week in the school without kids. The class is pretty much ready...I guess some decorating could be done. I just wish I knew if I was getting a class so I could start preparing for it. I'm stuck right now, so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
At a meeting yesterday, my coworker saw my stomach popping while Baby Ward was moving around. So weird! She is so strong!
I'm off to shower and get ready for the day. Working on a painting for my friend!
Made it through my first week of work back at school. Next week, the elementary and up kids come back to school (which is how the higher ups will decide if they will hire me for a new classroom). The pre-K kids don't come back until the 29th. We've got another week in the school without kids. The class is pretty much ready...I guess some decorating could be done. I just wish I knew if I was getting a class so I could start preparing for it. I'm stuck right now, so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
At a meeting yesterday, my coworker saw my stomach popping while Baby Ward was moving around. So weird! She is so strong!
I'm off to shower and get ready for the day. Working on a painting for my friend!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
SOOOOO
I have been working this week (yes, as an EA...no, it's not the greatest).
I got a call on Monday from the district office asking if I would come in for an interview. They are needing to open up classrooms (various schools and grades) depending on enrollment.
I had my interview today. They emailed me a list of three different benchmarks, one for K, one for 3rd, and one for 5th. We were to create a lesson plan that was to last 10 to 12 minutes and complete it with the interviewers. I chose the K benchmark about place value. It was similar to ones I had done with my first grade room.
I was nervous at first, but as soon as I got into the room, I did my lesson and then answered 10 questions that they had given me. I feel like it went well, but I feel like that after a lot of interviews...
Anyway, if I get one, it'll be awesome.
If I don't, I still have a job.
Either way, I'm gonna be OK.
I got a call on Monday from the district office asking if I would come in for an interview. They are needing to open up classrooms (various schools and grades) depending on enrollment.
I had my interview today. They emailed me a list of three different benchmarks, one for K, one for 3rd, and one for 5th. We were to create a lesson plan that was to last 10 to 12 minutes and complete it with the interviewers. I chose the K benchmark about place value. It was similar to ones I had done with my first grade room.
I was nervous at first, but as soon as I got into the room, I did my lesson and then answered 10 questions that they had given me. I feel like it went well, but I feel like that after a lot of interviews...
Anyway, if I get one, it'll be awesome.
If I don't, I still have a job.
Either way, I'm gonna be OK.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
ABC.....Z
A. Age: 26.
B. Bed size: Queen.
C. Chore you hate: DISHES (Although, I am ALWAYS the one doing them.)D. Dogs: Rilo and Otis!
E. Essential start to your day: a shower
F. Favorite color: Green
G. Gold or silver: White gold
H. Height: 5’4"
I. Instruments you play: I used to play the flute....it was boring.
J. Job title: TEACHER (but I don't get paid for it.)
K. Kids: On the way!
L. Live: The butthole of America. (New Mexico)
M. Mom’s name:Cindy
N. Nicknames: Dani
O. Overnight hospital stays: 2 pacemaker surgeries
P. Pet peeve: Shitty indulgent parenting, habitual lateness, excuses, laziness
R. Right or left handed: Right
S. Siblings: 1 younger brother 1 older sister
T. Time you wake up: Soon 6:00am
U. Underwear: Yup, I wear it.
V. Vegetables you dislike: Carrots
W. What makes you run late: Usually nothing. I always like to be early or on time.
X. X-rays you’ve had: Dental and then of course for the pacemaker.
Y. Yummy food you make: I've posted pics of some, but I am known for my delicious cookies.
Z. Zoo – favorite animal: giraffes, tigers, and elephants.
B. Bed size: Queen.
C. Chore you hate: DISHES (Although, I am ALWAYS the one doing them.)D. Dogs: Rilo and Otis!
E. Essential start to your day: a shower
F. Favorite color: Green
G. Gold or silver: White gold
H. Height: 5’4"
I. Instruments you play: I used to play the flute....it was boring.
J. Job title: TEACHER (but I don't get paid for it.)
K. Kids: On the way!
L. Live: The butthole of America. (New Mexico)
M. Mom’s name:Cindy
N. Nicknames: Dani
O. Overnight hospital stays: 2 pacemaker surgeries
P. Pet peeve: Shitty indulgent parenting, habitual lateness, excuses, laziness
R. Right or left handed: Right
S. Siblings: 1 younger brother 1 older sister
T. Time you wake up: Soon 6:00am
U. Underwear: Yup, I wear it.
V. Vegetables you dislike: Carrots
W. What makes you run late: Usually nothing. I always like to be early or on time.
X. X-rays you’ve had: Dental and then of course for the pacemaker.
Y. Yummy food you make: I've posted pics of some, but I am known for my delicious cookies.
Z. Zoo – favorite animal: giraffes, tigers, and elephants.
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