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Monthly Archives: January 2011

I’ve been watching the playoffs and enjoying the game. I am trying to pick a team. I’m THINKING the Patriots, but I am on the fence. I also like the Bears. Here are the requirements for team patronage:

#1 – I have to look good in the team colors. For example, I could never be a Packers fan because I look like barf in yellow and green.

#2 – The QB has to be hot. This is why I am thinking about the Patriots.

#3 – I don’t want to be disappointed. This is why I am not even considering the Bills.

So, we’ll see how the playoffs go – then I will reevaluate before next season. :-D

Today I participated in the Karen New Year celebration. I was invited by several of my students who sang and danced. It was AMAZING. I want to learn some traditional Karen dances – and I am working on my Karen language! I went with two other teachers, and we picked up one student from the DR Congo to come with us.

I got to eat a traditional Karen lunch there – it was DELICIOUS! And the spiciest food I have EVER eaten. It was amazing. I had so much fun and am so proud of my two students who participated! I am in love with the Karen people! I can’t wait to go again next year!!

I missed my three sixty five yesterday, and I didn’t have anything interesting to take a picture of today. So I am blogging about what is going on in my mind instead.

For one thing, I am thrilled about going to Italy this summer and Ireland next fall. My plan is to Eat, Love, and Pray.

Kidding.

My plan is to teach in Italy for a month or two with a program. My mom said she would even pay for my plane ticket if I got accepted to the program. Then, my friend is getting married in Ireland next Thanksgiving – which is going to be awesome. As a side note, my friends and I have decided that we need to take an excursion to Toronto soon as well. Do a girls weekend out kind of thing.

Speaking of awesome friends, mine are always there to bash an ex over dinner when needed. Thank you, guys. You’re the best. :-)

I am also a really big fan of my alone time. I rather enjoy the silence of my own thoughts. I haven’t had much alone time lately with all of the holidays creeping into my style, but I’m getting my groove back.

MLK day couldn’t come at a better time. I am in serious need of a three day vacation. And I will take what I can get.

Let’s see. What else is new?

I just completed my first week back from teaching after winter break. I thought that we were supposed to come back all refreshed and with a second wind. But no, I worked so much over the break that I am ready for another break. I wonder if I have a problem saying NO. Perhaps. Maybe I should talk that out with Joann.

Sorry for the random nature of this 365. TGIF!!

I am sitting here thinking about changes in my own life. There was so much that happened in 2010. There are going to be a lot of changes in 2011. Apparently, Starbucks also felt the need for a change too.

I think I am going to hold off on any judgements on this new logo until I get used to it. It is definitely different – and I think it speaks to the power of branding. Starbucks doesn’t even need to be known by their name but by a logo. I am just not sure that it will work. If I am going to buy an expensive coffee mug, it is sure as hell going to have the words Starbucks Coffee on it – not just a nameless logo.

When I look at the old Starbucks logo, it makes me thirsty for coffee. I wonder if the new logo will eventually have the same Pavlovian affect?

I had to write it on my hand today because my landlady called me. I forgot to pay rent on the 1st. Whoops….

I decided I had to add another picture for the day. I was on my way to work this morning and had to snap this photo. This is on my way to work at about 6:45 this morning.

Today was my first day back to school after two weeks “off.”

Yesterday was the last day for the Psychadelic show at the gallery. I feel like these optical illusions are so much like my own life that I felt that I had to blog about them.

My own mess of a life is contorted and unformed. I am at the point where I am questioning what is next. I can only be complacent for so long…

On another note, I am still torn about this instagram picture thing. I feel like it is way too emo for me. But, it’s kinds cool…. So… Idk

Spent New Year’s Eve with Joseph and his brother Robb by bringing in the new year playing Cranium.

Happy New Year. This year is going to be interesting.

First ever instagram. Thought I’d join the crowd, I suppose.

So, why holy smokes? Well, I got this great new toaster oven for Christmas. I am still learning how ti nit burn things in it. It takes me at least two tries to get something done JUST RIGHT. I wonder how long it’ll take me to adjust.

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