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The only time I've ever seen ketchup chips is when a Canadian in my graduate program brought them (along with a few other Canadian junk foods) to our class. I tried them and was kind of like, "meh." I mean, they were good, but I didn't really understand the fuss.
However, the other day, I was actually eating a hot dog and potato chips and the ketchup got on the potato chips. And now I cannot fathom eating them any other way. (Note -- I hardly ever eat potato chips, so I'm not exactly pleased that I found something that makes them crazy delicious. But it does. Oh my gosh. Love.)
However, the other day, I was actually eating a hot dog and potato chips and the ketchup got on the potato chips. And now I cannot fathom eating them any other way. (Note -- I hardly ever eat potato chips, so I'm not exactly pleased that I found something that makes them crazy delicious. But it does. Oh my gosh. Love.)
There's another home somewhere,
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
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The hat I stole from my future second-brother-in-law*.
Valuable insights from the blue that help me feel more even-keeled.
Good friends who share insights that help too.
Basil.
* I am not certain of the salutation for the fiancé of one's sister-in-law. So, since I understand the levels of cousinry and once-removed-ness better than most, I made one up.
Valuable insights from the blue that help me feel more even-keeled.
Good friends who share insights that help too.
Basil.
* I am not certain of the salutation for the fiancé of one's sister-in-law. So, since I understand the levels of cousinry and once-removed-ness better than most, I made one up.
"Only for today, I will devote 10 minutes of my time to some good reading, remembering that just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul." -- Pope John XXIII
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Sunny days! Sunny days! It's been raining and cloudy for AGES. I'm not a rainforest girl! I needs me some sun!
"Only for today, I will devote 10 minutes of my time to some good reading, remembering that just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul." -- Pope John XXIII
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Ali. A million times, I love her, plus infinity. I love her this much *holds arms out*.
Summer Reading has made this week hell. Coworkers being on vacation for the start of it has made this week hell. Other coworkers playing on FB and eBay while I did as much as I could before opening made this week hell. Exhaustion-induced depression has made this week hell. Being ignored when I try using my phone has made this week hell (looking at you, AmeriDuck).
Ali going on a posting spree has made me happier than anything else and lo and behold, I'm actually grinning! That's right; the way to make me fall in love with you is to post, post, and post some more. I take it personally, even if it's not.
Summer Reading has made this week hell. Coworkers being on vacation for the start of it has made this week hell. Other coworkers playing on FB and eBay while I did as much as I could before opening made this week hell. Exhaustion-induced depression has made this week hell. Being ignored when I try using my phone has made this week hell (looking at you, AmeriDuck).
Ali going on a posting spree has made me happier than anything else and lo and behold, I'm actually grinning! That's right; the way to make me fall in love with you is to post, post, and post some more. I take it personally, even if it's not.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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I suppose I shouldn't really get upset about other people breaking up my streak, eh?
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Listening to Tyler read Green Eggs and Ham to Kinley.
Have I posted anything about how well Tyler is reading? He's not even 4 yet and he's reading Nate the Great books all by himself! He probably could read Magic Treehouse books himself, but we read those together. I seriously hope kindergarten isn't too boring for him that he becomes a trouble maker. What's a kid to do during class when they are learning their letters and he's reading at a 3rd grade reading level before he even starts school?
Have I posted anything about how well Tyler is reading? He's not even 4 yet and he's reading Nate the Great books all by himself! He probably could read Magic Treehouse books himself, but we read those together. I seriously hope kindergarten isn't too boring for him that he becomes a trouble maker. What's a kid to do during class when they are learning their letters and he's reading at a 3rd grade reading level before he even starts school?
"When I look back on my ordinary, ordinary life,
I see so much magic, though I missed it at the time." - Jamie Cullum
I see so much magic, though I missed it at the time." - Jamie Cullum
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To answer your questions: The gifted program starts in 2nd grade. There are 2 charter schools in the area, but it's not my favorite option. In the state of Colorado, one does not have to have a teaching certificate to teach at a charter school. I would prefer my children's teachers to be trained in working with children. There are other reasons I'm not choosing a charter, but I don't want to go into that right now. Our church does not have scholarships.
We did open enroll him into another school in our district. We interviewed the principle and he assured us help teaching Tyler at his level. I hope we can hold him to it. One thing we really like about the school we chose is the kindergarten schedule. Instead of going a 1/2 day everyday, he will go all day on Tuesday/Thursday and a 1/2 day on friday. The teachers really like this schedule because they can accomplish more teaching/learning. By the time you do all the welcome activities and leave time for recess and snack, there isn't much time to learn anything before it's the farewell activities when you only have a few hours. Doing those things only 3 times a week, instead of 5, leaves more time for actual learning. Besides, I'm going to like having him home for 2 whole days still. We can still go to grandmas or the zoo and he won't miss out.
We're hoping that with a good teacher and us being very involved in his education, he'll do fine. But, we'll just have to wait and see.
We did open enroll him into another school in our district. We interviewed the principle and he assured us help teaching Tyler at his level. I hope we can hold him to it. One thing we really like about the school we chose is the kindergarten schedule. Instead of going a 1/2 day everyday, he will go all day on Tuesday/Thursday and a 1/2 day on friday. The teachers really like this schedule because they can accomplish more teaching/learning. By the time you do all the welcome activities and leave time for recess and snack, there isn't much time to learn anything before it's the farewell activities when you only have a few hours. Doing those things only 3 times a week, instead of 5, leaves more time for actual learning. Besides, I'm going to like having him home for 2 whole days still. We can still go to grandmas or the zoo and he won't miss out.
We're hoping that with a good teacher and us being very involved in his education, he'll do fine. But, we'll just have to wait and see.
"When I look back on my ordinary, ordinary life,
I see so much magic, though I missed it at the time." - Jamie Cullum
I see so much magic, though I missed it at the time." - Jamie Cullum
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You could do what my parents did and get him independently tested. Check the requirements for the gifted programs in your district and see if there are any places to go for, say, the WISC assessment. I know that for me, the hours and days I got in Enrichment were sanity-saving.
Also, continue to challenge him at home. My mom also got us workbooks and activity books to keep us thinking, and I remember loving the reward of a sticker! You're probably already thinking these things, I know.
Oh, and see if you can't dig up a copy of The Gifted Kid's Survival Guide (1 and 2). It's an old one, but I remember it having decent advice.
Also, continue to challenge him at home. My mom also got us workbooks and activity books to keep us thinking, and I remember loving the reward of a sticker! You're probably already thinking these things, I know.
Oh, and see if you can't dig up a copy of The Gifted Kid's Survival Guide (1 and 2). It's an old one, but I remember it having decent advice.
"Only for today, I will devote 10 minutes of my time to some good reading, remembering that just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul." -- Pope John XXIII
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TODAY!!
-Got an insane amount of work done this morning
-Had a muffin waiting for me when I got to work
-World Cup <3 (even though I'm "watching" on gamecast because of work)
-Plans made for Monday that include cookie dough, breaking out the VCR, and the best friend I have left in this city
-Foolish October Plans may have just been salvaged
-Literal sign that might lead to the hopefully happy phone call later
-Got an insane amount of work done this morning
-Had a muffin waiting for me when I got to work
-World Cup <3 (even though I'm "watching" on gamecast because of work)
-Plans made for Monday that include cookie dough, breaking out the VCR, and the best friend I have left in this city
-Foolish October Plans may have just been salvaged
-Literal sign that might lead to the hopefully happy phone call later
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TODAY!!
-Literal sign that might lead to the hopefully happy phone call later
Holy hellaciousness, Batman! Literal sign and phone call did lead to happy outcome. That is three more hours in which I am not sleeping, not working, and not at home AND when soccer season starts, it need not interfere; I'll be able to do both. I don't recognize this little fact nearly often enough but sometimes, life is good.
(Helloooo Manic, of my recent manic-depressive mood swing of the past little bit.)
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This.TODAY!!
-Literal sign that might lead to the hopefully happy phone call later
Holy hellaciousness, Batman! Literal sign and phone call did lead to happy outcome. That is three more hours in which I am not sleeping, not working, and not at home AND when soccer season starts, it need not interfere; I'll be able to do both. I don't recognize this little fact nearly often enough but sometimes, life is good.
(Helloooo Manic, of my recent manic-depressive mood swing of the past little bit.)
(Also, a page full of posts to read!)
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I love Ikea. One of the display kitchens is my PERFECT kitchen. I also love meatballs.
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And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
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Heehee.
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And because I feel the need to balance my negativity:
I love biking. Even this morning can't dull that. I love the feeling of it and how I will feel so alive, even way too early in the morning, when I bike. It's a zillion times more effective than coffee. I love knowing I can push my body to do better and better. I love the feeling of triumph when I finally can make it up a hill without stopping. I love my bike and learning to maintain it and fix it. I love the little computer that lets me play math games in my head as I ride. I love feeling "professional" as I get my kit on.
I could make do with one reliable beater of a car and have 5 or 6 bikes, if I won the lottery.
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To balance out my earlier, angrier post, and raise it one:
I love that I walked into the room earlier and my coworkers complimented me for no good reason. Warm fuzzies helped with the brother-frustration big time.
Following that, a patron called to pay a compliment for how we're running the programs this summer at my library. She started out with a coworker but asked to speak to me specifically. That felt damn good.
I love that I walked into the room earlier and my coworkers complimented me for no good reason. Warm fuzzies helped with the brother-frustration big time.
Following that, a patron called to pay a compliment for how we're running the programs this summer at my library. She started out with a coworker but asked to speak to me specifically. That felt damn good.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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I'm pretty sure I've said this before but...
Pweb. I spent some time with the wayback machine today and went all the way back to some of the first threads of Ye Olde Pweb. I saw a thread where we introduced ourselves and one where I gave advice to v-girl about a boy problem. It made me very nostalgic. I can't believe it's been almost 10 years.
Pweb. I spent some time with the wayback machine today and went all the way back to some of the first threads of Ye Olde Pweb. I saw a thread where we introduced ourselves and one where I gave advice to v-girl about a boy problem. It made me very nostalgic. I can't believe it's been almost 10 years.
"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." - Albert Camus in Return to Tipasa
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I love having time to do reading at work. I'm not always good at doing that at home, but I've got loads of empty time at work where, so long as I can make myself ready to help a customer in an instant, I can catch up on my reading.
Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connait point.
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Farmer's markets. In particular, Rainier cherries and strawberries <3
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And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
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First non-family, non-Adam person I know who has both seen it and liked it.
(Adam doesn't count because he is me with a penis, so that's like counting myself twice.)
I also really love Katy Perry's California Gurls song and will henceforth pretend my 4 years in the state mean more than they do.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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