I haven't had a lot of nightmares in a long time, and last night I had three. One of them woke me up because I was screaming so loud in my dream. I guess I wasn't really screaming, as Troy would've woken me up. The worse part? Wearing some lavendar dress for Teresa's spur-of-the-moment wedding. Ugh.
I am so glad that school (as in elementary school) is back in some semblance of normalacy for now. We started talking today about the long trip we'll make to Williamsburg on March 24th. We'll be leaving at 6 am (!!!!) and get back after 9 pm. Good thing I like my students.
On a down note, I have a 15 page paper due in just over a month. That sucks.
We had risotto and honey mustard chicken breasts for dinner tonight. Troy liked it! Wonder of wonders, he really liked it. I've been trying to find some good WW recipes that he'll like, and I think I finally found one. I love risotto. Mmmm...
So I'm definitely rambling tonight. More tomorrow perhaps, after we've driven to DC through rush hour traffic with a car sick dog in the back. Woo hoo!
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Enhancements
Even though the title is "Marie's e-Journal" I still play a hand in it from time to time. I updated our website, hitroy.com, so it's now easier to get to this blog and so it's more integrated with our main website. -- Troy
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
A Summons Will Be Issued
This entry is dedicated to Gail Young, a hardworking woman on the sanitation force in New York City. She is also a star of the new TLC show, "Life of Grime." Troy and I love the show, and we have a lot of respect for Gail Young. She's been on the streets for 17 years.
People are often angry with Ms. Young. She writes out summons for things such as commercial waste, encroachment of the sidewalk, and gutter problems. No matter what excuses or arguements she is given, Ms. Young is firm. "It's not up for dispute. You have trash on the sidewalk. A summons will be issued." You really ought to watch "Life of Grime" on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Ms. Young is worth it!
Troy and I are amazed at New York City. They have to be really careful- there are so many people in a big city. Not the life for us!
I'm glad Wednesday is done. I actually got to teach my kids today, something that hasn't happened much recently. However, the reality is starting to hit me that I have a lot of school work to do, both for my job and my college work. It will all get done in the end!
People are often angry with Ms. Young. She writes out summons for things such as commercial waste, encroachment of the sidewalk, and gutter problems. No matter what excuses or arguements she is given, Ms. Young is firm. "It's not up for dispute. You have trash on the sidewalk. A summons will be issued." You really ought to watch "Life of Grime" on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Ms. Young is worth it!
Troy and I are amazed at New York City. They have to be really careful- there are so many people in a big city. Not the life for us!
I'm glad Wednesday is done. I actually got to teach my kids today, something that hasn't happened much recently. However, the reality is starting to hit me that I have a lot of school work to do, both for my job and my college work. It will all get done in the end!
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
I'm so lazy, by Marie
I have done the laundry and some other minor housekeeping. Other than that, I've been a vegetable today. I haven't even looked at my schoolwork today. It'll get done some other time, I guess. School should be back in session tomorrow, as a lot of the snow has melted. We did get a lot, though.
Tonight we're going out to eat with Aarti, one of Troy's coworkers in California. Its always great to see people that you haven't seen in several months. Aarti and her husband were out late last year, and we really enjoyed visiting with them.
Henry is a hoot. He loves apple slices, but I got tired of slicing them up, so I gave him the whole apple. He loved it! First he played with it, then he got really serious and ate the whole thing. He's a keeper- this blog should probably be dedicated to him, with me talking about him as much as I do. (See his collection of photos and videos at www.tgeneva.com/~steph)
Hope everyone is having a good week!
Tonight we're going out to eat with Aarti, one of Troy's coworkers in California. Its always great to see people that you haven't seen in several months. Aarti and her husband were out late last year, and we really enjoyed visiting with them.
Henry is a hoot. He loves apple slices, but I got tired of slicing them up, so I gave him the whole apple. He loved it! First he played with it, then he got really serious and ate the whole thing. He's a keeper- this blog should probably be dedicated to him, with me talking about him as much as I do. (See his collection of photos and videos at www.tgeneva.com/~steph)
Hope everyone is having a good week!
Monday, February 28, 2005
Snow! by Marie
Aha! Six to seven inches, I'd say. Of course, school is out for today, and they may cancel for tomorrow. Spring can come now that I've had my one great snowfall for the year.
Henry was absolutely adorable in the snow. He'd run around, and pieces of snow would fly up from his feet. Then, off he'd go, chasing the snow that was flying around. He loves it so much he keeps ringing the bell to go out, even if he doesn't have to use the bathroom.
I'm trying to work ahead on some projects for grad school since Troy and I are heading up to see Meme and other family this weekend. I sometimes think I must've been crazy to take all this on, but busy has allowed me some positive things. For example, Weight Watchers is a lot easier when you're too busy to eat.
Troy had to go to work, but they're closing down Genworth early, so once he's home, he can stay home. Without the Jeep anymore, its kind of risky going out in the bad weather. The truck looks good, but its not a 4x4. I love it anyway! Hopefully Troy will get home soon and we can spend hours playing Gran Tourismo 4 and taking turns walking Henry in the snow. Its a good life!
Henry was absolutely adorable in the snow. He'd run around, and pieces of snow would fly up from his feet. Then, off he'd go, chasing the snow that was flying around. He loves it so much he keeps ringing the bell to go out, even if he doesn't have to use the bathroom.
I'm trying to work ahead on some projects for grad school since Troy and I are heading up to see Meme and other family this weekend. I sometimes think I must've been crazy to take all this on, but busy has allowed me some positive things. For example, Weight Watchers is a lot easier when you're too busy to eat.
Troy had to go to work, but they're closing down Genworth early, so once he's home, he can stay home. Without the Jeep anymore, its kind of risky going out in the bad weather. The truck looks good, but its not a 4x4. I love it anyway! Hopefully Troy will get home soon and we can spend hours playing Gran Tourismo 4 and taking turns walking Henry in the snow. Its a good life!
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Meme, by Marie
My maternal grandmother, Meme, isn't doing so well. In fact she can't even read anymore as she can't figure out the words. So, in honor of Meme, I'm going to record some of my favorite memories of her.
When my sister and I went and stayed with her, she would let us eat peanut butter off a spoon before bed. After we'd brushed our teeth.
I spent two weeks with her while my parents were in Texas. I wasn't allowed to watch her soap operas, and my mom was emphatic that I shouldn't watch TV. Therefore, every afternoon, I spent four hours outside. If I needed water or to use the bathroom, I had to knock and wait for Meme to turn the TV off. It was really hot that summer.
Meme had a golden retriever named Buffy. Buffy was scared of everything.
Meme had these great corn holders that we used all the time. They were yellow and looked like corn. She kept them in a brown plastic cup inside her pie cabinet.
I took Meme to see "Wild Wild West" with Will Smith. We had a really good time.
So its really depressing to think about losing a grandparent. I have such great memories of her and her home in Wake, Virginia. I'm afraid that I'll forget about the tire swing or the well or how I stole all the Hershey's kisses out of the Christmas ornaments one year. Maybe one day I won't remember how the big thing in the kitchen sounded in the mornings or how the rug in the hallway felt. Then I'll forget telling her that Aunt Judy had died or that I had driven Dad's car into the house. If she's alive, I feel like I'll always remember. But I know I won't.
On a completely different note, it may snow again. I really want it to- I'm not happy about tomorrow's 8 am IEP meeting. Maybe that'll be tomorrow's entry. Stupid IEP meetings.
When my sister and I went and stayed with her, she would let us eat peanut butter off a spoon before bed. After we'd brushed our teeth.
I spent two weeks with her while my parents were in Texas. I wasn't allowed to watch her soap operas, and my mom was emphatic that I shouldn't watch TV. Therefore, every afternoon, I spent four hours outside. If I needed water or to use the bathroom, I had to knock and wait for Meme to turn the TV off. It was really hot that summer.
Meme had a golden retriever named Buffy. Buffy was scared of everything.
Meme had these great corn holders that we used all the time. They were yellow and looked like corn. She kept them in a brown plastic cup inside her pie cabinet.
I took Meme to see "Wild Wild West" with Will Smith. We had a really good time.
So its really depressing to think about losing a grandparent. I have such great memories of her and her home in Wake, Virginia. I'm afraid that I'll forget about the tire swing or the well or how I stole all the Hershey's kisses out of the Christmas ornaments one year. Maybe one day I won't remember how the big thing in the kitchen sounded in the mornings or how the rug in the hallway felt. Then I'll forget telling her that Aunt Judy had died or that I had driven Dad's car into the house. If she's alive, I feel like I'll always remember. But I know I won't.
On a completely different note, it may snow again. I really want it to- I'm not happy about tomorrow's 8 am IEP meeting. Maybe that'll be tomorrow's entry. Stupid IEP meetings.
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