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Happy

This weekend, I moved. I had a lot of help, but it was still stressful. And I still have 3 large pieces of furniture to move and find a home for at the old house. I really wish it was over, but I’m so grateful for how smoothly things have gone so far. I spentContinue reading “Happy”

Hyperbole and Jenny Lewis

Today I taught about rhetorical tools writers use in order to better describe things. I taught them the term hyperbole. Hyperbole is the use of exagerration in order to describe something. The example I used was as follows: Your mama is so big, when she sits around the house, she literally sits AROUND the house.Continue reading “Hyperbole and Jenny Lewis”

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today

Monday was great! I taught my classes and graded papers. I worked non-stop from 7am to 10pm. It was great! I put out fires, inspired students, and took care of business! Tuesday was great! Another 15 hour day. I graded papers whenever I wasn’t teaching or tutoring. Wednesday I had a make-up class, did someContinue reading “today”

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My Visiting Teaching Lesson

I went visiting teaching today. My friend taught me a wonderful lesson, and so I’m going to record it so I don’t forget it! She has three children–a boy and two girls–and she is expecting her fourth child in 2 months. She told me that she and husband were discussing all their worries about thingsContinue reading “My Visiting Teaching Lesson”

Moving

I am moving. I have loved this beautiful house. I lived with wonderful people and we had a ball. From giant Thanksgiving dinners with over 40 guests, to sleeping out on the deck when the power went out and it was just too hot to sleep inside! I lived here from August 2007 to FebContinue reading “Moving”

Greg Laswell, again

I went and saw Greg Laswell last night at DC9. I love this venue. I metroed in to avoid parking calamities because the cars are covered in snow and driving and parking is ridiculous and dangerous right now. I arrived at DC9 at 5 and sat at a table near the window. It is aContinue reading “Greg Laswell, again”

Valentine’s Day!

Is on Sunday! Yippee! Skippee! I hate this holiday. I went on a first date with a guy tonight. I was so nervous. I went because–it’s Valentine’s Day. Ugggggggh. Luckily, he didn’t push anything. We had a good time. He was very nice and we had a great meal. We have NOTHING in common. ButContinue reading “Valentine’s Day!”

A Winter Survey of Sorts

Have I been working on next quarter’s syllabi?(No.)Have I been grading midterms?(No.)Have I been cleaning and packing in preparation for my move in 2 weeks?(No.) Have I been a cross stitching maniac?YES!Have I shoveled the back deck that was filled with 54 inches of snow?YES!Is the backyard currently filled with snow so high you couldContinue reading “A Winter Survey of Sorts”