Day 232, What happens in San Diego...

So here's the deal... The rooster has left the nest to "roost" with the other roosters for a while... SO,,, the hens are gathering for a couple nights of hen heaven :) That means junk food, chitter chatter, romance novels.... and.... whatever else goes on when it's ladies night out :) It's one of those "Don't ask, don't tell..." things :)

So,,, JUST IN CASE I don't get back on line before midnight tonight... consider this my daily post... Ta Ta :)

Oh yeah.... RAK? Well, I drove my mom and dad to Riverside today... It's not random, but I'm counting it anyway. I'm sure I can think of something else I did that was nice in the meantime.

Day 231, Quiet, Dark, and Eerie

The rooster has left the hen house....Gone off to join the other roosters for a rooster party. Boys will be boys :) With the baby chick out and about, the hen is all alone.....in the dark. Got my dogs here to keep me safe...and the tiger kitties to keep the rodents away. Seriously, the house is strangely quiet... one would think I could get a lot of writing done...but instead, I just fall asleep.

And eat robin eggs. ... Yum.... uh,,, diet later?

Day 230, ...And they're off!

An eventful Monday.... It's cruel to be so tired when you're on break! It's the details that kill us. Ron and I got our taxes done.... You know???.... It's almost impossible anymore to do your taxes without walking away with a limp...and a migraine. Oh my. Well, at least we survived....only had to sell our firstborn.

Following our appointment with Uncle Sam, Ron and I went for a nostalgic lunch at Mimi's Cafe....Nostaligic because that's where we had our first lunch date together....,and where we shared our first kiss. Ahhhh...what a memory! What a kiss! Sorry if that's TMI for my parade of readers.

Then on to the post office.....(You didn't know you were going on a road trip, did ya?) I mailed my revised manuscript with five reviews...and two more to follow. I also sent a copy to myself registered mail---so copyright is now established. .... $30 later. Now I sit on nails and needles while I await the publisher's response. I'm a ball of nerves!! Now is the time for me to think positive...and have faith! Dream big, sister. Dream big! Dare to believe!!! That's right, remember the Laws of Attraction!!!

Please pray for me, okay? I truly need all the Divine intervention I can get.

Following the 45 minute trip to the post office,,,,,Ron and I decided to take yummy strawberries, all prepared for strawberry shortcake, to my mom and dad. Well, as Newton's laws go, the strawberries ended up on the floorboard of my car before we could make it to Grandma and Grandpa's house. :( Ugh! So, enter Plan B. We gave them ours. Sigh!!! It was all worth it when my mom called a couple hours later to tell me how much they enjoyed their strawberry shortcake. Besides, they can afford the calories more than I can. .... Um, yeah, still have those 20 pounds to lose. Eh hmm.

Tonight Ron and I watched "Turandot"---the opera. Wow! What a great story...and what phenomenal music. Oi!

RAK? Does giving my parents my strawberries count?

Day 229, Let the games begin

Quick! Post now,,,, before midnight!

Today was a special day for Ellen...She received her Patriarchal Blessing---and she spoke in church. She did a great job. Her blessing was amazing....I was so grateful to be able to be there with her.

Tomorrow I mail off my manuscript with the four reviews. Well,, I didn't get one of the original four... so I'll send it later, but at least I have four I can send. I'm so nervous about this! I'm so afraid they will decide to pass on publishing my book, even inspite of all the revisions. But,,, fear is the antithesis of faith.... So I have to replace it with trust. I have to trust that it is all in the Lord's hands, and that whatever happens is right. A part of me truly does hope that they will choose to publish me....and that sometime in the next year my story will be available in book form. Sometimes the dream seems too big for me..too much to hope for... /But what the heck? I've denied myself the privilege to dream big my entire life. I've talked myself down...lowered my expectations to dreams that were more "reasonable" and "attainable." Why? Because deep down I never beleived that I deserved the achieve the big dreams---those were reserved for special people. Well, I wrote this book anyway, and I dared to dream. I can't give up on that dream now. I have felt the guiding hand of the Lord throughout the process.... so I will hold on to that feeling, and I will make myself believe. Why not me?

Today our lesson in RS was on doing kind things for others during the day---"Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" I had to laugh. I told them about this blog... and how badly I suck at RAKs. I will say this though... At least I am more mindful of them now. And heck.. I have 135 more days to get it right...(and to lose those 20 pounds...hmmm.)

Tomorrow is tax day. Let's just call it "Black Monday for the Morgans," okay? We definitely anticipate some very bad news! The question is, how bad will it be?

Time for bed....Tomorrow is a big day for me! Please pray for the success of my book. Please pray that the publisher will love it...and want to publish it. Please pray that the Lord's hand will guide the entire process. Your prayers on my behalf are a true RAK. Thank you.

I do believe in miracles.

Day 228, Tired in Temecula

Day one of spring break----I tried to relax in my lounge chair and enjoy the sun.... but the wind nearly picked me up and threw me over the fence. Good heavens! Got to go on a date with Ron this afternoon...and I had a wonderful prime rib dinner at our favorite little dive in Anza. Good times!

Got 3 of the 4 reviews in....Sure will be glad when I can mail it all off and get it off my shoulders---for a little while anyway. This book business is insane.

RAK? My neighbor brought me a very sweet card and a flowering plant, a nice gesture on his part. As for me, I stayed late to help bag groceries for a family who couldn't pick up their order today. Yeah, it gave me a good feeling, and it was such a small thing for me to do. I also bought more strawberries for my dad (for us too :) I guess those are the only nice things I did today.  Pretty sad, eh?

Hey Raechel----If you're reading this.... You did not call me and tell me what the doctor said!!! What's up with that?

Day 227, Spring Break has finally arrived!

Is it plagerism (did I spell that right???) if you steal your daughter's blog and use it as your own? Hmmm... Good thing we have an attorney in the family.

Raechel... We all miss you too.....And I really miss having all my kids home....even as chaotic as it got sometimes.

And I miss my Boo Boo Bear too....





















What a little doll :) I'm so glad Ryan and Jen live close to us... We don't see them enough, but at least we don't have to fly across the country too watch little Jane grow.


I love this family.
Mick is going to be mad....He needs to be in here too. Sorry Mick.
Just look at that face!!!!
So...., RAK??? Grrrrr! Don't even talk to me about that! My neighbor chewed me out tonight....Called me at 10:00 pm to rip me a new one....And all over me trying to show him some kindness. Yeah... I'm a little miffed right now.... Don't worry, I'll find my happy place soon.

I'm supposed to mail my revised manuscript with the four reviews on Monday....So far, I have two of the four reviews in......I feel like a major pest bugging people for these....but,,,, whataya gonna do?
Please pray for the Lord's blessings on this project.... Thank you.

Day 226, Winds of Change

Yup.... Change is in the air. You know that part in Mary Poppins when the father finally notices his children, and then the wind changes directions? That's when Mary Poppins knows it's time for her to go. I'm not saying I'm supposed to "go" anywhere.... but definitely that things are going to change soon. What does that mean? Book? Job? Calling? All of the above?

Change is good, right?

RAK? Ron brought me lunch again today :)  AND, he did not get upset when Ellen lost her phone---again. What a guy. Don't know if I was nice to anyone.

Did I mention that my head is splitting? Does that make me two-faced?

Man, I'm ready for break!

Day 225, Worn out Wednesday

Really? It's still not Friday? AGHR~!!!

Today was fun---Got another chapter for my Principal's Wife book :) Everyday is an adventure. You know my problem? I always want to believe kids are telling the truth.... and I'm always shocked when I realize I've been snowed. Some kids lie so well it's freakin frightening! And then you meet the parents and you think... Hmmm, now I get it.

RAK? My fat-lipped husband brought me lunch today....How cool was that? Made me feel special. I shared my popcorn with Patricia....She and I make a good team.

It feels like change is in the air---and I think that's a good thing.

Day 224, Really? It's only Tuesday?

Well....three more days until spring break. I keep trying to convince myself that tomorrow is Friday....but then I remember... ugh! I have to get through Wednesday and Thursday still. I'm looking forward to Thursday because I get to shadow a cool task force meeting at our district office. But tomorrow... yikes... I'm the assistant principal again....and with all the craziness that's been going on at school,,,,I'm a little leary of what I'll be walking into tomorrow morning. I'm praying for a nice, peaceful, relaxing, uneventful day :) hahahaha.... Yeah, sure!

RAK? Since my husband has an enormous fat lip.....I brought him yogurt and Panda for dinner. Yeah, yeah... what a nice girl I am, right? So,,, that's my big RAK for the day. Oh, except that I also have a nice clean towel for him tomorrow. Ooooh! Won't he be a happy camper!

Had fun with my classes today. Planet M has been a great experience for me this year. It's been one of my best years since I began teaching. I am very blessed.

Well.... suck it up Morgan. Time for bed....sweet dreams....and a world of chaos tomorrow! Whew hooo!

Day 223, BRING IT ON!

It was a tongue-in-cheek morning for me....and a foot-in-mouth afternoon. Good times baby, good times!

The day began with Jamba....On my suit, on my skirt, on my legs, on my shoes, in my purse, all over me!!! That may sound a little kinky and fun, but when it happens in the school parking lot... it's just plain wrong! And that's how my day began. I also have crusty jamba on my black shirt. I KNOW that looked impressive when I was in my meeting this afternoon. Thought I was meeting with the Superintendent... turned out to be the Superintendent, the assistant superintendent, the C&I Director, and the program director for special ed instruction. I said too much. I always do when I get nervous. Why nervous? I haven't a clue. Not cuz I doubt my self,,,, only because I want people to like me. I'm a total dork when it comes to this kind of stuff.

Ah well... what doesn't make you strong can only kill you faster, right? Isn't that what they say?

RAK? I made cookies for my family tonight... Sure sure.. I ate the dough myself....but that's as good as it gets today.

Got my first review in for the book. It was very nice. I'm so excited to resubmit. It feels like something magical is in the air.... :) Those who read both the original manuscript and the revised edition, say they are blown away by how much better it is now.... and they liked it before the changes. That makes me smile and hope.

Can I just say..... 4 more days until break? Ah baby!!!

Day 222, 143 days to go

What the heck? I keep trying to post... and it keeps disappearing. Any clue what's going on? Trying to get Kieran's picture on here. Well.... I did it twice, and it disappeared both times. I'm done for tonight. Sorry.

Day 222, 143 days to go

Day 221, Squash Anyone?

Doesn't that make your chin itch? Ah, I love our daily dose of Jane! I wish we had digital cameras and computers when my babies were small. I would love to have daily chronicles of my kids. There were just so many treasured moments that I would have loved to have captured on film. I wonder if when we get to Heaven, one of the blessings will be to relive those moments---or to remember them with vivid, perfect recall? How cool would that be?

Found strawberries today....and made strawberry shortcake for my papa.... Can't wait to see his and my mom's smile tomorrow when I take it to them. They will be so happy ;) Ah, the simple things in life.

Got a pedicure today...and then bought a pair of open-toe shoes. I am officially ready for Spring!

We cleaned out the spa today and filled it....Can't wait to use it again. Loved the warm, sunny weather today! It was wonderful :)

RAK? Does strawberry shortcake count?

Oh... I got up early and went to help clean someone's house. It wasn't random....but it was sure nice.

Day 220, Take it on the road

Tonight was Ellen's roadshow...it was awesome. The kids did such a great job. I was sitting there thinking about the first roadshow that Ron and I attended after moving to Temecula....and Ellen was so little! She was one of those little kids sitting in front of all the chairs. Hard to believe she grew up. Can't believe it's been that long since Raechel was up on the stage. Then Andrew was in one too... He and Taylor. Man,,,time just flies so quickly.

Busy day tomorrow....but I can handle anything because spring break is in one week!!! I can't wait. I hope it's sunny and warm, cuz I'm gonna hit the lounge chair and enjoy some down time.

Got another chapter for my Principal's Wife book... I am really going to have to retire before I can publish this book. Some days it's the kids...other days it's the parents...but sometimes, the best stories are about the teachers. God love 'em! After this week, I feel a pedicure coming for sure. Looking forward to open toe season.

Falling asleep at the wheel again.... time to say goodbye.

Day 219, It's almost Friday

I don't want to write tonight. I'm tired. I'm frustrated. I'm impatient. I'm pulling my hair out. I'm raising my blood pressure. Convinced yet?
Tomorrow is Friday, but there will be no Panda and television....We are taking the show on the road. Can't wait to see Ellen's roadshow. I was remembering five years ago??? When Raechel and Brad had the lead role in the roadshow. That seems like it was a lifetime ago. My babies grew up way too fast.

Guess what? I tried to do an RAK today. I stopped at Del Taco this morning and bought breakfast burritos for Kelly and I. I thought it would make her day. But... my lactose intolerant, can't handle the hard-stuff, ate too many beans teaching partner had to turn down my offer. Love you Kelly ;) So, guess who had to eat that 2nd burrito? Yep. Isn't there something ... somewhere in the beginning of my blog where I was supposed to lose 20 pounds by the time I got to day 365? Wow... am I in trouble.
This morning, I pulled Ron's truck out of the garage so he wouldn't have to fight the cats. So now I have to ask myself the difficult question...am I doing nice things just so I can report an RAK, or do I really want to make someone happy? I sincerely hope that making others happy is more important to me than having something to report on my blog.

Tonight we watched Up in the Air. What an interesting movie. Not what I expected. Good writing. Now I'm ready for a good romance.

One more week till break. :)) (that's my 2-burrito double chin.)

Day 218, One day closer to Spring Break...And counting

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! I hope the luck of the Irish was with you today. Did you find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Get that large check in the mail? Pick the winning lottery numbers? Step on any leprechauns? That's bad luck, ya know! Did any leprechauns play tricks on you? They are sly little devils, don't ya know. Did you listen to Irish music? Watch Michael Flatly in Riverdance? Visit Darby O'Gill and the Little People? Eat cornbeef and cabbage?

If not, then you need a do-over!

Being married to an Irish man means we do all those things...and more. BUT,,, someday, I'm going to plan something special for my Irish husband.... I just need to be more creative. Meanwhile, I'll just be a naughty little leprechaun ;) Throw a couple black cats in his path, whistle in the house, spill my salt....  you know... all those things my superstitious husband loves. Get him on a good day, and he'll tap and turn circles to keep the bad luck away ;) Aye,,, I love my Irish guy.

RAKs? I made shamrocks for Mrs. Manzani. I think that's the only nice thing I did for someone else. Well, I did fun stuff with my kids today... so my students think I'm nice. Zane drew me a picture of a leprechaun.... that was cool. Ron made a true St. Patty's Day dinner... that was nice. Mrs. M gave me peanut M&Ms... that was a tasty treat. Why is it that other people are so much nicer than me?
Eee-Gads!

Day 217, How cute is this?

So, here's my dad on his 90th birthday and my beautiful niece, Lovely Lane'. My dad doesn't look a day over 80, does he?

Well, I promised my student, Chandler, that he would make it into my blog tonight....because I pulled an RAM on him. Chandler is notorious for driving us all crazy....ah but he's fun :) So there you are Chandler,,, your 15 minutes of fame. How does it feel to be notorious?

Off to get the gray removed again....coming back ten years younger.

On the agenda for tonight??? Making my storyboard.
Alas, it just won't be over until the fat lady sings.

My plum trees are blooming! Way to go!! Plums are my most favorite fruit in the whole wide world. Love them!!

Day 216, Ahgrrrrr!

Daddy and daughter... how cute is that, hah? Ryan is wooped, no doubt about that!

Okay, so I'm a little frustrated tonight. Up, down, high, low, hopeful, fearful, excited, let down,,,, the roller coaster is non-stop! I got the most amazing feedback from two of my objective reviewers, and I was flying. Then I got an e-mail from another reader, who saw some "issues" with the overall concept. Are the issues a deal-breaker? Hard to tell. I am just going to pray that the Lord will guide this process, and lead me through the right door! That, unfortunately requires patience....And we know how good I am at that, right?

RAK? I'm sure I was nice to someone, somewhere along the line today. Everyone is nice at some point in their day, don't you think? I mean really, just because I can't think of anything specific right at this exact moment, doesn't mean I wasn't nice, right? Right? RIGHT? Hey, I lost an hour of sleep last night. Who can be nice under those circumstances?

Day 215, 160 to go :)

You know what's cool? When I finish my 365 posts in 365 days, Andrew will be close to coming home. I can't wait to see him...even though I know he won't be around for long before he takes off again. My little Boo Boo Bear will never really be home again.

Tonight was our big RS fireside. I think it went well, the speakers were great....and I ate too big a piece of dessert. Ugh!

Think I might get back to spin class this week. Hmmm. After tonight's dessert, I'm gonna need it. But you know what? Just the thought of adding something else to my plate ... makes me cringe on the inside, and my chest gets tight. I'm supposed to be taking things OFF my plate,,,not adding more portions! Grrr. But then... exercise is important, right? So... there you go.

RAKs? Yes. Today I called someone who didn't come to church...and checked on her. I also offered to give someone a ride to our fireside.... Granted, part of the reason was because I wanted our turnout to be good, but I figure the gesture was nice, regardless of any payoff on my part. And....this morning I skinned a cat---Don't plan on telling you what that means, but it put a smile on Ron's face ;)

Time to go write my missionary....then go to bed. Two more weeks till Spring Break. I can't wait!!!

Day 214, Satisfying Saturday

Today began with one of my favorite things.....no, not waffles, although that's a good guess.... My day began with a hydrating facial at the Harrah's spa in Rincon. I would love to have one of those once a month...how great would that be? A little mini-tuck here and there, and a monthly facial, and I would be ten years younger ;)

Then, we got to play with Jane. She is getting so big, and she is so cute! And I'm not prejudice in the least.

Still trying to iron the kinks out of my book. I'm nothing if not persistent. Do you think I'll ever get it right? Do other authors go through this, or do they get it right the first time?

Well, spring forward everyone... Time to set those clocks up and lose an hour of sleep. Ah man! I hate it when that happens---the losing sleep part that is.... but I look forward to the longer days.

RAKs? Sort of. I made a special trip to the store to get strawberries so we could dip them in chocolate....'cuz I know how much Ron wanted to use our fondu kit when Ryan and Jen got here. Even though I like chocolate...and I like strawberries... the only reason I did this was to put a smile on Ron's face. Therefore, it counts as my RAK.

I just ate a pound and a half of cheddar cheese potato chips. That's not going to look good on my waistline...or my hips.

Day 213, A Friday that feels like a Saturday

All day today I keep thinking it's Saturday. Having Friday off is pretty darn cool if you ask me....except for the part where we don't get paid. That sucks. I am sitting in my room at Harrah's where I am in the middle of reading my book out loud....to myself of course. Funny how things sound different than they look in print. It feels like I'm getting close...just waiting for my four independent reviews. I still need a male volunteer...any takers out there?

Guess what? I ate onion rings tonight. I know that sounds like a random comment...but those who know me well, will understand...and appreciate what that means. ;)

RAKs? The only RAK I can report is to say that I have now helped put another Indian through college. Again,,, those who know me well, will understand...and appreciate what that means. ;)

Tomorrow we get to see Jane. Can't wait. AND I'm getting a facial. The only thing better would be a Swedish massage and to win the lottery.

Well....back to my book.

Day 212, Thank goodness it's Thursday!

I just ate a fabulous prime rib dinner......YUM! And now I am basking in the luxury of a gorgoeous suite at Harrah's in San Diego. Yep.... if you're gonna have a furlough day...and not get paid....then what better way to cry in your milk?

I'll have to add  more later....cuz Ellen is waiting to watch 500 Days of Summer on my laptop.

Day 211, OOPS

I forgot....yep,,, I forgot. Punish me. I'm also blind....I don't have my reading glasses. This is my Wed. late post...... Get over it.

Day 210, Is it really only Tuesday? Why do I feel like I've aged another year since yesterday?

Here he is...the birthday boy from Sunday. All girls should look for a man as good as he is. He's a tough act to follow, but he is proof that there are great men out there! Here's hoping both my daughters find one just like him :) This picture was taken a few months ago....not bad for a 90 year old, eh? That beautiful girl next to him is my dotta---the college grad....just in case you didn't know.

It's late, I'm tired, and tomorrow is an EARLY day... and a LONG one to boot..... Sigh. Just gotta trudge through it,,, and look forward to Thursday---when I get to start another 3-day weekend. Okay, this one is without pay...grrrr....but the time off will be nice.

RAK? I listened---attentively---to a very sweet lady. ...Oh, and I brought Yogurt Island to Ron and Ellen tonight..... (Yeah, I got myself one too.) There's just no getting around the selfish side is there? I'll keep trying.

Man, I have a long way to go.
Thank you Ron for unjamming our printer ;)

DAy 209, Just another manic Monday!

Is this the sweetest picture ever??? Okay, I say that every time I post a picture of Jane or Kieran... but come on.... aren't they adorable? Jane is just getting so expressive, it kills me. And Kieran is crawling all over the place and getting into everything. Ah,,, the good 'ole days! I remember them well.....and I wouldn't change them.... except of course for the 5 pounds of peanut butter that Taylor spread all over my blue carpet. That was not fun to clean up. Andrew's favorite thing was to empty the pots and pans from the cabinet. Raechel's favorite thing was to put everything to bed....no matter what it was.... every doll, every stuffed animal, spoons, hairbrushes, you name it... if she ran out of blankets and pillows, she would make them out of toilet paper. Sometimes I would walk through the house, and find little pillows and beds in every place imaginable. Ellen's favorite thing was to make us laugh....and she was good at it. Ah,,, I cherish all those memories.. and wish I could relive them at will. Maybe in Heaven we can do that?

Today I facilitated the 8th grade TLC planning day. They planned a lesson on what determines the positive or negative charge of ions,,, and what makes them stable or neutral. Hmmm. I feel so much smarter now.

RAKs? I offered the last of my gum to my team. Does that count? Ron wins the RAK challenge again. He made dinner AND volunteered to pick up Ellen so I could work on my TLC scripts. What a guy!

Want to get back to work on my book..... Still waiting for a shooting star to cross my path... or maybe a comet... or maybe  Mars, Venus, and Earth will align perfectly. ... Think then I will figure out how to get over this last hurdle.??? It's a big one. I trust...that inspiration will come... Why shouldn't I? The entire book was written by inspiration. I just need to have faith and keep at it. Sigh!!! Deep, heavy sigh!!! Sigh again!

Day 208, Scrambling Sunday!

Holy moly...... I've been well for all of 3 days....and already that candle is burning on all sides. I do not want to get sick again!!!! This has just been an insanely busy weekend....NOT the kind I prefer, contrary to popular myth.

Today I taught my lesson in Relief Society.... "Remember Lot's Wife!" It was fun. Then I filled out food orders for nine families, typed 3 days of lesson plans for my classroom, took my manuscript to Kinkos to have it bound for cold reads, and had to type a script for my K12 Alliance---the script is several pages long, and it took me for fricken ever!!! So... it's midnight....and I still have to send an e-mail to Andrew before I can go to bed. The next 3 days are going to be nuts! But then,,, I get a 3-day weekend....and I plan to relax!!! Jiminy Jeepers!

Oh... and most importantly...today was my dad's 90th birthday... so of course.... going to see him for a few minutes...and polishing off another piece of his chocolate birthday cake....well...that was a must.

No time to report RAKs.....(Must mean I can't think of any.) I am a nice person... I am!!! I swear!

Day 207, Sweet Saturday!

Is Kieran just the cutest baby,,,, OR WHAT? Oh my gosh!! I'm so jealous...Ron gets to go see her for a week during Spring break. What a cutie!! I love this picture because she just looks like she's daring you to try and stop her. Can you see the mischief in this face? I can't believe how big she is getting. Sigh! Can't wait to get her and her cousin, Jane, together. Those will be some good times ;)

Today we celebrated my dad's 90th birthday. He is such a sweetheart :) I bought him 20 scratchers---he had fun with those. He won $10 and 3 new tickets... Woohoo!! Okay, give me a break... what do you get someone who's 90? I mean really! Think about it. I made him a chocolate cake and took him some fresh buttermilk....Add to that a sentimental card and his twenty scratchers...and voolah! Happy Birthday Dad ;) He is the greatest dad in the world...hands down. And he's a great grandpa too ;)

RAKs? I brought my honey some Cadbury eggs---just cuz they're his favorites. (Well, if you know my honey... then you know that he has many "favorites," but the Cadbury egg seems to make the list every spring.)

Ahhhh.... this morning I got a pedicure! Sweet indulgence ;) I'm so glad to finally be well---and able to leave my house on the weekend. Time to light that proverbial candle and start burning it again.

Day 206, Finally Friday

TGIF!!!! I felt like a normal person for the first time in three weeks... knock on wood. Looks like I'm finally on the mend ... for real this time. I know you are all breathing easier now ;) Nah,..., you're just waiting to see if I'll do better at those RAKs. Uh huh.

Hmm. Heard back from the publisher today.... More work to do.... Sigh! But how exciting to feel another step closer to actually being published and read. Wow. So, it's back to the drawing board for some more revisions... but then... who knows what lurks outside that newly opened window ???

Day 205, Just another day at the office

A couple suspensions, a few upset parents, a crazy kid or two, a fight, another fight, and one more fight, a bad attitude--or two, some tears, a grandma, a pencil poke, a pantsing incident, a foot in the groin, a picture of boobs, and the token "screw you..." and there you have it.... My day in a nutshell. Did I mention the angry parents?

RAKs? Are you kidding me? My entire day was an RAK. Random Acts of the Krazies!!!

Ya gotta love middle school.

No news from the publisher... Is no news good news?

Still can't breathe... I decided I should grow gills.... yah... that will solve it.

Day 204, Weary Wednesday

UUUGGGGGGRRRRRR!!!!!!
More NyQuil please! Heck, skip the Ny part... just give me the Quil!!! OMG>>>> I am so tired of this crud! I feel like I am coughing my guts out. Good grief!

RAK? It's not that I wasn't nice today,,, but I did not go out of my way to do anything special for anyone. That's my cowardly way of admitting that I don't have any RAKs to report.

Tomorrow I'm the principal.... That ought to be interesting.

Day 203, Tortured Tuesday

Okay.... I have had about enough of this sinus business@!! I woke up at 3:50 in the morning with a splitting headache....and could not go back to sleep until 6am....Of course, the alarm goes off at 6:30, so I was not a happy camper today. For that reason... I am going to say goodnight...now. My RAK for today was to take the homework club from my partner at school. It was a small act ... but it meant a lot to her.

Time for my nightly dose of NyQuil. Signing out@!!

Day 202, Really? It's only Monday?

What will I do without the Olympics? Get to bed at a reasonable hour? Finally get over the cold that's been lingering for the past two weeks? What, no more NyQuil and caffeine?

Work was interesting....by the end of the day my head hurt so bad I wanted to stick it in a vice and squeeze my eyeballs out. How bad was it? I got home before Ron. That's monumental in our house. Which leads me to my RAK for the day..... I emptied the cat litter for Ron... NOT that it's his responsibility to empty it every day.... but he is the one who always does it. So, today I got there first and did it for him. What a girl ;) Well, it's really the best I've got for today.

Book??? Still trying to turn the first page into something magical and golden. Everything works after Beth arrives in Andersen.... but the few pages that lead up to that are mediocre....definitely not going to set the publishing world on fire. So... yeah... I'm done with the book..... just not the first 5 pages. I'm letting them simmer on my back burner for a couple days.... trusting that inspiration will hit. Soon. Hopefully, BEFORE I resubmit to the publishers at WindRiver.

Hey..Nothing from Andrew today. That's not good.... He's in Peru... not too far from that big 8.8 earthquake in Chile'. Hope I hear from him soon!