Things I'm Thinkin' 'Bout

1. This is right next to the most adorable thing I've ever seen:



and fyi, this is NOT how Austen reacts to being fed. When I feed Austen, he walks over, looks at his food and then at me as if to say "Mum, do you fink I'm gonna eat that rubbish?" (remember, my dog has a tough British accent) Then, he moves his food one kibble at a time to the other side of the rug and then MAYBE, if I'm lucky he eats it(If I'm not lucky I step on soggy dog food with my bare feet.).

2. For eleven years I've told my students, "Pick up that backpack. I don't want to trip and fall." or "Push in that chair, I don't want to trip and fall." It's just one of those things you say as a teacher, I don't think I ever really thought I'd ever trip and fall. Well, no more. Last week I did exactly that, and in case you're wondering, yes. I was wearing a skirt. Yes. It flew up. No. I didn't die of embarrassment. Yes. I did hurt myself. My left foot to be exact. Yes. That left foot. No. It's not broken, just really bruised and painful.

It was one of those moments when I realized, once again, how happy I am to teach the kids I do. At either of my previous schools that story would have circled the school twice by the time school was done for the day. At mine? Not a single kid mentioned it ever again. Maybe the whole skirt flying up, visible teacher's underwear experience was so emotionally disturbing, that they all silently agreed to never speak of it again. One can hope.


3. Two weeks ago, there was an episode of Glee guest starring.... wait for it..... Neil Patrick Harris and directed by Joss Whedon. Does life get any better than that? Maybe for other people, but for me? Not really. (I am one sad spinster.)

4. Next Wednesday my sisters Jennifer and Christy, and my niece Alyssa are coming to stay with for for a few days. I'm so excited that I can hardly stand it. I'm planning our activities and clearning out the guest room for them. Austen's very excited, or he would be if he understood anything that I say to him.

5. I'm in the middle of buying a home for the first time in my life. I've put it off for various reasons including mind numbing fear at the thought of that much debt and the desire to move away from Las Vegas, but I made some realizations. 1. I'm not getting out of here until the economy improves. 2. Housing prices in Las Vegas are currently ridiculously low. 3. Might as well own if I'm going to stay here for awhile.

I have an accepted offer right now, but it's a short sale at it's going to take awhile and the bank could turn the offer down. I'm trying to be patient. We'll see how it goes.

6. Another video that puts my dog parenting to shame:



I'll bet that dog doesn't put down his ears and crawl into his owner's lap when given a command. Hmmmph.

7. Summer is three short school days away.

The Doogie Orchestra. . . Another reason I love NPH

It's fixed, for those of you who haven't watched it yet. . .



Sigh. I love my gay boyfriend

Things I did today

1. I did my roots. With this stuff:



Because I currently can't find my real stuff anywhere. This new stuff is ok, but leaves my hair dull. I know I could just change my color, but I'm not ready for such a huge decision right now. Especially when I have to go to school on Monday and face teenagers.

2. Went


at Sunflower Market. I love that place, but rarely go because it's kinda out of my way. But, today they had so many deals on so much produce that David, Jena and I headed over there. I also found out that they give you 10 cents off for every reusable grocery bag you use. Score!!

3. Got my heater fixed!!



A very nice cute man came over today at 12:30 and fixed my heater!!! Of course, today it was 68 degrees in my apartment without the heater, unlike the week before Christmas when it was snowing outside and 50 degrees inside, but hey, who am I to complain. Glass half full.

4. Vacuumed my apartment with my super fabulous


Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. I'm telling you, if you have pets who shed, this vaccuum is the best thing since sliced bread. It only cost me $150 (and I got a $15 gift card from Target) and it is AMAZING. Trust me, I own a corgi, and they shed more than any three dogs on the street (unless it's a street full of corgis or something).

5. Gave Austen a bath



(This is an old picture. Wasn't he the cutest thing??)

6. Took a



7. And watched



Which I highly recommend. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sing along.

Now I'm sure your life is complete. I'm off to bed.

I don't care if he DOES play for the other team

I love this man.



I loved him as Doogie and I love him now. I thought I couldn't love him more than I do while watching him play uber hetero Barney on How I Met Your Mother, but bless him, this commercial did it...