Yes, for all of you musical afficiandos, this is a lyric from the classic, ever-popular, quintessential 1950s musical, The Pajama Game. Have you noticed a theme in my titles? It wasn't even on purpose--until right now. I am that much of a nerd, but I can accept this fact.
Anyhoo, this lyric seems to sum up my life at the moment--ack!!!!!!!! I am attempting to finish all of my grading by Monday night (Thank you Lord for Diane's sanity and clarity of mind which You provided her, so that we do not have choir rehearsal on Monday night!). If all goes according to my goal, I will have no more grading for the 2003-2004 school year after Monday. Loverly! Is this feasible? I certainly hope so!
In addition to the pile of grading (whose height, I fear, is the equivelent to Mt. Everest), I also have a pretty hefty schedule at the moment. I have church obligations, family obligations, mental obligations . . . Sigh. And to think, back at this time last year, my life was so unfull and dull that I thought I would go mad.
Ooh! We're passing out the yearbooks on Wednesday! I am utterly thrilled at the prospect of our hardwork being passed out to the pleasure and excitement of the CCS body. Kristen was the advisor, which naturally made me an assistant advisor, considering the fact that we had three of my students spend one night, and in the course of about 15 hours (including sleep), the yearbook was completed. I suppose I could have worked on my own thing upstairs, or went out, but I couldn't very well leave my roomate unattended with double sided tape and pictures could I? Especially at the mercy of three girls in their pre-teen to early teen years (12-14). It may have proved to be amusing, but unforgivably rude, I fear.
****HEAR YE! HEAR YE! A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN A MILESTONE EVENT IN THE LIFE OF LYNETTE IRENE BROWN, THE FIRST!*****
I have officially done it. I received something in the mail from NNU yesterday. Curious, I opened the envelope from my beloved alma mater (it has since become beloved, due to the contents of the envelope). The first thing I found was a check, for about $100. OOH! Exciting! Maybe the school is making good on the "Ring by Spring, or your money back" deal that was said to be a funny rumor. The next item I noticed was one of my checks (Beautiful European castles, for all those interested) with letters in strong, black ink, "VOID." I realized this check, which was now useless, was the last payment I had sent on my Revolving Loan (the one that paid for England!). I then opened the letter, which stated that I had fully paid my loan back (which I was counting on being in August), and not only that; but I had overpaid the loan (with interest) in April! The last thing I opened was the paperwork I had signed promising to pay back the loan with a beautiful red stamp declaring, "PAID." YEAH! One down, two to go! I know it may seem highly ridiculous, but I am thrilled beyond belief. It took me less than a year (I definitely paid more than was necessary each month to acheive this goal), and I have finished. Yes, it was the smallest one. Yes, this is something many people feel, so perhaps I should not get too excited about this. But, I have done it and feel as though a celebration is in order! Tomorrow, I'm going to the Senior Follies show at the community center to hear my Grandpa Smith sing with his gorgeous voice. Afterwards, we're all going to the Nugget to eat. Then it is on to Jacque and Laurie's where, I've been told, we will roast marshmallows and visit. I intend to bring the rest of my payment coupons to burn. "Burn the bridge/Bet the store/Baby's comin' home/No more/Not for the life of me/Break the lock/Post my bail/Done my time/I'm outta jail/Not for the life of me!" Ah, the lovely Millie lyrics again come to my rescue.
Seeing as it is now 4:30, I shall retire and dream wonderful things about tonight's sermon at church. Pastor Joel has been preaching from 1st Corinthians, and reached Chapter 7 recently. Last week and this week were a two part lesson. They were about the Gift of being Single. Kristen and I loved it, and let him know! It was wonderful--they both were! I think he should speak at NNU during their special Spiritual Awareness (or whatever it was called) with these sermons. Joel is an awesome "teacher" (as he prefers to call himself), and I think it would be a good thing for some of those kids to hear. He talked about being content with the gift God has given us, whether it is marriage or singlehood. He spoke a lot on how people shouldn't push singles into marrying, or look upon them as inferior. There are many at our church, who I hoped paid attention to these messages. I am content with being single, and it bothers me when others seem to pity my single state. I choose not to lower my standards and expectations just to have a boyfriend or a spouse. I'm more concerned with it being right than just having a relationship. If that means I am to be single forever, well, I can live with this. If that means that someday I will have a husband, I can live with this, too. Joel talked about how he felt sorry for people who were out, just to get married. It was all I could do not to whoop and yell, "Amen, brother!" I don't recall ever hearing a sermon like this before, and I don't know if I'll ever get a chance again. I'm just glad I was there and I did hear it--both parts. It was very refreshing.
So, with this, I must add (in the style of Ethel Pees from Millie) "Goooooooodnight!"
May 30, 2004
May 23, 2004
There is only one happy storybook ending
Yes, the title of this post is also drawn from a musical. Like that's a shock, huh? :) Yes, musical theatre can actually apply to anything, just like literature! This particular lyric comes from the musical The Scarlet Pimpernel. I love that musical! I also adore the novel. I read the whole thing on the plane ride from Denver to NYC last summer. I devour the novels I enjoy, and then go back later for savoring. Perhaps this isn't the most mature way of reading, but it's hard for me to slow myself down when I'm reading a great book. I suppose it is a way to satisfy the curiosity I cannot contain. At least you can control it with your reading. In life, you must wait! Grr. :)
Now that I'm off my soapbox, I sit here typing and reveling in the beauty that is Rodgers and Hammerstein music. I'm listening to the Broadway radio station on the internet. Presently, it is playing "This Nearly was Mine" from South Pacific. I love the music in this show. It is definitely not my favorite show of theirs to watch, but it may have the best music! It's a toss up between that, Carousel and The King and I. I can never fully make up my mind as to which of the three is the superior. I go back and forth constantly.
Perhaps my abstract random ways should now come into focus. Come on Concrete Sequential side! What an odd combination in one person! Yet, these two ways were always within one point of each other for me and clearly what I was.
Okay, so the Author's Tea I had with the Jr. and Sr. class went well on Friday. I had each of the students pick one author whom they would study throughout the year. The students had to choose 3 novels to read by that author and then write a paper on the author's life. Each was to present a 5 minute speech about his or her author at the tea and dress as either the author or a character from a novel. It was funny to see! Jon came as Gandalf, and Nathan (excuse me, F. Scott Fitzgerald) made him a white wizard hat about 3 ft. tall! Hilarious! Two of the girls decided not to come to class. One turned in her paper and sources, then went home to SLEEP! Another decided to take off the whole day to get her hair done for Douglas High School's Prom that evening! Needless to say, I was livid. What is wrong with parents who let their children do this? I really am not surprised at the state of our society when parents allow this. I enjoyed having a tea as close to the one I enjoyed at Fortnum and Mason two years ago. London is still on my list of places to live. One day, I shall!
In addition to grading, laundry, spending time with Uncle Jacque, Aunt Laurie, Halley, church and creating a test for the play The Diary of Anne Frank, I also spent some time indulging in quality entertainment this weekend. On Friday, I took myself to see Shrek 2. I must admit, I think I laughed more than the kids at the movie! I found the movie hilarious, and I loved the fact that Jennifer Saunders was the Fairy Godmother. She is awesome. Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Rupert Evrett--wonderful use of the British performers.
I also went to see WNMTC's (Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company) production of Camelot yesterday afternoon prior to church. Kristen had never seen it, and she liked it. It completely reminded me of performing this musical in high school--my favorite musical that I performed at the high school. I thought the show was well cast and performed extraordinarily well. I was crying at the end of the show when Lancelot and Guinevere meet Arthur and claim they want to return to Camelot to face the punishment both know they deserve, and Arthur says he won't let them. He would not want to witness the two being killed because he loves them too much. Oh! It gets me every time!I think that the last time I cried at the theatre was during West Side Story last year, by the same group. Coincidentally, the guy who was Tony in that was Lancelot in this show. I've decided I am in love with his voice, I seriously get chills! I'm summoning up the courage to audition for both Once Upon A Matress and Carousel this summer. This company holds auditions for two shows at a time. I hate auditions no matter what, but I find them especially hideous when I've never worked with a group before. I've been to one of the auditions before, to take Nina. It was madness! I'd say there were over 100 people present! I'm pretty determined, though. The last non-church thing I performed in was Brigadoon at NNU. It's been far too long. So, I'm thinking of singing either "Not for the Life of Me" from Millie, or "Popular" from Wicked. Both of these songs have serious and fun parts. Pray for me on the 22nd of June! I'll be quivering, I'm sure!
If anyone is interested, I've also decided to begin posting my reading list. I find it to be fun learning what others are reading. For my classic novel: Great Expectations by Dickens. For my Young Adult Novel: When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot (author of The Princess Diary series--very fun to read). For my poetry, I'm in the midst of a collection of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. I am not yet reading a biography or autobiography (which is also part of my systematic reading cycle), but I believe I may want to read something about Abigail Adams.
It is time to surrender my time to responsibility, so I must say, "Au Revoir!"
Now that I'm off my soapbox, I sit here typing and reveling in the beauty that is Rodgers and Hammerstein music. I'm listening to the Broadway radio station on the internet. Presently, it is playing "This Nearly was Mine" from South Pacific. I love the music in this show. It is definitely not my favorite show of theirs to watch, but it may have the best music! It's a toss up between that, Carousel and The King and I. I can never fully make up my mind as to which of the three is the superior. I go back and forth constantly.
Perhaps my abstract random ways should now come into focus. Come on Concrete Sequential side! What an odd combination in one person! Yet, these two ways were always within one point of each other for me and clearly what I was.
Okay, so the Author's Tea I had with the Jr. and Sr. class went well on Friday. I had each of the students pick one author whom they would study throughout the year. The students had to choose 3 novels to read by that author and then write a paper on the author's life. Each was to present a 5 minute speech about his or her author at the tea and dress as either the author or a character from a novel. It was funny to see! Jon came as Gandalf, and Nathan (excuse me, F. Scott Fitzgerald) made him a white wizard hat about 3 ft. tall! Hilarious! Two of the girls decided not to come to class. One turned in her paper and sources, then went home to SLEEP! Another decided to take off the whole day to get her hair done for Douglas High School's Prom that evening! Needless to say, I was livid. What is wrong with parents who let their children do this? I really am not surprised at the state of our society when parents allow this. I enjoyed having a tea as close to the one I enjoyed at Fortnum and Mason two years ago. London is still on my list of places to live. One day, I shall!
In addition to grading, laundry, spending time with Uncle Jacque, Aunt Laurie, Halley, church and creating a test for the play The Diary of Anne Frank, I also spent some time indulging in quality entertainment this weekend. On Friday, I took myself to see Shrek 2. I must admit, I think I laughed more than the kids at the movie! I found the movie hilarious, and I loved the fact that Jennifer Saunders was the Fairy Godmother. She is awesome. Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Rupert Evrett--wonderful use of the British performers.
I also went to see WNMTC's (Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company) production of Camelot yesterday afternoon prior to church. Kristen had never seen it, and she liked it. It completely reminded me of performing this musical in high school--my favorite musical that I performed at the high school. I thought the show was well cast and performed extraordinarily well. I was crying at the end of the show when Lancelot and Guinevere meet Arthur and claim they want to return to Camelot to face the punishment both know they deserve, and Arthur says he won't let them. He would not want to witness the two being killed because he loves them too much. Oh! It gets me every time!I think that the last time I cried at the theatre was during West Side Story last year, by the same group. Coincidentally, the guy who was Tony in that was Lancelot in this show. I've decided I am in love with his voice, I seriously get chills! I'm summoning up the courage to audition for both Once Upon A Matress and Carousel this summer. This company holds auditions for two shows at a time. I hate auditions no matter what, but I find them especially hideous when I've never worked with a group before. I've been to one of the auditions before, to take Nina. It was madness! I'd say there were over 100 people present! I'm pretty determined, though. The last non-church thing I performed in was Brigadoon at NNU. It's been far too long. So, I'm thinking of singing either "Not for the Life of Me" from Millie, or "Popular" from Wicked. Both of these songs have serious and fun parts. Pray for me on the 22nd of June! I'll be quivering, I'm sure!
If anyone is interested, I've also decided to begin posting my reading list. I find it to be fun learning what others are reading. For my classic novel: Great Expectations by Dickens. For my Young Adult Novel: When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot (author of The Princess Diary series--very fun to read). For my poetry, I'm in the midst of a collection of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. I am not yet reading a biography or autobiography (which is also part of my systematic reading cycle), but I believe I may want to read something about Abigail Adams.
It is time to surrender my time to responsibility, so I must say, "Au Revoir!"
May 15, 2004
Hooray for a job well done!
This title actually has a couple of meanings. First off, I would like to congratulate all of my friends at NNU who are graduating as I write this. I really wish I could be there right now, supporting each of them.I hope the four years were wonderful as mine were.
Last night is the other reason for this title. The Student Council Social took place, and I think I can safely say it was a success. The luau theme was popular. The food was good. The games were a blast! The improv skits were funny (particularly the one with Beth, Josh, Selah, KJ, Sarah, Nathan, Courtney B. and her date). It was also hilarious to see Jeff with his "earrings" and the cocoanut bra (which was super tight and then he couldn't get it off!). The other game we played was also hysterical--the one where we have a list of things peoploe would have with them (in purses,wallets and such), and they had to put them into a bag and run it up to us. Kristen almost got knocked off of her stool a few times! It was so funny.
It appears that the fact that I was at school for more than fifteen hours yesterday without leaving proved to be successful. After we cleaned up, Kristen and I celebrated by going to see Troy. I LOVED it! I've read The Iliad about three times, but it's been awhile since World Lit with Dennis my senior year. I now have a strong desire to reread both it and The Odyssey.
So, tonight and tomorrow, I'm very nervous. I will be Mr. McDonald in the kids musical at church. Yes, I have to be a man! I don't feel as prepared as I would like to be for this performance. Pray for me if you read this prior to any of the three performances. Please.
After this weekend, life will be genuinely less stressful, and I can't say I'm sorry. Two and a half weeks left of school, and then I'm done! Yeah!
Last night is the other reason for this title. The Student Council Social took place, and I think I can safely say it was a success. The luau theme was popular. The food was good. The games were a blast! The improv skits were funny (particularly the one with Beth, Josh, Selah, KJ, Sarah, Nathan, Courtney B. and her date). It was also hilarious to see Jeff with his "earrings" and the cocoanut bra (which was super tight and then he couldn't get it off!). The other game we played was also hysterical--the one where we have a list of things peoploe would have with them (in purses,wallets and such), and they had to put them into a bag and run it up to us. Kristen almost got knocked off of her stool a few times! It was so funny.
It appears that the fact that I was at school for more than fifteen hours yesterday without leaving proved to be successful. After we cleaned up, Kristen and I celebrated by going to see Troy. I LOVED it! I've read The Iliad about three times, but it's been awhile since World Lit with Dennis my senior year. I now have a strong desire to reread both it and The Odyssey.
So, tonight and tomorrow, I'm very nervous. I will be Mr. McDonald in the kids musical at church. Yes, I have to be a man! I don't feel as prepared as I would like to be for this performance. Pray for me if you read this prior to any of the three performances. Please.
After this weekend, life will be genuinely less stressful, and I can't say I'm sorry. Two and a half weeks left of school, and then I'm done! Yeah!
May 07, 2004
Only in New York
This seemed like an appropriate title for yesterday: Millie and the Final episode of Friends both took place in the blessed NYC. It was great--a wonderful day.
I ran around getting things ready for my substitute. I also had to teach my 6th grade class. Finally it was time to go! The kids were excited--I guess I'm officially a "cool" teacher. I got the kids out of school for the whole of the day, took them to the capital of California, In'N Out (in Auburn, twice!), and the musical. Not an normal Thursday.
When we went, the theatre was right across the street from the Capitol Building. I joked to wave to Arnold, and Beth did! Then when we were walking to the theatre from our parking spot, I said, "Hey! We have a about 45 minutes before the show. Let's go across the street and see if we can catch a glimpse of 'the gov'ner!'" All the students laughed, but when we reached L St., Beth began to cross the street! For one of the smartest girls in school, she doesn't always catch my sarcastic tone and jokes. I find that hilarious.
The show was excellent. Darcie was good, but she wasn't Sutton. She had more of a high "teenagery" tone to her voice. I forgot how much I loved the character of Mrs. Meers. I loved the way Hollis played the part! I was dying every time she was on "Sad to be aw arone in ta wowrd!" (translation: Sad to be all alone in the world) or "Did you WALK??????" Each of the performers did a good job. I thought it was kind of random the way Millie and Miss Dorothy tap danced off stage after "How the Other Half Lives." It made a lot more sense with the elevator that didn't work unless people danced in it, on Broadway and the movie. I guess tour companies can't do this as easily. The opening curtain didn't have the definition of Modern on it. At the finale, they didn't show Ching Ho and Bun Fu with their mom in front of the Statue of Liberty; instead they had one of the cast dress up as the mom and come out after the bows to find them. It was cute.
So the kids liked the show. We managed to get out of Sacramento during rush hour in only an hour. It took a little longer than I wanted to get home, so I missed the first 15 minutes of the 2 hour episode of Friends--or so I thought. I rushed home after dropping the kids off and making sure each of them either had a car at the school, or a parent present to pick them up.
I got home. Janina and Rachel didn't come after all. Patty was sick, so she couldn't come. Debbie made it up, Anji and Keri were there also. I came in, and I guess they were showing flashbacks for the first hour, and the new (and final) episode was beginning at 9 p.m. Anji was laughing so hard she was crying with some of the flashbacks (particularly the part with Ross' complications with the leather pants and Joey's advice to him).
The new episode was great. Kristen kept saying that Ross and Rachel were not going to get together, but I knew they would (as did she). We were right! With 5 minutes left in the episode, they got back together. I was sad that they didn't make a segway into Joey's sitcom next season. Oh well, I suppose I'll watch it to see if the integrity of this show will be kept.
So, in keeping with the theme I started with the title, I shall post the lyrics of the song.
Only in New York
The wonders of the world
Are said to stop at seven
But truth to tell, my figures don't agree
I'd number them at eight
With one so close to heaven.
The others pale
Their magic stale
Just take a look
And see
Step right up
To Treasure Isle
Every inch of it
A sky-high mile.
Fairytale land
Only in New York
Hey Castle Builder
Want the moon
And nothin' less?
Work for years
Then overnight success
I know first hand
Only in New York.
Chorus:
Each day it's free admission
To those who dream
You set your sights
All the way upstream
Off you go
For you know that cream will rise
Make that wish
And seek that thrill
Come and get it
Cause you always will
Strike up the band
Only in New York.
Chorus
New! Improved!
And rearranged!
Ever changing
Yet it's never changed.
Life on command!
Hear what I'm saying!
Oh, but it's grand!
That's why I'm staying
Right here, as planned,
Only in New York
Only in New York
Only in New York!
I ran around getting things ready for my substitute. I also had to teach my 6th grade class. Finally it was time to go! The kids were excited--I guess I'm officially a "cool" teacher. I got the kids out of school for the whole of the day, took them to the capital of California, In'N Out (in Auburn, twice!), and the musical. Not an normal Thursday.
When we went, the theatre was right across the street from the Capitol Building. I joked to wave to Arnold, and Beth did! Then when we were walking to the theatre from our parking spot, I said, "Hey! We have a about 45 minutes before the show. Let's go across the street and see if we can catch a glimpse of 'the gov'ner!'" All the students laughed, but when we reached L St., Beth began to cross the street! For one of the smartest girls in school, she doesn't always catch my sarcastic tone and jokes. I find that hilarious.
The show was excellent. Darcie was good, but she wasn't Sutton. She had more of a high "teenagery" tone to her voice. I forgot how much I loved the character of Mrs. Meers. I loved the way Hollis played the part! I was dying every time she was on "Sad to be aw arone in ta wowrd!" (translation: Sad to be all alone in the world) or "Did you WALK??????" Each of the performers did a good job. I thought it was kind of random the way Millie and Miss Dorothy tap danced off stage after "How the Other Half Lives." It made a lot more sense with the elevator that didn't work unless people danced in it, on Broadway and the movie. I guess tour companies can't do this as easily. The opening curtain didn't have the definition of Modern on it. At the finale, they didn't show Ching Ho and Bun Fu with their mom in front of the Statue of Liberty; instead they had one of the cast dress up as the mom and come out after the bows to find them. It was cute.
So the kids liked the show. We managed to get out of Sacramento during rush hour in only an hour. It took a little longer than I wanted to get home, so I missed the first 15 minutes of the 2 hour episode of Friends--or so I thought. I rushed home after dropping the kids off and making sure each of them either had a car at the school, or a parent present to pick them up.
I got home. Janina and Rachel didn't come after all. Patty was sick, so she couldn't come. Debbie made it up, Anji and Keri were there also. I came in, and I guess they were showing flashbacks for the first hour, and the new (and final) episode was beginning at 9 p.m. Anji was laughing so hard she was crying with some of the flashbacks (particularly the part with Ross' complications with the leather pants and Joey's advice to him).
The new episode was great. Kristen kept saying that Ross and Rachel were not going to get together, but I knew they would (as did she). We were right! With 5 minutes left in the episode, they got back together. I was sad that they didn't make a segway into Joey's sitcom next season. Oh well, I suppose I'll watch it to see if the integrity of this show will be kept.
So, in keeping with the theme I started with the title, I shall post the lyrics of the song.
Only in New York
The wonders of the world
Are said to stop at seven
But truth to tell, my figures don't agree
I'd number them at eight
With one so close to heaven.
The others pale
Their magic stale
Just take a look
And see
Step right up
To Treasure Isle
Every inch of it
A sky-high mile.
Fairytale land
Only in New York
Hey Castle Builder
Want the moon
And nothin' less?
Work for years
Then overnight success
I know first hand
Only in New York.
Chorus:
Each day it's free admission
To those who dream
You set your sights
All the way upstream
Off you go
For you know that cream will rise
Make that wish
And seek that thrill
Come and get it
Cause you always will
Strike up the band
Only in New York.
Chorus
New! Improved!
And rearranged!
Ever changing
Yet it's never changed.
Life on command!
Hear what I'm saying!
Oh, but it's grand!
That's why I'm staying
Right here, as planned,
Only in New York
Only in New York
Only in New York!
May 05, 2004
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I Love Ya! Tomorrow! You're Only A Day Away!
I'm totally stoked about tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to New York City, to the flappers, "This is 1922!"--oh yes! The Millie experience is about to happen for the third time. I'm so excited to see this show again, especially since this time I"ll be seeing the tour. I've heard there are some things that are different in the tour. I'm also thrilled that I'm taking six of my students with me. All of them are in my Drama class, so I think that it'll be fun for them also. I hope they like it, anyway. I showed them clips during our unit on musicals (can you tell I am completely deciding how the class is run? It was awesom, especially having the students write their own musicals! Pirates of the Caribbean the musical was about the funniest thing I've ever seen!), and some of them got really into it. I like the fact that Millie is like an old time musical. It's a complete 180 degree turn from my ultimate favorite Les Miserables, but I think that's one reason I like it.
Tomorrow is also Apt. 1's Farewell Friends Party. We have 8 people (indluding us) at the party. We're going to show the first episode, watch the two hour final, and finally watch the Jay Leno show with the cast of Friends. Anji (CCS' 3rd grade teacher) has mentioned that she's coming solely to laugh at us crying over the end! How cruel! We're having a food for each of the characters, we've got prizes and people spending the night. Ah, good times to be had. Kristen and I decorated the apartment and made some of the food this evening for tomorrow.
I've since come upstairs and created the 6th grade Vocab Quiz and their Tom Sawyer Study Guide. Yes, I feel highly accomplished. I finished the lesson plans for tomorrow and Friday. Who knew I could be so productive? I may not have ever touched my grading for this week, but I'll think about that for next week! Since my computer at school was gutted and fixed (thanks go out to Nathan Murray, 9th grade computer genious) I have been slacking on the grading. After all, I must reinstall my grading program and Word program back on. Ick. I'm not so pleased with that fact. Why do we have to do grades each week for middle school? Mr. Jordan and I are petitioning that next year, we do them every three weeks as we do for high school. It's pretty ridiculous to do grades each week!
I am getting a bit tired with my illness. I was completely dragging at school today. My Drama students are excited for their Hamlet project, so that reenergized me a bit. I had hoped they would like it! I loved doing it in high school. We just finished reading Hamlet, and I had the kids either do monologues or group scenes from the play. Our next project is to put Gertrude on trial for perhaps being a plotter in the murder of Hamlet's father! We divided the class into the Defense and Prosecution sides, voted on a judge, two lawyers, a bailiff, and all the characters. It's going to be a blast! I was Gertrude on trial when I was a sophomore--and I've never fully forgiven Cory Moosman (judge) for finding me guilty! :)
I suppose it is fairly obvious that I'm tired. I feel like this is the most abstract random entry ever invented. Ah, well, it is forgivable, right? I certainly hope so!
It's time to go to bed, so it's time to say "So long! Farewell! Auf Weidersehn, Goodbye!"
Tomorrow is also Apt. 1's Farewell Friends Party. We have 8 people (indluding us) at the party. We're going to show the first episode, watch the two hour final, and finally watch the Jay Leno show with the cast of Friends. Anji (CCS' 3rd grade teacher) has mentioned that she's coming solely to laugh at us crying over the end! How cruel! We're having a food for each of the characters, we've got prizes and people spending the night. Ah, good times to be had. Kristen and I decorated the apartment and made some of the food this evening for tomorrow.
I've since come upstairs and created the 6th grade Vocab Quiz and their Tom Sawyer Study Guide. Yes, I feel highly accomplished. I finished the lesson plans for tomorrow and Friday. Who knew I could be so productive? I may not have ever touched my grading for this week, but I'll think about that for next week! Since my computer at school was gutted and fixed (thanks go out to Nathan Murray, 9th grade computer genious) I have been slacking on the grading. After all, I must reinstall my grading program and Word program back on. Ick. I'm not so pleased with that fact. Why do we have to do grades each week for middle school? Mr. Jordan and I are petitioning that next year, we do them every three weeks as we do for high school. It's pretty ridiculous to do grades each week!
I am getting a bit tired with my illness. I was completely dragging at school today. My Drama students are excited for their Hamlet project, so that reenergized me a bit. I had hoped they would like it! I loved doing it in high school. We just finished reading Hamlet, and I had the kids either do monologues or group scenes from the play. Our next project is to put Gertrude on trial for perhaps being a plotter in the murder of Hamlet's father! We divided the class into the Defense and Prosecution sides, voted on a judge, two lawyers, a bailiff, and all the characters. It's going to be a blast! I was Gertrude on trial when I was a sophomore--and I've never fully forgiven Cory Moosman (judge) for finding me guilty! :)
I suppose it is fairly obvious that I'm tired. I feel like this is the most abstract random entry ever invented. Ah, well, it is forgivable, right? I certainly hope so!
It's time to go to bed, so it's time to say "So long! Farewell! Auf Weidersehn, Goodbye!"
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