I decided to blog something. Nothing much happened yesterday, but I did get through another 1000 video files on my home computer as I continue to sort through all my recovered files. I also got my email really cleaned up and even started sorting through some of the previous emails I saved. In a way, loosing so much, I now realize how much I don't really need. I hardly look at some of the stuff I save any way.
I talked to my dentist and since the bracket isn't loose on an important tooth for movement, and it isn't causing pain or being a big inconvience, we're going to wait till my appointment on the 28th. About once every 4-5 weeks I go in anyway ;).
Today is the day I tell Mike the bad news that I am quitting and the good news that I found him a replacement if he wants her. I feel Hannah will do an excellent job and she really does need the money. I did at the time I took the job, but now it's just extra money that is helping me get the TV I want heehee.
I return you to you regular scheduled daytime. Catch you next.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Time Flys By...
I can't believe next weekend is the last weekend of Faire. Many of the middle weekends just seem to blend together. I will miss the people and my friends that I see and the new one's I've met this year. I only see them when faire comes around.
Next year, I will probably work where Erik does at Tobacco. I want something more low key. I may work garlands. I just want something not so strenuous and tiring. I only work 4.5 hours a day on the weekends, but being on my feet that long, talking and constantly prepping a game is tiring.
This weekend was the best weekend yet for money though. I finally did over $300 on a game. I earned over $50 for 2.25 hours of work. Not too shabby.
I'm buying another of the demo Sky Chairs this year and I only owe $20 on it. We're getting the entire chair with footrest, arm rests and cup holder for $75. We have one from last year, but only one of us gets to sit in it at a time. Now we'll both have a chair.
Saturday we had one of our bigger celebrities visit faire. Last year we had Hugh Heffner and The girld next door film an episode there. I didn't see them because i was too busy working and I really didn't care too, but it is good advertisement for the faire when celebrities visit. A couple of years ago we had Hugh Jackman and his kids, but he ended up leaving early because people would not leave him alone. This year we get party boy himself Tommy Lee with Rapper Ludicris. They were filming something. He was all over faire. I didn't see him till the very end. It was near closing and we were walking to get our stuff and decided to check out ale jam. Ale Jam is the party that takes place at the May Pole Just as the faire is closing. There Tommy was standing on a hay bale. It was still interesting to just see him even though I don't consider myself a fan of him. Sadly, I was more excited to see the guy who play Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager because I've always been a bit of a Trekkie. I see a lot of lower grade actors at Faire and it would be cool to see bigger stars show up but when they do they sure do get mauled. Poor Celebrities can't have any fun :).
Friday, Erik and I attempted one of our movie parties. It's hard to schedule them with faire. My best friend forgot that it was on Friday and thought it was on Saturday. Only our friend Ryan showed, but it was still fun hanging with him.. We watched Top Gun and a movie Ryan brought based on a Terry Prachett novel called Hogfather. It was a fun Fantasy.
I also introduced my cleaning replacement to the house and she's all gung ho for taking it over. Mike has been out of town the last week so I'll talk to him tomorrow about her taking over. I think she's the most compent one I thought of taking it over.
I also really need to call my dentist. One of my brackets on my braces is loose. I couldn't call her last week due to being sick. I'm still coughing stuff up but only because of the stupid faire dirt.
Today, I'm back on work catching up since I sat through a boring meeting on Friday. I'm also going to start working out again after a little over a week hiatus from it. I'm really feeling it when I don't work out. And I can't wait to hear that Mandi had a baby boy :). Any day now!
Next year, I will probably work where Erik does at Tobacco. I want something more low key. I may work garlands. I just want something not so strenuous and tiring. I only work 4.5 hours a day on the weekends, but being on my feet that long, talking and constantly prepping a game is tiring.
This weekend was the best weekend yet for money though. I finally did over $300 on a game. I earned over $50 for 2.25 hours of work. Not too shabby.
I'm buying another of the demo Sky Chairs this year and I only owe $20 on it. We're getting the entire chair with footrest, arm rests and cup holder for $75. We have one from last year, but only one of us gets to sit in it at a time. Now we'll both have a chair.
Saturday we had one of our bigger celebrities visit faire. Last year we had Hugh Heffner and The girld next door film an episode there. I didn't see them because i was too busy working and I really didn't care too, but it is good advertisement for the faire when celebrities visit. A couple of years ago we had Hugh Jackman and his kids, but he ended up leaving early because people would not leave him alone. This year we get party boy himself Tommy Lee with Rapper Ludicris. They were filming something. He was all over faire. I didn't see him till the very end. It was near closing and we were walking to get our stuff and decided to check out ale jam. Ale Jam is the party that takes place at the May Pole Just as the faire is closing. There Tommy was standing on a hay bale. It was still interesting to just see him even though I don't consider myself a fan of him. Sadly, I was more excited to see the guy who play Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager because I've always been a bit of a Trekkie. I see a lot of lower grade actors at Faire and it would be cool to see bigger stars show up but when they do they sure do get mauled. Poor Celebrities can't have any fun :).
Friday, Erik and I attempted one of our movie parties. It's hard to schedule them with faire. My best friend forgot that it was on Friday and thought it was on Saturday. Only our friend Ryan showed, but it was still fun hanging with him.. We watched Top Gun and a movie Ryan brought based on a Terry Prachett novel called Hogfather. It was a fun Fantasy.
I also introduced my cleaning replacement to the house and she's all gung ho for taking it over. Mike has been out of town the last week so I'll talk to him tomorrow about her taking over. I think she's the most compent one I thought of taking it over.
I also really need to call my dentist. One of my brackets on my braces is loose. I couldn't call her last week due to being sick. I'm still coughing stuff up but only because of the stupid faire dirt.
Today, I'm back on work catching up since I sat through a boring meeting on Friday. I'm also going to start working out again after a little over a week hiatus from it. I'm really feeling it when I don't work out. And I can't wait to hear that Mandi had a baby boy :). Any day now!
Healthy Reflections from SparkPeople.com
Here are a few more of the Healthy Reflections I've received from SparkPeople.
March 28, 2008
Taking care of what matters most
Your body is one of the most fragile things you need to care for. All too often we allow sickness, stress, and even other people run our lives. It's tough to consistently pursue your goals when you're laid up or constantly fighting illness. Take a preventive approach to your health. By eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and dealing with your emotions, you can build and maintain a healthy body that can help you improve other areas of your life!
March 30, 2008
What you really learn from hardships
"Perhaps you think this isn't very ‘positive' sounding, but I find it helps people (patients and friends) put hardship, which is inevitable, to good use," says Richard. "People can use their suffering either to gain character or become bitter. The ones who choose bitterness live a long, slow death. The ones who choose character truly live." Richard is right on the money. Happiness and sadness don't happen to us--they come from within. The story of your life will be written with or without your help. The next chapter is happening while you read this. Will you wait to see what it says later, or will you help write it?
April 2, 2008
Expressing everyday gratitude
How often do you remember the people that have made little things possible for you? It's easy to take our privileges for granted. Today, be more aware of your surroundings--everything from your shirt, house, food, and car--and who has made them possible for you. Who has made it possible for you to experience such wonderful things? One way to let someone know that you truly appreciate their efforts is to send them a quick note or return the kindness in your own way.
4/3/2008
Own all of your choices
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take. When you sit back and look at the decisions you've made in your life, are you happy with the route you've paved? If you're not, make a change today. The next time you make a choice, ask yourself if this decision will lead you to the path you want to travel along. Set some new goals that will lead you to your dreams and then plan your course.
4/4/2008
Don't waste your energy on worrying
Too many of us worry about things that we cannot change. Although worrying gives you something to focus on, there are more productive ways to spend your time. Instead of worrying about the things you cannot control, remind yourself that worrying doesn't bring change. If it is a situation that you can control, then there is no reason to worry! Find a solution and spend your energy fulfilling it. If nothing else, just talk to someone about your concerns. Getting them out in the open tends to help put your mind at ease.
4/6/2008
Just Breathe
Breathing is one of the most overlooked aspects of good health. Oxygen is fuel for the brain and the body. Good, clean air boosts your physical and mental performance and helps lower stress. Whatever goal you're working for, proper breathing will help you reach it.
4/7/2008
Are you your own obstacle?
Are you trying to stick to a fitness plan, improve a relationship, eliminate fast food from your diet, or be a better parent? Whatever your goal, was there a time when you thought you couldn't do it? This is a natural reaction when things get tough. It's easier to find ways to justify your actions than to get over the hurdle. This week, eliminate the hurdles and barriers you've created. If you find yourself saying, "I can't" or "I don't have time," then re-analyze your goal. If you really want to achieve it, then make the time or take a different approach (get up earlier, stay organized, learn the skills). Find time for you and your goals.
March 28, 2008
Taking care of what matters most
Your body is one of the most fragile things you need to care for. All too often we allow sickness, stress, and even other people run our lives. It's tough to consistently pursue your goals when you're laid up or constantly fighting illness. Take a preventive approach to your health. By eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and dealing with your emotions, you can build and maintain a healthy body that can help you improve other areas of your life!
March 30, 2008
What you really learn from hardships
"Perhaps you think this isn't very ‘positive' sounding, but I find it helps people (patients and friends) put hardship, which is inevitable, to good use," says Richard. "People can use their suffering either to gain character or become bitter. The ones who choose bitterness live a long, slow death. The ones who choose character truly live." Richard is right on the money. Happiness and sadness don't happen to us--they come from within. The story of your life will be written with or without your help. The next chapter is happening while you read this. Will you wait to see what it says later, or will you help write it?
April 2, 2008
Expressing everyday gratitude
How often do you remember the people that have made little things possible for you? It's easy to take our privileges for granted. Today, be more aware of your surroundings--everything from your shirt, house, food, and car--and who has made them possible for you. Who has made it possible for you to experience such wonderful things? One way to let someone know that you truly appreciate their efforts is to send them a quick note or return the kindness in your own way.
4/3/2008
Own all of your choices
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take. When you sit back and look at the decisions you've made in your life, are you happy with the route you've paved? If you're not, make a change today. The next time you make a choice, ask yourself if this decision will lead you to the path you want to travel along. Set some new goals that will lead you to your dreams and then plan your course.
4/4/2008
Don't waste your energy on worrying
Too many of us worry about things that we cannot change. Although worrying gives you something to focus on, there are more productive ways to spend your time. Instead of worrying about the things you cannot control, remind yourself that worrying doesn't bring change. If it is a situation that you can control, then there is no reason to worry! Find a solution and spend your energy fulfilling it. If nothing else, just talk to someone about your concerns. Getting them out in the open tends to help put your mind at ease.
4/6/2008
Just Breathe
Breathing is one of the most overlooked aspects of good health. Oxygen is fuel for the brain and the body. Good, clean air boosts your physical and mental performance and helps lower stress. Whatever goal you're working for, proper breathing will help you reach it.
4/7/2008
Are you your own obstacle?
Are you trying to stick to a fitness plan, improve a relationship, eliminate fast food from your diet, or be a better parent? Whatever your goal, was there a time when you thought you couldn't do it? This is a natural reaction when things get tough. It's easier to find ways to justify your actions than to get over the hurdle. This week, eliminate the hurdles and barriers you've created. If you find yourself saying, "I can't" or "I don't have time," then re-analyze your goal. If you really want to achieve it, then make the time or take a different approach (get up earlier, stay organized, learn the skills). Find time for you and your goals.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Computer and other woos
After waking up not able to talk yesterday, I took another day off from work for some much needed rest. I did a lot of sleeping and clearing of my lungs. I haven't been sice for a couple of months, but it alwasy seems to be during the first half of the year I get sick a lot. I average about 3-5 times a year which sucks. I think this is my 3 for this year. At least I'm not my mother. She always has some aliment or virus she's getting over. My last bad infection was in January when I had broncitis. This one I think has been compounded by the dirt at the Ren Faire. I shouldn't have worked on Sunday and taken the entire weekend off. I'm doing much better today, but if I'm not well by Saturday I will not work faire this weekend. Only 2 weekends to go too.
Erik decided to take a half day yesterday so he could rebuild my computer. My graphics card decided to die on me Monday night. He decides he's going to repair the operating system on my current hard drive. He says my files should still be ok. So something happens during the repair and it ends up reinstalling instead writing up my files. I had things on there I'd been collecting and compiling for years. Needless to say I was pissed and he felt horrible over it. We paid $40 for a recovery program and it looks as if we'll be able to save most if not all my important stuff, but it was a trying couple of hours yesterday.
News on the cleaning front. I haven't had a chance to call him or even go over to clean. I'm going today. It looks like I may have found a replacement albeit a short term one. But I had a feeling she wanted some extra cash. I'll be able to give him a shorter quit time heehee. I am procrastinating in calling him, but I will soon.
Other then that stuff, Erik, Mick and I went and saw Iron Man on Monday night and I have to say, I really enjoyed that movie. Robert Downy Jr. did a good job with the role and there were some hysterical moments. If you go see it, make sure to stay till after the credits.
Erik decided to take a half day yesterday so he could rebuild my computer. My graphics card decided to die on me Monday night. He decides he's going to repair the operating system on my current hard drive. He says my files should still be ok. So something happens during the repair and it ends up reinstalling instead writing up my files. I had things on there I'd been collecting and compiling for years. Needless to say I was pissed and he felt horrible over it. We paid $40 for a recovery program and it looks as if we'll be able to save most if not all my important stuff, but it was a trying couple of hours yesterday.
News on the cleaning front. I haven't had a chance to call him or even go over to clean. I'm going today. It looks like I may have found a replacement albeit a short term one. But I had a feeling she wanted some extra cash. I'll be able to give him a shorter quit time heehee. I am procrastinating in calling him, but I will soon.
Other then that stuff, Erik, Mick and I went and saw Iron Man on Monday night and I have to say, I really enjoyed that movie. Robert Downy Jr. did a good job with the role and there were some hysterical moments. If you go see it, make sure to stay till after the credits.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Hmmmmm... Monday
I'm still happy about getting to go where I wanted to go in regards to my job. It won't happen for a couple of months though. It'll be chaos at my current location a little bit while the new charter is trying to get the new Chino center open, and which of our currently enrolled students will be transferring over there or trying to follow the current Chino teachers to their new locations. The San Gabriel Charter wants to get more and more students off of the waiting lists but the problem is when they do open the new Chino center, they probably won't have a full load of teachers to cover all the students that need to go over there from the current Chino center. It's a very confusing, frustrating, and stressful situation. I just hope it goes smoother then it has been.
I have been sick since last Thursday. It's mostly been in my sinuses until yesterday it creeped into my lungs, but that i think is more from irriatation from the Ren Faire then the actual illness. I took Saturday off from the Faire and stayed home. I watched a lot of movies, but I got the kitchen really cleaned. Of course it's a mess again because the guys are really bad about cleaning in there at all. I worked both my usual shifts yesterday, but the dirt and my hawking really compounded my lung irritation. We ended up leaving later then I wanted due to Erik's coworkers at Tabacco being drunk and not able to properly close up the both. The owner went out to his car and took a nap. As he was walking back to the booth about 6:30, he ended up yakking in a trash can. I'm lucky if I have one drink the entire weekend, but some faire workers spend the day perpetually drunk it's ridiculous. We ended up not seeing Ye Olde Man or Iron aka Iron Man yesterday like we planned due to leaving late and me feeling like crap, so we'll see it tonight. I don't know why I like stupid comic book movies but I do. My favorite movies to see at the theatre are always the big budgit fantasy and special effects movies. I'm looking forward to seeing Iron Man, Prince Caspian, The new Indy, The dark Knight, and many many more this season. I could careless about the movie Speed Racer. That one is just too comic book looky to me.
I'll be letting Mike know I'm quitting the cleanning job tomorrow. I haven't found him a replacement and I'm just so tired of the job. I'm anxiously awaiting the day I don't have to remember to go there. I'll miss the dogs though but not their crap :). Only 2 more weekends of Faire as well. It's been an interesting year. I've been seeing and running into a lot of old and current friends. Ran into an Old Junior College Friend Will this past Sunday. He's half the size he was when I knew him. He's looking good. Sadly he informed me that he was divorced. He's only in his mid 20s too. The last time he had been to Faire was when it was still in Devore and I had taken him and that was back in 2001 before I started working the faire. Ray came again, but he wasn't drunk sadly. Still no drunken run in with Ray this year. My friend Lacey came tooo. It was fun to see her.
I got the results from my Thyroid Test and she's lowering my dosage from .2 to .175mg. I'm a little nervous because I've been feeling good and finally losing weight consistently, but we'll see have it goes.
I'm at work as usual. We started our yearly Star Testing so that's all we're doing. I'm hoping to get caught up on a lot of stuff. Gotta get back too it.
Later All.
I have been sick since last Thursday. It's mostly been in my sinuses until yesterday it creeped into my lungs, but that i think is more from irriatation from the Ren Faire then the actual illness. I took Saturday off from the Faire and stayed home. I watched a lot of movies, but I got the kitchen really cleaned. Of course it's a mess again because the guys are really bad about cleaning in there at all. I worked both my usual shifts yesterday, but the dirt and my hawking really compounded my lung irritation. We ended up leaving later then I wanted due to Erik's coworkers at Tabacco being drunk and not able to properly close up the both. The owner went out to his car and took a nap. As he was walking back to the booth about 6:30, he ended up yakking in a trash can. I'm lucky if I have one drink the entire weekend, but some faire workers spend the day perpetually drunk it's ridiculous. We ended up not seeing Ye Olde Man or Iron aka Iron Man yesterday like we planned due to leaving late and me feeling like crap, so we'll see it tonight. I don't know why I like stupid comic book movies but I do. My favorite movies to see at the theatre are always the big budgit fantasy and special effects movies. I'm looking forward to seeing Iron Man, Prince Caspian, The new Indy, The dark Knight, and many many more this season. I could careless about the movie Speed Racer. That one is just too comic book looky to me.
I'll be letting Mike know I'm quitting the cleanning job tomorrow. I haven't found him a replacement and I'm just so tired of the job. I'm anxiously awaiting the day I don't have to remember to go there. I'll miss the dogs though but not their crap :). Only 2 more weekends of Faire as well. It's been an interesting year. I've been seeing and running into a lot of old and current friends. Ran into an Old Junior College Friend Will this past Sunday. He's half the size he was when I knew him. He's looking good. Sadly he informed me that he was divorced. He's only in his mid 20s too. The last time he had been to Faire was when it was still in Devore and I had taken him and that was back in 2001 before I started working the faire. Ray came again, but he wasn't drunk sadly. Still no drunken run in with Ray this year. My friend Lacey came tooo. It was fun to see her.
I got the results from my Thyroid Test and she's lowering my dosage from .2 to .175mg. I'm a little nervous because I've been feeling good and finally losing weight consistently, but we'll see have it goes.
I'm at work as usual. We started our yearly Star Testing so that's all we're doing. I'm hoping to get caught up on a lot of stuff. Gotta get back too it.
Later All.
Friday, May 2, 2008
A weekly life update...
I've decided, if I don't have an answer by next Wednesday from my 2 friends, I will let Mike know my intentions of quitting the cleaning job. I want to give him at least a months notice if I didn't have anyone to replace me. The condom wrapper situation didn't bother me in a gross out gross out. At least it wasn't the actual condom, that I would have had major issues with. This was like walking into say your parents room and finding one on the floor. He's my parent's age which is why it bugged me. I don't want to think of him getting lucky ;).
Last weekend Erik and I camped out at the Faire site. I found out they are selling camping passes. This is the first year they are selling passes. It's $20 dollars a weekend or $100 for the run of faire. If Erik and I had known sooner, we might have camped more often. Of course, we decide to camp when Chilly Willy is visiting from up North and Phil decides to camp as well. Chilly or course drinks too much and by the time faire is over for the day and it's time to set up camp he is complelely gone. He starts to strip and yells and puts up his tent naked. A naked Chilly is not something anyone wants to see. He almost gets kicked off of faire site. It is definitely a memory I didn't need, but it was still hysterical all the same. Erik and I grill up some sausages and onions which some garlic bread. The rest of the guys are waiting on Pizza, but pilfer our food while they wait. We had plenty. I slept pretty restfully until I got woken up by someone puking in a trashcan behind up somewhere and then tearing into mine and Erik's cooler looking for water. We didn't pack enough water and the water we did take ended up being drunk by most of the others. The persone tearing through our cooler found a water bottle, but it was full of Vodka instead. He wasn't the only one tricked by that bottle that day. I was surprised there was any left. I had a mai ti mix in there that was alcohol free that was half gone the next day. They were desperate. I only had 2 drinks the entire day. We decided we will remember regular drinks and bring less alcohol next time so others can't steal as much ;). Luckily, the place I work at faire provides me with free water and ice to drink.
It was a bloody miserably hot, but it was still a fun weekend. It was the weekend to run into old college friends. I got to congratulate my old college buddies Cable and Hannah on their recent engagement. I didn't get the usual drunken run in with Ray because when I ran into him on Sunday it was before he had had any ale yet. I missed him later too because I caught up with my friend Arie and John and watched the Boggards and then walked around with them where I found my mom the cutest birthday present. I missed running into my old Junior college friend that Kristen and Sonny. I would have loved seeing them.
The week was fairly humdrum besides that until I took my sanity day off yesterday. I so needed it, but now I think I'm coming down sick. Have a small sore throat. I was productive yesterday. I got my blood drawn for my thyroid check, and finally got my live scan done so I can get my sub credential and make more money at work. I did laundry and caught up on hours of TV. I was active and lazy all in the same day. Now I'm at work, avoiding work. When I first walked in my co-worker Andrea is all have you read your email. I don't look at my email when I'm not at work. She's like, "They annouced where everyone is going". To make a long story short, my current location of work is moving and being absorbed by another Charter (still Options for Youth, but technically a different district). I could have chosen to go to the new chino location, but I wanted to keep my current supervisors and administration, plus I make more hours and have potential to make more money in my current charter. This not knowing has been going on for the last 7 months. Today, I found out I'm going to the center I wanted to go. I get to keep my immediate current supervisors. They're also going to that center as well. It will be a bigger center, but I couldn't have gotten better news. It's in Upland. Of course, I'll have to drive the 10 which I'm not a fan of but my commute will be about the same. I really need to update more often so i don't write a book. Only 3 more weekends of Faire and I'll be golden for free time. I'm missing my family. Glad I get to talk to a few of you through here at least.
Last weekend Erik and I camped out at the Faire site. I found out they are selling camping passes. This is the first year they are selling passes. It's $20 dollars a weekend or $100 for the run of faire. If Erik and I had known sooner, we might have camped more often. Of course, we decide to camp when Chilly Willy is visiting from up North and Phil decides to camp as well. Chilly or course drinks too much and by the time faire is over for the day and it's time to set up camp he is complelely gone. He starts to strip and yells and puts up his tent naked. A naked Chilly is not something anyone wants to see. He almost gets kicked off of faire site. It is definitely a memory I didn't need, but it was still hysterical all the same. Erik and I grill up some sausages and onions which some garlic bread. The rest of the guys are waiting on Pizza, but pilfer our food while they wait. We had plenty. I slept pretty restfully until I got woken up by someone puking in a trashcan behind up somewhere and then tearing into mine and Erik's cooler looking for water. We didn't pack enough water and the water we did take ended up being drunk by most of the others. The persone tearing through our cooler found a water bottle, but it was full of Vodka instead. He wasn't the only one tricked by that bottle that day. I was surprised there was any left. I had a mai ti mix in there that was alcohol free that was half gone the next day. They were desperate. I only had 2 drinks the entire day. We decided we will remember regular drinks and bring less alcohol next time so others can't steal as much ;). Luckily, the place I work at faire provides me with free water and ice to drink.
It was a bloody miserably hot, but it was still a fun weekend. It was the weekend to run into old college friends. I got to congratulate my old college buddies Cable and Hannah on their recent engagement. I didn't get the usual drunken run in with Ray because when I ran into him on Sunday it was before he had had any ale yet. I missed him later too because I caught up with my friend Arie and John and watched the Boggards and then walked around with them where I found my mom the cutest birthday present. I missed running into my old Junior college friend that Kristen and Sonny. I would have loved seeing them.
The week was fairly humdrum besides that until I took my sanity day off yesterday. I so needed it, but now I think I'm coming down sick. Have a small sore throat. I was productive yesterday. I got my blood drawn for my thyroid check, and finally got my live scan done so I can get my sub credential and make more money at work. I did laundry and caught up on hours of TV. I was active and lazy all in the same day. Now I'm at work, avoiding work. When I first walked in my co-worker Andrea is all have you read your email. I don't look at my email when I'm not at work. She's like, "They annouced where everyone is going". To make a long story short, my current location of work is moving and being absorbed by another Charter (still Options for Youth, but technically a different district). I could have chosen to go to the new chino location, but I wanted to keep my current supervisors and administration, plus I make more hours and have potential to make more money in my current charter. This not knowing has been going on for the last 7 months. Today, I found out I'm going to the center I wanted to go. I get to keep my immediate current supervisors. They're also going to that center as well. It will be a bigger center, but I couldn't have gotten better news. It's in Upland. Of course, I'll have to drive the 10 which I'm not a fan of but my commute will be about the same. I really need to update more often so i don't write a book. Only 3 more weekends of Faire and I'll be golden for free time. I'm missing my family. Glad I get to talk to a few of you through here at least.
Friday's more SparkPeople.com Reflections
Here are some more healthy reflections to share.
3/18/2008
Redefining wealth
America is the richest nation on the planet. Daily, the importance and value of monetary wealth is reinforced to us--cars, celebrity, pampering, exotic travel, a desirable wardrobe, and money beyond comprehension are constantly before our eyes as the goals you "should" strive for. Money is power, they say, but is it really? Studies show that the wealthy are no happier than anyone else. In fact some would say people in such circumstances are even more prone to addiction, depression, and feelings of low self-worth. The real goals you should desire are a healthy body and a positive lifestyle. Eating well, exercising, and getting adequate rest gives you an edge against cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other ailments that are wrecking our society and cutting lives short everyday. A long, healthy life and taking care of yourself should be your new marker for wealth.
3/19/2008
Growing your inner garden
In order to grow anything in a garden, a lot of factors must come into play--properly planting the seeds or flowers into the soil, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring adequate sunlight. Are you tending to your own goals in the same fashion? Getting that new job takes determination and positive vision to make that dream a reality. Do you believe in your abilities? Believing is a wonderful, powerful tool but it takes more than that. You've got to fight the elements, take good care of yourself, and dig down deep for courage in order for your seeds to be cultivated into success.
3/20/2208
Taking the more difficult road to success
Cheating to get ahead might get you the grade or promotion, but in the long run it really sets you back. Intelligence, creativity, hard work, and solid character--the things that propel you forward--are not fostered by taking the easy way out. You don't earn anything by short-cutting your work. You're only cutting your potential short. Sure you might feel relieved that a stressful task has passed, but an undeserving sense of relief doesn't compare to the gratification of knowing that you completed your own work. If something in your life is difficult, meet it head on and earn the satisfaction of earning a job well done--with honesty and integrity.
Cheating to get ahead might get you the grade or promotion, but in the long run it really sets you back. Intelligence, creativity, hard work, and solid character--the things that propel you forward--are not fostered by taking the easy way out. You don't earn anything by short-cutting your work. You're only cutting your potential short. Sure you might feel relieved that a stressful task has passed, but an undeserving sense of relief doesn't compare to the gratification of knowing that you completed your own work. If something in your life is difficult, meet it head on and earn the satisfaction of earning a job well done--with honesty and integrity.
3/22/2008
What we can learn from our path to the present
Often in moments of discouragement or depression, it's easy to feel that your life is going nowhere or that change is impossible. But it's simply not true! Take a minute to think back over your life. Chances are, you'll see a lot of growth in all of your formative areas. From childish playing, to youthful impulsiveness and adult reasoning, life sure has taken you on a rollercoaster hasn't it? When you were young, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. If someone posed that same question to you now, what would you say? Let this reflection be an indicator of your dreams.
3/26/2008
Are you making a difference?
Have you ever said "I want to help do this," or "I'd like to be involved in that"? Many people have grand intentions but forget about the importance of following through. It is far better to take the time to complete small deeds than to spend your time talking about what you want to do someday. Sometimes you may feel that a small deed will not make a difference. Just remember that every bit--even a small bit--helps. Every good deed makes a difference to someone.
3/27/2008
Never giving up
Do you ever get frustrated because things are moving too slowly in your life? Many people don't realize that building a foundation for success does not happen overnight. It is a slow process in which you are constantly working and learning. After all, that foundation must remain strong, even in times of failure or crisis. This takes time! You may have to remind yourself that "failing" is only failure if you quit; otherwise it's a learning opportunity. So don't worry if your life seems to be moving in slow motion. Concentrate on building a solid foundation and learning from your back steps.
3/18/2008
Redefining wealth
America is the richest nation on the planet. Daily, the importance and value of monetary wealth is reinforced to us--cars, celebrity, pampering, exotic travel, a desirable wardrobe, and money beyond comprehension are constantly before our eyes as the goals you "should" strive for. Money is power, they say, but is it really? Studies show that the wealthy are no happier than anyone else. In fact some would say people in such circumstances are even more prone to addiction, depression, and feelings of low self-worth. The real goals you should desire are a healthy body and a positive lifestyle. Eating well, exercising, and getting adequate rest gives you an edge against cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other ailments that are wrecking our society and cutting lives short everyday. A long, healthy life and taking care of yourself should be your new marker for wealth.
3/19/2008
Growing your inner garden
In order to grow anything in a garden, a lot of factors must come into play--properly planting the seeds or flowers into the soil, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring adequate sunlight. Are you tending to your own goals in the same fashion? Getting that new job takes determination and positive vision to make that dream a reality. Do you believe in your abilities? Believing is a wonderful, powerful tool but it takes more than that. You've got to fight the elements, take good care of yourself, and dig down deep for courage in order for your seeds to be cultivated into success.
3/20/2208
Taking the more difficult road to success
Cheating to get ahead might get you the grade or promotion, but in the long run it really sets you back. Intelligence, creativity, hard work, and solid character--the things that propel you forward--are not fostered by taking the easy way out. You don't earn anything by short-cutting your work. You're only cutting your potential short. Sure you might feel relieved that a stressful task has passed, but an undeserving sense of relief doesn't compare to the gratification of knowing that you completed your own work. If something in your life is difficult, meet it head on and earn the satisfaction of earning a job well done--with honesty and integrity.
Cheating to get ahead might get you the grade or promotion, but in the long run it really sets you back. Intelligence, creativity, hard work, and solid character--the things that propel you forward--are not fostered by taking the easy way out. You don't earn anything by short-cutting your work. You're only cutting your potential short. Sure you might feel relieved that a stressful task has passed, but an undeserving sense of relief doesn't compare to the gratification of knowing that you completed your own work. If something in your life is difficult, meet it head on and earn the satisfaction of earning a job well done--with honesty and integrity.
3/22/2008
What we can learn from our path to the present
Often in moments of discouragement or depression, it's easy to feel that your life is going nowhere or that change is impossible. But it's simply not true! Take a minute to think back over your life. Chances are, you'll see a lot of growth in all of your formative areas. From childish playing, to youthful impulsiveness and adult reasoning, life sure has taken you on a rollercoaster hasn't it? When you were young, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. If someone posed that same question to you now, what would you say? Let this reflection be an indicator of your dreams.
3/26/2008
Are you making a difference?
Have you ever said "I want to help do this," or "I'd like to be involved in that"? Many people have grand intentions but forget about the importance of following through. It is far better to take the time to complete small deeds than to spend your time talking about what you want to do someday. Sometimes you may feel that a small deed will not make a difference. Just remember that every bit--even a small bit--helps. Every good deed makes a difference to someone.
3/27/2008
Never giving up
Do you ever get frustrated because things are moving too slowly in your life? Many people don't realize that building a foundation for success does not happen overnight. It is a slow process in which you are constantly working and learning. After all, that foundation must remain strong, even in times of failure or crisis. This takes time! You may have to remind yourself that "failing" is only failure if you quit; otherwise it's a learning opportunity. So don't worry if your life seems to be moving in slow motion. Concentrate on building a solid foundation and learning from your back steps.
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