I changed my mind!

I don't want to be a teacher anymore! I am done. I quit. Finding a new career!!!

Well I still do want to teach, but I just want to skip my 3A class. They make me nutty and mean. I'm not a mean teacher by default. Just follow the rules and play the sport I selected for the two weeks and we'll be fine. Not this group. I have to channel my inner drill sargent and be mean and not break. No soccer for this class. Not now, not ever. They were AWFUL for my sub and I'm afriad to ever be out again. Not only did the sub say they were bad, but my fellow PE teachers did as well. Of course, when I showed up the next class they were all sitting in their squads be perfect angels. To bad I had already found out the truth. Why is it that all of my B day classes rock and it's just this one class that drives me mad??? I have to figure something out other wise it could get very ugly. They sat in their squads without talking for 90 minutes last class period. I think they finally figured out that I will not break on my no soccer rule.

In other news...I finally get to send out my save the dates this weekend. My parents are coming to visit and my mom is going to help me address them. I am sorry if the handwriting stinks, but you'll know I addressed that one! My mom has awesome handwriting and I just plain stink at it. I type better than I print or write. But at least they will be out and ready for everyone to display and start to make plans for. Those of you in MI are lucky because that's where we're having it. Those of you in MD and other states...sorry! July 10, 2009 can't get here soon enough. I'm sure it will be here before I know it, but I still can't wait. Just need ot work out a few little details and we're all set for the big day! YEAH!!

Monday and a 90 day challenge

I really don't like Mondays. Not 100% sure why. Maybe because they seem to last so long and the weekend seems so short? I can honestly say this is the longest day of the week. Why can't Saturday or Sunday seem this way? Maybe it's because I'm just so tired all the time. I've honestly started getting ready for bed at 7:30 p.m. By the time I get my lunch together, clothes laid out, Finn taken care of, answered the phone, brushed the teeth, pj's on, and wash washed it's 9 p.m. already. CRAZY!!! It's really said that I start that early. Then I wake at 5 a.m. to get ready for work. This morning I actually laid back down in bed after getting ready and took a 30 minute nap. Now if I were to sleep an extra 30 minutes I would be running around the house in a fury. How does that work? Maybe after a few more weeks of this I'll get into the routine and won't be so tired. I hope so!!!

I also decided to do this 90 day challenge thing at the gym I work at. Let's hope it works out and I can stick with it. I may have to modify a few things...you know what I mean. The first meeting was boring because they told me things I already know...I do teach Health and PE. Not to mention they talked to me like a kid. Didn't go to well .Hopefully my team will be cool and win the over challenge. Let's hope anyway!

So Sorry

I just realized how long it's been since I left a note to everyone. Things have been very crazy since we returned from Michigan an engaged couple.

We have set a date, July 10, 2009 in Troy, MI. I'm very excited. We have a wedding party, I think. Well I have my side done. Lauren, Lisa, Kristy, April and Tammy are my girls. Jim's little cousin, Cierra, is the flower girl and Alexander is my ring bear, but his costing me a million kisses after I talked him out of a million dollars. That kid's a riot! Please check out our wedding site fro more information if you like www.theknot.com/ourwedding/ElizabethJennings&JamesNorris I did not pay for one because we're trying to save money and not spend it. I know, I know...I'm cheap, but who cares! I'm marrying my most trusted companion and lover. That sounds really dirty. Jim's awesome and I could not be happier! He makes me a better person and gives me confidence to do the impossible.

We're also in the process of moving to a new place. Just need to finish painting. I hate painting. I say that every time and that I'm going to hire someone next time, but I always end up doing it myself. I loathe painting!!!

I started a t a new high school on Monday. Still trying to figure out where everything is. I guess I better get to it because the kids show up on Monday. Yikes!!!

Other than that I'll try and stay more up to date once I get into a routine with school, swim, and grad classes. Maybe I'll even get this whole wedding thing done in time!!!

ENGAGED!!

As of July 17, 2008 I have become engaged to Mr. James M. Norris. You're looking at the future Mrs. James Norris! He was super sweet and I was very surprised. It happened on a rainy evening in our camper at Wilderness Sate Park. I couldn't believe it. I was definitely caught off guard and pleasantly surprised. I'm so excited! My family is as well and all our friends. I sometimes catch myself looking at my ring and am in awe that it is there.
We're currently talking about a July wedding for 2009. Kyle and April are wedding in May and Jim's brother Tim and Gennie are wedding in October. It will be the year of the wedding for both families.
I'll keep you all posted on the details and what not. I can't wait! We're so happy and excited for this!

8 days and counting

Only 8 days left until my trip back to MI. Now if I could just get packed! I'm excited, but so not ready for the 10 hour drive with just Finn and I. I had some stuff packed, but Finni decided he didn't like what I packed and unpacked EVERYTHING!!! I do mean everything too. I have now learned to keep the bags zipped close and the toiletries off the floor. First he was laying in the suitcase all cute, then he took it all out. Crazy dog.

I hope i get to see everyone at least once. I can't wait for the Tiger's Game!!! See you all soon!

Sorry

So guess I can't say certain things here. I just wanted a place to vent about things and not get in trouble for them. I wanted to keep every one updated on my life out here and for you to know that I have not forgotten you. Please realize that even though I miss and love you all, I'm happy here. I love the life I have, my guy, and my friends. I'm still working on getting settled. Sometimes I say things that may give others the wrong impression. Please talk to me to clarify. These are just moment thoughts and feelings that come and go. If you really want to know what's up with me, call or talk to me. Send me an e-mail for personal matters. This is simply a space for me to run on and on about nothing really and not to have to fear judgment. We all need that now and again. Somethings come out here that may change right after I write them. That's how I am. I know I need to work on me and maybe that should be my focus. Who knows, but I'll figure it out, someday. :)

Almost 9

It's hard to believe that my best friend Lisa's daughter, is going to be 9 this September. After spending time on the phone with Lisa this afternoon and hearing all about the wonderful and eventful things that go on in her family. I cannot help but think back over these past 10 years that I have known her and her family. I remember showing up the first time to her first apartment in July with Jen, Beej, Maria, and myself to find her very pregnant and trying to haul in groceries. I still have pictures of Camryn and Anthony in my house, although they are outdated. I remember Camryn telling me, in all seriousness, that if you run with a knife (her's was plastic at the time) you will fall on it and DIE!!! She was 3 at the time. My next favorite memory was right after Anthony was born. Joseph and I went over to their house and decorated it for Lisa and Anthony's homecoming. It was a sight to behold with streamers and balloons, there were even cute little messages on them. I think Camryn enjoyed it the most. I remember all the afternoon swimming in the pool with the kids, secretly hoping to turn them into the next Olympians, evenings on the deck relaxing and drinking, neck rubs for Lisa because Christian just can't seem to get it right, holidays with the kids and their family, and just daily activities with them.

When Lisa told me how grown up Camryn is getting it made me realize how much I am missing. Not only from their lives, but from Lauren's family and Kristy's (well not kids per say but Casper). It's hard to think of Camryn as a tween. Before I know it she'll be a teenager, then I'll being cracking up at how Christian will be reacting to all this.

I want you all to know that I love you all and miss you. I'll see you in not quite two weeks. Hope to get some QT with everyone!