Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Here's to the Crazy Ones

From the folks at Apple:

Here's to the crazy ones.
The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.

The ones who see things differently.
They're not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.

You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can't do is ignore them.
Because they change things.

They invent. They imagine. They heal.
They explore. They create. They inspire.
They push the human race forward.

Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?

Or sit in silence and hear a song that's never been written?
Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?

We make tools for these kinds of people.

While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think they

can change the world, are the ones who do.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Texting Your Way to Love <3

How appropriate for Valentine's Day:

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

All the Single Ladies

Three years ago, Meg and I decided to host an annual Valentine's Day party for all the single ladies (by the way, we hate Valentine's Day and refer to it as VD). The theme of our party is "You're Too Sweet To Be Alone." Everyone brings a dessert and a good time is had by all.

This year VD is on a Saturday :-( Meg has to work at the hockey game so there will be no time to host a party. So instead we will be going to the movies to see, "He's Just Not That Into You." If you are a singleton, we would LOVE for you to join us!

I came across this HILARIOUS video of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake singing Single Ladies...enjoy:


Thursday, February 5, 2009

Times They Are A-Changing

Tonight, Meg and I had to do some volunteer work downtown and decided to eat at Carl's Jr. (a place we never frequent). We go in and what do we see? Kiosks!!! You can order your meal and pay for your meal just by using a touchscreen. We jumped at the chance to use it while others in the lobby decided to order the "old-fashioned" way. Using the machine was very easy and I encourage you to go and try it out. I am amazed with technology; however I hate to see people-to-people interaction decrease. By the way, it was hilarious to see some "country folk" come in and exclaim, "What the heck is that?" They were helped by Carl's Jr. staff and seemed very happy with the experience of ordering their food.

Since Carl's Jr. is near the Greyhound bus station, we decided to sit near a window to watch the people get on and off the buses. However, we only got to see one bus leave the parking lot :-(

We also sat where we could see the cars coming out of the drive-through and we decided to perform a social experiment (we should have been sociologists). Anyway, we decided to wave at the people leaving the drive-through and wanted to see how many would wave back. Luckily 50% waved back; the other 50% "didn't see us." The ones who did see us, left with a smile on their face.

The trip ended with Meg asking the "country folk" where one could ride ATVs since this I what I want to do for my next birthday (Side Note: the country folk pulled into the parking lot with three ATVs on a trailer and when I saw that, I decided that that was what I wanted to do for my birthday). They listed some places, but they weren't sure if one can rent ATVs, but told us it was a definite possibility. Then they tried to sell us one for $1800.00 (which seems like a bargain to me). Anyway, I will keep you posted on the ATV trip (in case you want to join).

Who knew one could have such a GREAT time at Carl's Jr.???

People Don't Know...

I "borrowed" this from the "List of the Day" blog...

What's one thing about you that most people don't know?

Something you've done...
Somewhere you've been...
Some skill you have...
Etc.

Speak.
Brag. Confess.

Evaluation


Yesterday, I had my mid-year evaluation. Basically, this is done so that my supervisor can recommend to the School Board that my contract be renewed. I got a good evaluation and wanted to share some of the comments:

-Always creates a positive learning environment

-Seeks to improve the overall process

-Works well with others

-Maintains a positive morale

-Uses funds effectively

-Is cooperative and receptive to suggestions and works well as a member of the administrative team

-Casey has had to adjust and grow into learning a new position this year and she had done a good job. She is quick to respond to identified needs and has a great professional attitude.

I guess all of my stress is paying off :-)

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

A Free Breakfast?

Yes, it's true! Today from 6:00am to 2:00pm you can get a FREE Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny's (an ad ran during the Super Bowl)! Meg and I decided that this would be worth getting up early...we both love breakfast. We agreed to meet at Denny's on Maurine at 6:30am...which meant that I had to get up at 5:30am! I can't tell you the last time I have been up at such an ungodly hour! Usually, I am just going to bed at that time.

So anyway, we met at 6:30 and the place was hopping! We were seated quickly and our food was delivered shortly after that. It was delicious! I usually don't eat such a heavy meal for breakfast so I am sure that I will be feeling the effects later. By the way, the waitstaff was wonderful...all had smiles on their faces and seemed to enjoy being there (and you know that they are going to have to deal with all kinds of people today).

We got in and out of there in around 30 minutes; I got to work at 7:30...too bad that I have to work until 6:30 tonight!

Get out there and enjoy a FREE breakfast and don't forget to tip your waiter/waitress :-)

http://dennys.com

Monday, February 2, 2009

Week In Review

Man, finding time to blog is not easy! I have had many things happen to me this week so instead of creating a blog for each event, I will just give you the highlights!

I am in love! Ok, I am not in a relationship (and to those of you that are close to me, you would be first to know...I think the whole town of WF would probably know straightaway). Anyway, I am in love with a new gadget! My assistant and I bought itouches (iphones without the phone) recently to test them out in the hopes of using them with administrators and students. In the process of testing it out, I have found that I can't live without it! It's my internet, email, calendar, music, pictures all rolled into one! Plus, I have all these cool little apps (all free of course). There were several times this weekend when the girls and I needed to know some trivial piece of information and ta-da the itouch delivered. Who needs to be smart when you have an itouch? All of of the universe's answers are inside a two-pound magic device.

PS--Know of any cool apps that I should download?

Friday night, Meg and I went to see, "The Reader." This movie has a great story and I can see why it's up for five Oscars. Kate Winslet did an amazing job! However, I am very disappointed with the amount of nudity in this film. I don't think it added to the film in any way...definitely not a film you want to see with your parents. On Wednesday, I hope to see "MILK". I am trying to see all of the films nominated for Best Picture. The only ones left to see are "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons" and "Frost/Nixon." I should be done in plenty of time before the Oscars which are being held on February 22nd (by the way, Meg and I are hosting an Oscar party and black tie is optional...more details coming soon!).

After the movie, we met Julie and Jessi at Starbucks and were accosted by a homeless man. He wanted to talk to us, but we just ignored him. He kept asking Jessi how he managed to end up with three ladies. Jessi told him to leave us alone and almost threatened him...I must admit, I was a little scared (I tend to think that most Texans carry concealed weapons). The man finally stood up to leave and said in passing, "I have had more pleasures in this life than you guys will ever experience." To which Julie replied, "Have a nice life, sir." The creepy thing is that Meg ran into him the next day while she was heading into work.

So on Saturday we headed to the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival. We went for a late lunch, but there were still TONS of people there! Meg really wanted to eat sausage, but hasn't eaten meat in over two years (she is a pescatarian). We had to calmly talk her out of it...it was a mini-intervention. Surprisingly, Julie was able eat and not get sick. We each ate three pancakes (some of them in the shape of Mickey Mouse) and were miserably full. After eating, Meg went to see MILK with our friend Roma and I went home and took some medicine and went to bed (as I had a head cold...still do).

Saturday evening, Meg and I ushered for Backdoor Theatre's show, "Pete-n-Keely." The only perk of ushering is that you get to see the show for free. The show was very campy, but cute.

After the show, we met Jules at Parkway for a shake and some trivia...crazy times on a Saturday night.

Sunday, I stayed in bed most of the day. I did call and wish my mother a Happy Birthday though. Around 5:00, I decided to get dressed as I was going over to Julie's to watch the Super Bowl. I am not a huge football fan (unless we are talking about OU). However, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and eating snacks. During most of the game, I worked on school stuff on my laptop (boy, I really am the life of the party). I really didn't care who won, but was really hoping the Steelers wouldn't win...oh well. I really enjoyed the wearing of the 3-D glasses during the Disney movie trailer. I think the E-trade Baby Commercial was my favorite...which one did you most enjoy?

By the way, did you know that cacti do not like snow?!? My friends, Dennis and Jason, left this cute little cactus for me to tend to...little did they know that would kill it! I didn't mean to...they said to leave it outside and let it be. Well, I am sure that they didn't mean when it was freezing! I went to get my mail on one of my days off and found it covered in snow. I raced to grab it off the table (it was frozen to the table) and brought it in the house. I talked to it and apologized profusely in hopes that it would revive. It's been a week and it still looks brown and pathetic. Maybe I am not ready for a pet or a baby!

So this week, I am going to Zumba. Zumba is an aerobics class with lots of dance moves. I have had to miss a few sessions due to technology training and hope this won't hinder me. I am not coordinated at all, but hope to have fun and burn a few calories.

Well, it's 10:00pm and I am ready to go and hang-0ut with my boyfriend, the DVR.

It's sad really...