My Life- Thoughts and Happenings

[luminousone]

This was so cute and so hilarious:

 

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[luminousone]

No students tomorrow, but I still have to work. But I am going to sleep late and go in late.

[luminousone]

Of course my body wouldn't sleep in. But it is nice to take my time this morning...

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Good showing of trick or treaters tonight. Last year it was pouring down rain so I only got 4 or 5. This year the weather was dry, so more than 20 came by. Very cute and clever costumes.

[luminousone]

Yesterday I stayed home in the morning - I didn't make it in to work until 11:30! But I had put together a chicken butternut squash curry in the crockpot. It was so delicious when I got home! And it had coconut milk in it too.

 

I also did a load of laundry and clean up the kitchen before going. NO one complained - I usually stay fairly late into the evening, and I always go in on Sundays for a,few hours.

[luminousone]

Today I got to work at 9:30, so I still had a,more relaxed morning before work. But I had lots yo do today and ended up working until almost 7.

 

All of the teachers have been doing parent teacher conferences the past 2 days. I was required to be there but only talked with parents if needed.

 

Back to the regular grind tomorrow, so I better get myself up and going on time!

[luminousone]

When I got home from work I was really looking forward to the left over chicken curry. Unfortunately my son came home for lunch and left the whole bowl of it out for 7 hours! I threw it out, sadly. I will have to make that recipe again - we both liked it a lot.

[luminousone]

Ahhhhh.....

 

So nice to sleep in today, and I really needed that .

 

Although I really don't like having our time change every 6 months . I just see no point in it.

[luminousone]

This was so cute and so hilarious:

 

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Still laughing at this video. I showed it to our kindergaryen teacher, and she said that those parents are teaching her not to mind. But I think it is cute.

[luminousone]

Yesterday I got up early to gather snacks for our scouts who were doing an annual canned food drive. Then they wrnt door yo door soliciting non perishable foods to feed the hungry. We filled The back of one truck and part of another!

 

It did rain on us, but the weather was not cold.

 

Later, I went for my walk with my friend C and her dog. It did rain on us, and we were the only ones on the trail. BUT we did have rain gear and it was fine. We only walked for one hour, but that was fine.

[Silverbirch]

I need a good walk. Hope the rain holds out. I've just sprayed a heap of weeds which were to big and too many to dig out.

[luminousone]

OMG. My crazy country. Truly frightening the way people are voting.

 

How has it all come to this?

 

So scary.

[luminousone]

I am stunned. And frightened for our future.

[luminousone]

It was a very tough day today and night last night. I was in so much shock about our election results. I am usually apathetic when it comes to these things, but I know the danger of inexperienced reactive people at the helm.

 

Some of the staff were in tears before school started today.

 

My emotions ranged from shock to fear to anger and resentment and judgement. Then I realized that anger and judgement are part of why I didn't like the other side, and how ironic that I was feeling the need to be that way.

 

I am trying hard to make a choice. To be open minded and positive. To make a difference in the world rather than sitting back and complaining.

 

On the way to work I realized that as a parent and an educator I have one of the most important jobs in the world.

 

Some students spoke with me about their fears. I told them that in a few short years they will be in control of our nation so it is up to them to study hard and to help others in need and to make sure everyone is treated fairly. I probably wasn't allowed to say that, but I did.

[Silverbirch]

Hugs Lum. I hope things go calm there soon. Personally, I have had this weird sense that he won't serve his full term.

[luminousone]

Thanks Silver. I went to a healing prayer service tonight. One where people of many faiths attended, and the focus was tolerance and unity and gratitude. So beautiful and so needed. There must have been 200 people there tonight. People I spoke with said that they went there to heal and to become grounded. I hope they have another one soon.

[luminousone]

As far as Trump not serving his whole term, his Vice Pres choice is not much better, aND he would then take his place. It would be a different kind of mess.

 

I really wish Michelle Obama will run for president next time. She is smart, an eloquent and dynamic speaker, and would be a great leader for us.

[Silverbirch]

Yes, I thought that about Michelle Obama too.

[luminousone]

Facebook has been poisoned with political stuff and people ranting and untrue "news".

[Silverbirch]

I haven't been on FB much of late so out of touch

[luminousone]

So I started posting ideas on FB of what people can do, such as volunteer for a food bank. Or help at a senior center. Or an animal shelter. Or at a children's home.

Positive things

[Silverbirch]

Hope all is well with you Lum.

[luminousone]

All is well. Busy weekend but in the end I dropped some obligations and spent a little time with my older son.

 

He thinks he will graduate in March, and he is already job hunting. A few upcoming interviews - one on the east coast.

[Silverbirch]

Glad all is well alum. You were missed!

[luminousone]

Thanks Silver!