tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56900932011-07-30T21:26:07.738-04:00adventures, trials and tribulations, and a whole lot of other randomness. welcome!Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-79175037742822797132010-09-01T21:51:00.000-04:002010-09-01T21:51:51.251-04:00

While reading the online visual (addictive) disaster People of WalMart, I clicked a link to see their new book on Amazon.com... and laughed when I saw my recently viewed books: 1. People of WalMart: Shop and Awe (this was the reason I noticed the others) 2. A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (a classic and a favorite!) 3. Pickle Pickle Pickle Juice (I hear it's a great children's book!) 4. Birthing a

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-6227117928420681542010-08-23T20:58:00.000-04:002010-08-23T20:58:40.648-04:00

Dana, a girl I went to school with in the ye-olde days, writes a blog about her life called Lil Family Blog.  She is very enterprising and has recently been having some cool contests on her blog. A lot of them are for babies and kids, which don't help me much right now, but some are cool for all types of people!   This one looks tasty... I hope I win! Read Dana's post for the details:  click here

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-22863128231982732282010-08-23T14:33:00.004-04:002010-08-23T14:53:48.469-04:00

Hello. I don't know if anyone reads this anymore, or if it's fallen off of blog-reading lists or whatnot. It appears I don't even have comments anymore, which makes me sad that such things are lost. Ah, well. C'est La Vie... or something like that. :)So here I am, with Ten things that come to my head right now. Just text, nothing Fancy.Ten things that I am enjoying right now.One: The birds that

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-3787482344035051352010-02-13T19:46:00.002-05:002010-02-13T20:15:42.845-05:00

Hello, Blogosphere!It has been a tremendously long time since last I posted. A million things have happened since then, perhaps the most significant being OUR WEDDING! :)But seriously. I will make an attempt to get this up and running again. the (now former!) Miss President :)(maybe I should get a new name?)

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-46228348611245301102009-04-05T21:28:00.004-04:002009-04-05T22:09:12.696-04:00

Matt's school has an exchange program with a school in Germany (near Cologne). The American students went to visit them during the February break, and the German students are here in the US now. Among other things, such as going to classes and hanging out with students, they have been doing a lot of travel so that they could see as much as possible while they are here.Yesterday was no exception.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-56828738190794984272009-04-05T21:23:00.002-04:002009-04-05T21:27:54.662-04:00

When I worked at the bank (during what seems like a lifetime ago!) I became a really big fan of "Where's George?" a website devoted to tagging and tracking currency. I saw lots of "Georges" come through the bank and would input them into the system as I got them, often exchanging bills that I had for those so that I could send them back into circulation myself. It's not often that you get an

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-83011230602123805322009-03-24T17:53:00.003-04:002009-03-24T18:01:03.224-04:00

Dear Trader Joe's,Please don't let me buy your Baked Cheese Crunchies anymore. Despite the fact that they are "33% less fat than regular cheese crunchies," it is unhelpful when you place the serving size as 33 crunchies. They are all different sizes! Which is the size with which you compare the others? Cup sizes are a better choice - "Serving size: 1/2 cup" would be easier to understand than "33

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-40651229123257163522009-03-23T21:34:00.002-04:002009-03-23T21:49:38.608-04:00

(Oh, how cute! That rhymes!)Yeah, so that means the HONEYMOON IS BOOKED!!! WOOOOO!We're doing the cruise thing. Easy-peasy, fun-in-the-sun relax-fest. I know we'll both be fried, so it will be good to do as much or as little as we want, and I couldn't be happier.So yeah, this means that the wedding is less than four months away. YIKES!I'm excited, of course, but there is still so much to

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-23835738961230702572009-03-18T22:15:00.003-04:002009-03-18T22:30:39.086-04:00

... 'cause we're gettin' married at the LOONEY BIN!S E R I O U S L Y. (you just can't make stuff like that up!!!)So yeah. Our reception place? Very nice. People are great. Food was fantastic. The view? Beautiful. The buildings on the way in were very interesting, and in varying states of disrepair, which was intriguing for a curious and adventurous couple.The sign at the exit lists a place called

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-37730507229533489992009-02-28T23:33:00.002-05:002009-02-28T23:38:14.206-05:00

So I found this over on that little cultural phenomena called Facebook and decided to post it here instead. Basically, you take the fragments that correspond with different things and piece them together to make an exceptionally random sentence.Pick the month you were born:January-------I kickedFebruary------I lovedMarch--------I karate choppedApril----------I lickedMay----------I jumped onJune--

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-5851914858434988122009-02-22T21:00:00.001-05:002009-02-22T21:01:20.102-05:00

Meet Horacio. He's a bearded dragon that Matt has "adopted" as his classroom pet. To be honest, I didn't think I'd like him very much, but as a girl in one of Matt's classes mentioned, "He's cuddly!" He likes warm things and will snuggle into your hand when you hold him, and is very alert. I just hope he doesn't get big and ugly like the bearded dragon I saw at the Travel Show a few weeks ago (oh

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-79138958260643165712009-02-22T20:33:00.002-05:002009-02-22T20:52:41.353-05:00

Over my break, one of the things I got to do was take a quick little ride around the block to Massachusetts, to see the Woods! It was so good to get to see them, especially Becky, as she will be my Matron of Honor (and is one of my dearest friends!!) We hung out at home lot, being that she is quite pregnant (less than one week to go!), but we all went to dinner at Acapulcos on Monday night, then

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-41207897067371798652009-02-19T17:37:00.003-05:002009-02-19T18:01:26.119-05:00

I just did one of those Internet search things where you put in your first name and the word "needs" into a Google search to see what you come up with. You're supposed to choose ten of those responses. They are especiallyamusing, given the fact that several major Hollywood players have my name!! Here we go... and with my own commentary, to boot! (oh, the procrastination!)I need a smack daddy. (!!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-4259557690965844962009-02-15T12:01:00.004-05:002009-02-15T12:16:52.411-05:00

I saw this on Facebook and decided to post it here. It's a good list of "life" things and you're supposed to comment on whether or not you've done something. The things I HAVE done I'll put in BOLD. The rest.... well, they go on my list of things I'll have to try to accomplish in life! Some are really good. I've a lot of work to do! :)1. Started your own blog (DUH!! Where are you reading this???

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-90004309113532559732009-02-01T19:27:00.002-05:002009-02-01T19:30:30.359-05:00

It's pretty funny that The Knot lets you play with this. It's like paper dolls for grown-ups! I personally like the fact that I could put sparkles everywhere. It makes "me" look shiny. :)NOTE: My dress doesn't actually look like this. They only give you so many options as to what you can use. So don't worry about not being surprised or anything later.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-63414807177282888272009-01-29T11:27:00.002-05:002009-01-29T11:30:42.153-05:00

As I sit here at home in my robe and slippers on a Thursday, I discovered this on my dear friend Alisa's blog - joterella.com - and had to share.Click here and be creative... be sure to click the mouse as you paint. Enjoy!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-55830611719300664342009-01-25T21:10:00.002-05:002009-01-25T21:55:19.564-05:00

It's by no means extensive, but here a small smattering of things that happened in 2008. There was much fun to be had, many people to see, many important things to do. Enjoy. :)Here's to hoping that 2009 will be wonderful and full of even better memories, more fun and much much joy!My resolution: To post more frequently. Remind me to do it if I am getting lazy, will you?

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-13566154385589745302008-12-07T22:10:00.002-05:002008-12-07T22:16:06.543-05:00

I had this sent to me in an email this weekend and laughed and laughed. Brilliant.In other news, I do still exist. I just have sporradic internet accessibility at the moment and am so busy with school concerts and personal concerts and the like. I sang in two concerts this weekend and they went well, except for the fact that I had a bit of a driving adventure tonight. More on that soon, hopefully

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-78568372616461799472008-11-17T10:23:00.000-05:002008-11-17T10:24:22.604-05:00

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-83292333829612174962008-11-10T20:28:00.002-05:002008-11-10T20:47:55.564-05:00

Some of you may remember that three (eek!) years ago at this time my sweetheart took me to the Chocolate Show in NYC. It was an amazing and overwhelming experience of chocolatey goodness.This past weekend, my aunt was in Manhattan and my mom went in to have some sister-time with her. They actually took my suggestion and went to the chocolate show as well! Being fellow chocoholics they too enjoyed

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-19539351623079792322008-11-04T21:38:00.003-05:002008-11-04T21:46:47.861-05:00

Did you go out and vote today? As a President myself, I certainly hope so!From Misc Fall 2008My Dad found this quarter on his way to the polls today. I love his little comment!!From his lips to God's ears, I say - even if it's a quarter at a time! :)From Misc Fall 2008Always interesting to go back and vote at my old elementary school. Good times!From Misc Fall 2008Props to Starbucks for giving

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-16910527912320306902008-11-02T11:39:00.004-05:002008-11-02T11:55:40.795-05:00

As I type this, I am waiting for my dear 'ol Sheep-in-a-Jeep to get some new shoes.Yesterday, Matt took off my front drivers-side tire in order to take a look at/replace my front brakes. It ends up that they are still in good condition, which is good news (and I have the actual brakes for when that changes) but in the process, he noticed that my tire was in dire need of replacement. VERY dire

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-176606887306911102008-10-26T21:17:00.004-04:002008-10-26T21:24:40.396-04:00

I just took The Political Compass Test. I did it on a curious whim. I found the results interesting.Economic Left/Right: -4.75Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.46 I'm supposedly "near" the men listed above. Interesting. Comments??

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On this day, six years ago, I was up in Massachusetts. Two of my dear friends were beginning their life together. Today, life has have taken them on so many amazing adventures - thousands of miles of travel, adventures, life changes, a move, construction, a beautiful little girl and another baby on the way. Happy times, sad times, crazy times, a life.They give me a lot to look forward to. :)Happy

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-11072801840266124862008-10-10T23:25:00.001-04:002008-10-10T23:26:57.214-04:00

I could survive for 54 seconds chained to a bunk bed with a velociraptor Created by Bunk Beds PediaThank you, Alisa (aka jot.erella) for this distraction. I'm proud that I would make it that long!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-40657728528153709752008-10-09T12:41:00.001-04:002008-10-09T12:46:13.052-04:00

I love Lego Star Wars. It's funny enough on its own. But this is just the icing on the cake.

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Words that are running through my head at the moment... and with which I agree. Often the people who think they are the most important really aren't, and we need to remember that!!Many a truest wordhas been spoken by the JesterStanding against the tideIs the noblest of gesturesIt’s the little pearls of wisdomThat tumble from the lightThat makes us laugh until we cryBecause we know that they are

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Friday night was spent at the Nokia Theater in the heart of Times Square to see Great Big Sea!From Great Big Sea @ Nokia - Sept 19They did two fantastic sets, with the entire concert being around 2.5 hours of singing, dancing and fun. You know you've had a great time when you spend the next two days with a raspy voice from constant singing and sore shoulders and arms from all of the clapping! We

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-7925478766431933692008-09-14T12:59:00.003-04:002008-09-14T13:06:06.834-04:00

Do you remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Slow and steady wins the race.I wonder who I am. I have more behaviors like the hare... easily distracted, wanting to take a nap, impatient. But I do (eventually!) get things done, albeit often through stubbornness or with help. Does that make me more like the tortoise, then? Since things do get done slowly?Hmmm.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-2822290255751445482008-09-08T17:30:00.003-04:002008-09-08T17:40:47.465-04:00

Two conversations from the past two days. They both made me laugh.In the car the other night...Me: I'm a goody two-shoes.Matt: Oh, you have more than two shoes!Me: Yeah, I have more than two... and an army of flip-flops.Matt: You do have lots of flip-flops.Me: I heart flip-flops!Today, a conversation with a second grader at lunchtime...Girl: You were playing the piano this morning.Me: Yes, I

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-57361939414480747372008-09-07T21:06:00.002-04:002008-09-07T21:11:17.533-04:00

My posting has been quite lax of late. There are lots of things to be posting about, yet I am swamped with schoolwork. I should actually be doing some work right now, to be perfectly honest!! I will try for more posts soon. :)From Lunch with Jenny and Will 08-26-08This is a picture of when Jenny and Will took a quick trip home... Thankfully, Will is now back from his third deployment and this

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-17397175978296464122008-08-28T22:09:00.005-04:002008-08-28T23:03:27.760-04:00

I went to the Farmer's market again today. (although I was not as green as last time, in which I rode my bike to the location. Mom was with me this time and we have only one bike.) While buying some yellow grape tomatoes, we were convinced to try something new:This picture is not mine. It comes from here.These are called ground cherries (other names include: husk tomatoes, cape gooseberries,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-16461907972572234352008-08-23T20:10:00.003-04:002008-08-23T20:27:36.291-04:00

I am in Florida at the moment, visiting my grandmother. This in itself is hard - to see her so frail and so unlike herself is heartbreaking, and the awful thought of "Is this the last time?" is a heavy weight. And to add to that, it hasn't stopped raining the ENTIRE time we've been here. I mean it. Tropical Storm Fay has set up residence over Florida, so there has been nothing but awful, awful

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-32920158451317873382008-08-20T22:32:00.006-04:002008-08-20T22:43:35.196-04:00

I've been meaning to get up the pictures from the trip we took right after school let out, but they have been on the back burner... at least here's a start!Matt and I went to the Corning Museum of Glass while in upstate NY with Matt's parents. It is an AMAZING museum! We spent the good part of a day there - seeing exhibits, wandering, having lunch, and my favorite thing - making a blown glass

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-32783988487656153922008-08-14T09:33:00.004-04:002008-08-14T10:16:15.520-04:00

Marisa of "The True and Tall Tales of My Fantastic and Brilliant Life" nominated me for this award. It doesn't seem to signify anything except a hoax!, but it's certainly cool that she decided I deserved one! (Award, not hoax!) I guess I'll take awards no matter how I get them. :)Supposedly, there are "rules:"*Put the logo on your blog.*Add a link to the person who awarded you.*Nominate at least

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-15767557622005197322008-08-08T11:30:00.004-04:002008-08-08T11:47:58.694-04:00

On Sunday, I got to witness two of our friends tie the knot. Unfortunately, Matt wasn't able to make it - we were up until 4am the night before, visiting the hospital... he got awful, awful food poisoning! So while he slept and recuperated, I traveled down to the Berkley Plaza to see Marisa and Eric become Mr. and Mrs.The wedding itself was beautiful. I'd never been to a Jewish ceremony before,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-25104764889743176252008-08-07T14:50:00.004-04:002008-08-07T15:32:09.586-04:00

First thing I should say - Matt is awesome. He remembered that this was a place I wanted to go and made it happen. So cool. Major brownie points. :)On our last day at the shore, we took a little drive over to Monmouth University, the school where Marisa spent her undergraduate years. Years and years before I ever met her, though, I knew this place. I just knew it as Daddy Warbuck's house in the

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-23474710286753906152008-08-07T14:28:00.003-04:002008-08-07T14:47:28.891-04:00

After the craziness of the workshop I attended (and a lot of other things, too), it was time for a little R&R. We spent the weekend - plus a few more days - down at the shore, and it was WONDERFUL.On the rainy Saturday, we went bowling, and experienced four power outages while there! Lucky for us, though, the guy in charge was hanging out near us and he was persuaded to take us on a tour of the

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-64917325430060603882008-08-02T14:27:00.004-04:002008-08-02T14:41:25.377-04:00

Our friends Marisa and Eric are getting married... tomorrow. We'll be there to celebrate their big day, but we were able to get together more casually before the big day.We met up for some lunch at California Pizza Kitchen and then planned to head to Monster Golf. Unfortunately, Eric had to go to work, so he could only stay for lunch. But Marisa came with us to play! It was a lot of fun... the

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-12812989268118496662008-08-02T14:03:00.004-04:002008-08-02T14:24:19.614-04:00

The organizational prowess of Rebecca Wood descended on my pathetic room and whipped it into shape before my very eyes! I had a lot of organizational issues and it had completely gotten the better of me, so my sweet friend gave this to me as a birthday present! She is able to work wonders, let me tell you! It was amazing to get to spend some time with her, too - I miss her a lot! We meant to

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-17364167700013491982008-08-02T12:59:00.004-04:002008-08-02T14:03:10.992-04:00

My dear friend Jenny came back to the US to live/work while her husband, Will, was on his third tour with the Army. We had some good times and many cups of coffee... an addiction for both of us!His tour is just about over (thank God!) and she had to go back to Italy... but before she went, we wanted to hang out one last time, at Cafe Archetypus. Such fun! I'll miss her a lot!UPDATE: Jenny Will

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-90897964845045569842008-07-30T22:23:00.004-04:002008-07-30T22:36:54.393-04:00

I know, I have lots to post about and I've been very lax in actually getting it out there into the great beyond. But I have to share what I did today, as I was exceptionally excited.I went to Annie's house!Matt took me to Monmouth University, to see the building used for both interiors and exteriors of Oliver Warbuck's house. Woodrow Wilson Hall, as it is known, has just begun a restoration

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-67742720895863750862008-07-15T22:55:00.003-04:002008-07-15T22:57:10.166-04:00

Tiredness, frustration, disgust, fear, anxiety, self loathing.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-68714146256483097762008-07-14T21:43:00.003-04:002008-07-14T21:49:35.285-04:00

...even when you're supposed to be doing schoolwork. ;)These are my new sandals... they are Birki's Tahiti Paisley Rose. My first pair of Birkenstocks ever. They came home with me from the Windmill in upstate New York. Yay.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-1196957053858380262008-07-09T21:41:00.002-04:002008-07-09T21:44:55.728-04:00

Hey. Still here. Just taking a graduate class every day for two weeks. It's good and I am enjoying it - Music and Storytelling in the morning and Theatre/Playwriting in the afternoon. Intense sessions and then journaling and fear of the end when all work gets sent away for grading.I'm around. You can call me or email me and whatever. I am still (somewhat) social. But I'm busy.There's been a lot

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-46949329006540041622008-06-18T21:59:00.002-04:002008-06-18T22:03:40.429-04:00

On June 1st, we went to a family barbecue at my sister's house. We hadn't seen anyone in a while, so it was good to see everyone and catch up. I had a chance to take a few pictures, especially of the youngest ones. It's not comprehensive, by any means, but several pics in the album were taken by my niece, Kaela. Enjoy!BBQ at the Donovan's

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-45283777183904879092008-06-17T22:41:00.002-04:002008-06-17T22:43:51.867-04:00

Mmmmmm.... Garbage is tasty. Yum Yum Yum.PS: I know I have a lot to post about, but there is so much going on with the end-of-the-year stuff. I will post a lot of stuff (a lot of pictures!) soon. Stay tuned!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-30788223841402867712008-06-06T22:41:00.002-04:002008-06-06T22:44:30.949-04:00

I am feeling very.... Meh. And I should really go to bed. This weekend will be a busy one, and HOT and HUMID too. I'm not a fan of that. Maybe sleep will improve my mood.Meh.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-9454824690157378082008-06-03T21:59:00.002-04:002008-06-03T22:09:35.563-04:00

I just learned tonight that 2008 is the International Year of the Potato. I suppose I am more in awe of this unusual food item. I read about it first on WikiHow, then I looked briefly at their own website.It's making me want some Pommes Frites. Mmmmm.....

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-63904799219328159392008-05-31T13:26:00.004-04:002008-05-31T13:53:12.380-04:00

My friend Chris gave me this recipe. She's made it several times for different barbecues and the like, and I finally got to try the recipe myself. I'll be bringing it to my sister's house for a family get-together tomorrow. It's a Weight Watchers recipe, but everyone will like it - it doesn't taste low-fat. :)COLD SESAME NOODLES6 ounces chow mein noodles or spaghetti (I used lo mein noodles)1/3

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-77579972080180067722008-05-28T22:20:00.001-04:002008-05-28T22:22:00.456-04:00

My mom showed me this gem. Enjoy.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-18452800599439940032008-05-28T18:09:00.002-04:002008-05-28T18:12:36.353-04:00

Can you see the picture in the post below? Please let me know if you can or can't by leaving a comment. Thanks!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-30870799585423622652008-05-24T17:51:00.002-04:002008-05-24T17:57:24.127-04:00

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-4272513396566946342008-05-18T20:55:00.003-04:002008-05-18T21:07:57.027-04:00

We enjoyed the prom on Friday. It was loud and crazy with kids dancing up a storm. We were going to do the traditional prom thing and head to the shore, but it didn't quite work out, which ended up being fine. If you're interested in pictures they are in my online album along with the few pictures I took on our anniversary when we went to the opening night of the NJ Shakespeare Theatre's

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-14142422682798146302008-05-08T22:12:00.001-04:002008-05-08T22:13:58.720-04:00

In my enthusiasm for the upcoming prom, I was looking through old pictures of mine and came across the pictures from the two dances I attended in high school. Let me tell you, it was good for a laugh! The first, with me in the "eggplant" colored dress, is the Holiday Ball my senior year - December 1996. I went with my friend Dante, and we had a fun time.The second, with me in a "Cinderella blue

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-2270978806452780222008-04-26T19:19:00.004-04:002008-04-26T19:24:37.927-04:00

Whilst here at the shore, enjoying some alone-time, I decided to take a walk to the water yesterday. It's not far, and was nice to get out and enjoy some nice weather. Here are some photos from my journey.....The album is here if you're interested in seeing the captions.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-81341235863875181182008-04-23T17:22:00.001-04:002008-04-23T17:24:40.243-04:00

It's been a while since there's been a POTD. This one was taken with my phone (my newest camera!) at Ikea a few weeks ago. I will leave off any comments about it at the moment. :) Enjoy!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-57530847210773890732008-04-22T12:35:00.002-04:002008-04-22T13:08:28.366-04:00

I've been very lax in uploading pictures lately... partially because my new camera's card doesn't fit into the reader on my laptop! But that's no excuse, really. :)Here are a few updates from recent events:Easter: We were at my sister's house and enjoyed a great meal and family time. Matt brought these cool balloon-pinwheel things and we played with them outside with my niece and nephew. There

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-72489400980457439262008-04-18T19:16:00.002-04:002008-04-18T19:27:49.021-04:00

On Friday, May 16th, I'm heading to my second prom. I only went to one in high school (my senior prom) but not because I didn't want to... because I had no one to go with. I went to one other formal in HS... the Holiday Ball (again senior year), but that was it. We didn't do casual/semiformal dances. Then in college it was worse!! I wanted to go to the formals (each year at Christmastime, known

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-44519752834644480102008-04-14T22:35:00.003-04:002008-04-14T22:43:50.774-04:00

If you know me at all, you know I love a bargain... and something free is even better.Tomorrow, April 15th, is tax day. And Dunkin' Donuts has something for each of us.... a free donut! I already have plans to get a coffee. Maybe I'll get a chocolate glazed and eat just half. :)Coming soon.... Free Scoop Night on 4/29 and 31-Cent Scoop Night on the 30th! (I'll have to do a lot of Zumba to burn

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-79955645585608297302008-04-13T17:35:00.003-04:002008-04-13T17:47:05.941-04:00

Feeling very tired, and it makes me a bit blue. (hence the color choice.) I often feel tired... it is something I just have to accept about my life. I don't sleep enough. I run like a crazy person a lot for work. I worry a lot, which is tiring. I take pills that help keep me healthy, but also make me tired. But sometimes the tiredness just catches up with you and you wish you could just

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-26352358793216246542008-04-07T22:44:00.002-04:002008-04-07T22:48:04.440-04:00

Next year I will bite the bullet and PAY someone to do my taxes. I hate it. Who needs this extra stress? It's really frustrating to get to the end of a software program and find that even if you want to print out the dumb thing and mail it in yourself it will cost you money.And it doesn't help that I have to write both the IRS and the state checks this year. GRUMBLE! (I mean, for a good reason,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-44361666933705222702008-04-06T19:36:00.001-04:002008-04-06T20:48:05.974-04:00

Last weekend, we went up to Watkins Glen, NY so I could meet Matt's family. It was a loooooooong drive up, partially because the TomTom directed us on a "shortcut" which ended up being TWICE as long due to the fact that halfway through the shortcut, TomTom died. Not just the battery... that would be easy to fix! No, we had complete software failure. It rebooted itself about five times and then

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-16255487918140836122008-04-02T21:26:00.002-04:002008-04-02T21:40:53.524-04:00

A work colleague of mine told me a story today that needed to be shared. Some of her students wanted to know about her personal life - is she married, etc. She said no, she was not married, and no, was not getting married in May (supposedly this was "what they'd heard."). When they found out that she was currently single, they wanted to set her up with the gym teacher... also single. (And buff,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-25847676312147971562008-03-27T17:36:00.003-04:002008-03-27T17:59:23.923-04:00

The other week, I bought myself a pair of earrings in one of those teeny-bopper accessory stores. They made me laugh and seemed like something I could totally get away with wearing at work.Today was the first day I wore them, and oh... they were a huge hit! But the best part was when a third grader came up to me and said, "Those are Les Paul guitar earrings!"Oh, obviously devoted Guitar Hero

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-73886848725062147702008-03-25T22:15:00.002-04:002008-03-25T22:25:25.320-04:00

I've been losing work things lately. People tell me this is a sign of stress. (no, really?)I lost a CD at school. I lost another CD at another school. I lost a teaching mag/CD that I bought with my own money.And so, I stress about it. I looked into how much it would cost to get a replacement magazine... $30 plus shipping, which isn't as bad as I thought. The one CD I lost can't be replaced

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-19540239840856569502008-03-19T22:46:00.001-04:002008-03-19T22:48:21.765-04:00

I just randomly realized that I've been at this for FOUR and a HALF years! I started on August 16th, 2003... and haven't shut up since. Wow....time flies when you're good at procrastinating.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-52052809643419272822008-03-19T21:19:00.002-04:002008-03-19T21:36:01.709-04:00

Things like this are the sunshine on a grumbly day, telling you that your job has its moments of brilliance. Backstory: If a student misses chorus, I send them a little note. Students and parents know that if the kid is unexcused for three rehearsals they will not remain in chorus. I stress the importance of notes from home. One girl wasn't able to go to chorus yesterday. She came to me and told

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-47256069551619951832008-03-18T21:50:00.004-04:002008-03-18T22:05:58.722-04:00

I needed some chocolate today. So I bought some on my way home from my doctor's appointment. I got this:I'd seen this at the Chocolate Show that I went to in New York a few years go. It's a very nice chocolate that has both traditional and unusual flavors... and I love the fact that it has a love poem inside! Check it out - Chocolove!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-83434689648489415312008-03-15T13:09:00.003-04:002008-03-15T13:51:14.372-04:00

Sorry about the delay. The week has been so busy that there hasn't been time to post!Court was an interesting experience. There were all sorts of cases that went before us... everything from small claims (fighting over a condo deposit), two DUI cases, someone in handcuffs (didn't see them, though) and lots of other interesting looking people. There was one other gentleman and myself who were

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-4026867534964688292008-03-10T21:23:00.003-04:002008-03-10T21:33:28.490-04:00

Tomorrow I have to appear in traffic court. I was lucky that they rescheduled my court date so that I wouldn't have to miss work, and for that I am thankful. But I am so intimidated by this process - I will go in and plead my case, stating that I am a safe driver with a clean record. I will admit to speeding... I'm not going to lie. But I will still ask for leniency and show them that I am

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-91773447542891508182008-03-09T17:42:00.002-04:002008-03-09T17:46:03.618-04:00

When we let others' judgments and criticisms affect us, or their advice and opinions sway us from our truth, we give away power. On of the reasons we do this is to please others in order to be accepted. But if we habitually put others' needs before our own, our life-force energy is drained, our passions are deadened, and our purpose and dreams go unfulfilled.-Karen Mehringer

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-40003823527794981642008-03-01T19:27:00.002-05:002008-03-01T19:29:40.682-05:00

Do you suppose that if you took the cookie-dough bits out of the ice cream you could bake cookies with them?...too bad I ate them all.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-47878710459534027332008-02-27T20:05:00.003-05:002008-02-27T21:49:24.265-05:00

Time for a trip post. :) I'll do my best to remember everything... or at least most. It was jam-packed with lots of goodness, as this post will be!S u n d a y : We had to get up before the butt-crack of dawn to get to the airport. We flew to DC, and had a layover there... which was longer than we initially planned, since they changed our flight after we booked it. We arrived in Orlando at 1ish

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-65617190916809141292008-02-23T22:55:00.002-05:002008-02-23T23:10:16.119-05:00

I will make a proper post about it, but if you're interested, you can see pictures at the link below. It was an amazing trip and we had such a wonderful time!Disney World Part 1 and Disney World Part 2

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-88252616338184379102008-02-13T20:13:00.002-05:002008-02-13T20:20:45.675-05:00

United Airlines, as M says, "Smell like poop." They changed our flight information on us, so now instead of getting to Florida in the late morning, we don't get there until after One. Grumble. Don't mess with my plans without expecting to get the wrath!But on the other hand, I didn't think that we would be able to get our transfer from the airport to the resort since we didn't do it in advance.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-19921031611026174002008-02-11T20:20:00.000-05:002008-02-11T20:27:47.053-05:00

I'm sick AGAIN. I've been feeling a little run down, but then as the weekend wore on I felt worse and worse, and by last night I had a low-grade fever. Today brought hours and hours and hours of sleeping (more time than waking!) and a higher fever by dinnertime. This, of course, means no school tomorrow. Grumble.I am tremendously worried about next week - I've been looking forward to my vacation

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-5017208564678144062008-02-05T21:24:00.001-05:002008-02-05T21:28:30.706-05:00

Today I learned how to spin plates. At work.The gym teacher has a unit on Circus Skills and teaches things such as plate spinning and juggling. Being naturally curious, I had to try it.So now, if I DO run away and join the circus, at least I have a skill. Which is good, since my elephant-riding dreams have been shattered by the cold truth that they train the elephants through fear. Grr.(ps: I

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-30659344896407917702008-02-05T21:10:00.000-05:002008-02-05T21:20:26.560-05:00

I got a speeding ticket on Sunday. The police officer wasn't nice to me. Yes, I admit I was speeding... I didn't realize it at the time, but I was. But he also didn't have to take such a power-trip over it.So now I'll go to court and beg for leniency... pointing out my clean record and that I am willing to take a "Safe Driver" class to reduce points on my license. I hope they will be

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-20583033300628932632008-01-30T19:14:00.000-05:002008-01-30T19:27:18.342-05:00

I have been infamously quoted as saying, "I love socks." And yes, it is true. I do love a good pair of socks, being that I have constantly cold toes. But little do most of you know......I also love slippers. Specifically, shearling slippers.I had a pair that I stole from my mom in college that I still have as a backup, but my favorites are LL Bean's Wicked Good Moccasins (in Brown). I got a

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-18865759436128032752008-01-24T20:38:00.000-05:002008-01-24T20:45:24.869-05:00

I went to a big outlet place this weekend... yes, in the bitterest of cold!However, there were great bargains to be found.Pants, fully lined, made really well. Original price $89.00 - then outlet price, then markdown to $39.95.Cashmere sweater. Amazingly soft and very luxurious.Original price $139.00 (I think?) - then outlet price, then markdown to $39.95.(which on its own is an amazing, amazing

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-42224060905033458932008-01-18T22:05:00.001-05:002008-01-18T22:41:40.559-05:00

I've just spent a Friday evening watching High School Musical 2.... something is wrong here.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-18772878591350417752008-01-15T20:50:00.000-05:002008-01-15T21:04:54.254-05:00

I've never watched it. I said that I couldn't. Tonight was the premiere.So I decided, "What the heck?"And I must say that I am literally speechless.How do people watch American Idol? It's hideous!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-47206749214151829882008-01-14T17:37:00.000-05:002008-01-14T17:58:47.342-05:00

I was in Borders over the weekend with a group of friends on our way to feast on amazing Indian food. While wandering away from the group, I found myself in front of the customer service desk when a young mom asked the associate, "Do you have Matilda?" She further indicated that it was a children's book.The young man at the counter said he thought so, but he would check it out. He started to

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-81019021238424005672008-01-07T17:31:00.000-05:002008-01-08T20:19:16.181-05:00

Most of you know my love of Ikea. I own several items from the store, and have helped Matt furnish the little house with many kitchen gadgets, picture frames and whatnot.Months ago, I was thrilled to discover the Ikea Song by Johathan Colton, another fan of the big blue and yellow box. (He's a crazy songwriter who writes a lot of songs on a variety of topics!)Now there's a new fascination. A guy

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-3816882402674835542008-01-02T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-02T21:42:43.961-05:00

$30 tickets for $160. Bah.This is why I should jump on things when I see them instead of saying, "Oh, I can do it later." Meh.

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-79521249296529769072007-12-31T11:34:00.000-05:002007-12-31T12:48:16.897-05:00

This has been an interesting year. There were lots of great things, lots of crazy things, lots of everything. Here are a few highlights for you to see. All in all, a very memorable year!J A N U A R Y . . . ... found me with a 3-day stay at the hospital for pneumonia, my first hospital stay since I was born. I was actually very relieved to be there, since it meant I wasn't going crazy and

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-37190351805966867192007-12-31T11:06:00.000-05:002007-12-31T11:30:42.193-05:00

On Saturday night, Matt and I met up with Marisa and Eric for dinner. I've known Marisa since we worked together at my previous teaching job, and we've managed to keep the friendship going! She is a sweetheart and we all had a wonderful time - the boys exchanging jokes in their best Scottish accents, Marisa and I bellydancing (yes!!) in the restaurant, enjoying amazing Moroccan food and good

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-50318670706791391902007-12-31T10:56:00.000-05:002007-12-31T11:05:53.816-05:00

Christmas was nice this year. On Christmas Eve, Matt and I went to the service at church and then back to my house for dinner with my parents - yum! On Christmas Day, I was home with Mom and Dad, eating French toast, opening presents, relaxing, then it was off to have dinner with Matt and his parents at their house. It was a really nice day.Santa was good to me - I got some lovely gifts,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-11385678837667937562007-12-31T10:32:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:56:17.878-05:00

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet up with my dear friend Kate in New York City. She was down from Maine, meeting up with lots of friends and staying with her brother, Alex. I was so happy to get to spend some "alone" time with her - it has been YEARS since we've done that, and the last time I saw her was at our college reunion in October 2006!I took the train in by myself - a first!

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-15316904711270801772007-12-21T23:00:00.000-05:002007-12-21T23:40:05.728-05:00

When we last went to Sandy Hook, we talked about coming back to see the History House all decorated for Christmas... but with the whole pneumonia thing last year, we weren't able to go. So I surprised Matt with a road trip on Saturday. We had so much fun! The house was beautifully decorated, there was a live jazz trio, and they even had cookies and hot chocolate!We had the opportunity to climb

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-2160940925977727822007-12-05T23:01:00.001-05:002007-12-05T23:15:11.887-05:00

First, a disclamer. This is written during Holiday Concert Craziness. Thank you.How am I expected to turn the world on its head by Friday? I have a budget (which I got today) that I need to return on Friday. And plans for this week and next week, also due Friday. And another budget will be handed to me tomorrow, to be returned probably on Friday as well. And a jam-packed chaotic day of work

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-46725826957504783062007-11-25T20:39:00.000-05:002007-11-25T21:06:34.382-05:00

I went to my high school reunion last night. To quote a song of the time, "How bizarre. How bizzare, how bizarre."My sweet Matt came with me, despite the fact that he knew no one there but me! (Doesn't this picture look like we're going to the prom or something?) It was strange - some people looked very much the same, some better, and some were not so recognizable! Funny to see people working

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-39377798678746445012007-11-19T21:45:00.000-05:002007-11-19T21:59:35.768-05:00

When it gets cold like this, I tend to want something warm and comforting to eat. Soup like this fits the bill nicely, is easy to make, and freezes well. I found the recipe in one of my mom's magazines, and I share it with you!Carol's Carrot and Dill Soup1 pound carrots (about 2.5 cups)1 medium onion2 cups water2 cups low-fat chicken broth1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1 bunch fresh dill

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-66516693012969332212007-11-10T22:40:00.000-05:002007-11-10T23:01:17.566-05:00

We went to the movies tonight... and saw this!It was tremendous fun... neither Matt or I have seen it before. We loved it, and the 3-D was really cool! (And we got to keep the 3-D glasses, which were much less dorky than the huge IMAX 3D ones for HP5.) The songs are quirky (and get stuck in your head!) and it's visually interesting - but what do you expect from a Tim Burton film?Unfortunately,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-74760714196505291172007-11-08T10:17:00.000-05:002007-11-08T10:44:23.787-05:00

I need to know if others feel the same way I do about this.Whenever I happen to be in the mall, I find myself accosted by multiple kiosk salesmen (usually), trying to get me to stop and try/buy different products off of their carts - hand lotion, heat packs, jewelery cleaners, head massagers, straightening irons, and the like. And usually the scenario goes something like this:Me: walking along,

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-6538632585759927062007-11-04T19:56:00.000-05:002007-11-04T22:45:37.334-05:00

Random things floating around in my brain. Do with them what you will.I should be working on stuff for my Holiday concerts, but it seems so strange to be planning for them already. But November is such a short month in terms of school... I really should have started already. There's a lot about it that is so hard. You have to try to include everyone, and consider the group of students that you

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-22346256716646045402007-10-30T21:03:00.001-04:002007-10-30T21:32:15.756-04:00

Marisa tagged me. And I am procrastinating (as I watch D1), so here it goes:Four things about me that you may or may not have known in no particular order. The directions are at the end.A) Four jobs I have had in my life:1. Teacher2. Bank Teller3. Audiology Assistant4. Retail Sales AssociateB) Four movies I would watch over and over:1. Pride And Prejudice2. You've Got Mail3. Roman Holiday4. Anne

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-18206135692994954382007-10-29T21:56:00.000-04:002007-10-29T22:10:31.156-04:00

There are lots of great things about being a grown-up, but sometimes you wish you could go back in time for a while. There's a big part of me that would love to put on some silly costume and go trick-or-treating with friends on Wednesday afternoon, then put myself into a sugar coma with a pillowcase full of candy collected from the neighborhood. Fun stuff like that. I guess it's really just the

Miss Presidentnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690093.post-48979450184780645472007-10-23T21:43:00.001-04:002007-10-23T22:04:20.489-04:00

Hey there. I know I haven't posted in a long while, but I have a good excuse... at least I think it is.I've spent most of this fall sick. It's been really frustrating and my athsma has gone completely out of whack. They tried a bunch of different drugs which didn't work, so the doc finally put me on prednizone. It's a pretty serious steroid, and they gave me a considerable amount of it. It

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