Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day
Matt and I love our moms so much. Even though we are far apart, they are always close to our heart. Thanks for all that you do and we can't wait to back with you both this summer! Xoxo
Friday, May 10, 2013
A Thursday
Yesterday, my students did mock interviews. I had a meeting after school. I went to the gym. I went to happy hour and had a lot of fun. I also finished The Pillars of the Earth. 
And then later on this happened...
This happened...
Happy Friday, everyone!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
A Tuesday
Today:
School is nearing the end. I went to the gym. I sat outside with the dogs and read. Then Matt came home and we talked and enjoyed the weather. When we came in, I played with Butters and the bear for ten minutes and laughed. Then Matt put on this bandana and I laughed a lot more.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
April Poetry Month
April was national poetry month! We did a lot of different poetry activities with the students to try and prep them for their EOC exam but also to introduce them to the various aspects of poetry. Here are some of the things we did:
Sensory details and imagery
Figurative language
Tone and mood
Author's purpose
Rhetorical devices and protest poetry
Found poetry
Blackout poetry
Take a look at some of the great things my students created! I was so proud of the protest poems they created. I hope you are able to read them!
Sensory details and imagery
Figurative language
Tone and mood
Author's purpose
Rhetorical devices and protest poetry
Found poetry
Blackout poetry
Take a look at some of the great things my students created! I was so proud of the protest poems they created. I hope you are able to read them!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Is it spring yet?!
Hi all!
This Missouri weather has been sub-par this year. The weekends have been mostly nice, but then the weekdays are rainy and cold. I even saw that we could get some snow this week! Let's hope not!
This month of April has had a lot of up and downs. It was a particularly difficult month at school, but school is coming to a close. My parents came to visit us for a long weekend towards the beginning of the month. We went on the dinner train and also rode bikes on the Katy trail. It was really great! On Sunday, Matt made us a huge dinner and we watched Life of Pi.
Last weekend, Matt and I went to the St. Louis Zoo! We got there in the morning and it was not too crowded. The giraffes were my favorite, and Matt liked the tiger. For lunch we got to meet up with Glenn and Nancy at the Schlafly brewery. It was delicious, of course, and we enjoyed visiting with them.
My friend, Gigi, is moving back to L.A. this week. She and I met last year around this time and it has been a nice friendship to always rely on. Today I helped her load the truck and then we got ice cream. You will be missed, Gigi!
This weekend was dreary and it was hard for me to get motivated to do anything. I did read a lot of reading in a new book I started called The Pillars of the Earth. Slow start, but I am getting into it. If you've read it, I'd love to chat after I finish! Next weekend, I am going to visit my Grandparents while Matt studies for finals. I can't believe the year is almost over. I will be back with more updates and adventures. Hope all is well!
This Missouri weather has been sub-par this year. The weekends have been mostly nice, but then the weekdays are rainy and cold. I even saw that we could get some snow this week! Let's hope not!
This month of April has had a lot of up and downs. It was a particularly difficult month at school, but school is coming to a close. My parents came to visit us for a long weekend towards the beginning of the month. We went on the dinner train and also rode bikes on the Katy trail. It was really great! On Sunday, Matt made us a huge dinner and we watched Life of Pi.
Last weekend, Matt and I went to the St. Louis Zoo! We got there in the morning and it was not too crowded. The giraffes were my favorite, and Matt liked the tiger. For lunch we got to meet up with Glenn and Nancy at the Schlafly brewery. It was delicious, of course, and we enjoyed visiting with them.
My friend, Gigi, is moving back to L.A. this week. She and I met last year around this time and it has been a nice friendship to always rely on. Today I helped her load the truck and then we got ice cream. You will be missed, Gigi!
This weekend was dreary and it was hard for me to get motivated to do anything. I did read a lot of reading in a new book I started called The Pillars of the Earth. Slow start, but I am getting into it. If you've read it, I'd love to chat after I finish! Next weekend, I am going to visit my Grandparents while Matt studies for finals. I can't believe the year is almost over. I will be back with more updates and adventures. Hope all is well!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Costa Rica: Our Trip to Find Pura Vida, part 2
When we arrived at RIU Guanacaste, we instantly got into our swim suits and headed to the beach. It was so beautiful there! The sand was a very dark brown and there were some big rocks. The view was just incredible, as well. After that, we went to the pool for a bit and tried out the swim-up bar. Later, we ate dinner (a TON of food on the buffet) and relaxed outside. The weather could not have been better. It is in the 90's during the day and the 70's at night, but there was always a breeze.
Thursday was a relax day. Unfortunately, Matt got some sort of stomach bug/food poisoning. This happened right after breakfast and he spent the rest of the day in bed. I spent my day reading at the pool and in the lobby area as well as checking on him. I felt so bad that he couldn't enjoy the day! But, it was good that we didn't have anything planned.
Friday was one of the best days on our trip. I woke early to see about canceling our jungle tour, but it couldn't be done. We would just have to not show up. Ten minutes before we were supposed to be in the lobby, Matt decided he was going to go on the trip. I was pretty apprehensive about that, but he wanted to give it a try. We rode for about 2 hours away from the coast towards the mountains and jungle. The goal of the trip was to hike to the beautiful Rio Celeste. When we got to the road to go to the waterfall, there was a sign that it was closed! It had rained so much the night before that the trails were too muddy and the water was no longer blue, but brown. We were of course disappointed.
Our tour guide was great. He drove us a little farther to another side of the volcano. We walked through the cloud forest and went on several suspension bridges. Turns out, Matt is scared of them! I thought they were really fun though! We had an authentic lunch afterwards where I ate plantains and their unpasteurized cheese, free-range chicken, and a local vegetable that is somewhat like cucumbers, rice and black beans. It was some of the best food I ate the whole time we were in CR! Matt got some chicken soup and rice that he is still raving about.
That day we also saw a lot of monkeys in trees and some neat poisonous frogs that were only about an inch big! They were red with blue legs.
Saturday I woke early and went to the beach and pool again. We were not getting picked up for the airport until 10:30, so I had a lot of time to relax before we left. We said our goodbyes to the beautiful land. I really enjoyed my time in Costa Rica, and I know that Matt did as well. I can't wait to get traveling again.
Pura Vida means "Pure Life" which is kind of like the slogan or saying in the country. I left Costa Rica feeling refreshed and really wanting to simplify my life. I know that is something most people want. I am having a hard go at it this week, but I have not forgotten my desire and my hope that I will one day be able to have a more pure life, whatever I find that to mean for me.
Thursday was a relax day. Unfortunately, Matt got some sort of stomach bug/food poisoning. This happened right after breakfast and he spent the rest of the day in bed. I spent my day reading at the pool and in the lobby area as well as checking on him. I felt so bad that he couldn't enjoy the day! But, it was good that we didn't have anything planned.
Friday was one of the best days on our trip. I woke early to see about canceling our jungle tour, but it couldn't be done. We would just have to not show up. Ten minutes before we were supposed to be in the lobby, Matt decided he was going to go on the trip. I was pretty apprehensive about that, but he wanted to give it a try. We rode for about 2 hours away from the coast towards the mountains and jungle. The goal of the trip was to hike to the beautiful Rio Celeste. When we got to the road to go to the waterfall, there was a sign that it was closed! It had rained so much the night before that the trails were too muddy and the water was no longer blue, but brown. We were of course disappointed.
Our tour guide was great. He drove us a little farther to another side of the volcano. We walked through the cloud forest and went on several suspension bridges. Turns out, Matt is scared of them! I thought they were really fun though! We had an authentic lunch afterwards where I ate plantains and their unpasteurized cheese, free-range chicken, and a local vegetable that is somewhat like cucumbers, rice and black beans. It was some of the best food I ate the whole time we were in CR! Matt got some chicken soup and rice that he is still raving about.
That day we also saw a lot of monkeys in trees and some neat poisonous frogs that were only about an inch big! They were red with blue legs.
Saturday I woke early and went to the beach and pool again. We were not getting picked up for the airport until 10:30, so I had a lot of time to relax before we left. We said our goodbyes to the beautiful land. I really enjoyed my time in Costa Rica, and I know that Matt did as well. I can't wait to get traveling again.
Pura Vida means "Pure Life" which is kind of like the slogan or saying in the country. I left Costa Rica feeling refreshed and really wanting to simplify my life. I know that is something most people want. I am having a hard go at it this week, but I have not forgotten my desire and my hope that I will one day be able to have a more pure life, whatever I find that to mean for me.
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