ugh....

....it is sooo frickin' hot....but it's better than rain and clouds........

Anniversaries and gay pride........

Countdown: 2 weeks until our Europe trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday (6/25/05)
Ray's ex had a timeshare up in SF that her and her bf couldn't make it to so she gave it to us as a gift. Let's not even go into how WEIRD that is!....ok, maybe we will go into it!

Tangent moment: Seriously, I already have a hard time accepting the fact that two people who had a long-term relationship, who shared intimate moments, have gone through the process of meeting the family, etc can just easily transition into friendship as though they had never slept with each other and said the "L" word. That to me, is WEIRD. Even though Ray has explained the dynamics of what was once their romantic relationship and the reasons for the mutual breakup I still think it's WEIRD! Soooo.....when your bf's ex gives you a weekend timeshare so the two of you can get it on, I think that is...say it with me.....WEIRD!!!

Returning from "Tangent moment": So anyways, Ray and I went up to SF on Saturday to enjoy the "weird" timeshare. Since we couldn't check in 'til 3 we stopped at Adventures Biking and rented a tandem bike to cruise around SF. Ray had the jones to go to Golden Gate Park and according to him it wouldn't take that long to get there. Whatever! Remember folks, it may look like a short ride but in SF NOTHING is a short ride! After an hour of huffin' and puffin' we didn't even get near the park! But aside from that, I had a lot of fun. Being on a tandem takes a lot of hard work because not only do both people have to peddle but you have to try to stay in sync. We got some gooood exercise!

Afterwards we went to the Steinhart Aquarium and saw some cool fish and cute penguins. We then checked into the Donatello (NOT Donatella!). It was a pretty nice room. We had a microwave, fridge, toaster, nice big bed, a huge sofa, a stereo, and a nice sizable TV. We conked out for about 2 hours, had dinner at Cafe Mason (good eats!), and conked out around midnight. One thing I do have to say about the hotel that I've never experienced with any hotel is the room "service." When we got back from dinner someone had gone in and remade the bed, closed the curtains, left 2 mints, and put soft music on. It was a nice surprise!


Annoyance of the evening: We were strolling down the streets of SF looking for a place to have dinner and we decided to stop by a public art gallery. 2 annoying things happened there. We were walking through this "hallway" with paintings on each side of the wall and when we approached the opening of the room one of the employees there walked right by us. If we had walked any faster she would have knocked right into me so she was close enough that it was obvious that it could've happened and that woman did NOT even acknowledge us. No, "excuse me" or "oops!" The second annoyance was the realization that they didn't think we were good enough for that gallery because we were there for at least 5 min. when an older couple walked in and within a minute one of the employees started talking to them. Talk about rude! That was sooooo discriminatory!

Sunday (6/26/05) Happy 11-month!!!
Got up around 8:30, had breakfast, and went out to experience the Gay Pride festivities. We've never been to one before so it was a nice treat. We first headed to Market around 10:30 to watch the parade. Saw a naked man on a bike. We then headed back to the hotel before noon to check-out and then drove closer to the festival. The festival was over at the Civic Center. It was huge! I have never seen so many naked men in my entire life! Along with purple men, and orange men, and men with balloons attached to them, and men with huge-ass blond wigs.......We got to listen to Kimberly Locke (American Idol), Third Eye Blind, and En Vogue.
We left the festival around 6 to go back to the car and rest before this jazz concert we were going to. Paula West performed and she was pretty good. After intermission a guest performer went on the piano and we thought he was going to duet with Paula but after 30 minutes of listening to him it was obvious he was doing his own thing before she got back on. I wouldn't have minded it so much if it wasn't for the fact that it was already 9pm and his style was not to our taste. So we left at 9:15ish before Paula even got back. By then so many people in the balcony had left!

The stress has ceased....for now....

So I got offered a teaching position today. The Wilson principal called to let me know that their first candidate chose another position so I was the next one in line. It's great and all because I get to work with Marie (I love you!) but unfortunately I'm still considered a temp because their are so many ppl going on leave so they won't know if there will be room for me next year. So once again I will lose my job next June, but now I'm going to prepare myself more and become more pro-active when spring comes around to find another job. Sucks a little, but at least I know where I'll be come August.

Summer has begun!

So, ok, I'm still "working" but summer has begun!!!!!!

Saturday (6/18/05)
Had dim sum with Ray's ex-coworkers. They're really nice ppl. I always enjoy meeting up with them. They're very goofy! Took Ray's motorcycle up to SF/North Beach for a festival. Very fun. Spending time with Ray is always fun.

Sunday (6/19/05)
Hung out with the family while Ray went to play volleyball. Had a minor argument with Ray. It was all a misunderstanding, which a lot of our arguments usually are.

This week:
Beginning of Tech summer camps. I'm learning a lot of Macromedia Flash. I've never used it before so it's nice to learn a new software program. I'm beginning to understand the process of animation better but sometimes I think it hurts the campers a bit since I'm learning with them so I'm messing up every now and then. The campers are 4th-8th graders but not all in one class. I kind of like the older kids for camp since they're more self-sufficient. I would never want to actually teach them though because I'm already started to see the attitudes that come with puberty and boy do they stink sometimes!!!!!

Ray and I have argued a total of 3 times this week. I think that's a record for us. Like I mentioned earlier 2 out of the 3 were misunderstandings. It's hard going through this beg. phase of a relationship where you're still learning so much about each other and trying to iron out all the wrinkles and kinks. I love him soooo much, though, and the one good thing that comes out of these arguments is that I see how devoted he is to me. It blows my mind how much he does love me because of what he's willing to do and deal with. It just makes me love him even more...

Ugh.....

....I didn't get the Wilson job. Totally sucks ass....Don't you hate it when the interviewer sounds really excited about your answers and even says at the end of the interview that they're impressed and so you think you have it in the bag and then it turns out you don't? SUCKS ASS!

Thursday (6/16/05)
Classroom checkout. Had lunch with Anne, Veronica, and others. Went to Tech summer camp training. Aussie, Irma, and Virginia (past staffers) were there. It was a nice reunion. Everyone else was new. I'll be working in Animation Sensation for the 3 wks that I'm there. Quite excited. Tranining ended at 7. I was sooo tired! Ray and I went bowling. I'm started to get better at my technique. Ray is a great coach!

Today
Met up with the Animation instructor and the other staffers to go over Macromedia Flash, had lunch with Johnny, food shopping, gym, job searches.

Woo-hoo!!!

No more pencils, no more books, no more student's dirty looks......

School is officially out! Drive slowly, please.

Countdown: 2 more days to go....

....actually 3, but I'm not really counting teacher work day on Thursday. Woo-hoo!!!! Monday workday is over! 2 more days of school left!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday (6/11/05)
Went to Joy's graduation at Cal State East Bay, a.k.a. Cal State Hayward. Ceremonies were to begin at 9:00 a.m. We arrived some time between 9:15-9:30 and the graduates were still filing onto the field. Still feeling a bit under the weather but 7 hours sleep last night helped a bit. Attended the main ceremony and then the College of Science ceremony. It was so frickin' hot. Even with sunblock I still got a tanline. Ray and I had to take a couple breaks in the shade and in the student union where we napped a bit and got some TCBY yogurt. Yum! The ceremonies ended around 1:30 p.m. We hung out in the parking area until 2:00 and it still took us an hour to get to the freeway! Stopped at Washington to get my fridge, headed over to SF to buy some jazz tickets, and then went to Daly City for the grad. party. Great food, great people. It was nice seeing everyone. Since I was still feeling a bit sick and the heat didn't help we left at 9 p.m.

Monday (6/13/05)
Went to the Oakland Zoo. It was so hot and so much walking. We had to take the public bus and transfer once. It went pretty smoothly and all 3 classes were able to fit on one bus. Whew!! I was so glad it worked out. A baby bird fell out of a tree near where we were eating and hurt itself so we contacted zoo ppl. One of my students barfed and his mom totally yelled at him like he purposely did it. We got back at 1. Sooooo tired! My feet hurt bad.

So I saw this milk commercial saying that calcium can reduce the symptoms of PMS. Since I noticed that most of my arguments/fights with Ray have been the weekend before my period I decided to try out this milk claim. I am currently on my second PMS cycle and there haven't been any incidents. Ray is jumping for joy over this. I first tried drinking milk a couple days before PMS usually kicks in but since I'm slightly lactose-intolerant I switched over to soymilk and it's been cool. Silk chocolate soymilk is great. I use Silk vanilla soymilk for smoothies after my workout and it's pretty cool.

Aside from increasing my calcium intake I'm trying to slowly transition into healthier eating. I spend more time at the market picking things that are healthier, organic, etc. I'm trying to eat more bran, soy, fiber, etc. Plus, of course, trying to get back into the swing of working out. I've been pretty consistent especially now that I've gotten accustomed to working out alone. I actually enjoy working out alone. I like to talk to my friends but I like that I can go at my own pace and just focus on things I need to do instead of worrying about others waiting for me or speeding up others if I needed to leave early. Anyways, my goals are to of course get more toned and flatten my stomach. I don't need six-packs but I so don't want to have ppl eventually think I'm pregnant or something!

Class of 2005

*sniff* My little kiddies had their graduation today..... *sniff* I bawled like a baby in front of their parents, siblings, grandparents, and any schmo that was in the auditorium. Man, I tried to keep it together but I lost control! Looking at them in their blue gowns, cap, tassel, and sash was just way too cute. The kids were so good. Even Erek didn't do a little jig as he walked up to the front. Ola froze up and had to be walked up but hey, it happens. We had cake and punch afterwards and took a ton of pictures.

Had an interview with Marie's principal. They have a 3rd grade opening. He seemed really impressed with me, but there's a lot of competition. I'm crossing my fingers....

Anonymity or not!

I notice on some people's blogs they write out the names of the people they talk about in their daily logs and those who just put initials or the first letter of their names. I go back and forth on that but I've decided that I'm keeping the full names unless I'm discussing something that might be hurtful to that person if their name was being displayed. Basically, if it's good or neutral info I put full names. No matter, there are some things that I want to blog to put out there for possible discussions but in respect of those parties involved I would, of course, make it anonymous. Make I'll do pseudo names.......

Ding Dong, the weekend's over

Countdown: 8 more days until school's out!! One more month until our Europe trip!!!!!!!

Friday:
Friday night was spent shopping at Costco (mmmm....Costco food samples.....), making caramel apples (thanks Johnny!), and putting together the baby shower favors and prizes.

Saturday:
From 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. I was baby shower mania. The theme was, "Once Upon a Time," so we had a red carpet leading to the "throne" with a sceptre and tiara. There were fairytale books as decor along with the theme's name as a sign. We had lots of good food, which not many people ate, I don't know why! Great Summer Berry Sangria. It's oh so good! Good cake thanks to J's mom, and caramel apples as the favor (you know, Snow White, get it?) Played the typical shower games, opened gifts, blah, blah, blah.

I was sooooo glad it was finally over. These past few months was the first time I ever planned parties for other people and it made me realize that the next time someone asks me to plan someone's party I'm charging them a fee. That way, I don't give a shit how many times they change their mind or whatever because it's their party and they're paying ME to do it however they want. Too much drama for even MY mama!

Sunday:
Worked on report cards while Ray detailed his motorcycle and car, went on some errands, went to my cousin Billy's graduation and his sister, Phuong's, birthday. Took Ray along. He got to meet more of my cousins. They had a pinata the shape of a tire with spinning rims! My cousins made it. Pretty cool. Rented "The Grudge." Hadn't seen a horror flick in a loooong time so I was in the mood for it although I was totally freaked out. I couldn't go to sleep for a while because I kept thinking about it! But, I'm glad we rented it. I guess I needed that adrenaline rush.

Suck-a$#

I didn't get the teaching job at the Evergreen school. Totally sucks.....oh well, I guess I kinda sensed it anyways.....you know, the vibe you get when you know they're not interested?

Kindergarten Mania

I am seriously overwhelmed with all the last things to do to close the school year. I think I'm going to rip my hair out! I have to:

1. Plan a graduation ceremony. (thinking of what to say at the ceremony, filling out diplomas.....)

2. Put together the graduation program for the whole K class because I'm the only competent computer user.

3. Do report cards along with my lengthy comments (because I want to despite all the time and headaches it entails.)

4. Still test the students in their P.E. skills.

5. Find a frickin' job or pray that they'll find another opening for that woman that took mine's!

6. Pack up my classroom, which includes sorting out my stuff and the school's, taking down the things on the walls, cleaning, blah, blah, blah....

7. Help put together our field trip to the zoo, Albertson's, and End-of-Year picnic.

Besides that, Lucille and I are putting the finishing touches for Jen's baby shower, which is this Saturday.

Oh yeah....and I still have to teach!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!