Happy Birthday Alex!!

A very special Happy Birthday wish for the very first boy I ever talked to on the phone. He was the best friend I could have asked for as a girl of 13, and still is even at the age of 22. He really is the best guy friend every girl wants. :)

LOVE him!!

On top of the Ferris Wheel at MN state fair! Right before they made me go on a ride entitled "Techno Power"...

p.s. Have a Jamba Juice, iced mocha or Summer Shandy for me to celebrate, thanks! :)

Amor y Amistad

Today is the day of Amor y Amistad (Love and Friendship) here in Colombia, basically their version of Valentine's Day. The day is basically celebrated all weekend...however as teachers we are starting the celebration early by not having students today! Haha. In all actuality I miss seeing my students and would probably rather see them then go to meetings, but a break is good just the same because I have 100 exponents tests to correct!

This morning a group of us started the training for this program called Tribes, which I want to use more of in my class. The program is basically about incorporating community building activities in your classroom to enhance student personal and academic growth. We have 7 more session to complete the Tribes certification, which will happen over various in-service days throughout the year. After today, I know a little bit more about the program, and I look forward to learning more thoughout the year.

This weekend I will be heading to San Antonio for the Calle del Arte (Street of Art), which is basically a large art festival in the street. Hopefully, I can find some art to decorate our walls! :)

Hopelessly addicted to you, dear television shows

SUCCESS!!!

I officially streamed my first American TV season premiere here in Colombia only one day after it showed in the States!! Hooray! Seeing as how over the last 4 years I have gotten hopelessly addicted to several shows, this is a great success in my life. Also, who doesn't need something relaxing to do at night after you finish grading your students' writing assignments on why anything to the zero power is one? ;) I certainly do.

Basically, what it comes down to is that I love TV on DVD. It is so incredibly addicting because you can watch the same show episode after episode without commercial interruption and without having to wait a week in between. As a result of watching TV on DVD over the years I am now addicted to the following shows (pathetic I know, but try and refrain from judging, thanks!):

• One Tree Hill (thanks Liz!)

• Gossip Girl (thanks Jenny!)

• Grey's Anatomy (thanks Anna/Reuter Hall front desk during sophomore year of college)

• Private Practice (as a result of my Grey's addiction, of course I watch the spin off!)

• The Office (thanks Joe!)

• How I Met Your Mother (thanks Joe/Jenny/Jeremy!)

• Brothers & Sisters (got into this all on my own...whoops!)

• Entourage (thanks Joe/his roommates)

I realize this sounds exhausting, but just think if you were me and had to watch them all every week. Also, I know a number of people who watch each show and there is nothing better than being able to discuss your favorite characters under the pretense that they are actual people. :) Last night I watched the Gossip Girl season premiere and I am hoping I will be able to watch the rest of my shows when they premiere as well! Who knows how long I will continue to watch them, but I do think they are fun, entertaining shows!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!