Easing back into things

I think Facebook is to blame for my lack of blogging. I see what everyone is doing everyday and post my own frequent updates, so I rarely even think of coming here to post anymore. I need to get back on track, so here are some updates:

I am teaching again. I decided to play hard ass this semester and let them know upfront that I will not accept junk papers that look like a 5th grader wrote them and that they will be required to attend the St. Louis field trip. 5 of them dropped the class as soon as they left that evening. I'm not taking it personally.

I'm planning a scrapbook retreat for my scrapping buddies and I can't wait! We'll be at an undisclosed (to husbands) location for three days at the end of March. Fun times ahead!

We recently joined a new small group at church and are having a great time and gaining so much from the lessons we're studying on showing Christ's love in our community. We knew many of the group members already, but have made some new friends too.

Greg is still enjoying his job, although the hours have gotten quite long since the ice storm on Tuesday. He's been working in southern Missouri to try to help restore power to the many communities devastated by the ice. Luckily, we never lost power at our house. He's scheduled for another 12-14 hour day tomorrow and may work again on Sunday.

Carson is enjoying his week off from school due to the winter storm. Although he likes staying home, he asks everyday when he can finally go back to school.

This little meme is from a blog that I enjoy. I've been reading Sophia's blog for several years and
enjoy her recipes, crafty projects, and words of wisdom. Check her out when you can.


8 TV Shows or Movies I watch regularly

1. Fringe
   
2. CSI
   
3. CSI:Miami
   
4. Criminal Minds
   
5. NCIS
6. 17 Kids and Counting
7. Iron Chef America
8. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
   

Eight things that happened yesterday

1. I stayed in my PJ's until noon.
2. I spent more than half the day on the internet (mostly facebook)
3. I talked to Greg at least a dozen times to make sure he wasn't frozen
4. I watched CSI
5. I rammed a snowbank with the car in order to get to El Torero
6. I looked at the dirty dishes, but did not wash them
7. I read Good Housekeeping magazine (where else can get recipes, decluttering tips and advice to spice up your love life?)
   
8. I stayed up until 1:00 am reading a very disturbing book
   

8 Favorite places to eat ( in no particular order)

1. El Torero
   
2. Chan's
   
3. Shogun
   
4. The King and I
   
5. Texas Roadhouse
   
6. Saffron
   
7. Stooges
   
8. Cheesecake Factory

8 Things I am looking forward to

1. My scrapbook retreat!
   
2. Going to the SEMO game with Becky, Shelly, and their families tomorrow night
3. The first Friday crop in one week
4. My tenth anniversary
5. A likely trip to Disney World in October
6. Valentine's Day
7. Getting back to the gym next week
8. Going out to eat as soon as I finish this list!
   

8 Things on my wish list

1. iTunes gift cards
   
2. A new Canon digital SLR
3. new floor tile
4. a trip to Disney World
5. a new couch
6. a new haircut, which I am getting Monday
7. a new Vera Bradley tote
   
8. new bedding for our room

8 People I tag... anyone who wants to participate!