Miserable

Perfect word to describe me. I'm taking meds that are supposed to help my RA but the side effects are horrific. This school year is off to an awful start. My schedule is a nightmare. I teach five classes in a row with no break. I thought I had it bad last year. Oh no, five hours without any access to a restroom is torture. I don't even drink water because I am scared of having to go to the bathroom. By the time 3:05 pm comes around I have severe stomach pains and my throat is dry. I know I am dehydrated.

Our teacher's union is useless and weak so I'm just going to have to suck it up and deal with this for the next 184 days. I never smile anymore. I don't speak to anyone at work unless I have to when I have hall duty in the morning. I've sent away for my disability retirement packet on Monday. I feel awful leaving my students, but for once I have to do what is right for me.

My plan is to relocate to Alaska. I want a nice small house that is big enough for my dog Coda and me. I also want a guest cabin if anyone wants to come out to visit. I have to have indoor plumbing, a fridge, running water, a fenced in backyard area, and city utilities. I'd love to live in Trapper Creek. Next fall I want to take a trip to Alaska to see how things really are up there. If I see it's not possible to relocate there, I'll move to someplace else cold and snowy.

I'm totally okay being alone. I don't have to disappoint anyone and no one can hurt me.

Counting the days until I am free,
Monica

No Justice for Trayvon Martin

Last night six jurors decided that George Zimmerman was NOT GUILTY for the murder of 17 year old Trayvon Martin. (image from heavy.com)

Disappointed,
Monica

The Baby Bachelor

One of the funniest videos I have seen in a long time!

xxoo,
Monica

Missing You

July 29, 2013 will be the first anniversary of mi abuelita's death. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her or miss her. She loved flowers and I know she's so proud of my garden. Te amo mucho.


Triste,
Monica

 

Getting Dirty!

In my garden. Where are your minds at amigos? All pictures below are from my yard. Things are growing so well this year. Weeds are under control and despite a bunny named Alex, my Hostas are getting bigger every week!

 

 

 Happy,  

 Monica

 

Green Thumb

I've turned into one of those people. You know that one neighbor who is all about their lawn and garden. That person is me. I never thought I would care so much about grass seed, lawn mowing, planting flowers or fertilizer. I spend so much time on the garden web forum that I'm thinking about setting up an account!

I recently bought a packet of flower seeds, Gaillardias to be exact. Gaillardia flowers are Native American flowers and are supposed to be a hardy perrenial. Just this week I saw several little sprouts where I planted the seeds. I was so excited. You would have thought I just won the lottery!! I'll be posting photos soon of all my hard work, including pictures of my Hostas, which are HUGE this year. Below is a photo of one of my Peonies. If you look closely you can see an ant on one of the leaves. So pretty and they smell amazing. Coda even sniffs them from time to time :).
Getting my hands dirty,
Monica

Today.

Today has been a rough day. Actually professionally this has been a rough year. I received some extremely disappointing news and I can't shake it. I'm having a hard time moving on. Working so hard and being told you're not good enough is an awful feeling. It's time to re-evaluate what I am doing with my life and why I'm doing it.

Stunned,

Monica

Crew Love

One of my favorite Drake collaborations.



xxoo,
Monica

She Looks Like Me!

I spend a lot of time online. Between teaching 517 middle schoolers computer technology, social media, and running my wedding consultant business I feel like I live on the computer. Most of the time this is a good thing. Today not so much. While I was checking out one of my favorite beauty blogs Mami's Time Out a little ad popped up...

She looks like me!! Mierda. The lady in the ad that needs to lose belly fat looks just like me, fat tummy included. Draw a dream catcher tattoo on her shoulder and make her hair black and you've got me. Ay, who did this and donde esta mi dinero?!?

Laughing,
Monica

Happy Teacher Day!

Thanks to all the wonderful teachers I had during my K-12 education. Your hard work and professional example made me want to become one of you, an educator.

Teaching,
Monica

Pray for Boston

My heart is saddened for all of the victims, families, and friends hurt in the explosion at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. Please pray for Boston.

God Bless,
Monica