big, huge wonderful news

First SF date-night, originally uploaded by perkyNbLue.

So I found out a while ago and never posted about it, but I suppose it's about time I get around to it...

I WILL BE A ROCKETEACHER NEXT YEAR!!

Not only that, but today David and I found out that we will also be moving into our own apartment next Tuesday! WHAT!?! I know. I am awful for letting this information get lost in the shuffle. We just found out that we were approved for the apartment today, so it's a little higher on my excitement list than next year.

Still I can't wait to plan and prep for my kiddies next year! I will be teaching math (probably 1st or 2nd grade). Yay!!

news day: children are amazing

I'd Love a Peace of Fruit, originally uploaded by Boy_Wonder.

This amazing girl seized MLK Day as an opportunity to bring awareness to the next great movement that our country should focus on. She had the courage to speak about who she is and the initial feelings she had towards that realization. It's beautiful. Check it out for yourself.


As for today... Wow. I guess I'm doing the right things (or in the right place and avoiding the wrong things), since my schedule at work seems to grow and grow in complexity. I start teaching Kinder Literacy on Monday and tomorrow (the final school day before then), I will be teaching the second session of third-grade Lit. I've never had to be so quick on my feet before this year... It's invigorating. A little tiring, but invigorating none-the-less.

coolest google feature ever

Sometimes In Order To Shine, We Just Need A Different Light, originally uploaded by Boy_Wonder.

By now you might have already heard the buzz circulating around the web over the latest release from Google - Google Art Project. With Google Art Project you can virtually visit a selection of some of the world's finest museums and explore a range of their noteworthy art pieces.
_{[via Creature Comforts]}

The quality of the art piece images are incredible and well worth your time. After being told by THREE different blogs, I finally made my way over and checked it out. You should do the same!



p.s. Tonight's dinner with the family (for Eric's birthday) was FAR from perfect and although pleasant at times, left me feeling incredibly frustrated. I've never gotten in such a heated argument with someone over something that I actually feel qualified to discuss and with someone who had no intentions to listen to another side. Irritating.

stayed home to care for Dave

Advice, originally uploaded by Boy_Wonder.

No dancing tonight. Instead I stayed home to be here for/with David. He didn't sleep last night and I'm already nodding off. We're an adorable couple. Heh.

p.s. David made Hot Toddies and it may be a main contributor to my sleepiness. We'll see...

p.p.s. Teaching Kinder went fairly well today. I hope it only goes up from here!

you mustache been mistaken

mustache cake, originally uploaded by butterflyfoodie.

So it's time for the Superbowl and in the spirit of this wonderful day, I have two videos for you. The first is a commercial for this year's Superbowl and the second is a lovely gem from 2007. My sides hurt while watching it, so I hope you find it just as thrilling!!


<sup>[via Holiday Matinee]


[via Pop-Ology]</sup>

SOOOOOOOO worth it, right?!

comida: for the love of bacon

currently snacking on..., originally uploaded by Oh Joy.

I couldn't choose just any photo off flickr for this. I had to get the real thing from Oh Joy's blog. I mean, do you blame me?!

So here is bacon... Get ready for it...

bacon recipes:
Brown Butter Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Candied Bacon Fudge
Bacon and Egg Toast Cups
Bacon Jam
Sideline Smokies
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Squash Stuffed w/Bread, Cheese & Bacon
Peanut Butter Bacon Cups

music: she & him's don't look back

TMA_5725, originally uploaded by fritz1948.

Need a feel-good song from a feel-good band? Look no further. I may blog more of their tunes in the future, but here is their latest music video!

My day, you ask? Not much happened. Drove David to the airport and proceded to watch old tv shows and sleep for the majority of the day. Yay me!

taking a day off from rocketship

Flowers and I, originally uploaded by dshack.

It's time for the Chinese New Year.
It's a furlough day.
And it's parent/teacher conference time at Rocketship.

So I spent the day at home with David. I wasn't called in to work so we had plenty of time to goof off and relax. He's off to Albuquerque tomorrow, so I'm glad we had today!

[side note: I guess I creeped you afterall, David. Oops.]

news day: i was born this way

Chicago Cubs Outlaw in Pink, originally uploaded by Bogeycat.

Over at the blog Born This Way a proud gay Angeleno, identified only as Paul V., publishes childhood photos and stories from gay and lesbian adults. Many of the photos feature young kids innocently flouting heteronormative gender expectations with total abandon.

But interspersed among them are pictures of children that give no hint about their eventual sexual identity. As Paul explains:

some of the pix here feature gay boys with feminine traits, and some gay girls with masculine traits. And even more gay kids with NONE of those traits. Just like real life, these gay kids come in all shades and layers of masculine and feminine.

The point of the project, for Paul, is reflecting the truth of growing up with a different orientation and, hopefully, showing today's gay youth that others have had the same experience.

[via GOOD]

learn to love your curves

DQ-Curve, originally uploaded by DanielleQ.

I was much more fit this time last year. It gets a bit overwhelming at times when I see photos or videos. I need to be a bit more accepting of myself, until I find a way to dance even half as much as I used to. I know it's the biggest factor of the weight gain. The amount of food I eat is also a factor... I guess. Heh. I'll work on it.

dancing just isn't enough

old & out of order, originally uploaded by cassie fry.

Ever get the overwhelming urge to just read or work while out dancing? It was weird, especially since it was a fairly good night of dancing. Either way, I danced some, avoided the book, and made it home early enough for a shower. Success.

five cheese ravioli w/ vodka sauce

Vodka Sauce Sausage Ravioli, originally uploaded by mooshee85.

David and I decided on a dinner a bit different than expected due to the lack of butternut squash ravioli, which was a bummer. However I still managed to make us five cheese ravioli in a vodka sauce with spinach and parmesan. It was quite delicious and it took little to no effort at all since everything was practically pre-made. Oh well... I will get to practice my cooking skills again in two weeks. Maybe I'll be inspired to branch out from the ravioli pasta next time!

food postponed until tomorrow

coats, originally uploaded by Krisztina Tordai.

So I was supposed to cook for David Friday, but then an event came up. I was going to cook for him tonight instead, but it is postponed again, until tomorrow. Therefore that post will come then.

Tonight's dancing was incredible! The Rent Party was phenomenal and I know that it had a lot to do with the SLO dancers coming up, but it still inspired me. For what? Well to go out dancing on Saturdays more often. It's a great venue that allows for lindy and blues, which is helpful on those slower nights. I need to be more intentional with my dancing. Maybe this will help.

Also... coat racks. I realized tonight that they are completely foreign to me. You don't need them in San Diego, so I always end up wadding my jacket and purse together under a chair as I go out to dance. Then at the end of the night, David cruises over to the coat rack to retrieve his nicely hung coat as I shake mine out and pull it on. It's a bit silly, but I need to learn how to be a San Franciscan!

music: jack johnson's to the sea

Jack Johnson | To The Sea, originally uploaded by Molly ✿.

I've been listening to this album all week. It's relaxing but pleasantly upbeat, which is nice since the Sunrise album from last week was a bit too relaxing for safety reasons.

I went to the Rocketship appreciation event this evening and had a blast. I truly love being surrounded by Rocketship people, who are all fighting for the same things and doing so with a passion and focus unlike most other places. **swoon**

i'm a very lucky girl

Nothing can turn into something, originally uploaded by Chantel Baggley.

I've had a string of pretty bad days and I am so lucky that I get to come home to a really great boyfriend. When I get home from school, he stops as soon as he can and comforts me, cheers me up, and inspires me to keep plugging away. I'd like to say that I'm strong on my own, but I think it's okay that I have a support team with David leading.

Thanks, babe.

news day: the "red scare hysteria"

Teaching and Learning at YK Pao School 2, originally uploaded by YK Pao School.

I'm going to take a break from blogging about my life. Today was far too difficult to describe. I'm exhausted. Here's the news:

Former Hacienda La Puente Unified Schools superintendent John Kramer said his Southern California district turned down being a part of the Confucius Classroom network. "The objection was not to the teaching of a foreign language," says Kramer. "The problem here was the culture portion and the involvement with the Chinese government."

Kramer says concerned community members worried about "communist propaganda" being taught in schools. Gahanna-Jefferson mom Mandy Aldis doesn't understand the communism fears. Aldis moved within the Gahanna-Jefferson school boundaries specifically for the district's Chinese language program. "We feel very lucky that we have this. I say it's just like math, English, art—it's as important as anything else," she says.

Her son, Andrew Aldis, says that taking Chinese expands his cultural understanding of the most populous nation on the planet, and it's expanding his career opportunities. "I'd have potential to get a job doing translating or interpreting, maybe work for the State Department," he says.

[via GOOD]

photography pick-me-up

Tulips - Kinky, originally uploaded by That Guy Who's Going Places.

Some days that's al you need.
It was a rough day at school.
I'm burnt out and need to sleep this off.

Here's to tomorrow.

dancing feet: they don't do it enough

BluesShout-0296, originally uploaded by stevelosh.

I had some really great dances tonight, but I was being hella selective, sitting down between dances even! I need more practice. I need to get out more. I really need to get to bed!

this was one kind of perfect day

307.365, originally uploaded by rebeca :).

Dave and I had a great time with Ruth and her friends today!
We ate meats and cheeses and truffle oil.
We talked geek and played board games and played Rock Band.
The most exciting event of the night was the dance off...
We played Dance Central and I'm a bit jealous we don't have one ourselves.

I can't wait for the next get-together!

comida: just a little pizza lovin'

Stuffed pizzas, originally uploaded by L. Marie.

Dave and I ventured out for some pizza again.
The chicken tikka masala pizza to be exact.
We can't get enough of it apparently.
They put a bit too much cheese this time.
But it was still good and we will certainly get it again.

Here are a few pizza recipes to try:
Pizza Poppers
Thin Crust Pizza
French Pizza
Breakfast Pizza

And Pizza Tips to remember as you cook!