I’m Sorry But I’m a Bit of a Snob!

I have a Confession, I can be a bit of a snob! I can’t help myself. I really think it’s become an addiction.  Ok I’ll confess, I’m addicted to coffee!  My addiction is not the amount of cups I drink per day, but rather the type of coffee I drink.  Perhaps that’s why the couple of cups I do drink in the morning need to be pure perfection!  Every time I am in a store, I head for the coffee aisle to see if any new brands are for sale.  I love going to “specialty” stores and purchasing rich, full body beans.  I need to have numerous bags in my cabinet on any given day to choose from, and it has to be really good coffee, no bargain brands for me, only the best will do.  I just love the thought of opening a bag and smelling the richness pour out . . . just waiting to be made into a rich cup of java fit for a queen!  There are certain things in life that are worth paying for and for me it’s coffee!  Excuse me now while I sit and drink a new brand from Trader Joe’s . . . the beans are from New Mexico! ;-)

Reflection on the past week

 

Spring break week is just about in the past
As always, the week  . . . the time flew by so fast
I think about all that was accomplished, all that was done
Especially during our visit to my soon to be home . . . the city of the sun
I love the lack of “schedules” . . . even on those not stop busy days
I think that’s what I look forward to most . . . when I’m on to the next “phase”
I guess I’m feeling a bit melancholy thinking about another “last
 Because before I know it my career as a teacher will be a thing of the past . . .

The Magnificent Moon

You're the light for the dark paths
You're the inspiration for those that search far and  beyond
You're the power that moves oceans
You're the passion for lovers to gaze upon
You're an amazing mystery . . .

Trip to New Mexico

 A whirlwind  . . . I truly know what that means now . . . I just returned from New Mexico late last night.  It was 6 days and nights of decision making for our new home.  Our first stop was to see the progress of the our home . . . our builder has been sending pictures but to see it in person brought tears to our eyes.  He is doing an awesome job for us and he really has become like family! I always thought that the “picking” out part would be easy . . . not at all!  Trying to stay within the budget yet finding the perfect everything is  really exhausting.  Thank goodness my niece Lyndsey was with us, she has such a passion and eye for color and decorating options.  She spent so much time prior to the trip finding pictures for us . . . “inspiration photos” she would call them. Honestly, I’m sure we would not have been able to accomplish all we did had she not been there . . . Meetings with our builder, cabinet, floor and tile  people started early and continuing through the evenings.  Picking out appliances, knobs for cabinetry and wall colors in 6 short days was mentally draining because of course you want everything to be perfect all while staying within the budget.  To think that the next time we go back our home will be complete, just waiting for family and friends to truly make it our home . . . filled with love, laughter and new memories!

View of the front of the house!

Kitchen table area . . . just waiting to share meals with family and friends!

Another good-by . . .

Yesterday was my last Tech Club session for the year . . . well forever really.  I have been in charge of this club for about 10 years now.  The format for the club is pretty laid back and yesterday was no exception.  There was a lot of chatting and blogging and chatting some more as we celebrating the last day.  Last night as always I went to comment and read the blogs of the students.  There were quite a few students that blogged about the fact it was the last day of Tech Club.  I read the comments, there were few words, but those words . . . wow they made a big impact!  It really felt good to read how much they enjoyed the projects we did and really just thought it was a lot fun!  I reflected how Tech Club is a small and relaxed setting.  I thought how beneficial it would be for student learning if class sizes were kept small and cozy . . . probably not too realistic, but sure would be nice.