8/13/08

Ode To Andi



Today is my Sister's birthday. She is older than me and is a very nice person. You really should know her. Of course, you may live a far way away from her, but that is beside the point, stalk her and get to know her. Just kidding, don't do that. That is creepy.

I met my sister 31 years ago. Okay so maybe a little more than 31 years ago. I was little; she was a little bigger. I am sure she took care of me even though she didn't like the fact that she had to be quiet when I was around. I guess I was a sickly runt. Anyway, we grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was the boss of me for the majority of my childhood years. I did not like her to be my boss back then but now, when I am 31, she can be my boss anytime. She has good advice and much life wisdom. Pretty much she is an amazing woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, etc. She has a tender heart and is willing to help people. I personally think the most amazing feat she has done has been adopting two kids and being patient with them as they grow.

Whenever I spend time with Andi, it is a good time. Whether it is making cards together, picking on our mother together, or doing fun things together, I know I will have fun. My sister has an amazing sense of humor and makes me laugh all the time. She is a great listener and always gives me good advice.

What an amazing woman! I am so glad to have you in my life sister. I hope this year is the best yet for you, because you deserve it. LOVE YOU! (Seester's birthday is August 13...you may be reading this on August 14 which is my nephew's birthday. He is nice too!)

Work, Work, Work...


Hi.  I am officially back at work this week.  Actually, I am officially at work right as I type this!  

Yesterday, we had a great opening meeting as a staff here at IHS.  I even got to lead an activity.  We did "If You Really Knew Me..." as a staff.  It was completely awesome.  I feel so connected to the people I work with, even the newest members of the team!  If you were to ask me a year ago to lead something for the whole school, I would not have done it.  I am really liking this new Alice.  I really was changed for the good back in July at Next Step training. (see previous blog about Challenge Day, if you are totally confused!)  I also am in charge of the Junior Advisor Team.  We call ourselves The Top Ten because our kids will graduate in 2010!  Today, I will get to see some of the kids in my Leadership class and I am pretty excited about that.  It really doesn't seem like we are back to school until I actually am able to interact with my students!  We got a lot of work done yesterday including planning an outing to a museum to learn about Da Vinci!  My team rocks!

I stayed at work until 6pm.  It is always humorous to me that I will stay and chat with other teachers until later in the evening.  We really don't have lives.  It is nice to be back with my friends!

Janette and I watched the Olympics on her HUGE flat screen TV last night.  I keep telling her that this TV really could be a man magnet.  She just needs to start picking up nice looking men and taking them to stand in front of her TV.  I am sure within about 5 seconds there would be a marriage proposal!  It still is so fun to watch Michael Phelps swim.  He is just amazing.  Talk about a fish!  I would marry him, if he asked!  It is good to have imaginary boyfriends to cheer on during the Olympics!

Well, I don't really have anything else.  Please remember to recycle and to smile, it keeps people wondering.  Not the recycling:  you will just be considered a green person.  Smiling, on the other hand, will make people wonder!