Share Four Somethings...

 

Good morning from an already balmy Florida. The temperature is supposed to reach a high of 95* today. So, it's the last Sunday of the month (how did that happen?) --Jumping into the Share Four Something Meme. Jenn is talking about some things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of this month.

A. I loved...Change can be good, right? Changing out the Easter decor for summer.

Before and after

Also, I bought a new rug for the front door:

B. Some things I have learned...

1. Who knew? 

Can you believe you can teach an old dog new tricks? I learned that YouTube has great videos for teaching math such as Fractions and Decimals. YouTube has complete Math Channels and since I have a Smart Board in my classroom, I will be utilizing this. 

2. I learned that not all restaurants will make things right...case in point, we went back to Sammy's yesterday as hubby wanted lasagna. To make a long story short, the owner was there, an old New Yorker guy. My husband had an issue with the lasagna (there was no pasta in it! -How can you make lasagna without the pasta?) ...the owner was darn right nasty and called my husband a liar. Sorry, Sammy, you lost a customer. As much as I love your pizza, you did him wrong. Maybe Sammy's was having a bad day, I don't know, but they could have done things different to remedy the situation. They did nothing. After reading reviews, a lot of folks are complaining about the pasta dishes and lack of whatever. 

3. Not all phlebotomists are the same. I will be saying something to the dr. when I see her in May. Not that really will make a difference.

C. Some things that went well this month...

1. I had to go to Live Oak Suwannee Correctional Thursday (an hour and half northwest between Jacksonville and Tallahassee). Surprisingly, the drive and conference went well. Three other coworkers rode with me and even paid for gasoline.

2. Going through security has been smooth...well...it should be at 6 am. Not many people show up to work at that time in the morning.

D. Some things I let go...

Letting go of teaching old ways...time to embrace technology. 

Another work in progress, going through things in storage, trying to purge...honestly, what do I need 4, 5, 6 lamps for? Why do I need a dozen different drapes/curtains? etc... let it go, Linda--and quit buying new stuff. Seriously, just keeping it real.

Last thoughts...still letting go...

The signs above my Keurig. Definitely feeling the Sea Hag, maybe because we were out and about yesterday in the elements. This humidity just wears me out. Yes, that's a cow:

The cow and coffee signs are tin. Yeah, I know, mixing genres. Oh, maybe I should show the other wall...

Whatever...anyways, looking to redo the kitchen...since housing is still too high--we are discussing (Still letting go topic) of just staying put and investing in a new kitchen...and discussing of taking a day trip to Orlando to the Ikea store---which is way cheaper than these kitchen design places. SO, letting go--- the thought of selling and moving. It is what it is.

It is nearly 9:30 am...and frankly, not feeling Sunday at all. Wishing you all a beautiful day filled with love and laughter.

Memes

 Good morning from an already warm central Florida. Skipping right over spring, I think. Just memes for the post today.

Welcome to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4/

Spring has sprung as they say and sights and sounds of winter have given way to those of springtime. With each season even the feel of the sun and wind changes and people may also have a change of attitude or a change of heart.

1. Many of my neighbors have chickens. Have you ever raised them for fresh eggs or is the grocer your go to for them? We had chickens when we lived in Alabama. I do miss having land and farm animals. We buy organic brown eggs from the grocer. I do see signs for fresh eggs but never stop. I should. Also... would the sound of a neighbor having them bother you? No, someone around here has chickens and a rooster.

2.  How does the change in seasons effect you personally? Anyone who knows me knows I am not a summer person and actually I get pretty mental about it. Are you happier in some seasons, do allergies get to you, do you perk up or down due to weather? I do have allergies. I perk up when the weather is not so humid.  

3.   This week our youngest family member is in France.  She will see Paris, Provence, the Riviera, all very exciting for a young teen. Most of us don't ever do anything that big...but even the smallest things can have a big effect on us.  What experience do you think stands out most for you in your memory? When I was a kid, we were shipped off to grandparents in Chicago and then the family winery/vineyard/farm in Michigan. Such fond memories.

4.  What do you look forward to in each of the year's seasons? Spring-the flora and fauna here in Florida. Summer-the beach, that is all I got to say about summer. Fall and winter-the humidity starts to drop off some. I also change out the decorations in the house.

1. The Hodgepodge lands on National Picnic Day...will you celebrate? Nope. Although, Thursday I did have to drive up to Live Oak-Suwannee County (an hour and half) for an Education Conference and they did serve us lunch. I guess you can call it a picnic. I had a roast beef sub, and it was good.

Do you enjoy picnics? Yes Dining out of doors picnic or otherwise? Well, I will tell you, hubby has made a nice dining area outside, however, the humidity is upon us, and I refuse to eat outside. So, indoors it is. What are three or four things I'd find in your picnic basket? Potato salad, chicken, lemonade.

2.  A time recently where you felt 'antsy'? Recently? Hmm...probably the drive to Live Oak, I 75 and then I 10 are something else. More like taking one's life in your own hands.

3. As the saying goes...'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Do you like lemonade? Yes, I love lemonade. When did you recently need to make lemonade out of lemons, figuratively speaking? Yesterday. I have a couple of new students who have very bad attitudes and refuse to do math because they don't want to. So, I worked with them as a group. Tried to smooth things over etc.

4. Recently five 'celebrities' made a brief (ll minute) foray into space aboard Jeff Bezos Blue Origin rocket. Did you hear about this? Yes Your thoughts? Fake If money were no object is this something you'd like to do someday? Nope

5. Favorite thing about the 'space' you're sitting in right now? My roll top desk from Pamelas son, Benton when they owned Dixie Cottage in Interlachen. Benton and Rose don't own the shop anymore, but they do have another business.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

It's been a busy week with meetings here and there and cancellation of classes because of it. But I will say, once my feet hit the ground, I am running and before you know it, it's time to go home. I have expressed my thoughts about staying in this present position, and we shall see where it goes, if it goes...he has not given me any indication on where or what I am doing.

Have a beautiful day all.