Some of us sail through our troubles, some of us have to live with the scars

Out of curiosity, I figured out how many schools Fairfax County has.  200 (give or take a couple). 139 are elementary, 20 are high school, 24 are middle schools, 4 are secondary schools and the rest are special education/alternative schools.  while a lot of areas are discussing closing schools, Fairfax is building them.

I got my work schedule for spring break today.  I'm going on the field trip.  to the zoo.  *squee*

I'm planning on reading the hunger games this weekend.  I'd do it sooner but I get so into it and then lose track of time and therefore sleep.

I have decided that by summer camp, I will have learned and be able to french braid my own hair.

I decided that next spring, I want to try to join a soccer team - something I haven't done since 5th grade.  I need to be able to run without constantly having to stop first.

today, I had a bunch of kids teach me the wobble.  8am dance parties continue to be amazing.

I really miss camping.  and camp fires.

I learned that an old friend of Mike's is naming her son after him.  it makes me happy and sad at the same time.  he'd be 32 tomorrow.

I've been having a lot of flash back dreams recently or dreams about people I haven't seen in a long time.  wonder what to think about them (other than the obvious of I need to catch up with some people)

I just broke down and turned on the a/c.  it's still the first week of spring, but it read over 90 degrees today.  global warming does exist.

Pi Day!

it may be Pi Day, but looking at my to do list, it seems more like cleaning day.  clean guinea pig cage, clean various rooms in my apartment, clean myself (shower).

Girl Scouts turned 100 on Monday.  I am thankful for the organization that has given me many amazing memories and experiences and all the more to come.  I would not be who I am if I had not been in Girl Scouts.  I celebrated by having some Thin Mint Ice Cream.

we're having 8am dance parties at work.  just another reason I love this job.

technically, it's still winter according to the calendar but I'm wearing shorts.  this isn't right.

I really want a pedicure.  not so much for the nail polish part but the buffing and foot massage part.

Two Broke Girls has been signed for a second season.  yay!

I got to pull legally the fire alarm at work today.  highlight of my day.

I also got to tape up a kids leg because her boot zipper broke.  I enjoyed it a bit too much.

picked March Madness brackets for work.  I don't expect to do well, considering I never even heard of the school I chose to win it all before today.  but considering I'm doing this with a bunch of kids, my playing field is relatively even.

perfecting the art of barely getting by

When people my age or older complain about finding their first gray hairs, I feel no sympathy.  I remember my first gray hair at age 20, found by some kids at the summer camp where I worked.

the cost of even my essentials (food, gas, internet) continue to rise but my pay rate stays the same.  the art of barely getting by gets more dicey all the time.

International Women's Day feels almost ironic the way Virginia politics have been recently.

forced to wear my glasses today.  if it wasn't for the eye strains and/or headaches that usually occur, I might seriously consider wearing them more often.

I bought the book Hunger Games today.  curiosity got the better of me and Walmart had it for $7

I discovered green apple twizzlers pull and peels.  a.maze.ing.

Mr. T. is in an old navy commercial.  he must really need the money, especially since he reminds me of the oompa loopas in the commercial.

I am signed up for year 14 of Camp Firefly.  it's never too early to start stocking up on glow sticks.

I have the impeccable ability to always catch 9:24, whether it be am, pm or both.  birthday time!

I need a hair cut and am in the mood for change.  but unless I want to shell out some serious money [that I don't have] my options are very limited.  the curse of thick, wavy hair.