What do you think Baby Curtis's birthday will be?

Monday, September 19, 2011

So hard to be creative...

Well, today I'm taking my own advice.  I tell my students that when they can't think of what to write, they should be writing I can't think of what to write.

Over the past few years I've found that it is so hard to be creative when work is intense and exhausting.  Even when I feel energetic and up for doing something creative, my brain just laughs at me! That has been part of my blogging problem...  most days I'm pooped and just can't think of anything to write!

But aha my advice is working, and I will add this, since I haven't already:
My new fashion muse, Janie Cai.

I'm tempted to call in lesbian-chic, but maybe it's more women-looking-better-than-men-in-men's-clothes.

I have been given 2 blazers that I plan to wear as soon as it is cool enough (this is happening far too rapidly for my taste) and they are washed (I tried to wear one the other day before washing it and I was in sneezeville all morning).


Monday, September 5, 2011

School has started

And it is kicking my ass!  But, I love it.

So far the year is going well, even though I am tired and mentally and emotionally overloaded (just a touch... most of the time).  Luckily, my coworkers are fun and awesome, my class is great, and I still find driving to work in the new car really cool.

I have had a hard time these last few weeks keeping up with personal stuff (email, phone calls, craft projects, and oh yeah... this blog), but I have maintained some social hanging out and been able to sleepily wave hello to Chris when he comes home after work. I don't think I've cooked dinner in a month, so that's a little goal to work toward...