I know that from the repetitive hackling of my sister, a new blog updated is definitely in order. I apologize for the haphazard entering of updates, and will try to be more consistent in the posts. The last two months has had lots of ups and very few (if any) downs. The fall season came to a close with a trip to flagstaff... a friend who was in much need of visiting. My friends and I had a wonderful time frequenting the local eateries and pubs and enjoying the traditional "train shots" that one was "required" to take every time the train passed the local "Altitudes" bar.
Along with the plethora of trains frequenting Flagstaff, there were lots of TFA-ers learning to become better teachers... or at least that's why we tell ourselves we go to Flagstaff (although the trip away from the big city is very welcomed). Our trip to Northern Arizona was not complete without a flurry of snow during the day on Saturday and a VERY cold trek around the incredibly mountain city at night.
The weekend would not be complete without a wonderful trip to Cardinals stadium. ALthough the game started out in our honor (go Seahawks), it ended with me painfully walking out of the stadium with my hawk-tail between my legs. As I have learned, it is bad to gloat to a section full of Cardinal fans about the Seahawks 1st half lead...
You would think that the month of November would be over with such events, but alas, it was not. This was just one full weekend of many in the speedy month. The month was also filled with Mad-Mud Runs (a 4 mile run with obstacles) done in the honor of Christmas trees. Although we may have had ornaments painted on our shirts and stars topping our "happy birthday" hats, many at the race though we looked nothing like Christmas trees. Maybe next year we will try to be a Menorah. See for yourselves...
As if this weren't enough for the last two months, the month of December had lots to offer as well. From the Teach for America Christmas Party to my Second Annual Holiday Extravaganza... the festive cheer was all around us. The semester ended with two big projects in my 7th and 8th grade classes (volcanoes and egg drops) which luckily made me have to do very little teaching (hooray)!
As for now, we just finished watching Julie and Julia (which has subsequently inspired me to blog) and I'm at my parent's house in the Gig. My poor puppy ESPY is at a kennel in Phoenix (which I will be calling upon his well-being probably tomorrow). I look forward to lots of sleeping in, watching television and wonderful times with the family. Looking forward to a family Christmas but will miss Sarah and Devin as well as Brett, Georgette and Grace. Excited for a trip to Yakima to visit Sarah and a New Year's with my sis!
Looking into the new year, I was quite inspired by the movie tonight and trying to think of a way to move that concept into my own life. I am contemplating trying to make my own wine and try a "new bottle a week" type blog... but we'll see.
As for now, I'll sign off this blog and look forward to the days to come. Happy Holidays!
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