something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact.
Today in 4th grade we looked at "facts" that is something that is unfaltering from person-to-person, essentially the origin of the detail should be non-opinionated. A fact is that which is founded in truth. After going over what a fact is and what a fact isn't for about 30mins (because children don't understand what parents say is not necessarily "fact")I sent home little slips where the children had an opportunity to interview their parents. After they spoke with their parents they were to write down 3 facts. My five favorites are listed below.
Women lie. Men lie.
Valentine's Day is not about candy or teddy bears. It is definitely not about love.
Everyone dies, not everyone lives.
Women aren't like coffee. They don't smell that fresh in the morning.
America is a Ghetto.
I thought these were worth blogging, worth sharing. But, I'm selfish and love these "facts" so, I'm keeping them. Tomorrow I will walk in look them each in the eyes and with all the matter of fact presence one can muster I will tell them I have no clue were their facts are. They are in the "in.spire" shoe box under my bed. I'm going to make a collage.
While holding Ms.Jo's sleeping baby boy I realized, the world is a circle in more than one way. While he is the welcomed beginning to their family, he was the end to her over indulged Starbucks-inspired sleep patterns.In fact, one might say that life is one huge PMS trip, with ups and downs, cramps, bloating and riddled with cycles.
These are cycles; they end forming new beginnings and new opportunities. Sometimes goodbye is the opportunity we need to say hello to the actual potential within ourselves. The tricky part is finding that delicate balance and maintaining it without literally going overboard. Sitting next to Zahra at 2am when she whispers, "I don't have the patience," forced me to realize that in this life of cycles it's in the end where I begin. With each setting sun and closing light there are surely doors opening and suns rising. It's the dedication and will power we must seek out within ourselves that will fuel us towards greatness. And as for patience it's bitter but, it's fruits are sweet.
Friday Fragments//Jumuah Jottings #11
Finally the world is recognizing the importance of women in society. Little research has been done to understand how investments in girls impact economic growth and the health and well-being of communities. This lack of data reveals how pervasively girls have been overlooked. For millions of girls across the developing world, there are no systems to record their birth, their citizenship, or even their identity.
Take note of The Girl Effect. Support. Sponsor. Inspire. .............................................................................................................................
If you see a black man riding south on a bike, take the bike. It's probably yours.
If you see a black man riding north on a bike, take the black man. He's probably yours.
--This is the joke one of my inappropriate and slightly offensive neighbors told.But, in all seriousness though did any one else hear about the government law being passed in which the United States as a country apologizes for slavery? The issue is once the bill is passed, alot of people are going to be expecting a mule and 40 acres.
I'm nannying for my neighbors' kids (4 ,7)for the next week.We went to the store where the youngest looked at a woman exclaiming, "You're ugly!" I pulled him aside explaining that it wasn't nice to say such things...outloud. The boy began to cry, shouting, "But she isn't pretty!"
His parents reduced my pay by 1.25$ an hour, for 'encouraging their children to lie, in public'
-FML
............................................................................................................................. More Proof My Friends Have Zero Life
He mostly speaks in Urdu. But, says "I love you" & "asalamualaikum" (@ 1:15). Anyone recognize what he says at (1:35) ? .............................................................................................................................
When I was younger I aspired to work at Krogers and bag groceries. My mother was disappointed. Then my sister was born and revealed she wanted 'to be famous', like the people on Jerry Springer! God bless, younger siblings. ............................................................................................................................. Over Heard Moments in Ptexan's Life
Annoyed husband at Restaurant: I like you better when you drink. Equally Pissed Wife: I like you better when I drink too.
Man in Suit:Every day I try to do something out of my comfort zone, like hanging out with you.
Officer: Immediately! Intern: Like now, immediately? ---You're getting warmer ............................................................................................................................. Why do people talk about ‘girlie’ things but never ‘boyie’ things? ............................................................................................................................. Why Are You Allowed In Public?
This new section is dedicated to all of the geniuses I encounter daily. Like the teachers on an elementary school playground.
Art teacher, looking at another eating Pringles: Pringles are the perfect chip, based on the texture, shape, and lines. They fit perfectly in your mouth. History teacher: I don't know. If you asked me, I'd just prefer a Lay.
Because, clearly this couldn't be misinterpreted, or considered inappropriate conversation. .............................................................................................................................
Driving to class, I saw a biker signaling left. Another car rolled by and tried giving him a high five instead. The man fell over. I'm still laughing. .............................................................................................................................
Can you describe your life with a six word sentence? Here's mine: I dare to be me,everyday. Or perhaps it's: I'm inspired by a thinking heart. PC's are for the cool kids?.... .............................................................................................................................
Word of the Week
Chronoptimist Function: (adj)
A person who always under estimates the time necessary to do something or get somewhere.
"Hey, Sarah. You know my parents are expecting us in 20 minutes." "No problem. I just have to wash the dishes, take a shower, do my hair, walk the dog, trim the bushes, and then I'm all good to go. See you in 15!"
*This word was (again) inspired by the bestie, Zahra who is a chronic optimist. ............................................................................................................................. ATTN everyone on Twitter:
The question asked of you is: What are you doing? No mandate to share random thoughts exists. Please take note.
Also: Follow me :) ............................................................................................................................. 23,040 minutes.384 hours. 15 days until the 46th Annual ISNA Convention in D.C.
I'll be heading out at about 5 am with Zahra and Co. 7+ hours in a car can make you do some crazy things but, as long as I get my McDonalads Breakfast w/hot Cocoa and The Script CD I'm a happy camper.
Random Text of The Week//Where Do I Find these People?
For those of you who are oblivious to my attending the number 6 party school in the United States behold my friend Amber.
Amber (S): I may be a little high but I'm pretty sure my alphabet soup has only Os in it Me: We call that spaghetti Os
The sad part is she was completely serious, and not high. .............................................................................................................................
When talking on the phone why do people say "oh well, I'm gonna let you go." I mean technically, if you go, I go. And, I didn't know that I was applying for your attention but, this is obviously a minor detail.
People usually say things like this actually meaning, I want to get off the phone now because I hate talking to you, but I'll pretend that I'm being polite by letting you go back to whatever boring crap you would be doing if you weren't talking to me. And the worse part of it is that I'm a total I'll let you go-er.
What's your bad phone habit? .............................................................................................................................
Useless information I learn as a Marriage and Family Relationship therapist
According to the Museum of Sex, the vibrator was originally used as a medicinal treatment for female "hysteria" during the 19th century. The vibrator-induced orgasms helped doctors dissipate hysteria's anxiety-related symptoms.
There are approximately 45 billion fat cells in an average adult.
Impotence is grounds for divorce in 26 U.S. states.
............................................................................................................................ When airplanes land why do the people suddenly feel the need to start clapping? .............................................................................................................................
Anyone click on some of the links in my new nav bar? Try checking out the Perplxin-ictionary. It's a combination of words, phrases, and fun time facts, like a dictionary, that helps you navigate and understand the blog! .............................................................................................................................
Here about the newest craze? A PC game that allows players to gang rape virtual women – and then force them to have an abortion – has been banned from Amazon. It's a virtual rape videogame. Honestly, I wish I just made that up but, unfortunately it exists. ............................................................................................................................. If dawn breaks, does dusk come together? .............................................................................................................................
I'm off for a weekend excursion. The location is near the upper midwest of the USA. It was at one point considered a busied music town and the car stealing capitol. There will be dancing and too many people for the area we'll be in. Anyone know where I'm going?
For More Funtime Fragments Don't Forget to Check Out: Half Past Kissin' Time
Friday is officially the last day of classes for the semester. As ecstatic as I am about the semester ending I'm even more excited that my pre-student teaching is finally OVA , yes ova, not over. I love teaching but, this school is getting to be a bit much. Trying to be the cool teacher is proving to be harder than I thought. I figured I'm already down at least 30 points for being Muslim, Hispanic, and intelligent. I earned about 12 points for miscellaneous activities and having a 'sweet rack' but, that means the year is drawing to an end & I am in the hole for about 18 points. So what does any good teacher do to get on the good side of her students? PIZZA PARTY! But, I'm poor so, bump that we had a GINGER BREAD PARTY!Hey, if you scream it and throw in the words 'free' and 'yay' it seems so much better. I'm also not poor but, after being told I'm prettier with my mouth closed I decided that my students don't need that much lovin'.
I passed out gingerbread cookies and layed out frosting w/tons of toppings for each of the kids to decorate. I decided after watching The Incredibles and hearing one of my students call the daughter 'bangable' that any sort of movie was out of the question. Who gets turned on by cartoons? They decorated cookies as I read "The GingerBread Man" and all was going well until jake interrupted to say "They can't catch my uncle either."...uhh.
[Insert awkward silence and nervous laughter here]
Long story short (no pun intended)-- turns out Jakes uncle is on the run. But, not from the cops...from his wife. Also, he's apparently currently under Jakes bed--because that's the only place his aunt won't look. I tried not to ask too many questions after he explained "Oh he's had to hide before! ALOT of people want him."Then Susan chimes in telling the class how she knows where Jake's uncle is because her mother told her so. I considered asking how Susan's mother would know Jake's uncles' hiding spots-- when his own wife didn't even know where he was-- until it occurred that perhaps this is why they were hiding (because she was hiding with him).
Then, I ordered pizza. How could you not order pizza after learning that one of your students is related to such a moron?! I passed out the pizza trying to contain the laughter when I hear Jake advising, "Hiding isn't easy ya know. My dad does it but, that's cause he's a professional." I accidentally thought outloud stating, "Oh really?" Of course my 'supervisor' overheard this entire ordeal, damn.I thought I was sure to be fired. But, you can't really get fired from an un-paid job and apparently she had something to add to the conversation.
Boss:"Sometimes I hide too! Never know what might get ya" Bailey:"Like swine flu!" Jake:" Or ugly"
Umm, I don't think you can catch ugly but, apparently you can prevent Swine Flu by hiding under a bed. Ya hear that CDC, no need for antibiotics, just bunk beds. Ah, another day of clarity granted by 4th grade students and a 40-something yr old supervisor.
Time to rack up some points in the Russian Roulette game I call Get into heaven/avoid hell., which of course requires being nice to people, picking up trash, easting my veggies and the like.The only problem is that I fail at games, my attention span is never long enough for Monopoly and every time I have won it's because I've cheated. So in the game of life does this mean I fail or does this mean that the only way to survive is to cheat? I tried exhibiting some good karma this weekend but, all I learned is that life seems alot easier as a Christian. ...........................................................................................................
The good news is that I had a safe and fairly uneventful trip home this weekend. The bad news is that I came home to siblings that aren't even my own. Remember the Griffin's Egg-citing Egg-travaganza? In case you are blessed enough to have forgotten or can't tell by the title, their family is a bit too "egg-cited" about the notion of Easter. There youngest daughter is a parrot, mimicking every phrase of Easter agitation ever created. This Spring she graced us with her renditions of "Peter Cotton Tail". I too thought Peter was cute hopping down the --whatever it is that he hops down but, after singing the song 150+ times Morgan forgot the words. Most people who forget the words either hum or lowly mumble through the forgotten part but, not Morgan. Morgan blares out different variations, all with the same tune but, with very apparently wrong lyrics. Or perhaps the song really does go "Here comes mummy bunny fail, jumping down the egg trail, hippity hop and Christmas's on it's way!"
--Now play that back about 30 more times, with the sound of an 8yr old. Cute? I think not. Besides Peter looks like a pedophile to me. Then there was the Griffin's middle child, Danny. Ever notice how bad children have names that have a bite to them? Luckily for me, God answered my prayers and Danny had chicken poxes! I know think of my luck. Then think about how contagious chicken poxes are. *sigh* Because her other children haven't been exposed to chicken pox and the annual Spring Easter Olympiad just "had to occur" guess who's mother offered her daughter, the 'elementary teacher', to be of services as the Griffin's Weekend long "Nanny." I wouldn't have minded watching the Griffin's and the Cutter's children for about 12 hours but I wouldn't be surprised if one of them ends up prego in the next say 1-3 months.
Saturday I took the children put-putting and then out for ice-cream before I delivered them home. That was my personal way of 'repaying' my delightful neighbors for the 'gems' of children. But, when I took Morgan next door I noticed the fire engine red Mustang convertible in the driveway. Geoff. Geoff is the Griffins' eldest son. He's 24 and apparently going to become "something" in life. Really? Because in my experiences if your name is Jeff but spelled 'Geoff', like the freagin Toy's R' Us giraffe, the only thing you're going to become is a failure. Geoff is however a fortunate looking young man with an unfortunate case of DBMW (douche-bag-man-whore). Why pretell didn't he watch his siblings during his religious holiday? Because the neighborhood is conspiring against me.
At 16 we moved in next to the Griffin's but Geoff didn't realize this until the summer after I hit puberty. Now he thinks me "exotic" and "feisty." Feisty, is what he calls all females that loathe his very presence. Ah, yes nothing like a visit home to suburbia to remind you that you're still unwed and a little more than useless. But Sunday I volunteered to take the kids to Mass. Why? Simple :
Escape meaningless conversation with Geoff, he avoids the Church like it's the black plague
I got paid.--I later found out the parents gave the children the $ to give to me. (2 lost it and one donated to Geoff)
It's Easter and I was feeling generous.
Not being Catholic however, I was unaware the parking headache that is Easter Sunday in the Catholic church. Some might aliken it to the Muslim equivalent to Eid-al-Fitr. Bascially, everyone you haven't seen for the past 6-8 months or the last major holiday--whichever comes first--is there. Wasted? Unshowered? Not Catholic? No problem! Because that Church was at least 150 people OVER fire-hazard capacity which also meant no seats. So there I stood Hijab, plaid summer dress, and Chanel shades at a service not my own, in a place of worship not my own, celebrating a religious holiday not my own, with about 5 kid who were not my own when suddenly I got a whiff of an odor not my own.
The child in the seat in front of us had fallen asleep and urinated. Then this conversation ensued.
Child #1:"Oh Ms.A eeewww. He's wet!"
Child#2: "He's having a wet dream."
Child #3:"No no no. That's not how wet dreams happen. They come from your ears."
Of course all of this happened in Church, during silent prayer and needless to say we weren't too quite. Before the giggles got any squeaker, whispers got any louder, and glances got any more obvious I decided it was time for us to go. We arrived home and the main reason why I had volunteered (to escape the community-wide egg hunt) was STILL going on. Apparently Jake's Nanny, who was left behind(it was her day off) misunderstood Geoff when he said "oh yes, that Griffin's single." In case you missed it Geoff speaks in third person as most morons do. The Nanny however mistook Geoff's ignorance to mean his father was single. The nanny began hunting alot more than eggs, if you know what I mean and a huge fight ensued. But this is the 'burbs and so no crack or weapons were involved. But, Rx meds and pacifiers were flying left and right...or at least left.
Annoyed by the days activity and feeling the need to shower I avoided the front door, opting at an attempted break in to my own house instead. But, suddenly a heavy sense of guilt and moral obligation overcame me. This isn't what Easter's about. Whatever happened to setting a good example or learning self-control and patience? So, I backed away from the sun room window, doing the right thing and round up the kiddies to finish the "Where my peeps at?" section of the Easter Olympiad. The fact that as I jimmed the lock into the kitchen I heard the words "50$" and "Best-Buy gift card" may or may not have influenced this sudden epiphany.
As Geoff would say, "In the end it's not how many eggs you collected on Easter but "how many eggs you fertilized."
Despite popular myth much of reality is false. And when an angry client graced me with his cold shoulder because I wouldn't 'massage his pain' I realized I was wrong.
Now I'm not saying I should've stretched him as his actual personal trainer would have but, I could have mentally soothed his pain. Too often in my life I bandage mistakes and ignore bruised egos pulsing forward till the end. But, it was in that moment that I realized I wasn't living at all, I was functioning, coping, surviving. But, for what? Shit, you've only got one life to live...unless you're a kitty. And, I'm no pussy, and this is no fairytale. It's Friday and I'm alive, finally.
Friday Fragments//Jumuah Jottings #5
Whenever my sister (16) calls customer service reps about random complaints she usually gets her way. Then of course they turn on her and start trying to sucker her into 'NEW and IMPROVED' offers. It's beyond amusing because instead of just hanging up like normal people she begins screaming "I believe in Jesus! I believe in Jesus! (pause) Sir, my other line is ringing and it might be God. I have to go."
Did anyone else hear about Johnny Depp converting to Islam? I say it's true and not just because I'm the one to marry him. Personally I’ve always thought that Johnny Depp and Hamza Yusuf had an uncanny resemblance. Fine, don't believe me.
Read the full story here. .........................................................................................................
Over Heard Moments in Ptexan's Life:
Hipster teen:Are you pissing on that building? Rich teen with faux fur coat:Welcome to the recession, buddy!
Hobo with cup of change in hand: You have any change? College kid: Sorry, I don't have any money. Hobo: Get a fucking job, you bum. College kid: Fuck you! You first! Hobo: I'm working right now, asshole.
Hot Physics Lab Instructor: "There's a little bit of failure in everyone."-- some people deserved to be hurt. ...............................................................................................
Did You Know?!
The only place in the universe where a flag flies all day, never goes up or comes down, never flies half-mast and does not get saluted, is the moon.
Halle Berry’s stunt double, in the movie “Catwoman”, is a man.
The mother of the boy Michael Jackson is accused of abusing is named 'Janet Jackson'.
Today, a 7 year old girl randomly came up to me and told me to fuck myself. I told her to watch her language or else I'd tell her parents. Her mom happened to be nearby and actually heard this conversation, she came up to me and told me to fuck myself as well.
Sometimes I wonder what the hell I was thinking becoming a marriage and family relationships therapist. One should never begin there mornings at 10am overhearing:
Grey-haired grandma to another:"Of course, it was worse for him because she left to become a lesbian. (pause) And you can't help thinking of all that licking."
woah...at least I can't.
......................................................................................................... Word of the Week
A psycho-neurotic disorder in which the television viewer is beset with obsessions or compulsions or both to adjust the volume on the television to a "perfect" number, such as 15, 20, 25, etc. and suffers extreme anxiety or depression through failure to adjust the volume or witnessing an "imperfect" number (9, 16, 31).
Joe has VOCD bad it's worse than Christina Bales anger issues.
(thanks to my bff Zahra for having such strong OCD) .........................................................................................................
The almost not-so-boss-boss asked me out to lunch on Saturday. It's not a date type of asking out though. I told him I couldn't because I didn't speak the language of cheesy pick up lines.
Then he said "So uhh..because I'm trying to make a deposit you just lost interest?" .........................................................................................................
I absolutely loath tea and anyone who knows me knows I avidly collect satchels from all over the world. Like coffee, a good cup of tea is all in the brewing and steeping. Steep it too long and it tastes bitter; too short and you’re drinking muddy hot water. TeaCubes make it easy by placing the tea bag on a timed retractable spool. Hands free and a good cup of tea. What more could a tea lover ask for!
One of the kids in my 4th grade had a birthday this week. I don't exactly conduce in class partys but, her family's not so well off and she deserves something. So we had cupcakes and sparkling fruit juice. One of the boys slammed down the plastic cup exclaiming, "hey they bought the cheap stuff!" No kid we didn't, you're just used to the real stuff.
(for those of you who didn't understand he's been getting a bit tipsy before recess) ..........................................................................
Yeah, we handed out cards. When James gave his card to Kylie he said, "I bought this card in the ghetto supermarket , that's why it smells like dead chicken."
Does anyone ever stop to wonder why it's taking them so long to do a task? Sometimes it takes me about 20 mins just to put shoes on, no lie. Perhaps Youtube is decreasing my intelligence.
For those say 2 of you who care about my weight endeavors I bitched the doctor out about lent to which he said "Don't blame Jesus for your fat lil missy." Apparently obesity is one sin He won't take credit for :| Apparently my cortisol(a stress hormone) levels are so high they could build a staircase to the moon. Doctor says even if I tried starving myself or working out for hours upon hours the fat won't budge. The ONLY way to loose the 24+ lbs is by de-stressing. Yeah, hearing that stressed me out.
The week has trickled off to an ending and instead of feeling my usual ecstatic self all I know is that I need more than this. Somewhere between procrastinating, crying, and episodes of House I realized I've got to be more than the change I see in the world. I've got to be the world.
So perhaps, I won't be the entire world but, I've got to be a piece larger than I am now. So double the fragments, and double the possibilities!
Friday Fragments//Jumuah Jottings #4
My brother is becoming increasingly ignorant. I think Rice was a complete waste of money. I asked him why he has yet to marry to which he answered "Oh her shipping and handling price was too high." :|
I instructed him that this was ridiculous females do NOT have shipping and handling cost. He said, "No? Because this broad said I'd have to move her here, and deal with her." He said he'd ship her but, refused to handle her. ........................................................................................ The Nuns from Saint Marys came to visit the class this week. I'm not sure what happened to separation of church and state but, there they were in a public school. They gave the children 'holy water.' Billy asked if the whole school was holy. Apparently the sisters were running low on supplies as we caught them filling the small bottles in the school fountain.
Student # 1: So...how do blind people wipe their ass? Student # 2: The same way everyone else does. Oh...oh my god, that's gross, Wendy. Most people don't look at it.
Hot Male Parent # 1: Have you read or seen He's Not That Into You? Random girl, to uninterested guy:No. Hot Male Parent # 1: Well, I highly recommend you read it!
My sister to my brother: "You shut up! I'm genetically superior" -- who says that!? lol .........................................................................................................
Did You Know?!
Real diamonds can be made from peanut butter.
It is illegal to purchase or consume Jack Daniel's Whiskey in the town in which it is produced!
I went to see one of my best friends Zahra over S.break. We thought it would be funny if we could both fit into my old 'obese' sweatpants. When we tried to take a step, she fell on top of me. She started peeing uncontrollably.
Over S.Break I went to get my nails done. I got a pedicure because not only did I want it but, I needed it. The lil Asian man doing my nails keep exclaiming how I needed to get them done more often....I beg to differ. Nails are not a medical condition. Anyways I told him that my feet were in such a bad condition because I'm a dancer. He said, "You either come mo often or you no dancing." I told him to stop dancing wasn't an option. I think he thought if I don't dance I won't have money, which means I can't get my nails done. This is also code for him basically thinking I was stripper :| .........................................................................................................
I bought this snazzy bracelet inspired by Twilight on Etsy.
Jealous?
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......................................................................................................... Word of the week
Recessionista - A person who is able to stick to a tight budget while still managing to dress stylishly.
see also: Octomom .........................................................................................................
This week was about sharing, sharing with the world whatever you have to offer. Two students shared similar stories of death. I didn't know at the time they were the murders. One girl hugged her cat to death while the other placed her bunny in the family dryer. I felt bad but, laughed. It wasn't a quite laugh either. .........................................................................................................
There’s this whole movement about bringing back nature into the concrete jungles we’ve built in the past 100 years but this is probably the most direct yet indirect way of doing it. Those painted line dividers we see everywhere serve a huge purpose but in an attempt to humanize and naturalize them, designer Ji-Hye Koo covers them with Nature On A Tape - essentially a pre-potted strip of grass that’ll grow with no effort.
It’s sculptural and 3-dimensional but who’s gonna trim it tho? .........................................................................................................
I love when my grandma speaks to me in Spanish except when it's angry spanish. That usually ends crazy. Abuela quote of the week "In a calm sea, every man is a pilot." .........................................................................................................
I saw this little girl outside of the post office with her mom. She was in tears. Apparently she had discovered her first love and of course he disappointed.Her mothers snapped at her "Jessie, stop pouting! Boys never actually love girls. The heart of love is fear."
I scribbled she's wrong one a post-it note and tapped it on the window. I wonder if she believed me. .........................................................................................................
Ron Paul doesn't go the gym. He stays fit by exercising his civil rights. .........................................................................................................
This week in 4th grade we read Harriet the Spy. The children wouldn't stop calling her Whore-iette.
I don't like how the girl in the book behaves. So I let them keep doing it.
I gave up Oreos and Pizza for Lent, I gained 14lbs.
F my life.
I'm not even Christian
and I'm still hungry...
......................................................................................................... Instead of having the D-bag of the week I'm introducing
Useless information I learn as a Marriage and Family Relationship therapist
1.)In India it is cheaper to have sex with a prostitute than buy a condom!
2.)There are men in Guam whose job is to travel the countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the privilege of having sex for the 1st time.
You know what sucks? Being with your parents and/or family in public. As earlier stated I'm on S.break and per request de madre I went on a family 'vacation', that has yet to end or technically begin for that matter. Confused? Well, apparently my aunt who works for American Airlines failed to actually book our flight. Which means a family of approximately 5 Muslims of assorted heights, age, and sketch activity stood in line at the airport for 2 hrs for absolutely no reason.
Airport security: "Ma'aam you do realize how terribly sketchy you and your clan appear ?" Mother: "Oh, everyone makes mistakes." Airport Security Member # 2: "A mistake would be forgetting to remove a belt, you however arrived 30 mins late to a non-existent flight."
Just as I was thinking about the embarrassment that is related to me I spied one of my students in a silvery ensemble that was way to seductive given her barely double digit age. She was not humming but, da*n near screaming this song through the escalator-like tunnel. And in case you missed the chorus it goes as follows:
"She wants to touch me (Woah), She wants to love me (Woah), She'll never leave me (Woah, woah, oh, oh), Don't trust a ho, Never trust a ho, Won't trust a ho, Won't trust me."
Now granted it is quite the catchy tune but, at what point do you just say 'screw CPS' and just beat your child?... because that would've been my breaking point. And then things got really interesting because the mother chimed in and a family across the way whispered "yeah that's what they said about your mom too."
Oh.
Moral of the story:My family is ruining me. We're leaving Tuesday. Muslims are shady by nature AND you should never trust a ho because she won't trust you.
This week's Friday fragments shall be extra fragmented since I'm leaving! No, no, not forever but, on a jet plane! I'm headed of to the East coast and D.C. for my Spring Break. My mother begged me to go as without me 'her life would be incomplete'. ....errr isn't that what husbands are for?! I guess I see her point though, I want to have kids so I can mess with them to. I mean you're only old once might as well screw up some youngins' life along the way right? Right.
Friday Fragments//Jumuah Jottings #3
Why is it that PMS and monthly cycles are psychic? They should call them psychic-lecs. Or PSYHIC-cles. Remember back in the day when you could say anything you want as along as it was followed by "PSYCH!" Periods always seem to appear during the one week of any given month in which I actually need to be alert/living. I know it's confusing but, for my life I don't usually need to be living just alive. Long story short, my period ended on Monday. THANK GAWD!
Some might argue that the above was TMI but, I know how much you enjoy bodily function-related rants. :)
Last night while at work (the gym) one of my co-workers whispered the following statement to me. "Today, a creepy man on the bus said he liked my eyeballs." Apparently,it was the best compliment she'd received in months. At first I was sad for her but, then I saw her sniffing magic markers that people use to sign up for elliptical. I think she deserved that compliment. - F My Life ......................................................................................................... Did You Know?!
Barbie's measurements if she were life size: 39-23-33.
What are we teaching the kids? Oh right, even Barbie would have boobs. Eat up kiddies! .........................................................................................................
Over Heard Moment of the Week:
The school I pre-student teach at keeps getting creepier and creepier. First I over heard the conversation between the mother and daughter as posted in last weekend FF/JJ. Then I over heard one of the middle-schoolers discussing this in the bathroom. "Today, my boyfriend told me he couldn't hang out with me because he felt really sick.I went to his house anyway to surprise him with homemade soup I walk in to his room only to find him hooking up with my sister. She can't drive, our mom drove her there."
Wow, I understand I look younger than they expect but, have some shame. Get a new family and don't repeat that story. Ever.
The next day I brought her McDonalds. I didn't know what else to do. .........................................................................................................
I caught two kids kissing in the hallway on Wednesday. They weren't mine. I considered letting them continue. But, then the pregnancy would be completely my fault. It was a Hispanic girl and a blue-eyed Caucasian twin. His brother is in my class so in interrupted.
Me: Sorry to break up the baby makin' kiddies but, kissing leads to cooties. Boy: Ms. A we're in 5th grade we know there isn't such thing as cooties. Girl:Yeah, just AIDS.
Oh well excuse the junk outta me. Do continue in your conquest to STDs. The conversation actually didn't end there but, that for next Friday iA. .........................................................................................................
And now I'm off to pack my bags and pray for a safe landing in D.C.
Last week really cleansed my palette. Unfortunately, this feeling didn't last long but, at least my bladder isn't full anymore. Last week I was urinating like a prego with quads on the way. In case you're wondering "Would you rather Wednesday" was canceled do to an epic emergency in my 4th grade this week--will blog about it later. No worries, this time the post has nothing to do with being fat or where boobs come from. :)
Friday Fragments//Jumuah Jottings #2
When I was 4 I walked in on my dad showering/bathing alot. Don't worry I'm not traumatized, I never saw anything. He used to bathe in the dark. Sometimes I'd hear him talking and began to think someone was in there. Too much Disney convinced me that he had a mermaid, stripper, g/f named Ariel. For whatever reason I thought she only appeared if all the lights were off.
One day I turned off all the lights in the bathroom but, Ariel didn't appear. I told my brother this whole story and he said "Either Ariel is black or you did it wrong." I'm going to ignore the first and obviously racial slur. Instead I ask "how the hell do you turn the lights off wrong?!" ............................................................................................................
I was walking to my car last night when I saw a large man walking behind me. I hurried to open my car, as he was approaching quickly but, my door wasn't unlocking and I panicked. It was then I noticed it wasn't even my car.
As I walked away from the other car, he walked up and unlocked the door. - F My life.
I waste an indescribable amount of time each day. In fact, I tend to convince myself that I'm early just to allot extra time for wasting.Of course I'm sharing some worthless yet, amusing links - so your lives will too be worthless! :)
*Stuffwhitepeoplelike.com- A way to get in touch with who you were really meant to be; don't deny it.
*http://www.fmylife.com/- My life always seems so much better when I laugh at other's misery.
*http://lmgtfy.com/- Let Me Google That For You is pretty much one of the most sarcastically unnecessary things ever created- other than me, of course.
I've discovered how to make chocolate cake in less than 2 minutes. Of course this will result in an indescribable weight gain. But, for now it's simplicity has captured my short attention span.
The best part is the whole thing can be made in one mug & in the microwave! You can find the entire recipe here ..........................................................................................................
Over HeardTales from My Life
1."Who you are with your i-pod is who you are in life.."-- One of my students parent giving advice to me about my 'unacceptable and embarrassing' musical selections. Pft. Nancy Ajram, Briney Spears, Cat Stevens, Raef, & Spice Girls I don't see the issue.
2."It was so quiet you could hear a rat piss on cotton!" -- Ray J talking about God knows what but, who raised him? lol!
3."Style never goes out of fashion"-- Elizabeth (my sorority sister) commenting on why hijabis have no excuse in not matching their hijabs to their shoes.
4."I used to get penis all the time, now...not so much."-- My almost-Not so-Boss-Boss talking about his Spam inbox on Gmail. [Brilliant]
My mother started menopause this month. I know you didn't want or need that piece of information but, neither did I. And she still shared it, now you're stuck with it too! ..........................................................................................................
The school I teach at is in the middle of bumfreak USA. I feel like I should report the parents sometimes but, I don't because then I'd have very little worth blogging.
Example Given
Father: And since I've started smoking cigars in the basement, you can smoke pot down there without your mom knowing. Daughter: Wait, seriously? Father: Yeah, just don't tell your brother. He already thinks you're the favorite. ..........................................................................................................
Douche Bag of the Week
Did you people hear about the genius who smoked his kitten? He claimed his cat was having a bad day and so he placed him into a bong. When asked why the man put the cat in the bong he replied with some bull about how when he has a bad day he smokes and feels better.
Umm, question how did he diagnose that the cat was depressed and where the hell is this man's family someone needs to diagnosis him.
From lesson plans to wedding bands this 2o-something yr. old, she-muslim blogger always begs to differ. The only problem is that between her life as a Kinney-garden (KG) teacher and career as a marriage counselor she tends to skip the small print. Did she forget to mention she's also a full-time student and fitness nutritionist? So she eats her daily vitamins and colors outside the lines to keep her grounded.
Life has taught her she's never the same person two days in a row and will forever enjoy decent conversation, good food, and better books. I'm worth more than I am worthless, so go ahead and read my TMI confessionary tales of time outs,tantrums, and pre-nups.