tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79703901487982795612023-11-16T08:43:03.561-08:00Math & Starbucks A Good ComboThis is a blog of things in my past and present life. I am ever evolving and changing when external (and sometimes internal) factors change. MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-47692798514701880712014-01-04T13:31:00.001-08:002014-01-04T13:31:43.764-08:00Lesson Planners<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have spent a few hours researching online the best planner/calendar that would suite me and my needs as a future teacher. I have found 2 lesson planners that will suite me just fine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1) The Wise & Witty Teacher</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">http://wisewittyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinterest-inspired-presidents-and-diy.html</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Victoria has come up with a brilliant idea (in my honest opinion) for a planner that allows for flexibility (which is important when being a teacher) and is visually easy to see what is happening. I am a very visual learner, followed by a hands-on learner. I am currently stuck at work but am excited to go home and get started on my new fun project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2) Everybody is a Genius ( I think she might be from Seattle) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">http://everybodyisageniusblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/lesson-plan-binders.html</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sarah is an 8 year teacher and teaches middle school math. How more perfect is that for me when I was looking for lesson planners? I like how she set up her binder. Just read this blurb from her blog: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>"So inside each section is first the pacing guide from my school. Then
in each section I print every lesson plan on a separate, colored piece
of paper. After the lesson plan is any and all materials I may need to
go with the lesson. Worksheets and tests and such get hole punched.
Things like foldables or station activities go inside sheet protectors.
For everything that goes in, I also try to include an answer copy or
rubric right behind it. When I'm grading assignments or need to make an
extra copy of something I know exactly where to look."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Isn't that coolest idea? I mean...really...right there at your finger tips. What a great idea for a new teacher who will no doubt have a ton of ideas floating around in her brain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year 2014 </span></i></b></span></div>
<br />MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-76123582448389804692013-01-21T18:21:00.001-08:002013-01-21T18:21:25.191-08:00Daily GoodsJanuary 1- Kelly got to spend the first day of 2013 with me! <br />
January 2 - Tabitha told me not to worry about student teaching till January 7.<br />
January 3 - First day back after a two week break for The holidays<br />
January 4 - it is Friday<br />
January 5 - I didn't have to get up early for class<br />
January 6 - Watched Seahawks win the Wild Card Playoff Game<br />
January 7 - I didn't have to use sick leave b/c I'm not even getting paid<br />
January 8 - I made it to work and didn't have to teach<br />
January 9 - Late arrival :)<br />
January 14 - 18 Student Teaching all week! I had a lot of fun! <br />
MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-53370174935529049892013-01-20T12:53:00.001-08:002013-01-20T12:53:02.035-08:00FamilyIt still amazes me how the inner workings of a family, no matter how minute, can upset the whole balance. I am partly to blame for this as I got sucked into sharing information about one of my girls . I get caught up in a good conversation with my mom and forget that what is said to her will get back to my oldest. It wouldn't be so bad if what was repeated was exactly what was said and no interpretation built into the repeating of what I said. It usually ends up with me swung a bunch of "shit" as my daughter puts it. Sometimes I wonder if my mom would like for her granddaughter, my daughter, to not be on speaking terms. <br />
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So, I will still have conversations with my mom but I will no longer answer questions about my girls. My mom will have to ask them directly and wait for an answer from them. MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-75524774979799276002012-12-29T13:28:00.000-08:002012-12-29T13:29:54.227-08:002012 ReflectionSo, only a couple more days left in 2012. It has been a year of ups and downs, trying to figure things out and figure out who I am.<br />
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There were many good things that happened this year that one would wonder why I still focus on the negative or not so good things. Well, being that I am wired to analyze things over and over to see if something different could have taken place, makes me think about things that cannot be changed whatsoever.<br />
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For example; First impressions are extremely important. Remember that Amber and Stephanie as you go out in the working world. No matter how much I have tried to show people that I am actually smart and mature (yes, I act mature in the work place), they will always see me as this lady who was bouncing off the walls when I first began working in education. Also, what could I have done differently in my past to make things different today? Probably nothing but my mind wonders when I get going.<br />
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Some of the good things, revolations, etc. have allowed me to understand things a little more clearly. Like, I got to enjoy what it is like to be a student who has been given grades based on personal beliefs not on what I actually did or contributed. This has given great insight on how NOT to treat my students. I've also got to enjoy the inept ability of some people to communicate and follow through on things when they were suppose to (and the college wonders why their enrollment is going down).<br />
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I had 3 observations during my last internship and ROCKED them ALL :) My field supervisor says my lesson plans are the best she has seen in a long time and my lessons are SOLID!! :) As I begin my student teaching the day we get back work Jan. 3, 2103; I am filled with excitement and fear. I am excited for the opportunity to get teaching under my belt but also fearful that I will bomb in classroom management. As Tabitha will say, I put way to much pressure on myself to be perfect. Which is true; however, aren't the administration, district, and then the state putting that pressure on us to be "perfect" and to teach to every child.<br />
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With the excitement of student teaching comes the worry about finances. I worry that we won't be able to make ends meet or that my relationship with Kelly will suffer b/c he is working a lot of extra hours to sell another car to make money. I also hate relying on him to pay the bills. I relied on someone for 15 years and then got back on my feet and blam..all over again. I know 6 months isn't that long but still....it is something I am working on. <br />
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Another high note, my relationship with my girls is awesome!! I love being their mom and watching them grow into adults who understand things and are contributing to society. :) I am very proud of my girls.<br />
Oh..one more thing..My BFF is getting married in October of 2013 and I am her maid of honor.<br />
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As I wind down my last remaining days of Christmas Break, I will be doing a craft project from Pinterest, getting lessons together for my cherubs, and attending the last Seahawks game of the season. WOOT!!!<br />
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Happy New Year to everyone :) MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-43773867400652539622012-06-20T10:06:00.000-07:002012-06-20T10:06:44.467-07:00Last Day of the School YearFinally, we made it to the end of another school year. Where did the time go? I truly feel like the year had begun and now it is done. Exciting things happening for me right now and coming up that make my decision to be a teacher. More to comeMsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-51021942388040862192011-12-26T13:43:00.001-08:002011-12-26T13:43:44.479-08:0052 Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta<span style="font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: large;"><b>52</b> Things To Do In Puerto Vallarta</span><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
<i>Need a little help deciding what to do? Well, maybe these tips will be just enough to get you started.</i></span><br />
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>1</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Get a bird's eye view of Vallarta on a parasail ride over Banderas Bay</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>2</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Snorkel or Scuba Dive at Los Arcos or Las Marietas with <a href="http://www.scuba-vallarta.com/" target="_blank">SCUBA VALLARTA</a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>3</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Have your portrait or caricature done by a street artist on the Malecon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>4</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Visit La Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe - the heart of Vallarta</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>5</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Haggle with vendors at the El Centro Mercado Municipal "flea market"</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>6</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Experience the magic of México aboard a La Marigalante night cruise</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>7</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Rent a car and explore the secluded beaches along the Nayarit coast</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>8</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Reel in the big ones on a <a href="http://www.mrmarlin.com/" target="_blank">MR MARLIN deep sea fishing charter</a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>9</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Try to spot the elusive "green flash" as the sun sets over Banderas Bay</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>10</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Buy a teeny bikini, hat, or souvenier T-shirt to wear on the beach</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>11</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Stroll down the Rio Cuale River Walk and visit the pre-Hispanic museum</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>12</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Play a round of golf on one of Vallarta's 7 world-class golf courses</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>13</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">exercise your option for health at one of the many fitness centers</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>14</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Swim and interact with <a href="http://www.dolphin-adventure.com/" target="_blank">Pacific bottlenose dolphins at DOLPHIN ADVENTURE</a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>15</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Take a horseback ride or hike through the jungle to Yelapa's waterfall</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>16</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Explore the streets of Puerto Vallarta on a motorbike or moped rental</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>17</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Race around Super Karts' professional go cart track in Nuevo Vallarta</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>18</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Rent a mountain bike and explore the hills behind Puerto Vallarta</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>19</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Enjoy a <a href="http://www.lapalapapv.com/romantic-dinner/" target="_blank">romantic dinner at LA PALAPA RESTAURANT on Los Muertos Beach</a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>20</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dance the night away at one of the many nightclubs along the Malecon</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>21</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Peruse the works of Mexican artists in any of the many art galleries</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>22</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Practice your Spanish reading the subtitles at the movie theaters</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>23</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Experience the culture and history of Mexico at a Mexican Fiesta</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>24</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Keep in touch with friends back home at one of the many cyber cafes</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>25</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or spa treatment</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>26</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Treat yourself to a refreshing cocktail served in a coconut shell</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>27</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shop for a beach house or vacation home, so you can visit more often</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>29</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Visit the movie set of "The Night of the Iguana" on Mismaloya Beach</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>31</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.vallarta-adventures.com/english/san_sebastian.html" target="_blank">Fly up to the village of SAN SEBASTIAN</a> in the Sierra Madre Mountains</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>32</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Wobble across the two swinging bridges from Isla Rio Cuale</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>35</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Explore the jungle behind Vallarta inside a huge 4-wheel drive-truck</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>36</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Try a genuine Cuban cigar, or a shot of Raicilla - Mexico's "moonshine"</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>37</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Go on a <a href="http://www.vallarta-adventures.com/english/whale_watching.html" target="_blank">Banderas Bay WHALE WATCHING excursion</a> or whale photo safari</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>38</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Take the bus to Punta de Mita and enjoy a day at El Anclote beach</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>39</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Get wet & wild on the 9 water slides [toboganes] at Splash Water Park</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>40</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Enjoy a day of palapa hopping at Vallarta's busiest beach, Los Muertos</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>41</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Eat a chocolate banana, ear of corn or fish on a stick</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>42</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shop for <a href="http://www.talaveraetc.com/" target="_blank">Mexican TALAVERA pottery, tiles, dinnerware</a> and accessories</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>43</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Feel wealthy by living the "high life" at Mexico's discount prices</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>44</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Drink a Tequila Sunrise as you watch the sunset on the Mexican Pacific</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>45</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Get a temporary tattoo while basking in the sun on Playa los Muertos</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>46</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Explore Banderas Bay on <a href="http://www.marinamismaloya.com/" target="_blank">MARINA MISMALOYA's Discovery Cruise</a> or sailboat</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>47</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shop for silver jewelry, blankets & vacation souvenirs on the beach</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>48</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Take a morning or sunset stroll along a beautiful white sand beach</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>49</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Swing through the jungle like Tarzan on <a href="http://www.vallarta-adventures.com/english/canopy_tour.html" target="_blank">VALLARTA ADVENTURES' canopy tour</a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>50</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Go to a bloodless bullfight at Vallarta's bullring on a Wednesday evening</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>51</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Listen to the Municipal Band at the Plaza on Sunday or Thursday nights</span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="28"><span class="blut5" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>52</b></span></td> <td><span class="blat2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Attend a local AA meeting and complain about the last time your car got towed</span></td></tr>
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My 16 yo, is getting the much needed help. She is getting better and not so out-of-control. I love her so much and am very proud of the hard work she has begun and continues doing. <br />
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My 20 yo has moved back to Western Washington and living w/her grandparents. She is currently work at Hooters Restaurant & Bowling in Renton.<br />
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My BFF moved in w/me and Kelly last December 2010 and it has been the best thing ever. It is so much fun having her living with us. <br />
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You say...who is Kelly? Well he is the man that came into my life August 19, 2009. After a spontaneous lunch date, we have been dating ever since. We got engage on Dec 31, 2009/Jan 1, 2010 right at the stroke of midnight. Ending one decade while ringing in a new decade w/a blue moon up high in the sky (2nd full moon of the month). We moved in together in January 25, 2010 and have been together ever since. When is the wedding you ask? Well..that leads me to the next part of my life.<br />
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Beginning this July, I will be attending City U to get my BA in Education w/dual endorsements in Special Education and Middle School Math. This will take approximately 18 months to complete. Then I want to get a full-time teaching job w/about 6 month experience under my belt.<br />
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So, that is about it for now!! :)MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-10834752308459941862010-06-21T17:30:00.000-07:002010-06-21T17:37:31.534-07:00Changes<span style="font-family:arial;">There have been several changes in my life since July, 2009.</span> <br /><br />My 15 year marriage ended on Oct. 26, 2009. <br />My 15 year old is out-of-control.<br />I've been diagnosed with ADHD.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">On the bright side....</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">I am dating a really nice guy.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">I grew professionally during the 2009/2010 school year.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">My 19 year old moved back to this side of the mountains (living with me).</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">My relationship with my mom is getting better.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-54725533601637073202009-07-17T18:26:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:33:39.219-07:00AnniversarysThere are different types of anniversarys that come up daily. Anniversary for a month of dating a new guy/girl. Wedding Anniversary's, anniversary of a death, etc.<br /><br />Today is the one year anniversary of my friend's wifes death. It has been a somber day watching my friend deal with it the best that he can. HUGS!!<br /><br />My 15th Wedding Anniversary is coming up on August 1, 2009. I wondering where the time has gone and wonder if I will have anymore? I've been trying to figure things our with my life while trying to find some shred of hope within my own marriage.MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-69371178569019666952009-01-11T11:07:00.000-08:002009-01-11T11:10:21.537-08:00What Do I Really Want?....I want to be <em><span style="color:#ff0000;">"that"</span></em> teacher who makes a difference in high <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">schoolers</span> lives. <br />....I want to be an adult in near future but am not sure how to be without losing myself.<br />....I want my girls to be successful and happy at the same time.<br />....I want to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">succeed</span> in my calculus classes but procrastinate doing homework all the time.<br /><br />What do you really want?MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-75495042606537267632008-11-29T15:20:00.001-08:002010-08-27T17:58:32.142-07:00Things I Have Done Thus FarThe things that are in <span style="color: #663366;"><b>PURPLE</b></span> are the ones I have done thus far.<br />
I Copied from this <a href="http://burgeeblogs.blogspot.com/">http://burgeeblogs.blogspot.com/</a> who copied it from <a href="wlmailhtml:%7BF8CB2960-C8E0-4177-8786-940C5256954F%7Dmid://00000020/%21x-usc:http://harborstamper.blogspot.com/">groovy chick </a>who copied from this <a href="wlmailhtml:%7BF8CB2960-C8E0-4177-8786-940C5256954F%7Dmid://00000020/%21x-usc:http://stacyscraps.blogspot.com/">cool chick</a>.....Copy it if you wish :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #663366;">1. Started your own blog</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">2. Slept under the stars</span></b><br />
3. Played in a band<br />
<span style="color: #663366;"><b>4. Visited Hawaii</b></span><br />
5. Watched a meteor shower<br />
6. Given more than you can afford to charity<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">7. Been to Disneyland</span></b><br />
8. Climbed a mountain<br />
9. Held a praying mantis<br />
10. Sang a solo<br />
11. Bungee jumped<br />
12. Visited Paris<br />
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea<br />
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch<br />
15. Adopted a child<br />
16. Had food poisoning<br />
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty<br />
18. Grown your own vegetables<br />
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France<br />
20. Slept on an overnight train<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">21. Had a pillow Fight</span></b><br />
22. Hitch hiked<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill</span></b><br />
l24. Built a snow fort<br />
25. Held a lamb - Does a baby goat count?<br />
26. <b style="color: purple;">Gone skinny dipping</b><br />
27. Run a Marathon<br />
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">29. Seen a total eclipse</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #663366;"><b>30. Watched a sunrise or sunset</b></span><br />
31. Hit a home run<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">32. Been on a cruise</span></b><br />
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person<br />
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors<br />
35. Seen an Amish community<br />
36. Taught yourself a new language<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied</span></b><br />
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">39. Gone rock climbing</span></b><br />
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David<br />
41. Sung karaoke<br />
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt<br />
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant<br />
44. Visited Africa<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">45. Walked on a beach by moonlight</span></b><br />
46.<b style="color: purple;"> Been transported in an ambulance</b><br />
47. Had your portrait painted<br />
48. <b><span style="color: #663366;">Gone scuba diving or snorkeling</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">49. Kissed in the rain</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">50. Played in the mud</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">51. Gone to a drive-in theater</span></b><br />
52. Been in a movie<br />
53. Visited the Great Wall of China<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">54. Started a business</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">55. Taken a martial arts class</span></b><br />
56. Visited Russia<br />
57. Served at a soup kitchen<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">58. Sold Girl Scout Cookies</span></b><br />
59. Gone whale watching<br />
60. Got flowers for no reason<br />
<span style="color: #663366;"><b>61. Donated blood, platelets or plasma</b></span><br />
62. Gone sky diving<br />
63. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp<br />
<span style="color: #663366;"><b>64. Bounced a check</b></span><br />
65. Flown in a helicopter<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">66. Saved a favorite childhood toy</span></b><br />
67. Visited the Lincoln Memorial<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">68. Eaten Caviar</span></b><br />
69. Pieced a quilt<br />
70. Stood in Times Square<br />
71. Toured the Everglades<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">72. Been fired from a job</span></b><br />
73. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London<br />
74. Broken a bone<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">75. Been on a speeding motorcycle</span></b><br />
<b style="color: purple;">76. Seen the Grand Canyon in person- Yellowstone Grand Canyon count?</b><br />
77. Published a book<br />
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<b><span style="color: #663366;">78. Bought a brand new car</span></b><br />
79. Walked in Jerusalem<br />
80. Had your picture in the newspaper<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">81. Read the entire Bible</span></b><br />
82. Visited the White House<br />
83. Killed and prepared an animal for eating<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">84. Had chickenpox</span></b><br />
85. Saved someone’s life<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">86. Sat on a jury</span></b><br />
87. Met someone famous<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">88. Joined a book club</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">89. Lost a loved one</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">90. Had a baby</span></b><br />
91. Seen the Alamo in person<br />
92. Swam in the Great Salt Lake<br />
93. Been involved in a law suit<br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">94. Owned a cell phone</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">95. Been stung by a bee</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #663366;">96. Totally copied a post from someone else's blog to your own</span></b>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-17417379469007745002008-11-08T13:43:00.001-08:002008-11-08T13:45:10.137-08:00My Friends Who BlogI want you all to know that I read all your blogs daily. I can feel your happiness and sadness and frustrations in your lives. <br /><br />Thank you to all who blog daily or every other day. It is what I read when I check my emails as I have feed set up to alert me when something new has been added. <br /><br />Again thank you for sharing your lives with me.<br /><br />TerriMsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-49563749818369002222008-10-23T17:19:00.000-07:002008-10-23T17:30:00.478-07:00Since Agusut......I have been busy with work, college, and life. ;)<br /><br />I got my braces off. Began the Fall Qrtr @ GRCC taking Math 124 which is 1 of 3 Calculus Classes. Work began on September 4, 2008. <br />I only work 4 hours a day but end up staying about 1/2 extra to help the kids. I am enjoying the classes I work in and the teachers are awesome as well. I get to help kids with their english and reading skills, science, and math skills. <br />Braces came off after being VERY VERY VERY frustrated over my gums getting "eaten" alive by the brackets and wires. <br />The fall quarter began like any other. Homework the first night. I thought working only 4 hours would allow me the extra time for math study. Nope. It turns out that I do all my errands and appointments after work b/c why schedule during work when I have the <em></em> whole<em></em> afternoon free. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPZbu19KfJ0PTiEDc4aTRL47BUAEGs-jF6vSHCJcmMY7qo-JNoNuyy76JKlzj9bKMl7O_dZSU-JS_Hm5ot53G1GQP_ie3ysjb5xBq29e3xykQ5R2QkspMsLGRwsiL3rdMSqFvGKcCrOwq/s1600-h/Button+Collage.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPZbu19KfJ0PTiEDc4aTRL47BUAEGs-jF6vSHCJcmMY7qo-JNoNuyy76JKlzj9bKMl7O_dZSU-JS_Hm5ot53G1GQP_ie3ysjb5xBq29e3xykQ5R2QkspMsLGRwsiL3rdMSqFvGKcCrOwq/s200/Button+Collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260510964322850626" /></a>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-80635846670402986612008-08-22T20:44:00.000-07:002008-08-22T20:47:16.317-07:00I am on TBTLThere is this show on Kiro 710 (now on 97.3 FM) called Too Beautiful Too Live with Luke Burbank, Jen Andrews, and crew. <br /><br />They hosted a TBTL Prom last weekend. They asked for listeners (whether you were going or not) to submit your photos from prom. Well....unbeknownst to me....I was checking the site to see the TBTL Prom of 2008 and noticed 1 of 2 prom photos on the main page. <br /><br />Here is the link..check it out and DO NOT laugh at the hair. LOL http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=93MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-53538282597948538712008-08-17T13:05:00.000-07:002008-08-17T13:15:13.864-07:00Major AnnouncementI have a major announcement to share with all my bloggers out in cyber world.<br /><br />I have decided not to return back to work this September. Why? Well, it is due to my college classes. I have to take 2 math classes per quarter for the next three (3) quarters. I need to be completely done by Spring 2009. I will then be heading to City University to finish up getting my teaching credentials. <br /><br />I am excited but scared at the same time. The Fall quarter doesn't begin until September 22, 2008 and will need to fill my time with something. I have thought about doing the following (with putting an astericks at the end of those things that will get done.)<br /><br /><strong>The following are:</strong><br />Donate Clothes to Value Village*<br />Donate Books to the Library*<br />Make a Dumped Run*<br />Scrapbook <br />Finish Reading: Golden Ratio*<br />Finish Reading: History of Pi*<br />Figure out how to use my TI-89 Calculator<br /><br />I am sure there are more things I can be doing and will be adding to the list. :)MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-89535831344078811662008-08-17T12:56:00.000-07:002008-08-17T13:05:40.637-07:00My Fitness PalI have decided to take my calorie counting to the next level. I have joined an online Fitness Pal that will track my calorie intake, track my exercises as well. The calorie logging area has a lot of the popular foods that we all tend to eat and LOVE. Check it out!!! :) Join me and we can help each other stay on track. <br /><br />http://www.myfitnesspal.comMsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-30875646832008025842008-08-16T19:26:00.000-07:002008-08-16T19:29:57.497-07:00Things I "LURV"....My friend Tiffany inspired me to think about the things that I love or as she says..LURV.<br />1) Venti Americano<br />2) LG Voyager Phone from Verizon<br />3) New BackPack for College<br />4) My Wolfsburg Volkswagon<br />5) My Nikon Camera<br />6) Freshly Made Bed with clean sheets<br />7) My Cowboy Hat<br />8) Summers<br />9) Change of the Leaves<br />10) Daily Fried Egg Sandwich<br />11) Daily Treadmill WalkMsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-55954661988253496472008-06-04T21:46:00.000-07:002008-06-04T22:15:37.608-07:00All Growed Up<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#6600cc;"><strong><em>My little girl has grown into such a beautiful young adult. Did I do a good job raising her? Will she go to college? What dreams does she have? Will she get married? Have kids? Where has the time gone? </em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#6600cc;"><strong><em>I remember worrying about someone snatching her away from me in the middle of the night shortly after she was born. She was so laid back and relaxed about anything and towards everyone. It was so much fun to watch her sleep with her hair all messed up, hugging her doll all the while sucking on her thumb. </em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#6600cc;"><strong><em>This girl who came into my world on July 3rd, 1990 will be graduating on June 6th, 2008 from Curlew High School. I would love to take ALL the credit but cannot and will not. She moved to her dad's house in the middle of her 8th grade. She attended the rest of junior high and high school living with her dad. She is the product of her dad and I. Hopefully she was able to take the best parts of us and developed into her own person. Love you Amber!!!!</em></strong></span><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tbPiJZI4RIhfwsIfz1lvcWQotlACjHr2_MB94o3ZHVrRsNfBvVPncKWghg30bnEcGvAk8JsSj1Ub9btxl3r2JRdZ_aCJWCw0hupKGCDiyQM5-TsPGqXnB8vS-9s628OX49Wi77ug22El/s1600-h/Ambers+Then+Now+Photos.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208259427361089554" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tbPiJZI4RIhfwsIfz1lvcWQotlACjHr2_MB94o3ZHVrRsNfBvVPncKWghg30bnEcGvAk8JsSj1Ub9btxl3r2JRdZ_aCJWCw0hupKGCDiyQM5-TsPGqXnB8vS-9s628OX49Wi77ug22El/s200/Ambers+Then+Now+Photos.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tbPiJZI4RIhfwsIfz1lvcWQotlACjHr2_MB94o3ZHVrRsNfBvVPncKWghg30bnEcGvAk8JsSj1Ub9btxl3r2JRdZ_aCJWCw0hupKGCDiyQM5-TsPGqXnB8vS-9s628OX49Wi77ug22El/s1600-h/Ambers+Then+Now+Photos.jpg"></a></p><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tbPiJZI4RIhfwsIfz1lvcWQotlACjHr2_MB94o3ZHVrRsNfBvVPncKWghg30bnEcGvAk8JsSj1Ub9btxl3r2JRdZ_aCJWCw0hupKGCDiyQM5-TsPGqXnB8vS-9s628OX49Wi77ug22El/s1600-h/Ambers+Then+Now+Photos.jpg"></a></p>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-62922077440624763482008-05-27T16:32:00.000-07:002008-05-27T16:41:58.456-07:00Dates...during Memorial Day Weekend, I attended a scrapbook marathon with some of my "closest" friends. ;) We scrapped, ate, chatted, and anything else you can think of doing at a weekend crop session. <br /><br />One topic that stood out in my mind were season finales and the leading men that women would love to have a date with. At that given moment I couldn't think of anyone and felt that was a true testament of my unwavering love for my husband. But alas...I watched my TiVo'd stuff and found not 1 but 2 men I would love to have a date with. What show you ask? <br /><br />The show that has not 1 but 2 men worth drooling over is, "Miami Ink." Freakin' yummy guys: Ami James and Tim.MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-88985151301771957622008-05-18T14:55:00.001-07:002008-05-18T15:00:24.533-07:00Close-Up but Blurry View<div>For those of you who wanted to see what my tat on back looks like up close. </div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Xt2wbmjHR90/SDCm56Z10wI/AAAAAAAAAJY/z-jooS3E0hs/s1600-h/Tat+on+Back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201841083473318658" style="CURSOR: hand" height="125" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Xt2wbmjHR90/SDCm56Z10wI/AAAAAAAAAJY/z-jooS3E0hs/s200/Tat+on+Back.jpg" width="243" border="0" /></a></div>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-88947014422076616832008-05-18T11:44:00.000-07:002008-05-18T11:55:39.660-07:00Thank you Tiffany @ The End of the Beginning<div>As I was reading blogs that I subscribe to (mostly friends) it was refreshing to know that I, too, am not the only one who struggle with viewing the myself in my shape. Tiffany @ The End of the Beginning had this too say, <a href="http://scrapsadaisy.blogspot.com/2008/05/no-freakin-way-i-say.html">http://scrapsadaisy.blogspot.com/2008/05/no-freakin-way-i-say.html</a> about loosing weight. I struggle with my inner beauty being seen on the outside when I look in a mirror. I am also determined to loose my "<em>muffin top." </em>What is interesting is that we are our worst critics when it comes to self-examining via the mirror. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>However, looking at old photos remind me that I have come a long way to where I am now and DO NOT want to EVER go back to <em>"quishy mommy"</em> as I was so loving referred to by my daughter (she meant it in the nicest way). </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As I venture on to my "ideal weight" (according to my personal trainer, Scott) more inner self-reflecting will be neccessary to appreciate the hard work and beauty that is coming out from the inside. Thanks again Tiffany for your inspiring words and companionship as you and I both go through our transfermations. :)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBsZTSdzjktTy9j-9pfMdq9Ndg2s5Cnytm1K0BuqJ2XtB2bflR3ZTYlR7rPGYxDMWy1xKxPfOZrBdWCLutGiF-j6la9XhGAFoD0e7jt22S2VaWK3a_yWmRfhv0ZPO3_kommIuYcjHycsQ/s1600-h/SN850223.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201793018494309106" style="WIDTH: 197px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 139px" height="115" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBsZTSdzjktTy9j-9pfMdq9Ndg2s5Cnytm1K0BuqJ2XtB2bflR3ZTYlR7rPGYxDMWy1xKxPfOZrBdWCLutGiF-j6la9XhGAFoD0e7jt22S2VaWK3a_yWmRfhv0ZPO3_kommIuYcjHycsQ/s200/SN850223.JPG" width="131" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-25097837955416341862008-05-03T15:39:00.000-07:002008-05-03T15:42:48.149-07:00I want to remember...I want to remember....<br /><br />...what it is like to sleep in<br />...what it is like to have more time for blogging<br />...what scrapbooking is<br />...what the sunny day looks like<br />...what my life what like without responsiblities<br /><br /><br />I want more time...<br />...to watch the grass grow<br />...to see all my friends<br />...to scrapbook ALL my photos<br />...to devote more time to my Math ClassesMsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-62881969255769421202008-01-26T13:23:00.000-08:002008-01-26T13:29:31.201-08:00Our New Rug<span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>We decided to add a little a fun to our basement floor. </em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>Check out our new rug.</em></strong></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs6_kNBv99N-3h003ZxXbIyJb1uVfYQjCWjcfRp6BsU1lU18MJP1Vg7oyIfezOmGGJGeWFPSPe_3J69E-m-tJ2m0RsZHLt_sIyM4ZEOK1SRaWRWn7kmYHvg5a0wdts8OTGlffs9lrzjXh/s1600-h/IMG_0204.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159899543470107890" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs6_kNBv99N-3h003ZxXbIyJb1uVfYQjCWjcfRp6BsU1lU18MJP1Vg7oyIfezOmGGJGeWFPSPe_3J69E-m-tJ2m0RsZHLt_sIyM4ZEOK1SRaWRWn7kmYHvg5a0wdts8OTGlffs9lrzjXh/s200/IMG_0204.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV321iQXn83CrnwnsiMg1CZhb1Nn6sEhQUB91aT4jqeXju7emz5gVEipfBfGPFG4IcE4CtTByZNNqRgOqvwGUUS7mMM2GMHSQKlwYG9F1mai1uAIfrLY2Rsv1J_h1PLywD-ShyphenhyphenrI-K3cHq/s1600-h/IMG_0205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159899556355009794" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV321iQXn83CrnwnsiMg1CZhb1Nn6sEhQUB91aT4jqeXju7emz5gVEipfBfGPFG4IcE4CtTByZNNqRgOqvwGUUS7mMM2GMHSQKlwYG9F1mai1uAIfrLY2Rsv1J_h1PLywD-ShyphenhyphenrI-K3cHq/s200/IMG_0205.JPG" border="0" /></a>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-27144521662483161822007-12-01T20:17:00.000-08:002007-12-01T20:54:21.442-08:00First on the FirstWell like most of you, I awoke to a dusting of snow. Nothing major just a dusting. That was around 9 a.m.<br /><br />Stephanie and I went down to the Kent Station to see Bee Movie and do a little shopping. The movie began around 12:45 p.m. and got done around 2:30-ish. Walking towards the doors I looked @ the ground seeing it was wet said, "Oh, it is raining." Much to my surprise as we got closer to the doors it was snowing like crazy.<br /><br />I got to test out the front wheel drive of my 40th Birthday Present. My Jetta!!! It handled like a dream. The "skidding" we did was pulling into the our driveway. Which I did on purpose but no major skidding just a little skid.<br /><br />The snow stopped for awhile until about 5 p.m. when the snow starting coming down in the form of big white fluffy flakes. It is about 8:33 p.m. and it is still coming down.<br /><br />There are very few things that really tickle my insides. Yep, snow is one of those things. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnNFSu7wGy94D4IjpiYm6qAzMhJIIKsc45GY62tRpBs2k8DzDTIx8hG-D8oassw-aYN_xqvN4AvhSdJMjnNNBbgD8jR1NH57HIoN8m8TZqpn1PSTrvXzq_0akncOexATQoE0m3FJnPnxw/s1600-r/DSCI0045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139230766160081602" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6y_htGXnUuBI5dC2QzPF136XGUAAzUMmzfpsqW0mg74ewJ5H9ysR0chyCY91X4O6jnzlWby9yCBnMWxl9FHIasZPSzw5vAR-E_Y5SLO6WMav5bMT3AYFLtzZeQ5rbSBS8J0mGzq7CEv0D/s200/DSCI0045.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is our street just out front of our house. My daughter took this photo.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrJwL77MAMrrl0D8UPsqDPC-B_utPZkFmRBpu93hEECXQFWhZsE9ldMJlBio8KZHa50EBfcx80YUPnbZEBju2_dZK4C-DyEApIspwY6KQJ0SaKcWA0nFzAzq-6RXnZPXHNgZ9T9TSJ9yw/s1600-r/DSCI0048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139230770455048914" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlnvIRQRqj26dcr3CzX5W6LAWvOop8CxKK1Dr0V8ylcZQNdLFA9AqoA73UDyHe1BOd7GJ0X86-G3VtIVHzA99VR9qt6qt_WG8GAYKPQR5tORhMQs1JIDmrX8rVxICBvz7Ys2ad__hWQww/s200/DSCI0048.JPG" border="0" /></a>This is what happens when you use the flash on snow. LOL<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjxjMRlihEdC61NiqiqbqA7SjRRgdqFbN_5W3zTTg2atxEJIPNVwwqiJ1GTrztylpBDqT6vdAMQfsb6aBE-UCdkAAG5gSp6F-iDyd5fb6lLazT3bneL_nnGhGeo7sKFUmAOD8UeeqsCfQ/s1600-r/DSCI0050.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139230774750016226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeYE-LKMemdOD5SmaV1heGN10WmKmRL9fWPUxeBLhXuItf3iHtr0BxkD9vvD0lVCRWxpxzjFXbVM1uOSbSS37wcfAk04Cd_UBedmnBvERy-vfQzXfKNLEkI43iWU4Ip5XwjRv1lNbgZJ2/s200/DSCI0050.JPG" border="0" /></a>Bundled up for fun in the snow. :) The hat and scarf are new.MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970390148798279561.post-25559956962561331132007-11-24T19:48:00.000-08:002008-01-20T18:01:20.343-08:001 of 2: 40th Birthday Celebrations<span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff6666;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="font-size:180%;">O</span>h my gosh! My mom and daughters spoiled me today. First of all, I snuck downstairs and slept on the couch in our torn up basement (while my husband and dad rewired the cable line through another part of the basement wall). While I was sleeping my ham, mashed potato, corn, and crescent roll dinner was being made by them. :) I was in total HEAVEN!!</span> </span><div><div><span style="color:#990000;">Then we watched Jeff Dunham video. He is so freaking funny!!! You have to watch this clip on Youtube.com. </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjNse8RDSxs"><span style="color:#990000;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjNse8RDSxs</span></a><span style="color:#990000;"> This video is 9 minutes long but it is worth the wait and the watch. :)</span></div><div><span style="color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#990000;">Then we had cake to celebrate my birthday. Usually I don't like cake but this is homemade cake and LOVE IT. Look how my mom did the 40</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiViv4H15F1P-Noaoxs88J-OSZkCzH_8D_HBhSrukuAUPVY8_wTd8sS6Z6TiMJQf4Ahk2cGUYCuWtiWqLE1uB6HXtwvTpgD8iYU-NcWqtcgoow4FWQJfhL3Amuhmvm7UKhVc8O6JfbFQ3A/s1600-h/IMG_0482.JPG"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136626087787427026" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiViv4H15F1P-Noaoxs88J-OSZkCzH_8D_HBhSrukuAUPVY8_wTd8sS6Z6TiMJQf4Ahk2cGUYCuWtiWqLE1uB6HXtwvTpgD8iYU-NcWqtcgoow4FWQJfhL3Amuhmvm7UKhVc8O6JfbFQ3A/s200/IMG_0482.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span><span style="color:#ffcc66;"><span style="color:#990000;">She did it with the sprinkles. LOVE IT!!!</span> </span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"><em>Then I got to open up an elegantly wrapped gift that went up to my hip. It was freakin' tall. I opened it and got a kick ass telescope. I am such a geek and am looking forward to looking at the moon and stars. You see all the moon photos I have...now I get to see it up close. Now for a clear night. :) Anyone want to join me?</em> </span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xt2wbmjHR90/R0j32TqS9OI/AAAAAAAAAHI/RWXH6fwq0SE/s1600-h/IMG_0489.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136627887378724066" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xt2wbmjHR90/R0j32TqS9OI/AAAAAAAAAHI/RWXH6fwq0SE/s200/IMG_0489.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Xt2wbmjHR90/R0j32zqS9PI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/wpDaeEI3R5o/s1600-h/IMG_0490.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBsf0j70KcKQ14Ps7uCaVeMmedV0H5lXh_CVF1vYpxhoA8Xf0gjDSh0nilg_gVQlIKzpl-ufXiphS-5O65UKmPwrFQh3Bu_iBCdmXHo1o-clzirzX89yKhD2nnejdrKkwfUkolan36H3G/s1600-h/IMG_0488.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136627904558593282" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBsf0j70KcKQ14Ps7uCaVeMmedV0H5lXh_CVF1vYpxhoA8Xf0gjDSh0nilg_gVQlIKzpl-ufXiphS-5O65UKmPwrFQh3Bu_iBCdmXHo1o-clzirzX89yKhD2nnejdrKkwfUkolan36H3G/s200/IMG_0488.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVh0i0lmAKi4DbIZurusl4Cb11O2XKz-gSOAN1CQoeXs28AUrvO5lDF8h9nuDYMG0IQzDejv1QUmmWLd7Ts427BYLEJ7YExqG8Hs2bPay0Ej4FT_4xrkHSz08_uGCBgzJRpSDvnHYxFkDq/s1600-h/IMG_0491.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136627908853560594" style="WIDTH: 164px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px" height="186" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVh0i0lmAKi4DbIZurusl4Cb11O2XKz-gSOAN1CQoeXs28AUrvO5lDF8h9nuDYMG0IQzDejv1QUmmWLd7Ts427BYLEJ7YExqG8Hs2bPay0Ej4FT_4xrkHSz08_uGCBgzJRpSDvnHYxFkDq/s200/IMG_0491.JPG" width="147" border="0" /></a> <div></div><div><span style="color:#660000;"><em><strong>The 2 of 2 birthday celebration will take place on my acutal birthday of December 3! :)</strong></em></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVh0i0lmAKi4DbIZurusl4Cb11O2XKz-gSOAN1CQoeXs28AUrvO5lDF8h9nuDYMG0IQzDejv1QUmmWLd7Ts427BYLEJ7YExqG8Hs2bPay0Ej4FT_4xrkHSz08_uGCBgzJRpSDvnHYxFkDq/s1600-h/IMG_0491.JPG"></a></div></div>MsTurnerMathTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182384184181336130noreply@blogger.com0