To mark my 700th post I thought I'd try a little video blog, and maybe even start a small series of posts concerning our upcoming family member. This will be the 1st concerning changes we will have to make to accommodate a little one in our abode.
What will become of the guest room in our current apartment? Good question. Let's see what happens over the next few months. Baby's due in December remember.
PS. I would've panned the camera around some to show you the room but it is a trainwreck right now.
Friday, July 29, 2011
My New Hobby
I like to check and see how bad rush hour traffic on the Washington Beltway is before or after my commute to and from my new job. I check a local website, www.wtop.com, and it shows me traffic routes and speeds. The map shows green when the traffic flow is good, yellow when it's slow, and red when it's bad news. Today I checked the site about the time I'd normally be heading home from my last job and, wouldn't you know it, that Beltway was RED & YELLOW all over the place! The inner loop along the north side, my daily route, looked like the freakin' Flag of the Soviet Union! I'm sooooooo happy I'm not sitting in that nightmare!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Currently Reading:
It's an odd time for me reading wise.
I'm trying to read a few play scripts because I'm on the play selection committee for a local theatre company. I'm trying to bring a few options to the table. Some of the scripts I've had for awhile and others I've tried to get from the library but with money tight right now I have not been ordering new scripts to peruse.
I'm also reading a biology review book. I'm assistant teaching high school biology this year and am trying to brush up on my scientific knowledge.
In preparation for our upcoming baby, we're currently sitting at the halfway point in Sara's pregnancy, I'm also reading a book that was sent to me by my mother-in-law:
For fun I've been taking my time reading an interesting book about the death of God. It's not a philosophy or religion book. It's a fiction in which God's corpse has been found floating in the middle of the ocean and the Vatican is trying to keep it quiet. A supertanker is hired to tow the Corpus Dei to the arctic in an effort to preserve the dead deity, and keep the public from finding out that the laws of morality may or may not apply any longer.
Then, of course, there is the backlog of books I have resting on bookshelves, piled in corners, or recently handed to me by family or friends. I always try to have something I'm reading, but lately I'm having a hard time focusing on finishing an entire chapter much less a book.
I'm trying to read a few play scripts because I'm on the play selection committee for a local theatre company. I'm trying to bring a few options to the table. Some of the scripts I've had for awhile and others I've tried to get from the library but with money tight right now I have not been ordering new scripts to peruse.
I'm also reading a biology review book. I'm assistant teaching high school biology this year and am trying to brush up on my scientific knowledge.
In preparation for our upcoming baby, we're currently sitting at the halfway point in Sara's pregnancy, I'm also reading a book that was sent to me by my mother-in-law:
For fun I've been taking my time reading an interesting book about the death of God. It's not a philosophy or religion book. It's a fiction in which God's corpse has been found floating in the middle of the ocean and the Vatican is trying to keep it quiet. A supertanker is hired to tow the Corpus Dei to the arctic in an effort to preserve the dead deity, and keep the public from finding out that the laws of morality may or may not apply any longer.
Then, of course, there is the backlog of books I have resting on bookshelves, piled in corners, or recently handed to me by family or friends. I always try to have something I'm reading, but lately I'm having a hard time focusing on finishing an entire chapter much less a book.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Happy Birthday, Mama!
Today is my Mother's birthday. It's also the 2 year anniversary of her funeral. 2 years ago today friends and family packed my Mom's church and celebrated her life! I keep saying how hard it is to believe that it's been 2 years. I think about her all the time, and miss her more. Lately she has been even more on my mind because of the baby we're expecting this winter. I still have the urge to pick up the phone and speed dial her whenever I have news to share.
This is a pic of Ma and Savannah at my last birthday party she attended. She was already on the oxygen but she tried not to let that slow her down! She was a tough lady!
In other news, the new job is going well but the adjustment has been difficult, particularly, financially speaking. It will all even out in the long run, hopefully, but money continues to be tight. As I get down on myself for yet another stumble, and try to figure out a way to bring in some extra money - I'm applying for part time work locally - I often get down on myself. Today I got some advise from Dad. He thinks I should try a more positive mental attitude and in the best case adopt a "Every day is a pretty day" outlook and in the worst case say, "I think this positively sucks!" Thanks, Pops!
This is a pic of Ma and Savannah at my last birthday party she attended. She was already on the oxygen but she tried not to let that slow her down! She was a tough lady! In other news, the new job is going well but the adjustment has been difficult, particularly, financially speaking. It will all even out in the long run, hopefully, but money continues to be tight. As I get down on myself for yet another stumble, and try to figure out a way to bring in some extra money - I'm applying for part time work locally - I often get down on myself. Today I got some advise from Dad. He thinks I should try a more positive mental attitude and in the best case adopt a "Every day is a pretty day" outlook and in the worst case say, "I think this positively sucks!" Thanks, Pops!
Monday, July 11, 2011
How Should I Feel?
You tell me.
Today is the 2 year anniversary of my Mother's passing. It's amazing to think that it has been that long since I hugged my Mom, or heard her laugh. I don't know how all of that time has past since I last stood by her bedside in the ICU Ward but it has. Her birthday is on Sunday. So July has been and probably will continue to be a hard month for me.
Then on the other hand I did find out today that Sara and I are having, %90 sure, a baby girl! I guess nothing's a sure thing, but the ultrasound technician and the doctor agreed that it appears to be a female baby. The baby was rather uncooperative with the whole procedure and kept turning away from the ultrasound, so we didn't even get a good look at the face either.
SO it's kinda a mixed bag today. Missing my mother, of course, but super excited for the daughter that she would have spoiled and loved unfailingly. That's not to say that she wouldn't have loved another grandson, she would've been just as please. But I believe that I could hear my mother's laugh as Sara and I opened the envelope and unfolded the note that read, "Congratulations, You're Having A Baby Girl!" She'd get a kick out of me raising a daughter!
Today is the 2 year anniversary of my Mother's passing. It's amazing to think that it has been that long since I hugged my Mom, or heard her laugh. I don't know how all of that time has past since I last stood by her bedside in the ICU Ward but it has. Her birthday is on Sunday. So July has been and probably will continue to be a hard month for me.
Then on the other hand I did find out today that Sara and I are having, %90 sure, a baby girl! I guess nothing's a sure thing, but the ultrasound technician and the doctor agreed that it appears to be a female baby. The baby was rather uncooperative with the whole procedure and kept turning away from the ultrasound, so we didn't even get a good look at the face either.
SO it's kinda a mixed bag today. Missing my mother, of course, but super excited for the daughter that she would have spoiled and loved unfailingly. That's not to say that she wouldn't have loved another grandson, she would've been just as please. But I believe that I could hear my mother's laugh as Sara and I opened the envelope and unfolded the note that read, "Congratulations, You're Having A Baby Girl!" She'd get a kick out of me raising a daughter!
Friday, July 08, 2011
How Goes it?
It's going well. I've been at the new job for over a week now. As previously stated I am enjoying the shortened commute in both the morning and the afternoon.
The school is run differently than what I am used to but it isn't necessarily a bad different. I definitely feel like much more of a teacher, as opposed to a babysitter, than I did in my last position. That isn't entirely fair - the last student needed one to one assistance and attention getting him through his daily routine, and help him achieve his goals. This job I am responsible for the instruction of many students in subject of Science. I will actually be teaching.
I miss some of my old coworkers, of course. I miss some of the students. However, I have met new students of whom I am already fond, and I will develop relationships with my new coworkers. In the long run I am sure that changing schools, and choosing to work closer to home will end up being a wise decision.
A slightly uninteresting side note - once again students, and also a staff member have found making fun of my last name amusing. 'Corn on The Cobb' has been a name that has followed me around since preschool, I believe, but people always think that they're the 1st person to come up with such a clever title for me. It doesn't bother me anymore, but I'm always entertained by the smirk that crosses over a student's face as they say, "Good Morning, Mr. 'Corn On The Cobb!'" No points for originality.
The school is run differently than what I am used to but it isn't necessarily a bad different. I definitely feel like much more of a teacher, as opposed to a babysitter, than I did in my last position. That isn't entirely fair - the last student needed one to one assistance and attention getting him through his daily routine, and help him achieve his goals. This job I am responsible for the instruction of many students in subject of Science. I will actually be teaching.
I miss some of my old coworkers, of course. I miss some of the students. However, I have met new students of whom I am already fond, and I will develop relationships with my new coworkers. In the long run I am sure that changing schools, and choosing to work closer to home will end up being a wise decision.
A slightly uninteresting side note - once again students, and also a staff member have found making fun of my last name amusing. 'Corn on The Cobb' has been a name that has followed me around since preschool, I believe, but people always think that they're the 1st person to come up with such a clever title for me. It doesn't bother me anymore, but I'm always entertained by the smirk that crosses over a student's face as they say, "Good Morning, Mr. 'Corn On The Cobb!'" No points for originality.
Monday, July 04, 2011
Happy 4th!
It's July again and once again, we celebrate our country's independence with fireworks. Saturday night our neighborhood had a fireworks show. Sunday we drove down to North Beach to enjoy a day on the Bay, stood on the dock and watched the fireworks compete with the thunderstorm that was blowing through. Tonight we're off to visit some friends who're throwing a little 4th of July get together - I'm not sure if there will be fireworks but I kinda expect a few.
Ummm... okay I have to interrupt, and rework this post to report that we just got home from our friends' house and the fireworks were amazing. Amateur fireworks but holy crap they were impressive tonight in Londontowne. It was just people shooting off from their docks, public beaches or sailboats but there were fireworks everywhere for over 45 minutes. 3 guys seemed to be in contention for master of ceremonies but there were at least 3 times as many people firing off fireworks of all sizes and descriptions.
I was giddy. There were so many bright colors and loud explosions that I didn't know where to look or what to say except, "Oooh! Aaaah! Wow, look at that!" Afterward I realized that I had probably just seen several times my annual income in fireworks from people who were just celebrating being American! Must be nice to be so patriotic and have such a large disposable income.
Ummm... okay I have to interrupt, and rework this post to report that we just got home from our friends' house and the fireworks were amazing. Amateur fireworks but holy crap they were impressive tonight in Londontowne. It was just people shooting off from their docks, public beaches or sailboats but there were fireworks everywhere for over 45 minutes. 3 guys seemed to be in contention for master of ceremonies but there were at least 3 times as many people firing off fireworks of all sizes and descriptions.
I was giddy. There were so many bright colors and loud explosions that I didn't know where to look or what to say except, "Oooh! Aaaah! Wow, look at that!" Afterward I realized that I had probably just seen several times my annual income in fireworks from people who were just celebrating being American! Must be nice to be so patriotic and have such a large disposable income.
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