just kidding (the book) is not nearly as entertaining as JUST KIDDING, with judy grimes on snl. just sayin'

today was a pretty good day. i'm so glad that no one from our school participated in the 'don't go to school day.' teachers who really care about the students' best interest don't leave their students hanging.they aren't the ones driving politics in the district. it was very thoughtful of our principal and assistant principal to have floats of appreciation after school let out-i did have one, but it didn't sit well, and i know i won't crave one next time.

i wouldn't have wanted to miss today because we had visitors from ibm come in to read to the students about bullying...or rather about NOT bullying. it is always interesting to hear what the students have to contribute. the book was called just kidding and it was really a great book, the kids were engaged, and it was pertinent because they are always saying something mean and following it with "just kidding" to try to stay out of trouble, but they don't realize that it is hurtful.... but the best part was that ms. brooks, our volunteer, left heat sensing pencils for the students! woo hoo!!

i'm so glad they get something new to distract them and play with. yippee.

when she came in, she saw my big bloom's task wheel and i explained it to her and how i want my kids to start thinking about their level of thoughts and deeper logical thinking and she said, "i pay for my daughter to go to a private school, and i know she isn't getting this kind of stuff!" yea for public schools!

i've been going through the green tea pretty quickly these days, so today i stopped and purchased 3 boxes..i've cut back a little on the coffee; i just drink it as a comfort drink now every once in awhile when i need the robust aroma to pick me up!

well, i think that i will be hanging out in dallas for most of spring break (i might try to make a quick run up to oklahoma for a long weekend at the beginning to go bowling and painting...) but i think i am going to try to schedule my interview for the latter part of spring break and then plan to work up at the school, outlining the murals for our volunteers from mary kay. smile. bringing new life to our school. lots of plans, lots of work!

about 9 days until the school biggest loser is over- it's been a good jump-start, but i am pretty sure that when it ends next friday, i will still have at least 20 lbs i want to get rid of, so it's going to be a long spring. but hopefully i will be at my goal weight by summer! work.self-control.work.self-control.

have a great evening...self-control.work.
julie