It's mid Spring, Summer is around the corner, and the excitement of another school year coming to an end got me to choose this avatar for the season. Why?
Well, it's crazy to think and say, but among all the years I've worked for my current school district in various job positions, I'm being recognized for my number of years of service! I never thought I would be one of those people!! Hahahaa... But yeah, who would have guessed, I'm actually looking forward to it. Among the many things that will be celebrated on the 5th of May this year, (Cinco de Mayo, someone's birthday, Gandhi getting out of prison in 1944, and the American Bible Society organized in New York back in 1816, etc...) I will be attending a nice dinner in celebration of my time in SBISD. Alone. Guests are allowed for those that are celebrating 20+ years of service... Which is sooo not my case... And I'm glad it's not because it must be hard to be in one place for more than five years nowadays.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Last Episode of Ugly Betty ~ The Finale
Thirty five minutes ago I was watching the last episode of Ugly Betty. Although I watched the very beginning of this series, I stopped watching because I knew the original story too well (it was one of the most talked about things from the 90's in Spanish TV) and I didn't like the direction where things were going... Anyway, long story short, when I heard the news in January about the series ending this season, I started watching the show again.
I must say, it was nice to see Betty all "grown up," successful, confident, going through constant change but always with perseverance... and at the end, with more poise than ever and knowledge about herself. And, did I say, classy and elegant? Yes, it brought a tear to my eye.
You see, like Betty said in all the episodes I've watched this Spring in anticipation to the grand finale, she was an adult with braces, with little fashion sense, but willing to work hard to make her dreams come true. I can relate to that because I too will soon be a grown adult with braces, LOL :) and most of the time I do not dress up to work. And yes, I have BIG dreams! and Betty, she too had a blog... like me! Hahaha... I started this blog back in August of 2009... Did I mention that I wear contacts and glasses on some evenings and weekends?
It was nice seeing a young, single, educated and smart, hard working, Hispanic girl going through similar struggles. I don't see that often in my daily life at work or anywhere else. Eventhough it was fiction and TV, it was still nice to feel like someone out there was also going through the same stuff...
Maybe it was the whole Daniel thing at the end. After she had organized herself and her life had gotten to where she needed to be, then, and only then, was she finally ready to hear those words that stirred everything inside of her, "I can't live without you." I know, it's probably just me thinking this... Hahahaa... :)
That got to me. It makes me think of what direction I'm going in my own life. It's interesting how during this time that I've been watching the show again, there have been many things and moments that were parallel in my life with Betty's life. Minus the drama of prison, a house burning, the wedding, and a few other things. :)
I just hope that my London is also waiting for me... and that the new door I'm hoping to open up for me, is just as awesome and amazing as it has been in my dreams.
To Betty! Live long, enjoy, be happy. Continue to have a grateful attitude and don't ever forget about God, family, and real friends. Oh, and one more thing, just SAY YES to Daniel !!!
You deserve it all :)
I must say, it was nice to see Betty all "grown up," successful, confident, going through constant change but always with perseverance... and at the end, with more poise than ever and knowledge about herself. And, did I say, classy and elegant? Yes, it brought a tear to my eye.
You see, like Betty said in all the episodes I've watched this Spring in anticipation to the grand finale, she was an adult with braces, with little fashion sense, but willing to work hard to make her dreams come true. I can relate to that because I too will soon be a grown adult with braces, LOL :) and most of the time I do not dress up to work. And yes, I have BIG dreams! and Betty, she too had a blog... like me! Hahaha... I started this blog back in August of 2009... Did I mention that I wear contacts and glasses on some evenings and weekends?
It was nice seeing a young, single, educated and smart, hard working, Hispanic girl going through similar struggles. I don't see that often in my daily life at work or anywhere else. Eventhough it was fiction and TV, it was still nice to feel like someone out there was also going through the same stuff...
Maybe it was the whole Daniel thing at the end. After she had organized herself and her life had gotten to where she needed to be, then, and only then, was she finally ready to hear those words that stirred everything inside of her, "I can't live without you." I know, it's probably just me thinking this... Hahahaa... :)
That got to me. It makes me think of what direction I'm going in my own life. It's interesting how during this time that I've been watching the show again, there have been many things and moments that were parallel in my life with Betty's life. Minus the drama of prison, a house burning, the wedding, and a few other things. :)
I just hope that my London is also waiting for me... and that the new door I'm hoping to open up for me, is just as awesome and amazing as it has been in my dreams.
To Betty! Live long, enjoy, be happy. Continue to have a grateful attitude and don't ever forget about God, family, and real friends. Oh, and one more thing, just SAY YES to Daniel !!!
You deserve it all :)
I like this song better for the ending...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Miracle Drug? or Good Ol' Fashion Medicine??
Whatever it is, it works!!!
It's called Spring Break. Aaaw... You can feel Spring in the air... the end of a school year is approaching... and summer is just around the corner... All very refreshing. It's good to pause and take it all in.
It is also a good time to catch up with every day life: Errands, cleaning, organizing, income taxes, going through old mail, etc... Even with all the things I still have down on my list that I need to get done, I feel the beauty of Spring (and Spring Break) all around me. I believe that it is the perfect opportunity for teachers to get new "energy fuel" (like a sports drink with electrolytes in it) and insight about what is to come... :)
It's called Spring Break. Aaaw... You can feel Spring in the air... the end of a school year is approaching... and summer is just around the corner... All very refreshing. It's good to pause and take it all in.
It is also a good time to catch up with every day life: Errands, cleaning, organizing, income taxes, going through old mail, etc... Even with all the things I still have down on my list that I need to get done, I feel the beauty of Spring (and Spring Break) all around me. I believe that it is the perfect opportunity for teachers to get new "energy fuel" (like a sports drink with electrolytes in it) and insight about what is to come... :)
Source: Here.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart
is the title of a new book by Beth Pattillo that I think will be a fun read.My Lifeway catalog arrived today in the mail, and as I sifted for "things I'd like to have but don't have money for" :) I came across the title of this book. It just seemed to pop-out... thanks to its title. Hmmm... Jane Austen and a twist on her stories... Interesting.
I've seen a few works by others attempting to write novels based on the Classics, but for the first time, I was truly intrigued... Maybe because its genre is Christian Fiction, which I am fairly new to.
Although I'm a "conservative" when it comes to the Classics and don't think they should be altered, hahahaa... I actually think I would like to read this one. What about you? If you appreciate the Classics like I do, would you read a newly-published book that is based on them?
If I buy this novel and actually get to read it, I'll let you know! :)
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