healthy, wealthy, and happy (a reminder)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - Posted by Kelly - 0 comments

5 things that make me feel healthy:
-spring sunshine
-when my muscles are sore
-showering after a workout
-when my pants fit (woop!)
-not being shy in a bathing suit


5 things that make me feel wealthy:
-having produce in the fridge
-being able to fill my gas tank up completely when I go
-going out to eat with friends or family
-going on roadtrips
-transfering funds to savings


5 things that make me feel happy:
-finishing a good book
-hearing my students laugh/catching up on grading
-holding a tiny baby
-painting
-porch swings/reminiscing





about women
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - Posted by Kelly - 1 comments



Is there an exact moment when you know you are a woman instead of a girl, or does it develop over time? I have never felt like more of an adult than I have this year. Instead of measly little choices, there are huge, life-changing decisions to be made. Instead of insignificant, forget-about-them-tomorrow problems, there are issues and hardships that will float around in my head for years to come. There is a lot to be said for becoming your own person, but most of the time, I just want to curl up in a little ball and hide from adulthood.

And why do I have all these negative thoughts in my head about being a woman? Shouldn't I feel more empowered and wiser than my naive teenaged years? If women can be Secretaries of State and military heroes, can't I just shut up about it?


Women
by Alice Walker

They were women then
My mama's generation
Husky of voice--Stout of
Step
With fists as well as
Hands
How they battered down
Doors
And ironed
Starched white
Shirts
How they led
Armies
Headragged Generals
Across mined
Fields
Booby-trapped
Ditches
To discover books
Desks
A place for us
How they knew what we
Must know
Without knowing a page
Of it
Themselves.




degrees of separation
Friday, March 19, 2010 - Posted by Kelly - 1 comments
"Degrees of separation between Al Bundy and Kate Gosselin", or, "Some Friday happy videos for you":



Al Bundy

was on Married with Children, but now he plays on

Modern Family

which is on ABC, along with

The Bachelor

Which featured Jake Pavelka, who is now on Dancing with the Stars with

Kate Gosselin





Have a nice weekend!







Upcoming
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - Posted by Kelly - 1 comments

Warmer weather, rainstorms, daylight savings time change, and ultrahyper students remind me that Spring is just around the corner. Spring is the second best time to live in Tuscaloosa (Guess what is the best time?) because of all the exciting events going on around town. If you missed the Asses of Fire Chili Cookoff last weekend, don't fret. Here are just a few upcoming events to look forward to:

Suds of the South Beerfest
March 13 - Little Willies Downtown - $10 for unlimited samples, entertainment (Blaine Duncan and Hamilton Bagby), and beer discounts afterwards - Click HERE for more info.

....AND!

Druid City Arts Festival


March 27 - "The Druid City Arts Festival aims to highlight artists within Tuscaloosa and the surrounding area through a large, interactive community event. The festival seeks to encourage community members to embrace diversity within Tuscaloosa by finding the common bonds that inherently exist within the enjoyment of the arts. While focusing on music, the festival will also encompass other art forms ranging from theater to visual arts." Click HERE for more info.

2nd Annual Black Warrior Storytelling Festival


March 28th - One of the most favorite things I did last year. Bring a blanket, and listen to some great stories. I am SO looking forward to it. Click HERE for more info.

Walk for Autism 2010

Get your lazy butt out of bed and join my lazy butt in a 2 mile walk for a good cause. You can also enjoy face painting, a bubble creation station, a bouncy house, and carnival style games (if the kids will let you cut in line). While you're at it, join TEAM MILO!

April 17 - Click HERE for more info.

Blue Angels Air Show

I officially messed up last year when I didn't see the Blue Angel Air Show in town. I'm not making the same mistake twice!

May 8-9 - Click HERE for more info.


Sunrise Community Hot Air Balloon Race

Would you believe I've never seen a hot air balloon in real life?! Inconceivable.

May 22 - Click HERE for more info.