I have a great job, a great group of friends and a great life.
Today made me laugh. School was a lot of fun, and yes. The rumors are true--I shaved my beard off. Yes, yes I look like I am a young whipper snapper again, and not like I am 42. So... Hooray and Boo to that. I think I may grow it back. You can comment on your personal perspective and opinions on this matter.
So I get to school and the kids were just wild and crazy today. I really like this group, however I miss my old group of kids. They all tried coming into my classroom and I was sad cause I had to turn them away. Oh well, such is life. At least they all really like me and respect me.
After work Tani and I went to Orcutt where we laughed at each other's silliness. I then decided I needed to go say hi to Austen so off I went... and then...
Time for the Burrow. We had a grand ol' time playing Harry Potter Scene It (kind a fun--but can drag on when you are waiting for clips of Goblet and they don't show up). Tonight was our last HP night before Brenna takes off for Davis! We'll miss you girl! But we'll always have HP! She made some good ol' M Rosemerta's Pumpkin Cookies and I was able to take some home. We had a couple of good ideas, one of which includes inviting JK to our meetings. Just to sit in as a listener. (I hope she'll come)
Now I sit here, getting ready to head to bed and I sigh, because my story has been on hold but tonight I got a good idea of something new to include... Ahhh, life is good.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Easy like a Monday Morning...
Ok... So I admit it. I went to bed at an unusually early hour. 6:30 pm.
But hey I was tired, and trying to recover from my weekend of madness. It was really great... here's a run down.
Friday:
7:15-2:00 School, school, school. It's going really well and I love my group of kids. I do however look forward to the weekends now.
2:00-4:00 Finish washing my chones and other goods for my trip.
4:00-7:30 Drive in never ending traffic to Marina Del Ray for a pop in at the Aunt and Uncles.
7:30-9:00 Hang out and freak out because we can't download ANYTHING on the computer there. SLOWEST THING EVER!
9:00-9:20 Check in to the hotel and feel the stomach ache from hunger.
9:20-10:00 Finally eat dinner in a Pizza Sports Bar with my dad.
10:00-onward Embrace my fate of being the youngest one in the room and sleep on the hard floor right next to the air conditioner. Brrrrrr....
Saturday:
7:30-7:50 Pretend to be sleeping on the floor while the family hustles and bustles around the room.
7:50-8:10 Attempt to shower in the small bathroom and contemplate shaving beard and head.
8:10-8:20 Get Team Omegas (Me and Susie's) vehicle from F-Units (The Family's) house.
8:20-9:15 Wait for Team Alpha (Chris, Joel, and Dave) to show their faces.
9:25 and 39 seconds -9:28 Avoid a call from Lisa where I tell her I am in Santa Maria. (Lie #1)
9:28-9:45 Team Omega jets off for the Malibu Shell Station where I deface public property (OK... I really just put a sticker or two on a phone booth, which I was told was later attempted to take off... No harm done)
9:45-10:00 Team Omega realizes we need more for this special occasion and we high tale it into Ralphs where we buy balloons, flowers, and ice.
10:00-10:05 Team Omega spots an accomplice--Armstrong. There is much rejoicing.
10:05-10:15 Team Omega spots Team Alpha and laughs as we run for the beach.
10:15:11:45 Team Omega plants the last clue and awaits on the beach with some Fly Girls and a gal heading to NY with some cool guys named Michael.
11:45-who knows when
LISA SHAW, my lovely sister, is engaged!!! That's right! Team Alpha, and Team Omega along with the F-Unit have successfully assisted the man of the hour, Kyle, into an awesome engagement party! Whoo hoo! It was amazingly fun.
After that, I headed out to Courtney McCutcheon's where I had a GREAT time meeting some EXTREMELY nice people. I had a great time playing cards, catch phrase, and getting to know everyone there. After that I ended up coughing, sneezing and scratching because... well... Cats and me don't mix. Also, feather sofas and me don't mix too well either. Despite my nose dripping like a leaky cauldron, I had a really good time and the next morning I woke up and headed to church with Court. Then we high tailed it out of there after greeting some people and watched.. The Brother's Grimm (sorry Tani). It was a good movie, a little on the odd side but what can you expect from The Brother's Grimm. I'd give it a C+ or a B- the jury is still out on that one.
Then I drove home and realized... Hey time to blog. So I did my HP Blog times 10 and neglected this one so alas here I am at 5 something in the morning alert and awake writing my life in blog format. Oh... Life is funny. I like it. Well time to get up and in the shower. Another day begins...
Alpha Male of Team Omega signing off.
But hey I was tired, and trying to recover from my weekend of madness. It was really great... here's a run down.
Friday:
7:15-2:00 School, school, school. It's going really well and I love my group of kids. I do however look forward to the weekends now.
2:00-4:00 Finish washing my chones and other goods for my trip.
4:00-7:30 Drive in never ending traffic to Marina Del Ray for a pop in at the Aunt and Uncles.
7:30-9:00 Hang out and freak out because we can't download ANYTHING on the computer there. SLOWEST THING EVER!
9:00-9:20 Check in to the hotel and feel the stomach ache from hunger.
9:20-10:00 Finally eat dinner in a Pizza Sports Bar with my dad.
10:00-onward Embrace my fate of being the youngest one in the room and sleep on the hard floor right next to the air conditioner. Brrrrrr....
Saturday:
7:30-7:50 Pretend to be sleeping on the floor while the family hustles and bustles around the room.
7:50-8:10 Attempt to shower in the small bathroom and contemplate shaving beard and head.
8:10-8:20 Get Team Omegas (Me and Susie's) vehicle from F-Units (The Family's) house.
8:20-9:15 Wait for Team Alpha (Chris, Joel, and Dave) to show their faces.
9:25 and 39 seconds -9:28 Avoid a call from Lisa where I tell her I am in Santa Maria. (Lie #1)
9:28-9:45 Team Omega jets off for the Malibu Shell Station where I deface public property (OK... I really just put a sticker or two on a phone booth, which I was told was later attempted to take off... No harm done)
9:45-10:00 Team Omega realizes we need more for this special occasion and we high tale it into Ralphs where we buy balloons, flowers, and ice.
10:00-10:05 Team Omega spots an accomplice--Armstrong. There is much rejoicing.
10:05-10:15 Team Omega spots Team Alpha and laughs as we run for the beach.
10:15:11:45 Team Omega plants the last clue and awaits on the beach with some Fly Girls and a gal heading to NY with some cool guys named Michael.
11:45-who knows when
LISA SHAW, my lovely sister, is engaged!!! That's right! Team Alpha, and Team Omega along with the F-Unit have successfully assisted the man of the hour, Kyle, into an awesome engagement party! Whoo hoo! It was amazingly fun.
After that, I headed out to Courtney McCutcheon's where I had a GREAT time meeting some EXTREMELY nice people. I had a great time playing cards, catch phrase, and getting to know everyone there. After that I ended up coughing, sneezing and scratching because... well... Cats and me don't mix. Also, feather sofas and me don't mix too well either. Despite my nose dripping like a leaky cauldron, I had a really good time and the next morning I woke up and headed to church with Court. Then we high tailed it out of there after greeting some people and watched.. The Brother's Grimm (sorry Tani). It was a good movie, a little on the odd side but what can you expect from The Brother's Grimm. I'd give it a C+ or a B- the jury is still out on that one.
Then I drove home and realized... Hey time to blog. So I did my HP Blog times 10 and neglected this one so alas here I am at 5 something in the morning alert and awake writing my life in blog format. Oh... Life is funny. I like it. Well time to get up and in the shower. Another day begins...
Alpha Male of Team Omega signing off.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
HPFA (Harry Potter Fans Anonymous)
Ok... My blog shows it. My library shows it. My wrist shows it.
I'm a Harry Potter Addict! And I'm not ashamed. No--it doesn't consume my life, but I think it is one of the greatest vehicles to promote literacy the 20th and 21st Century has seen. I love it. It's so complex, yet so simple in a lot of life lessons. I really enjoy my conversations a la the Kiniry sites... So I may be adding more HP info on here.
Tonight I ventured over to the Burrow to enjoy some AMAZING conversation about HP. We even started in on our credo! We're brainstorming names for the group and I'd love your input. We've tossed around a few ideas, but rather than try to brainwash you, I'll employ the use of Occlumency (read A Clue Men See) so you can't read my thoughts. So go ahead and leave some comments here about what you think we should call our group.
I may be opening up a second... yes you read correctly... a second blog just for my HP addiction. Bling... Blang... Blog will probably stay mostly with my daily life and strange happenings (which includes some HP talk, but for the most part will be a synopsis of my life).
OK... Post away my fine feathered friends (if you don't have owls, simply click the add comment button below). (Oh yeah--school started and I'm in training to teach college level classes--blah blah blah)
I'm a Harry Potter Addict! And I'm not ashamed. No--it doesn't consume my life, but I think it is one of the greatest vehicles to promote literacy the 20th and 21st Century has seen. I love it. It's so complex, yet so simple in a lot of life lessons. I really enjoy my conversations a la the Kiniry sites... So I may be adding more HP info on here.
Tonight I ventured over to the Burrow to enjoy some AMAZING conversation about HP. We even started in on our credo! We're brainstorming names for the group and I'd love your input. We've tossed around a few ideas, but rather than try to brainwash you, I'll employ the use of Occlumency (read A Clue Men See) so you can't read my thoughts. So go ahead and leave some comments here about what you think we should call our group.
I may be opening up a second... yes you read correctly... a second blog just for my HP addiction. Bling... Blang... Blog will probably stay mostly with my daily life and strange happenings (which includes some HP talk, but for the most part will be a synopsis of my life).
OK... Post away my fine feathered friends (if you don't have owls, simply click the add comment button below). (Oh yeah--school started and I'm in training to teach college level classes--blah blah blah)
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Summer Cutie
She's all dressed up and ready to take on the world. Watch out SJP she's the next fashionista that this world will look to for all things style and beauty. DIVA!
Baldy Goofy
She is the sweetest little girl you'll ever meet. Look how happy she is! (She's thinking about how much she loves her uncle Michael!)
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Alphabet Soup
I am totally a time and space waster right now. I am filling my blog with babble and useless information. Oh wait I've always done that.
A- AREA CODE YOU ARE IN RIGHT NOW: 805
B- BIRTHDAY: November 1, 1982
C- CURRENT CRUSH: Sara Ramirez
D- FAVORITE DRINK: Diet Coke
E- PREVIOUS EX: The Swenson
F- FAVORITE FOOD: French Toast
G- WHO DO YOU GO TO FOR ADVICE?: Jesus (should be read like Boom Chicka Boom)
H- CURRENT HATE: Beans
I- I THINK: I am going to publish my story sometime soon.
J- CURRENT JOB: Preschool Teacher
K- ANY KIDS: 23
L- I LOVE: my new tattoos
M- FAVORITE MOVIE: For some reason I want to say Pirates of the Caribbean.
N- YOUR PHONE NUMBER: HALA
P- FAVORITE PERFUME/COLOGNE: I like girls who smell like food.
Q- ANY LITTLE QUIRKS ABOUT YOURSELF?: I like inanimate objects.
R- LAST ROAD TRIP: Seeing that going to SLO isn't a roadtrip... I think--I haven't been on a road trip in some time. I once went on a tour to Canada.
S- DO YOU SMOKE: Yesterday I pretend I did, but alas no I am too cool.
T- FAVORITE TV SHOW: Hard to say... I like to have TV in the background... Not to really watch it.
U- COLOR OF YOUR UNDERWEAR: Green and white
V- LAST TIME YOU WERE IN VEGAS: About a year and a half ago. I'm planning on going back the second week in January--anyone want to come along? I would love to bring some fun people around.
W- WISHFUL THINKING: I will get lots of money for my graduation--Wait a second. When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are.
X- X-RAYS TAKEN THIS YEAR: Just of a boy in my class' arm.
Y- NAME THAT STARTS WITH A Y: Yakaterika
Z- ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio
A- AREA CODE YOU ARE IN RIGHT NOW: 805
B- BIRTHDAY: November 1, 1982
C- CURRENT CRUSH: Sara Ramirez
D- FAVORITE DRINK: Diet Coke
E- PREVIOUS EX: The Swenson
F- FAVORITE FOOD: French Toast
G- WHO DO YOU GO TO FOR ADVICE?: Jesus (should be read like Boom Chicka Boom)
H- CURRENT HATE: Beans
I- I THINK: I am going to publish my story sometime soon.
J- CURRENT JOB: Preschool Teacher
K- ANY KIDS: 23
L- I LOVE: my new tattoos
M- FAVORITE MOVIE: For some reason I want to say Pirates of the Caribbean.
N- YOUR PHONE NUMBER: HALA
P- FAVORITE PERFUME/COLOGNE: I like girls who smell like food.
Q- ANY LITTLE QUIRKS ABOUT YOURSELF?: I like inanimate objects.
R- LAST ROAD TRIP: Seeing that going to SLO isn't a roadtrip... I think--I haven't been on a road trip in some time. I once went on a tour to Canada.
S- DO YOU SMOKE: Yesterday I pretend I did, but alas no I am too cool.
T- FAVORITE TV SHOW: Hard to say... I like to have TV in the background... Not to really watch it.
U- COLOR OF YOUR UNDERWEAR: Green and white
V- LAST TIME YOU WERE IN VEGAS: About a year and a half ago. I'm planning on going back the second week in January--anyone want to come along? I would love to bring some fun people around.
W- WISHFUL THINKING: I will get lots of money for my graduation--Wait a second. When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are.
X- X-RAYS TAKEN THIS YEAR: Just of a boy in my class' arm.
Y- NAME THAT STARTS WITH A Y: Yakaterika
Z- ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio
Monday, August 15, 2005
My Score!
You scored as Albus Dumbledore
You are very wise, observant, and analyctical. You have a very "well-organized" mind, which makes you function in a calm and fair manner. Though you get angered easily, its rare of you to ever act our of temper. You are constantly seeing the good in people and are naturally forgiving because of it. You're easy to please and a great person to learn from.
Hermione Granger
84%
Albus Dumbledore
84%
Harry Potter
75%
Percy Weasley
75%
Oliver Wood
69%
Severus Snape
63%
Bellatrix Lestrange
59%
Luna Lovegood
59%
Lord Voldemort
56%
Remus Lupin
53%
Ron Weasley
50%
Sirius Black
50%
Draco Malfoy
50%
Neville Longbottom
41%
You are very wise, observant, and analyctical. You have a very "well-organized" mind, which makes you function in a calm and fair manner. Though you get angered easily, its rare of you to ever act our of temper. You are constantly seeing the good in people and are naturally forgiving because of it. You're easy to please and a great person to learn from.
Hermione Granger
84%
Albus Dumbledore
84%
Harry Potter
75%
Percy Weasley
75%
Oliver Wood
69%
Severus Snape
63%
Bellatrix Lestrange
59%
Luna Lovegood
59%
Lord Voldemort
56%
Remus Lupin
53%
Ron Weasley
50%
Sirius Black
50%
Draco Malfoy
50%
Neville Longbottom
41%
Saturday, August 13, 2005
And here's to you Mrs. Robinson
So today was an amazing day. I woke up and worked, worked, worked. After a great deal of typing and editing I watched Kathy Griffin is... on BRAVO! and I have to say that I am the male, Santa Maria version of that woman. Her comedy is based on interactions with people who are eccentric, and so is mine! Funny stuff.
So after working and watching TV I headed to class.. for... THE LAST TIME! That's right I finished tonight! I am now officially have my college work totally completed. I don't ever have to go back to school, but I will. I AM THE GRADUATE! (No pun intended Mr. Parker)
Despite being totally dead to the world I needed to celebrate so I did what any red blooded American would do and called up my buddy Parker and headed out on the town--well not this town cause it doesn't have anything open past 7. We considered looking up my teacher at a bar (and here's to you...), but then opted for leaving a dog and a road construction blockade on the front door step of a certain female SLOian. Anyone guess who?
After that we went cruising for chicks. We saw a few that stuck our fancy, but the Starlet Cafe was calling our name. After some great conversation we both realized the night was fading away.
Overall, an amazing day.
Here are a list of funny things I heard today:
"Michael! You're a bachelor now!"
"You know she painted my microphone white, girl?"
"I can't imagine old people (50 year old people) having to bend over."
"I got $600 for my scrap gold!"'
"Ladies and gentlemen, Clay Gaykin!"
"Let's go look for ghost whores at McLintocks."
"Let's go look for Spirtiual Whores like Trishel."
"The Harlots at the Starlet."
"Michael Shaw you are the most amazing person I have ever met, just being around you makes me so happy. If only I could be like you I would know the beauty of your genius."
Ok one of those isn't real, but I'm not saying which one it is...
So after working and watching TV I headed to class.. for... THE LAST TIME! That's right I finished tonight! I am now officially have my college work totally completed. I don't ever have to go back to school, but I will. I AM THE GRADUATE! (No pun intended Mr. Parker)
Despite being totally dead to the world I needed to celebrate so I did what any red blooded American would do and called up my buddy Parker and headed out on the town--well not this town cause it doesn't have anything open past 7. We considered looking up my teacher at a bar (and here's to you...), but then opted for leaving a dog and a road construction blockade on the front door step of a certain female SLOian. Anyone guess who?
After that we went cruising for chicks. We saw a few that stuck our fancy, but the Starlet Cafe was calling our name. After some great conversation we both realized the night was fading away.
Overall, an amazing day.
Here are a list of funny things I heard today:
"Michael! You're a bachelor now!"
"You know she painted my microphone white, girl?"
"I can't imagine old people (50 year old people) having to bend over."
"I got $600 for my scrap gold!"'
"Ladies and gentlemen, Clay Gaykin!"
"Let's go look for ghost whores at McLintocks."
"Let's go look for Spirtiual Whores like Trishel."
"The Harlots at the Starlet."
"Michael Shaw you are the most amazing person I have ever met, just being around you makes me so happy. If only I could be like you I would know the beauty of your genius."
Ok one of those isn't real, but I'm not saying which one it is...
And here's to you Mrs. Robinson
So today was an amazing day. I woke up and worked, worked, worked. After a great deal of typing and editing I watched Kathy Griffin is... on BRAVO! and I have to say that I am the male, Santa Maria version of that woman. Her comedy is based on interactions with people who are eccentric, and so is mine! Funny stuff.
So after working and watching TV I headed to class.. for... THE LAST TIME! That's right I finished tonight! I am now officially have my college work totally completed. I don't ever have to go back to school, but I will. I AM THE GRADUATE! (No pun intended Mr. Parker)
Despite being totally dead to the world I needed to celebrate so I did what any red blooded American would do and called up my buddy Parker and headed out on the town--well not this town cause it doesn't have anything open past 7. We considered looking up my teacher at a bar (and here's to you...), but then opted for leaving a dog and a road construction blockade on the front door step of a certain female SLOian. Anyone guess who?
After that we went cruising for chicks. We saw a few that stuck our fancy, but the Starlet Cafe was calling our name. After some great conversation we both realized the night was fading away.
Overall, an amazing day.
Here are a list of funny things I heard today:
"Michael! You're a bachelor now!"
"You know she painted my microphone white, girl?"
"I can't imagine old people (50 year old people) having to bend over."
"I got $600 for my scrap gold!"'
"Ladies and gentlemen, Clay Gaykin!"
"Let's go look for ghost whores at McLintocks."
"Let's go look for Spirtiual Whores like Trishel."
"The Harlots at the Starlet."
"Michael Shaw you are the most amazing person I have ever met, just being around you makes me so happy. If only I could be like you I would know the beauty of your genius."
Ok one of those isn't real, but I'm not saying which one it is...
So after working and watching TV I headed to class.. for... THE LAST TIME! That's right I finished tonight! I am now officially have my college work totally completed. I don't ever have to go back to school, but I will. I AM THE GRADUATE! (No pun intended Mr. Parker)
Despite being totally dead to the world I needed to celebrate so I did what any red blooded American would do and called up my buddy Parker and headed out on the town--well not this town cause it doesn't have anything open past 7. We considered looking up my teacher at a bar (and here's to you...), but then opted for leaving a dog and a road construction blockade on the front door step of a certain female SLOian. Anyone guess who?
After that we went cruising for chicks. We saw a few that stuck our fancy, but the Starlet Cafe was calling our name. After some great conversation we both realized the night was fading away.
Overall, an amazing day.
Here are a list of funny things I heard today:
"Michael! You're a bachelor now!"
"You know she painted my microphone white, girl?"
"I can't imagine old people (50 year old people) having to bend over."
"I got $600 for my scrap gold!"'
"Ladies and gentlemen, Clay Gaykin!"
"Let's go look for ghost whores at McLintocks."
"Let's go look for Spirtiual Whores like Trishel."
"The Harlots at the Starlet."
"Michael Shaw you are the most amazing person I have ever met, just being around you makes me so happy. If only I could be like you I would know the beauty of your genius."
Ok one of those isn't real, but I'm not saying which one it is...
Saturday, August 06, 2005
The Painted House
Yes I am up to some major trickery here this weekend. Needless to say I can't say what I am going to do in fear of being rebuked harshly. Nevertheless, it involves a shade of yellow paint and me having to sneak in somewhere. He he he... Well actually I am justified in doing what I will do because technically it should have happened three years ago. Here's to me.
Drink with me.
Drink with me.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Words of Wisdom from Sara
If you trust, in your soul.
Keep your eyes on the goal.
Then the prize, you won't fail.
That's your grail.
That's your grail.
So be strong
Keep right on
Till the end of your song
Do not fail
Find your grail
Find your grail
Find your grail.
Life is really up to you.
You must choose what to pursue.
Set your mind on what to find
and there's nothing you can't do.
So keep right to the end
You'll find your goal my friend
You won't fail,
Find your grail.
Find your grail.
Find your grail.
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhhh
Ahhh ahhh ahh ahh ahh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhha hahh
find your grail. Find your grail.
When your life seems to drift.
When we all need a lift.
Trim your sail.
You won't fail.
Find your grail.
Find your grail.
Life is really up to you.
You must choose what you pursue.
Set your mind on what you find.
And there's nothing you can't do...
WHoo hooo hooo whooa oha oha oha--
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I know you'll find your grail!
Keep your eyes on the goal.
Then the prize, you won't fail.
That's your grail.
That's your grail.
So be strong
Keep right on
Till the end of your song
Do not fail
Find your grail
Find your grail
Find your grail.
Life is really up to you.
You must choose what to pursue.
Set your mind on what to find
and there's nothing you can't do.
So keep right to the end
You'll find your goal my friend
You won't fail,
Find your grail.
Find your grail.
Find your grail.
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhhh
Ahhh ahhh ahh ahh ahh
Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhha hahh
find your grail. Find your grail.
When your life seems to drift.
When we all need a lift.
Trim your sail.
You won't fail.
Find your grail.
Find your grail.
Life is really up to you.
You must choose what you pursue.
Set your mind on what you find.
And there's nothing you can't do...
WHoo hooo hooo whooa oha oha oha--
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I know you'll find your grail!
Monday, August 01, 2005
The Harry Potter Birthday
So here it is. I did it last night. I did it, and I'm not ashamed.
I went to Harry Potter's Birthday Party.
That's right hosted at the Burrow by the Kiniry family (aka the Weasly's with all Ginny's and no Percy's). It was so fun... We had Butterbeer which was homemade---the official recipe. We also took time to play trivia games and draw pictures of Harry Potter characters. It was SO much fun!
Lisa thought we were all a bit over the top, but still. We had a really good time.
Enjoy my pirated pictures...
I went to Harry Potter's Birthday Party.
That's right hosted at the Burrow by the Kiniry family (aka the Weasly's with all Ginny's and no Percy's). It was so fun... We had Butterbeer which was homemade---the official recipe. We also took time to play trivia games and draw pictures of Harry Potter characters. It was SO much fun!
Lisa thought we were all a bit over the top, but still. We had a really good time.
Enjoy my pirated pictures...
My sketch of Harry's Favorite SPEW Advocate
Someone said they wanted to see artwork. Here it is Anissa! :-)
Group in the Great Hall
We look like we're in the Common Rooms... Isn't it amazing.. Ok it is suppose to be the Great Hall but still...
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