Dierdre

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Our resident house mom who takes care of us. She really does! She cleans, does dishes, sweeps the floor and brings food over. Wow what a gal!

FIRE!

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Yes... After a few hours it finally happened thanks to Mandrew.

Corbina my Love

Here I am. Sitting at the breakfast table at Corbina and I'm having a grand-chawhe of a time. I slept in today... Which is wonderful... I played games on my cell phone which is pretty much amazing... I charged and loaded up my digital camera which is AWESOME... And now I am sitting here on wireless loving my iBook.

Here are some shots of the house. Pretty ghetto right now but once I get my DIY hands on the place it should go well...

Here it is...

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Corbina in all her glory!

The Zen Room

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I'm working on this room. Yesterday I got pillows, the cool plant, and that cool lamp shade. Well... We'll see how it goes. I actually bought two purple pillows. Carrie would be proud. If anyone has anything Zen looking let me know...

Michael's Blue Room

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This is my unfinished room. Wha La! Blue! Yeah... It is a bit smaller but I like it.

The Yard

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Well... We have to clean it up before the BBQ today... But still nice yard huh?

Kevin and Britney

Can you believe that Kevin was born the same day Britney was? The same year? And she married a guy named Kevin?

Well here I am on Corbina. Rockin like a sockin. Things are good here. I have technology up the wazoo... I found a wireless connection and life is good.

I am really sad today because it is my last day with my kids. I have been with the same core group of children since they were 6 months old! And now they move on to bigger and somewhat better things. Today I treated my staff to lunch at the Olive Garden and fixed up the old class for the new group of kids who start on Tuesday.

Anyway... Life is good. I have a phone, a computer and tomorrow I am getting THE MOST AMAZING table on the Central Coast. Also I'm looking forward to meeting Michal's husband Michael. Should be great.

Ok...

pasta

Just around the river bend...

So I have been taking a turn here for the better I think. I just got a check from my work for 430 big ones to go out and get a new camera for the work place... cough cough... it is awesome to get back what was taken from you.

I finished most of my paper for my Communication class which is just funny. My teacher worked for Tony Robins. Come on anyone who has seen Shallow Hal knows why I think that is just too much to deal with.

I am getting all of my things together to go in my little room. Which I'm very excited about.

Harry Potter previews get me all excited for the new book... Thought of the day is that they should make previews for books.

Star Wars is in 24 hours exactly. I'm stoked about that. Austen says he's meeting us there so that's good beans.

And finally I'm amazing.

The end.

Domingo, domingo, domingo

Yes today is that pretend day of rest for me. It was a wonderful mother's day with out much mom, though. Sad enough I had too many plans, but I did promise to take mom out for a lunch on the town.

I woke up and started in on Kingdom Kids stuff. They were very sweet and sang in the first and second services at church. I heart them very much. Then I snuck out of church and ate lunch with my mom and dad before I had to run out again. I met up with Andrew, Jon and Kevin and we drove on the very very very slow 101 to Cal Poly. It took a whole hour to get there! We went to the Cal Poly v. Fulerton game that Andrew won tickets to via ESPN radio. Shout out to Andrew for the Trivial knowledge of a champ...

We watched the game and unknowingly Andrew and I were sunburnt. I got home and went to Michael's to buy some art canvas and then headed to church to set up for Kingdom Kids again. We did an art night which in my opinion was the best night of the year. It was very spiritual in my estimation.

Then my night went on and on and on. We had a drop in at Jim and Jenn's home... Which was ...
a) fun
b) long
c) boring

Take your pick. It was one of those. I was happy to talk to Morgan on the phone. I had a golden time doing that. And I learned that I could hear chords from songs.... whoo hoo.

I am overly introspective tonight so I will refrain from any personal comments on my psychological condition. But nevertheless, I am excited to go back to work this week and see the littler buggers. I do miss them. I'd rather stay away from the politics of the staff.. But that's part of life.

caio

We're all knocked up!

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Ohh dear we look like Kay all prego and such. List looks the most "real"... Or so says mummy.

BEFORE

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Notice the clutter.

AFTER

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Notice the beauty!

Wearin' that same old funky dress...

Ya got ta try a little tenderness!

And that's what is so AMAZING about Sara. She is SO talented (well I've only heard a little of her talent) and such a little hottie. We love those singers who know how to work it. I just barely got to know her.

Ok so I have been awaiting the arrival of my sister's pictures from the room Lisa and I did for the baby. We'll see if she remembers to send them to me... I somehow have my doubts. Nevertheless, we had a very good time in the ☠PIT of San Jose AKA K and J's home. It was fun though.

I discovered that I have another spiritual gift... The Gift of the Inside Track on Pac Man. Very fun I'd say. We got to see Katie as a MAJOR Prego this weekend and also we went out to dinner with Devon Shaw my lovely cousin who I saw at the NAEYC Conf this Fall. Ahh the good old days.

So after Lisa and I worked it up in San Jose I came home and was tired so I skipped out on practice and watched TV. It was Nicccccce. Get it? Rosie O'Donnell? The Bus? With my sister? Oh yeah. Sadly, it was actually a good character story. After that, or was it before that, I spent time looking up my favorite old TV shows on the internet.

Does anyone remember the family sit-com The Charmings? Those of you who do I'll buy you an apple. No fair if you heard my recap of it at the house the other night.

Ok... Well I only have about 7-15 more days at the Countrywood Manor and then its off to Corbina. I have to get going now cause my girlfriend Sara is calling me with her grail.

Has anyone ever watched...

Debby Travis? She has this wonderful paint that she paints a house with and she's a cross between Olivia Newton John and Martha Stewart. Odd? Yeah I'd say so.

Kristen Cunningham has really bad bronzer on right now.

Fleur looks great right now.

And today I forgot that I had a midterm... So I show up to class and say "Oh finger-knuckle I forgot to make a cheat sheet!" So I pull out a piece of paper and work it like a rolla-roid. I pull out all the information I can in the 5 mins I have and BOOM it's time for the test. I take it and WAH LAH! I did it! I had all the info I needed on my cheat sheet. WORK IT LIKE ALOHA!

Nevertheless I am having a good night because Lisa is home. Tanya, Lisa and I are watching TV and having In-and-Out. *YUCK!!!

Ok... Sullivina is coming into the world VERY soon so Li and I are headed up to the Jose this week. I'm off work so I may update my blog more because of the exciting adventures that may take place.

P.S. Movie lovers only spend 2 bucks on A lot Like Love... It's OK not the best, unless you like to see butt.

When I was a Little Boy...

I remember watching a lot of TV in my day... Yes yes... I am very media savvy these days... But...

Does anyone remember a TV show called The Snorks? I do. But no one else seems to recall the playful multi-colored aquatic animals with the strange looking snouts. The theme song would go "Come along with the Snorks. Swim (or perhaps sing) along with the Snorks. So much to see when you happen to be... Come along with the sing along with the swim along with the---SNORKS!"

Perhaps I am alone in my memories, but I urge you all to latch on to those memories of things that you loved. Write them down or tell a friend. When you have kids and you want to entertain them... Ask yourself what did I use to like to watch or do?

Just like today in class... PIRATES DAY! Arg me matey.. We be scurvy dogs ye bildge rats. It was way fun.

Ok... Remember the Snorks.

Life is a rollercoaster...

So my life is ok... then it sucks... then it is fun... then it bites...

So I took a few days off and in those days off I got my digital camera stolen or "borrowed..." Let's pray it wasn't stolen. Anyway I was happy to be in class this weekend I learned of some great stuff about my field and also about one of my friends! Can't post it yet cause she hasn't told others yet!

Well... I also went to the strawberry festival this weekend. It was very... very... Different?

Anyway... Overall I am happy with life...

Last night I spent 2 hours making 1 cake! From 12 to 2 in the morning!!! Can you believe it? It's Morgan's half birthday today so I made her it to surprise her... Low and behold she wasn't in the morning service so I didn't think she was coming to church. but she was there and I missed her. Because... Today I took some much needed time away with Andrew, Tanya, and Kevin. It was fun. We went to SLO and had some tri tip, got some Harry Potter on hold, looked at clothes (urg), and yea... That was about it... Now I am going to do homework and then party like a rock star.


rock n roll

The Blower's Daughter...

Yes that song is stuck in my head.

I don't know what it is about that horrible melody... But there it is.

So I have been spending the last few days LONGING for a days rest. I don't get a single day off thanks to school and church. But alas I have had a fun time doing both. It would just be nice to sleep in for a change. Oh well... Now that class just got out... I mean JUST got out, I am planning on going to a birthday party for Tailey (a little girl in my class). She asked me if I was coming and I told her yes. She looked over at Melissa and said, "See he's a good teacher."

That's pretty funny you've got to admit.

Anyway... My plan for the week is to go do something fun on Thursday because I am taking the day off. I need to get wild and do something crazy. Maybe I'll head out somewhere... I am going to (maybe...) take the week after next off ... Hopefully I can go see my Homegirls in the Sac... And while I'm on the topic...

SHOUT OUT TO THE HOMIE IN THE 805! Holla Park'a!

Thought for the day:
Stop shoulding on me. (say it fast... its more fun that way)

Shout Out

Shout out to the Sac! HOLLA at ya'll...

Jennifers, Cryst`al, Rick and Steph.

Those are the peeps I know at least.

word to your brother

Gay Ghostwriter.

Here is what I think. The guy from the TV show Ghostwriter turned out to be gay... There I was watching the Real World when he said he was from the TV show I grew up watching--GHOSTWRITER---word. I couldn't believe how old he is now. And then it hit me... I'm old too.

Oh how I miss Lenny, Gabby and Jamal. Jamal was the cool black kid who lived with his Grandma. Gabby was a know it all and Lenny was the urban, brainy, Hispanic. They were way ahead of their time. They would get these IMs from the Ghostwriter and he would help them solve mysteries. It was funny cause he was this glowing orb. Odd? Yes. Watch it? Every week.

I also loved Math Net. "Without math. I am less than ZERO..." Or who could forget at 4:00 every day Carmen... who stole the Soule in South Korea... and the gum shoes would get the loot, the warrant and then... TOP GRUNGE... or DOUBLE (double) TROUBLE (trouble). I think I had a crush on the girl villain. PBS should really consider bringing back that game show. But if they do they need to get Rockappella back on too. They worked it out like Aloha.

Nevertheless please don't be an anon ghostwriter on my page. It makes me sad...If you have something to say leave your name buggers.

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Dum... D-U-M

Yes this blog is dumb. I have been attempting to get online and put up pictures and beautiful comments where I share for my disdain for dreams of the haunting ex nature.... But I have been unable to. Everytime during the past week I have set out to get on here it comes up with a Bible study page for igmasterw.blogspace.com!

FREAKY WEIRD!

Anyway... This week was way fun. SHOUT OUT TO AUSTEN and our whirlwind trip down south! HOLLA!

As for today... I spent all day today in class. Yuck. And all night last night in class. Double Yuck. 5-8:30 Friday nights and 8-2 on Saturday mornings. Oh well at least I can now identify what the heck is wrong with people.

The big news on the Michael front is that I will be moving soon. At least that's the plan... If you haven't heard about this yet, that means I didn't really want to tell you, I don't have your information, I didn't have the chance to tell you, or you aren't important. I think you know which one applies to you.

So with moving I share these terms for visitation:

NO GHETTO PEOPLE CAN VISIT ME OR THE HOMIES
EVERYONE WHO COMES OVER WILL PAY HOMAGE, YES HHHHOMAGE, TO APPLE
AND EVERYONE WHO COMES WILL BRING ME A BOX OF GRANOLA BARS OR MACARONI (KRAFT ONLY)!

Don't like it? Deal.
Adios.

The Wonderful World of Michael

Yes it is true. Michael is finally back online here at 953. And yes... I love it I love it I love it! Cause I can kick, jump, and kick cause I'm 22! Yeah baby!

First of all BIG Holla action to MORGAN! Girl you make some mean pasta and the bread rocked! Jon you get a shout out too for letting me have a romantic hour with your lady while you worked late! HOLLA!!

But truth be told I have a new girlfriend these days... Don't get crazy on me... You all know who she is Miss Apple (no not related to Gweneth). She's sweet, clean, and when I get sick of her I close her up and let her charge. Baby baby... Shout out to Kyle for hooking me up! For that you can stay in the family.

That's good stuff. Well the truth is I also have a new boyfriend too these days... 24. My oh my. He's so good to me... He's there for me in the middle of the night, he keeps life interesting and just when I think I understand him he twists and turns. Life is funny that way. I'm 1/2 way through the 3rd season and I really enjoy it. This one is different but my favorite characters are coming back! They are all so evil. Like the frewits of the deveel.

Wait will people think that I actually have a real girlfriend? Or perhaps they will think I am a gay guy (not that there's anything wrong with that)? Well in case anyone is interested and you are of the female species I am still available and very interested. Those of you of the male gender I'm still unavailable and not interested (not that there's anything wrong with that).

So tomorrow when I upload Hello! I can show you pictures of the shower that was just perfect. Little Sullivina is on her way. She's a kicker. But be careful Ma and Pa Sully cause Uncle Iggy is gonna spoil her rotten... Until she pees on her bedding then I raise a fist in the air and say "Bugger OFF!"

Peace, love, and Simon... thanks for being nice to me in my dreams! TOP 5 BABY!!!

24

Ok... So its all Parker's fault. I am addicted to another TV show. Last month I was totally overwhelmed with MOVIES now its TV. I guess it works... Susie thinks I am hiding pain through my media viewing. No way Mr. Jose.

Anyway just reporting that I am now an LA Shaw because I watch 24. Wha la. There you go.

Thursday is a Holiday... We're gonna party LIKE ROCK STARS!!!

Life in the Anti-Car Pool Lane

Well I would be posting more... Except not much has been happening really. Life in the solo driver's lane is funny.

Jon celebrated his 24th birthday which was fun. We had a Cheesey Waiter come by and say "Happy Birthday, Sir." I done went and peed my pants when he said that. The guy knew his name was Jon... WHAT THE HECK! SIR? And the smile! Good grief, Charlie Brown!!

I took the day off of work today to do two things. I only got one of them done... So tomorrow I need to take some time off of work to do the other.

Nevertheless... I've been taking some extra time to write my story (which hopefully is going well--only crtics and non-friends can tell that), and I'm also finding that I have been watching a lot of REALITY TV.

True, true... I'm hooked on Survivor. American Idol is interesting, but not as much as it use to be... But now The Amazing Race, and TIVOing Real World. Wow. That's a lot.

As for the social life... Well, there's only so much a guy can do. Ok... that's all she wrote.

Here is some of the decorations from the Oscar party... Swanky for sure!

Susie and Cindy show up looking JLo Shic.

Here is Alyssa and Nicole... Lovely in casual glam.

The winner (well I really won--but you can't win at your own party) is.... CINDY!!! Whoo hoo she got the most right at the pary (well I really did).

Here's Suz and Cindy drinking some Pinot Grigio. This was a sawnky after-party for sure.

Here's Andrew... or as my sister says... Orlando Bloom...

Tanya smiles as she sips on some Martinellies... Mmm mmm good.

Whoo hoo gotta love the Oscar after-party! This one was hosted by an awesome celeb.

The Party

Oh yeah OSCAR time is HERE!!!

The party is set. The invites are mostly out.

And anyone who is anyone is coming.

After the evening I will post my ballot online. However, if you are coming to the party I will ask that you do not copy mine. For the $50's worth of prizes really looks nice to me. :-)

shaw out

Movies, movies, movies, movies...

Well the Oscars are coming... And whoo hoo boy am I excited. I have turned into a movie crazy-freak-a-zoid for sure. I have seen so many movies in the past month:

Sideways
Aviator
Ray
Constantine
Hitch
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Hotel Rwanda
Million Dollar Baby

So yeah... Pretty much all the major movies have been seen. I just need to watch Closer, Vera Drake, and Maria full of Grace. Soon and very soon I will put my list for Oscar winners.

As a side note I really like the funny girl on American Idol and the other guy with the locks.

Here is Alyssa and me at the dance from Sunday. Whoo hoo. We were styling. Thanks to Mrs. Giorgi for sending the pics!!!

I use to dream that I would meet a prince(ss)...

But God Almighty! Have you seen what's happened since(ss)?

Call me a camel not a taxi, cause today is hump day. The week is going... beautiful. Michael, that is.... Beautiful.

Sunday was an awesome day of jammin. I hurt my knee at that dance, but hey at least I got to have a slow dance with three ladies. (I can mark that off of my list of things to do before I turn 30) But I am in much appreciation and gratitude to Alyssa and Nikki for setting up the event. Note to Alyssa-- I'd like to have that pic posted on my blog.

Monday was a long... long... day. It was fun cause Tanya worked all day. It is funny when my two worlds meet on Mondays. But she's fun to have with the kidos and it gives me time to relax a bit. "What's the point."

Tuesday was spent avoiding the night, but alas the clock moved along and night found me. I decided to face the devil in the eyes and did what I needed to do. But hey... Maybe I'll get 5 bucks for it. If I do whoo hoo that means I have cajones.

Today I did my alone time. Its exciting and new. Well I went to the OG and had lunch. I read a magazine and talked with Rose for a bit. She wants me to go dancing with her friends tonight. We'll see if I have energy to do that. The rest of the day I tried to call Andrew. No luck. But if you heard the rumors... They are true. I sounded like Ernie from Burt and Ernie today. I kept saying "Uhhhh hey Burt (well I said Cory but you get the idea)."

The future? What's in the future? I should be going to the movies tonight. We'll see if that works out.

shaw out

My Work at My Home

Wah Lah! This was my Garage Sale-ing find. So the story goes that I went to Jim and Jenn's Garage Sale and I saw this normal old brown table. I thought to myself... Hum... Nice piece for my classroom. So I gave Jenn 5 bucks and then I went to Home Depot... Paid about 2 bucks for primer and a few pennies for some sand paper and I fixed 'er up after watching the BAFTAs. Then I used some old green paint (I had that from when Tanya passed out in my bedroom and Carrie and I were ready to call 911) and then was inspired to put a crocodile on the top. AH ha! 5 Little Monkeys Table... Perfect for the Preschool. So nevertheless... Here is the start of my work. Pretty good for less than two hours. I may put it on e-bay.

Here's the view from the side. Still wet.

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You give me Fever...

Here is the new theme for my classroom. It was inspired when a kid told me "I have a fever." I thought oh yeah Jungle Fever... Ok I didn't think that. But it was a good tie in for... The Jungle! I'm excited to study all the different animals that live in the Amazon and such. I have hanging vines and real South American tools in the classroom. Awesome? I think so!

Flash... there's the wide shot.

Lovely ain't it? That's my new reading corner in my classroom I just set up this morning. That pillow was taken from Lisa's room... he he he. Except I always thought it was brown until I washed it. Go figure. You don't wash yourself, when will you wash your pillow! Love ya Li!

Goodbye to the Castle

This is the last picture I took to show our Classroom Kingdom! It was so awesome! The kids loved it. I had to crop it funny so I wouldn't get a kid in the picture when I post it online. But it did turn out really well. The inside was filled with princess gowns, soldier helmets, dragon costumes, and had a stage that the kids acted out stories on. It was totally magical.

I walked right down the middle of Main Street USA

Ooo Ahhh Ohhh.... Its time for a trip down memory lane. Welcome to the Mecca that I call Disneyland.

Me gusta. Parker is a smart dawg and told me to get a locker. Well we got one. But we printed the instructions on it in Spanish. Lucky for me I was able to translate the numbers into English.

Here is Meriwether. Or the Lewis... Or Parker. Or whatever his name is. Note to parents- He was told to wear his seatbelt. This is documentation of this order given.

Parker is excited. I told you he would be. But he actually is a bit angry. He believes that this sign tells you take pictures of the background and not the post. I totally disagree. Note however there are only 4 people in the background.

See.... I have to be honest. I work as a preschool teacher by day. But by night I model for GQ. Sorry everyone... I've been leading a double life.

See how content Parker looks. OK... Maybe he is a better GQ model. But still...

A ghost town of activity. Note to anyone wanting to go to Disneyland. Mondays are great days. Check out the line to Big Thunder!!!

The Best Week Ever?

VH1... Maybe I should be considered again...

My, my. This week proved to be a different series of events. While last week was a series of unfortunate events, this week proved to be a week of madness. Now, madness normally means that someone or something is feeling angry or perhaps it could mean a hectic feeling has come over a situation. However in this situation madness means that things were busy yet in some ways exciting.

The week started out with me singing in church. It’s interesting seeing other sides to the church, literally and figuratively. Jim wasn’t there on Sunday, so half of the group headed out to a place we call Orcutt and enjoyed some fine dining.
Tasty? I think so.

After that day, I was happy to spend time with Mr. Smokey the Bear and watch a movie. Entertaining? I think so.

Tuesday I worked and then watched Idol with the Chinese Woman. She kept getting strange calls on her phone. Once it was a silent call, I think it was a mime calling.
Hilarious? I think so.

The next day rolled around and I was happy to find that I had another night out and watched yet another movie with a new friend. I had a good time and I even ate popcorn.
Adventure? I think so.

The following day was the day before the day before tomorrow. I spent the day at work and the night singing… This was very fulfilling to me. My spirit needed that moment of expression.
Enjoyable? I think so.

The day before tomorrow is being spent sick and off of work. Fever and cough were brought on due to exposure and a lowered immune system. I guess I must be under some kind of stress or something. Go figure. Tonight I have Stats class and my body (or is it my brain) is telling me not to go. We’ll see what comes of that
Excited? I think not.

This next week I head out for my pilgrimage to Mecca. I just got a phone call confirming that I am taking the Lewis to my Clark with me. Well that’s what I hear now. If not I suppose I can be like some person who explored on his own… Umm… Who would that be? Oh well. I’ll just forget about this blog and enjoy my first sick day from my job.
Stoked? I think so.

I went to see the doctor of philosophy

With a poster of...

Well this week has been a big whirl wind of stuff.

I had a long week of new things and many firsts:

School started this week and the kids remind me every day how important life is. They are too funny and too crazy.

I opened a new pack of socks for the first time this week. So all week long I've been showing off my Champion Socks. I must admit I looked good in them, they are the low ankle kind. Maybe I am a bit like Winky but my socks weren't the best, rather they just were a new part of me and my collection.

Susie came home right on time and I had the first dessert for her. It was perfect timing.

I celebrated my dad's birthday at IHOP for the first time.

I put the last Christmas decorations from the TV room away (This is a first because normally I do this in March).

Overall this week was like riding on Space Mountain for the first time. Parts were exciting and then all of a sudden all those funny red blinking lights were gone and you'd be in the dark taking a sharp turn. Whooosh! ZOooOm!

Yup. That sums it up.

VH1 you can take me off of the list.

Who Am I? I'm Jean val Shaw! I'm being a dork because I don't have any new pictures to take here. I would love to be updating my page with beauty and youth, alas I can't do that on my own. So I am now going on a journey... I will head for the happiest place on earth where beauty and youth are found... Oh wait I can't go to see Carrie yet... Well. I'll head for Disneyland then. That's the desire I have today. I'm just waiting for that other Michael to hurry up and call back.

Life in the slow lane..

So, not much has been happening for me lately. I have become addicted to playing hearts on the computer. I keep playing against Pauline, Ben, and Michele with only one L. What a bothersome fate I see before me.

Nevertheless, I have completed about half (a little less) of my classwork for History and I've made good marks thus far. So Tonight my plan is to read more, this time about the America's and take a test online. I know life is insane.

Feel free to comment. I'll check this again after I beat Pauline.

Boo Hoo...

The Afrcian Bird has flown south for the winter. She'll return in the spring. But alas, I shall try to keep myself busy with pointless web pages and countless hours of preschool environments.

I'll try to keep this page updated with pictures that are more interesting than my words.

Boo hoo...

Here is the beautiful Pantages Theater that Carrie and I went to today. It is so beautiful and was constructed in 1930. It was later acquired by Mr. Howard Hughes in 1949. Following his ownership the Oscars were held there from 50-59!!! Now it has been revamped and is housing shows like The Lion King, Les Mis, Oklahoma, Evita, and The King and I. A true Hollywood landmark right on Hollywood Blvd.

Susie's party was a swinging good time.

That's me singing Love Shak.

Kathy! The Queen of Kareoke!

Lindsay gives it a go!

Susie's try...

Did anyone see the most beautiful rainbow on Tuesday? I followed the rainbow to its end. Well it sucked cause I got to the end of it and found myself at a Thrift Store. The only gold in there was from the tooth of the owners. Oh well. It really was a double one, but I couldn't capture it on the camera. Just goes to show you that our eyes are better than any lame excuse for a camera.

Wonderful! The gift of art from James Jason, Katherine Anne, and Baby Sully... My first attempt to make something is half done. It looks a lot worse on here, meaning it looks better in person. Well, I was trying to paint an elephant hiding behind a giant bunch of wild flowers. Can you see his tail?

Our beautiful holiday treat of new curtians! Hooray! The 80's are finally leaving the Shaw House!!!

The Lovely Caldwell gang, featuring Keith in his "unique" holiday vest.

Lisa sneaks a call to her Kyle as she flashes the Old Orcutt gang sign.

Mummy is a plastic surgery junkie! Katie is just crazy.

Jason thinks he is a part of the worship team, but quickly takes off once they share that they will no longer be singing Emmanuel.

Susie thinks she looks like Celine. Poor girl.

Whoo hoo look at that Harry Potter! That's me for Halloween! I look just like Harry. Check out the badge I made! Trick or Treat!

Want some Sloppy Joe's? Jenn does!

This is Kevin and Carl or Zorro and Indiana!

This is Lisa and her man Kyle. This was taken in the apartment of Katie and Jason

He was a good friend of mine...

I never understood a single word he said but he always served some mighty fine wine...

Yes he always did. I headed up to San Jose this weekend to see my lovely sister Kay Kay and her bugger of a husband J. It was nice other than the fact that J acts like a filthy mud blood. Nevertheless... Before I left for San Jose an exciting thing happened... I got my stereo installed. It took a massive 20 mins to get it in. Whoo hoo! SO a note to those of you who stole my stereo or the 120 CDs I had in the car. Please be sure to bypass my car and seek out the car of someone who had money and doesn't care if things get stolen. This would help society function better and cause great rejoicing on my part. However I must be careful where I jump for joy... for people who tend to jump for joy tend to do so in a room with a low ceiling, which can cause great dis-joy.

OK... So I had a splendid time going to CPK and watching Stuck on You. The next morning we sat around and chatted with my other sister Lisa Jane and her bugger of a boyfriend Kyle. It was splendid. Soon after that KK and myself ran off to a mansion... A haunted Mansion!!! Ooo how exciting. Yes do check the blog again for some pictures of our adventure... More to come on that...

Ohh yeah that reminds me I can update this thing with pictures now... Well I will wait til I get home to update the blog... I will post this as a tempting taste of things that are to come.

grim grinning ghost come out to socialize...

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I love my lips.

I really do.

That's all.

I couldn't face my life tomorrow...

Without your hope in lad di da doh...

So today and the last whatever its been has been very exciting. Not much has been actually happening to me now that the bird has flown the nest, but it is nevertheless an exciting time in the way of J-12. I have been doing that Blog much more justice than this one. But alas me matey, it is still a blog.

I plan on going to see my sister, but I need to tell Chet that I can't sing on Sunday first. Oops. I told him that I would check with her about it... But we'll see. Anyway I am excited about that, and even more so about seeing the Bird. It should be good. I have a digital camera now so I will show up with that and post some of our adventures. ok.. time to use the phone...

cya kids

I want a feast...

I want a bean feast. I want to weara the braids in my hair and I don't want to share them!

Yes stinking Cory got that song stuck in my head. Anyway school is going really well.. But the time she does toll for me and Carrie. Alas she will take her purple self and move away to CHC. But rumor has it Michael may come and visit her. Hum. We'll see.

Anyway for those of you who may be interested I have a list of classical children's literature that I would like to add to my classroom. Yes that's right for the low low price of just something.99 dollars you too can donate a book to Teacher Michael. Oh wait... Wrong Blog...

But I guess those are the things happening in my life. Not much to report.

So long.

Can I cut your hair?

I don't care.

It's a song trust me. Just like Chicken Noodle Soup with Rice. KK knows. Anyway sorry I have been in the ghetto, busy and all. I have been setting up my classroom and getting all my school work done. I have another blog I have to keep up too which is a great concern.... check it out... ahcj-12.blospot.com it's for my class.

Anyway I got a hair cut.. I went to college group... And now I am going to bed...

I don't care.

Its a rare condition this day and age..

To read any good news on the newspaper page...

Well I read some good news today. Actually I saw some good news. I woke up... Face not really hurting at all... And then the news had 3 happy stories on it. Wow... This world did a turn around. Good news! On TV! Fancy that!

No puffy face here. No pain. Just a good nurse by my side.

ka-chum

Bee Bah Dopie Do Dow...

De Dow Do Do Do Do Dow...

Pulled teeth: 4
Grand Canyons in my mouth: 4
Excellente nurse: 1
Laughs: 500
Nasty tasting meds: 2
Setting up a bedroom in the middle of your living room: priceless.

blahsagafa nafa hoo (you know wisdom teeth talk)

Mashed Banana Mashed Banana...

Mashed Banana Mashed Banana. Banana, banana, banana... Munch munch munch munch...

Yes songs get stuck in my head like no other. So today was a good day. I sang in church this morning which The African Bird says went well. Then I attended Sunday School where I think we talked about Jack falling out the window. Odd.

After that I headed to The Bird's aunts house... Oh the Ant's house, and we ate some food. Good stuff. Soon after we headed to my house and I sat here on the computer and worked. Get this I looked at over 1000 children's books today! Crazy! I am making a wish list... Oh yes that reminds me.  Due to the overwhelming plea for information about my birthday gifts I will provide an online blog or two to site the items that I will need come November. Now just remember if you decide to celebrate my birthday now, you can still buy me another gift in November, September, and October. I won't argue with your intellect.

Anyway I saw Lycan, Parker, and Mini Hough tonight. It was good stuff. We watched the Bourne ID... It was a'ight. I'll check out the new one. Good things in the future.

shmock

Gather round you friends of mine...

We're Wilderness Girls and it's COOKIE TIME...

That's right you heard it here first. I was out in the wilds today... The wilds of Santa Barbara. It was great fun. The African --Carrie-- Bird and I met up with the ever so Spidermanish Jeremy--who climbed up the side of a building today for our enjoyment--Flinn and his lovely wife Kristi--who should realize that being called a swan or a giraffe is a great compliment, hey its better than a bull dog. Anyway, it was splendid seeing them in such a nearby location.

To those of you reading this who may have moved away, please note: You may only move away to the most northern point of SLO, and the most southern point of Santa Barbara... Anything else is inconsiderate of Michael's needs. And let's remember who is important here.

Later in the day Miss Kicks, Melissa Waldhelm, met up with us and had some fine CA.P.K. eats. To end the day we walked in circles and then drove to El Capitan where we looked at the view and talked about caterpillars smoking in Wonderland. It was simply davoon. We roasted marshmallows and then drove home.

The moral of the story?
If you move to SB or SLO Michael will be happy and give you a dollar.

one dollah

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corned moon...

Or ask the grinning bobcat why he grins... Can you see the moons full round when its a half moon?

I say no. The African Bird says yes. I think the eye is playing tricks on you and The Bird says she can see it all. I think it is one of those visual fill ins... Where you read a sentence and all of the second vowels are taken out but you can still read the sentence fine... Ya know?  More to come on that one. Besides that... I also saw a balloon by the moon. Anyway my gay project is done, so is my Mexican one.

Fun fun fun...

moons over my hammy

I'm going down down baby...

Bastinga on the radio, boom boom baby. Ready to let'em go. Shimmy shimmy coco puff...

So I have been super tired lately. I don't even know what's wrong with me. Last night I slept for about eleven hours, and guess what I woke up at 6:30. Get out your calculators, cause that's an early bed time.

Today was good. Tani worked with me which was way fun, but then nap time was way wicked cause I had to play stern teacher. No fun.  Later in the afternoon we had water day and it was fun cause I got to go on the slip and slide! Yeah baby...

But later in the day a little girl put a ball in her mouth and she wouldn't spit it out. I told her if she didn't spit it out she could swallow it and get it stuck in there forever, or she could choke on it and die like Mufasa did in the story. That didn't set in. So I tried a new method. I had her look at the scar on my face. She touched it. Then I had her touch my neck. She did. And oop! There was a ball in my throat!!! I told her that the doctor had to go in and look in my throat, and he'd do the same to her if she left it in her mouth. She then spit it out. She didn't want a scar on her face.

Moral of the story?

An Adam's Apple a day keeps the doctor away.

holla

It's fun to stay at the..

Y-M-C-A... Its fun to stay at the ...
 
Oh yeah that's right baby. We went and saw the Original Village People tonight at the Santa Barbara County Fair, here in good ol' Santa Maria. They were awesome. A little gay perhaps, but awesome. Before that I spent the afternoon setting up my classroom with all the little things I have collected over time and then hanging with Carrie. That was fun...
 
But the concert...
Everyone who was anyone  (except my lovely family, Parker, and maybe the you--if you are reading this) was there. They sang their little songs and I saw one of my kids from work and I never knew it but she can dance really well--she was in the front row cutting a rug... She was much better than the 50 year old blonde woman who had spasms when she danced. She was loca in the cabasa. Not as weird as the Indian who had the biggest mohawk... Or the construction worker who tore open his shirt, but still very odd.
 
Well just a quick note so you all know that I learned how to do the YMCA dance properly.
 
join the navy

Like sweet morning dew, I took one look at you

And it was plain to see, you were my destiny.
With arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I'll sacrifice for you, dedicate my life to you...
 
 
So this was a good week. I started work with a blast of energy and ended with a boom of being tired.  According to everything I know I'll be the head teacher officially until December and then they have to pick me out of a group if I am allowed to continue. Whatever. Sounds lame.
 
SO Thursday Mike Peter Melvine Parker said something funny that I can't remember... If you know the details to this wonderful comment that should be immortality on my blog please let me know. I also heard a ring in my house, picked up the phone and heard Pipi Longstocking in a minor key--SHOUT OUT to San Jose--REPRESENT 619!
 
Continuing on through the week... last night I went to class and I found out that I got a 100 on my test when I thought I got a 70! Whoo hoo! I know my early childhood education... That was good news for sure. Following that good news I went out with Pa and Ma Swenson for an Olivey Garden dessert. Very good conversation, good chocolate food, and very baggy eyes on my side of the table... After working for 8 hours, and going to school for 3.5 I was worn out.  SO, after that I headed home where I sat on the sofa and looked out my window thinking "Gee I'm tired." Yet I sat there and attempted to study. Waste of time.

Today I get ready to play in my classroom... I'll be hanging stuff up and I'm totally stoked. Then more to come with Carrie! Whoo hoo! Come on VH1 vote for me... I had the best week ever!

chumba wumba

Summertime...

And the mood is easy... I've been sabaloopa for so long.

So today is a pretty funny day. I woke up at 6:30 AM and thought to myself, "Why am I waking up at 6:30." So I watched the Game Show Network and I think I watched Match Game and Hollywood Squares. Yes that was good times... Good old Brett and Whoopi on one channel.

So I eventually got dressed and went to church. Yeah, that was interesting. I taught in the 4's and 5's class and it was very odd cause I had no clue what happened when I was speaking to the kids and my lesson just came to a halt. So oh well....

Then I went home and I sat on the sofa and an hour and a half later I woke up to be ba doo boopie do dow. And I was shocked. I thought I was awake, but it turns out I was just dreaming about a Hawaiian print. Is that odd or what?

So now I sit at Carrie's desk and I prepare to go to celebrate the birth of my namesake. That's fun times man. And then I may go and make like a My Buddy Jim band and burn like a fire. So I say to you all...

fare thee well

Well I thought I knew you. Thinkin', thought you were true, yes I...

I couldn't trust, called your bluff taught me... souff cuf a muff luff duff... cause I've had enough.

So today was an ok day. I went back to Marian and worked there which was good clean fun. They are funny there. The kids are great and have a lot of personality. After that I ran over to my real school and low and behold no contract sat on the desk for me. So alas I cried about it for a half hour until I decided it was time to go eat something for lunch. So I did that too.

After my pilgrimage Miss Swenson called me and brought over a sequel pack for Scene It--You've seen it here first, folks. I have Part II coming to you--And then we decided ugh it was time for youth group.

So it went and went. And then it was gone. So then I went to worship team practice. And it went and went. And it too was gone. Alas 11:08 rolled around and it was too late to go see Miss Swenson and Miss Lee, so I used the Bell and sent my regards to Broadway--strike that make it Cypress. So here I am. I watched part of Millionaire, became very bored and sat down to Blog my thoughts out when I get a call in a minor key. How odd? I think so.

what.

Let's all party...

Like its 1999... or 2004. Take your pick.

So anyway today was a good day. I spent most of the day with Miss Swenson and we had a pretty good time walking around the streets of SLO. Although we walked around there fast, it was SLO. What do you know!

After that and some deep discussion we settled to have a good time walking around COSTCO which contrary to popular belief was open. So after a few runs up and down the aisles, and after meetin up with half of GBC we found chips and cheese.

So the night ran on, and we did too. We saw many faces. A little Texas Hold Em sponsored by Mr. Texas himself, Austen. A little catch in the back yard with Rose. And some Nertz fun with the big group. After we finished our games we all gathered--cause it was a gathering and then separated again. This time to movie watching and going home.

So alas I sit at my desk, alone... All by myself, don't wanna be... All by myself.

yo ho ho

My future lies beyond the...

Yellow brick road--Ahhh ahh ahhh ahhh, so goodbye yellow brick road, saga do ba de da go ha.

So today was a very long day--ok it just felt that way. I understand that days are all the same measurement of time, but sometimes the days just seem long ok.

I started working at Marian Medical Center for my student teaching and I think I am rather tired already. I started my day around 6 am and I woke up working, then I drove to the children's center in a daze and all of a sudden I thought--Did I lock my front door? So I jet home to find it was locked. But with my luck this last month I probably would have left it unlocked and it would have been broken into and cleaned out... Wait... Cleaned out... Me not doing the work.. Maybe I should unlock the door...

Nevertheless, I worked for a short period of time, came home. Worked on some stuff, and then went over to Carrie's where she selflessly helped me out the sweet thing. She's a trooper. Someone who can put up with me and be cheerful? What a winner! Plus she's really smart--Come on a 99 on a math test is awesome! So then tonight I went to school and listened to my teacher talk about lesson planning and stuff and I realized... Wow it's Friday night and the moon is bright, gonna have some fun, show you how its done--TGIF. So I came home ate a thing of Nachos and watched Bee Bah Ba Doopie Do Dow. I got to see the cute bird again and life is good...

speak on it