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Michelle is insatiably curious, intellectually omnivorous, easily entertained, an all-around big kid, and a huge advocate for anti-bug squishing and rodent love

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  • happy birthday to Steve :) we miss you
  • went to Saturday's market and Wegmans today. Didn't find anything interesting though.
  • Bob slept walked tonight and last night :( I need to keep better track of when he does that and when we fight. I need to find the common source. It's too hard to remember each time when he asks.
  • I would love something positive to happen soon.
may 7 2013 ∞
may 7 2013 +
  • not a very interesting weekend, need to find Bob a new job
  • got a video of Sen climbing my body :0)
  • had some really good pizza this weekend though, margarita pizza from Roberto's (tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella cheese)
  • gave Sen orange Sorbet today, she licked the spoon until it was clean
feb 5 2012 ∞
feb 5 2012 +
  • went to Swope's Labor day picnic yesterday, nice weather, good food and great people, can't ask for more :)
  • bought a weighted jump rope today to get some cardio in my life
sep 4 2011 ∞
sep 4 2011 +
  • finally finished Atlas Shrugged, only took me a little over 3 weeks, longest book ever, but worth the time
  • next I think I'll read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
  • tried these new cookies from Japan called Saku Saku Panda Biscuit Snacks, they are shaped like little panda faces, a chocolate covered cookie with a white chocolate face on one side and a white chocolate covered pretzel on the other side, oh so yum!
  • went to the Ren Faire the other weekend and found two pair of cute earrings, I think I may have out grown my allergy because they are not bothering me at all :)
jul 10 2011 ∞
jul 10 2011 +
  • spent the first 5 1/2 hours of the day at National Tire and Battery waiting for them to fix my car, ended up walking home around 12:30 to clean the house
  • bought Kairi her birthday gifts, a littlest pet shop club house and pets
  • reading Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde atm
may 27 2011 ∞
may 27 2011 +
  • interest in writing in this thing is disappearing, as it does with pretty much everything I do, not sure what to do about that, even if I am obsessed with something, my interest will fade without fail
  • Bob is doing better with his new meds and is doing better at understanding that I really don't try to forget things, it just happens... no matter what it is, I will eventually forget about it... guess that's life with ADD <shrug>
  • only have 4 more weeks, not counting the remainder of this week, as a 4 year old teacher, then I go back to my normal job for 2 weeks, then summer camp starts
  • I am reading Abraham Lincoln Vampire Killer atm, so far it's interesting
  • just finished reading The House of Discarded Dreams, which was okay, not great, but not a bad book
  • also finished The Forgotten Garden which ...
apr 27 2011 ∞
may 7 2011 +
  • went to Michelle's Tastefully Simple Party and ended up spending 14$ for a jar of strawberry rhubarb preserves, cost 8 dollars just to ship it!
  • got Pokemon Black today
  • took pictures of Shane and Earl today
mar 6 2011 ∞
mar 6 2011 +
  • so Bob got me addicted to the Neopets Habitarium
  • don't really have anything I want to do today, maybe look at Amazon for a new book or two
  • Christina gave her resignation the other day, we are hoping that Krystle will get to replace her
  • planning on going to Aangan tomorrow for lunch :)
feb 12 2011 ∞
feb 12 2011 +
  • my legs are killing me today :( it's not just getting up and down that hurts, even normal walking hurts
  • think I pulled a muscle in my right thigh :(
  • really tired for some reason today, probably not eating right
  • this week is taking forever to go by
feb 3 2011 ∞
feb 3 2011 +
  • hit my face with the car door this morning :( got a nice bruise on my left upper cheek
  • had my yearly eye exam today, my left eye got one step better and my right stayed the same
  • been a very long week, still one more day to go
jan 27 2011 ∞
jan 27 2011 +
  • had some really good hotdogs at DK Dogs today
    • I had one with mustard, grilled onions and provolone cheese on a pretzel roll which was really good
    • Bob had one with fried bacon, swiss cheese, coleslaw, mustard on a pretzel roll which was really weird tasting and one with hot sauce, bleu cheese, celery salt which I didn't taste
    • we also shared fries with bacon, chili and cheese sauce which were awesome!
  • went and bought Evan his birthday gift this morning
  • bought a new book - The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
jan 22 2011 ∞
jan 22 2011 +
  • have a terrible cold today that is kicking my ass
  • still haven't taken the Christmas cards off the wall :p
  • have to remember that Ms. Pat asked me to bleach her toys tomorrow
jan 19 2011 ∞
jan 19 2011 +
  • had a little boy (about 3 years old) at the laundromat ask me if he could help me put my laundry in the dryer :p so he put in the little things, i put in the big things and he put in the quarters and hit start :)
  • got a workout this morning scraping snow off both of the cars
  • could totally go for some ice cream :)
jan 12 2011 ∞
jan 18 2011 +
  • a 3rd bunny bath today, but no diarrhea today
  • a little worried about him, but he's eating and drinking
  • will call the vet on Monday
  • finished watching all of Torchwood, made me cry :p
  • today went way too fast
jan 8 2011 ∞
jan 8 2011 +
  • last day of work for the week :) have off tomorrow
  • started reading The World According to Garp
  • bought chocolate covered craisins last night, they are pretty darn good!
  • a little sad that Ray has stood us up with not coming over when he says he is once again :(
dec 30 2010 ∞
dec 30 2010 +
  • had Inspection today at work, it went well of course
  • got a cute heart shaped shell necklace from Ali :)
  • got gift cards for Gamestop and Giant from Krystle
dec 22 2010 ∞
dec 22 2010 +
  • pajama day at work today, kids were adorable!
  • Roberto's for dinner
  • going to see Tron Legacy tomorrow with Bob
  • a little scared that the gifts for my family won't be here in time for christmas :( but I still have a week
dec 17 2010 ∞
dec 17 2010 +
  • subbed for Linda today in the Kindergarten room
  • enjoying my book :)
  • doing laundry a day late thanks for the Christmas show yesterday
  • watching Dr. Who episodes, Donna is my favorite of all :)
dec 14 2010 ∞
dec 14 2010 +
  • so the dentist said that the root canal will cost 300-400$
  • tomorrow is my work christmas party
  • finally got my book today
  • now reading The Thirteenth Tale
dec 9 2010 ∞
dec 10 2010 +
  • did laundry
  • actually put laundry away
  • painted hand prints with the 4 year olds
  • played WOW a little
  • waiting for my new book to arrive, maybe it'll come tomorrow
dec 6 2010 ∞
dec 10 2010 +
  • I am so depressed and stressed out lately. I'm not sure why but everything is irritating me to the point of wanting to run away crying or punch someone. I can smile and enjoy some things but not the way I normally would.
  • The thing I dwell on the most is that everything is the same all the time and the only major changes that happen are negative. I'm still in the same apartment, the same annoying kids at school with the same stupid destructive behaviors, still no closer to any of my goals. And when I think I am getting closer something happens to screw it up. I had almost $400 saved up to move and pay for convention tickets and now it's down to $170 because we had to borrow from it. I do it to myself and I know I'm the one main problem. I just don't know how to fix myself.
may 7 2013 ∞
may 7 2013 +
  • ordered myself an iphone3 yesterday for my birthday gift to myself, should get it in about 2 days
  • watching Ramona and Beezus with the kids today
  • nothing else really special going on
  • field trip to CATRA yesterday was okay, the goats were really cute and the kids got to groom some ponies which they loved, but it was a tad boring
jul 14 2011 ∞
jul 14 2011 +
  • went to the Baltimore Aquarium today with Bob and Claudia :)
  • had fun but the Australia exhibit was not nearly as interesting as I'd hoped it would be
  • ate at Hard Rock Cafe, never realized how many calories are in a burger there until I looked it up later, I got the California burger (burger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, guacamole and a little ranch dressing) and it's 1500 calories, that's more that I'm supposed to have in one day... at least I walked most of it off this morning
  • went to Barnes & Nobles and bought 3 new books 1. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, 2. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and 3. Paradise Lost by John Milton
  • just finished reading Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie and I'm beginning to read The House at Riverton by Ka...
jun 4 2011 ∞
jun 4 2011 +
  • today Bob and I celebrate 12 years together
  • got my new electric violin in the mail today, but sadly it was broken in several places - the chin rest was snapped in 2, the bridge didn't fit correctly and 2 of the 4 fine tuning knobs were broken, so I had to send it back and get a refund
  • went to the doctor today and found out that when I finally get pregnant I will have to stop taking all the medications that I take, the allergy pills I take are even bad
may 2 2011 ∞
may 7 2011 +
  • bought a new book yesterday - Tinkers by Paul Harding, which I will start to read sometime today
  • finished reading Flawed Dogs by Berkeley Breathed last night, very fun read
  • also finished reading Moloka'i by Alan Brennert Friday night, that was a great book, made me cry it was so sad at points
  • got my 8th gym badge on Pokemon Black a few days ago, stuck now because I forget where I was supposed to go next :p
  • should probably mention that Momiji has past away on March 20th :( I think I cried for 2 days, I'm better now, but I still get sad when I am reminded that he's gone
apr 3 2011 ∞
apr 3 2011 +
  • Krystle got the job :) so I have to be the 4 year old teacher until they find someone to replace me
  • reading Memoirs of a Geisha
  • went to Krystle's jewelry party today, ended up buying a ring and a pair of earrings
  • had fun with Abi, Krystle, Bella and Bob at Red Robin :) Bella threw up her pink and purple yogurt, it was very funny. She didn't cry or anything, just looked very surprised at what happened :p
feb 19 2011 ∞
feb 19 2011 +
  • anxiety attack yesterday :( that sucked
  • tried banana and krab sushi today, was pretty good :)
  • also had some awesome red bean paste filled filo dough mini pies
  • still craving some smothered waffle fries
feb 5 2011 ∞
feb 5 2011 +
  • had breakfast at American Dream Restaurant this morning, was cheap and had good food :)
  • finished reading The Book of Lost Things, enjoyed it
  • think I shall begin to read Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk tomorrow
  • need to start looking for a new place to live, I fear that if we don't get out of here soon it'll be a long time until we do and it depresses me more than I realize sometimes
jan 29 2011 ∞
jan 29 2011 +
  • had my teeth cleaned today, really enjoyed my dental hygienist, her name was Carol
  • no cavities which is nice, but one of my old fillings fell out and I need to get that fixed
  • made Bob a dental apt with my dentist :)
  • began reading The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
jan 25 2011 ∞
jan 25 2011 +
  • here's to hoping we get LOTS of snow tonight and work is closed tomorrow :)
  • pretty boring day again today
  • cold is a little better, but not gone
  • need to order more contacts tomorrow
jan 20 2011 ∞
jan 20 2011 +
  • apparently forgot to write in a few days
  • picking up Claudia for the night today
  • had sushi and ice cream from Miso with Shane and Melissa last night :) the sushi had to be the best in the area, and the red bean ice cream... HEAVEN! they also had the ice cream tempura style, which was somehow even better!
  • gave baby Ben his first bite of red bean ice cream :) he ate it and started dancing hehe
  • the cat liked it also LOL!
  • went to the store with Claudia and got the 2 newest Yotstuba mangas
  • having pizza for dinner tonight
jan 16 2011 ∞
jan 18 2011 +
  • called Bob's dentist today, have to make an apt for him sometime this week
  • Bob hurt his back somehow last night
  • hurt it bad enough that he could hardly move and had to take the day off
  • finished reading Room
  • began to read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
jan 10 2011 ∞
jan 10 2011 +
  • back to work today, wasn't a bad day, kids were all in foul moods though
  • my brother's turned 28 yesterday
  • enjoying watching Torchwood Season 2
  • did not do anything special for New Years, never do though
jan 3 2011 ∞
jan 3 2011 +
  • started reading The Picture of Dorian Gray
  • want to make a list with Bob of places we'd like to visit
  • I also want to start putting back any money we take from the savings account
  • have to remember to clean and organize the living room and hallway closet
  • I wonder if I can make a shelf and ladder for in Rasputins cage :)
  • rather boring day today, the rest of the week will be too probably
dec 28 2010 ∞
dec 28 2010 +
  • bob made cinnamon rolls for breakfast yum!
  • gonna make cookies sometime this week
  • feeling extra tired today
  • watching the Young Justice pilot again, love it!
  • enjoyed watching Momiji destroy tissue paper :)
dec 19 2010 ∞
dec 19 2010 +
  • bought 2 new books today
    • Moll Flanders
    • The Picture of Dorian Gray
  • ordered The Bronte Sisters collection online
  • ordered by David, Bobby and Mom's gifts today
  • have to figure something else for Mom, most of what she wanted was either back ordered or not released yet :p
  • want to figure something else out for Claudia also, not sure what though
dec 15 2010 ∞
dec 15 2010 +
  • first real snow of the season today
  • work Christmas party tonight, but not going
  • season finales of Generator Rex and Ben 10 on tonight :)
dec 10 2010 ∞
dec 10 2010 +
  • went to the dentist today
  • cracked my filling, and had to get it refilled
  • apparently cracked my tooth long ago and now I need a root canal
  • got the new expansion of WOW today :)
dec 7 2010 ∞
dec 10 2010 +
  • took Sen to the vet on Thursday, she weighs 220 grams and is a very healthy rat
  • Bob got a new boss on Friday, which is a good thing seeing as he gets along with this person
  • Claudia gets to go to Italy next summer with her Italian class, that is very exciting
feb 11 2012 ∞
feb 11 2012 +
  • spent the weekend with Bob, Claudia and a Doctor Who marathon
  • went to Wegman's yesterday and got dongo, which were very good!
  • Bob made us sausage, eggs, beans and toast for breakfast this morning, best breakfast!
  • Sen had dippy egg for breakfast and got the yolk all over her legs :0p
jan 29 2012 ∞
jan 29 2012 +
  • keep forgetting to write in this thing even though it's open in my browser all the time
  • working on my 3rd week of reading "Atlas Shrugged" it's a very good book, but soooo very long
  • summer camp is almost half over and is going well so far
jul 6 2011 ∞
jul 6 2011 +
  • finished reading Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter which was a great book, and A Nest for Celeste, which was very cute
  • listening to Bob practice the guitar :) he's getting much better
  • library had a book sale on Thursday and I got a few new books, might go back later today and see if they got anything new in or a better sale so i can try some random books
  • plan on going to the movies today with Bob to see Thor
  • my school raised 107$ for the Harrisburg Humane Society, not bad, not as good as last year when we made over 400$, but at least it's something
may 7 2011 ∞
may 7 2011 +
  • it has been the craziest week ever :(
  • had Bob at the hospital on Tuesday due to a pain in his chest, but thankfully it was not a heart attack
  • then took him to Philhaven for his apt on Thursday, glad they gave him meds finally :)
  • had to take him to the hospital again yesterday because his left side started to prick and go numb feeling, but it seems it's just the side effects of his new medicine
  • I'm REALLY hoping everything gets back to some what of a normal state this week, because this is exhausting! LOL!
apr 10 2011 ∞
apr 10 2011 +
  • apparently forgot about writing in my journal for a while :p I knew it would happen eventually
  • this was my first week as a 4 year old teacher, it was exhausting but fun
  • went to the library this morning, didn't realize how busy it would be on a Saturday morning, but I got most of the books I went to get
  • watching the Phineas and Ferb marathon :)
  • made our rainbow cake yesterday! :) yum!
feb 26 2011 ∞
feb 26 2011 +
  • dentist apt this morning, the whole right side of the face was numb for 2 hours after I was finished :p
  • a little sleepy today
  • have to go out and get new prizes and valentines for the kids
feb 8 2011 ∞
feb 8 2011 +
  • had my first class today on ECE Curriculum, have a lot to do in the next 15 weeks to pass the class, starting with an essay on the importance of ECE
  • Bob was depressed today :( I hate seeing him like that, hopefully he'll get a good nights sleep tonight and tomorrow will be better for him
  • can't fall asleep tonight, my mind is racing
  • reading +Anima manga - enjoying the story and the art
  • also began reading Survivor, but only a few pages in atm
  • spent the morning trying to teach Nadine and Ethan how to give high-fives :p I think Nadine got the idea, Ethan still tries to see if there is something in my hand first :p
jan 31 2011 ∞
jan 31 2011 +
  • snowed today, and schools let out early, all schools that is except mine
  • introduced Ethan and Nadine to the joy of eating snow :)
  • found out who my great grandparents on my dad's side are
jan 26 2011 ∞
jan 26 2011 +
  • so we did not get lots of snow last night, just enough to cover the ground
  • Ethan sneezed squash all over me today, and then proceeded to spit the next 2 mouth fulls all over himself
  • going to go check out DK Dogs tomorrow with Bob, hopefully they have good food :)
  • finished reading Jane Eyre :) it was a little long winded at times, but a good book
jan 21 2011 ∞
jan 21 2011 +
  • got a 2 hour delay at work today due to the ice outside:)
  • pretty average boring day today
  • feeling a little worn out today, not sure why though
jan 18 2011 ∞
jan 18 2011 +
  • got my ECERS-R training today, so now I can do those evaluations
  • Momiji seems to be a little better, his poops look like they are just excess cecal poops and he just needs more hay and less junk in his diet
jan 11 2011 ∞
jan 11 2011 +
  • had to give Momiji a bath yesterday to remove a clump of poo that stuck to his fur :( Had to eventually cut it out of his hair
  • apparently there is corn in his food and it is causing his stomach to be upset
  • bob made me eggs for breakfast this morning
  • finished reading The World According to Garp last night
  • began reading Room by Emma Donoghue
jan 6 2011 ∞
jan 6 2011 +
  • started making a list of places that I'd like to go
  • looked at trainings, found some good ones but they are in York :(
  • finished reading Dorian Gray today, good book
dec 29 2010 ∞
dec 30 2010 +
  • printed out the Christmas pics from the other day
  • got a gift for Tom and one for Abi
  • still have to get a gift for Ray
dec 20 2010 ∞
dec 20 2010 +
  • took pictures of all the kids in front of the christmas tree
  • wrapped Bob and claudia's gifts
  • ran out of tape, have to wrap the rest tomorrow
  • decided to get mom a lotion set from Avon for christmas
  • have to get one or two more small things for Lilly
  • maybe one other thing for Bob and Claudia too
dec 16 2010 ∞
dec 16 2010 +
  • got level 83 with Graku :)
  • watching Pets 101 on Animal Planet
  • finally bought Christmas cards today
  • went to the Waffle House for breakfast
dec 11 2010 ∞
dec 11 2010 +
  • long day today
  • read Mr. Poppin's Penguins during nap time today
  • my book still hasn't arrived in the mail
  • cooking fish sticks for dinner
dec 8 2010 ∞
dec 10 2010 +