My first day off, somewhat in photos

I played with my cat, Poutine. Something I rarely get to do since I usually work all day, then come home to cook and get ready for bed. My weekends I am running errands everywhere. It was fun to mess around with her. Especially see her reactions when I put tape on her head. Unfortunately she was so freaked out I couldn't get a picture.
She was meowing at me while standing on her litter box so I got her food. Then she made a mess. Making me do double work...

I did some research of my family history online. I didn't get very far. This is an email my Aunt sent me years ago. I plan to someday make a family tree out of it to understand it better.

I found some of my baby teeth while sifting through bins under my bed. There was an envelope labeled "Marleena's Teeth" which either my mother or grandmother wrote. Is it kind of creepy to have saved them all these years? Well, I took this picture, then threw them out. I then did 1/2 of my number 3 on my vacation to-do list. I visited my fiance for lunch a picked up a couple tall iced white chocolate mochas on the way (hold the whipped cream :-D )I was pleasently surprised to find a bad full of undeveloped film that is from the early 90s and recently. Not sure if they will come out though (one says develop by june 1991). Plus I don't know where I will find a place that still develops film. I know wal-mart around here doesn't.I completed number 1/4 of number 4, which was to clean the bathroom. (I live in 820sq ft so the bathroom is very small. half of it is the entrance/sink and the other half is toilet/shower)

I look forward to completing other items on my to-do list but figured since I will soon be making dinner I won't be able to photograph my events. So really, am I on vacation or am I going against feminism and acting like a "Sally Homemaker"? haha

An adorable video

this video makes me want to take my fiance on a bike ride through town and make it pretty.

I'm on vacation!

Or as the english say "I am on holiday." This is so nice. I haven't had a full week off since...when I went to Canada in March 2007 I think. Other than that I would split my week vacations with 2 days here, and three days there. Now, it may seem odd that I am vacationing Thursday-Wednesday but it is because my assistant was on vacation for 2 weeks and in that time we had about 15 new children start in our class. So when she returned, I didn't want to leave her

stranded with a new class. So I decided to take 3 days to tell her about the new kids. Besides, there was a staff meeting tonight and it would have stunk to go in on my day off! Though, this Saturday is an open house at my job, and I volunteered to be there 10-12 (on food duty. not fun). Anywho, I've tried to come up with a few things I should do on my vacation. Here's a list of some things so that I can remember also...

(Monday-watch my neices entire day so can't plan anything for that day)

1.Finish Inservice hours for work

2.Get my deposit back from wedding venue since I'm elopeing

3.Visit fiance atleast twice for lunch

4.Clean kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom

5.Maybe rearrange furniture

6.Plan atleast one extremely delicious meal that I wouldn't normally make during the work week

7.Look up some courses to take in the fall since I haven't been in college for 2-3 years (mainly a financial set-back)

8.Workout 30 minutes a day with the Tony Horton's 10-minute trainer

9.READ! I have so many books that I've read a few pages of but never seem to finish

10.Blog more throughout the day

11.Organize kitchen cabinets

12.Balance bills

13.Write the lesson plan for 2 weeks from now.

14.Figure out how to rearrange my classroom

15.Do something to surprise my fiance

16.and last but definitely not least relax. I don't do it often. Usually never at all. I hope to be able to kick up my feet grab some tea and meditate or do yoga. Something to ease my mind.

I have longed for this week in a very very long time.

(photo credit: Ben)

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

I was honestly uninspired to write anything today. I'm a day away from my week vacation from work (taking off Thursday-Wednesday) and I've been taking care of my sick fiance. It wasn't until watching Modern Marvels on the history channel that made me decide to quickly write about the book I am reading. The book is In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan.

The episode of Modern Marvels, Fast Food Tech. The entire time I was completely grossed out by how the burgers look pre-cooked, the handling of the food behind the scenes, the look of the sauces being squeezed onto burgers. Yuck!

During my lunch break I went to grab a tea and yogurt. One co-worker (who was sipping on a soda from Burger King) said to me "that's why you are so small, you can actually eat healthy!" I just mentioned the book I was reading and made her think about this..."Look at a carrot under a microscope and it would still look good enough to eat. Then look at a burger from McDonald's under a microscope." She then gave this nasty look. My response "Exactly." I want to get a copy of the episode I just watched on Modern Marvels, maybe even grab a copy of Super Size Me and play them for my co-workers that depend on the local fast food restaurants or a quick lunch.

Seriously read the book above though. It's amazing and will make you think about what you're putting in your belly.

wedding gown

I absolutely love this dress and will probably use it as my wedding dress. Granted I am actually elopeing, but isn't it gorgeous?! If I do not buy this one (only $88!) I will definitely still make a purchase from the company that makes them : http://www.unique-vintage.com/

They also have amazing bathingsuit, day dresses, shirts, accessories, etc. You can pick the style you want by era even. The actual store is located in Burbank, CA. aka- across the US for me. Thankfully you can purchase online.

mmm strawberry tart

Today I got off early from work since my classroom didn't have many children so my assistant got to take over. I surprised my fiance at his job with Pita Pit. He was really sick this morning and unaware that I got off of work early.

Saturday we had gone to Epcot and in the France region we went to a Patisserie where I bought a baguette and this strawberry tart. I really wish I could snap my fingers and have this on a plate in my lap right now.

Oh comfort food...

I'm coming back

I have been away from blogspot since I was doing my postings here:

http://marleenaeh.wordpress.com/

I believe I will be returning to blogspot since I can probably attract a larger audience. I also prefer reading other blogs from this sight. So look out for pictures and writings soon. I also have another blog http://alohateacher.blogspot.com/. I teach preschool and hope to soon add the different activities I do for other teachers or parents how would like something more than putting on Disney for their child all day.

Check back soon, and often