I'm a SLAVE 4 U.

I have never been so motivated to get work done at school! Tonight is GLEE NIGHT with The Brit's....and BRIT! Ohhh...how I've loved her since the "Baby One More Time" tour. Tonight is sure to be a GREAT one :)

Bribery at its best...

So far I have received/won the following items during "campaigning" activities at school:

* an ice cream sandwich (YUM!)
* a container of pasta that could feed two....or three.....or four....
* a snazzy file folder
* a sparkly orange bracelet
* a navy t-shirt
* a white t-shirt

AND - GET THIS:

* a Nokia cell phone (I REPEAT: A CELL PHONE).

I'm not exactly sure what the platforms of the respective parties are.....but I am certainly more familiar with current "street beats" and advertising schemes.

It's fun. I like it.

Team "D" Tuesday, Week #6

Dental care is something that we all have to consider, however, those living with diabetes must pay particular attention to their set of whites! In a worst case scenario, we could have wacky glucose levels teaming up with wonky bacteria to produce unwanted toothaches, cavities, and gum disease! And, who wants to deal with those guys?! Managing blood sugar, brushing daily, and flossing with diligence are steps to prevent a run-in with the enemy! That being said, you should be doing these things "DIABETES OR NOT"! Good luck with the "flossing" part....we know even the best of the best struggle to make it happen :)

BUMMED on a MONDAY.

I knew this moment was bound to happen, I just didn't expect it after such a GREAT day yesterday! Right now....this very second...is the first moment I have felt like CRYING at our new school. It's one of those "maybe I'm not meant for this" moments that strike you every so often following some sort of classroom let-down. Today mine involved a lab activity, but sometimes it is triggered by lousy test results or unsuccessful lessons. My temporary solution to BLAH-DOM is a peppermint tea and a peruse through my "LINDSAY EMAILS" (as opposed to my "MISS LINDSAY EMAILS"). Happy news from people like YOU is sure to do the trick (as is the fact that it is the LAST PERIOD of the day)!

P.S. Miss Raymore - your excitement for year one sure gave me a boost! THANK YOU!

You can all take a deep sigh of relief!!!

I know that you've all been in front of your computer screens for a couple of months now, chewing on your fingernails, sweating worse then me in Kuwait, anxiously awaiting my return to the blog world... Well wait no more, as I finally feel comfortable enough in my surroundings to ease off of the "I can't blog until I'm settled" excuse. I'll be sharing my thoughts and feelings with the world once again, outlining the "In's & Out's" of our daily life from the male perspective, and exaggerating behaviour whenever and wherever I see fit.
*Random thought #1.... "Do you think with me blogging again that Lindsay will consider allowing me to stay up tonight/get up early tomorrow to watch the Monday Night Football Game which starts at 4am?"
*Random thought #2.... "It's worth a shot!"

Is there really such a thing?

As too much drama, that is. I am watching season four, episode one of Gossip Girl and I'm not so sure I can follow the series anymore. Don't get me wrong....some drama is desired. But THIS - THIS DAN HUMPHREY having a baby? This S and B FIGHTING AGAIN? This Chuck is MIA and possibly NO LONGER ALIVE? PUH-LEASE. When non-reality shows approach the "reality" of reality shows......it's too much to take.

Let me sleep on it. A good night's sleep may conquer the overdose.

Fancy This.

Fancy car. Fancy driver. Fancy entrance. Fancy first floor. Fancy Harry-Potter-like table. Fancy chair to sit in. Fancy maid. Fancy platter. Fancy tea cup on platter. Fancy bottle of water to accompany fancy tea cup on platter. Fancy pastries......

Hmmmm....just reflecting upon my night of tutoring. Another never-before experience to begin an exciting week of "new".

Miss Independent.

I always joke with Phil about how "independent" I am and it is particularly hilarious because it is an absolute LIE. I use the line "I moved to Egypt ALONE" as a permanent statement of support, but I know very well that that incident was a freak event that would never, ever, EVER (if the universe were to remain SANE) happen again. That being said, it was such a drastic act of independence that I feel I have reached my "independence quota" for at least the next few decades.

Anyways, right now I am home alone....being independent.....and will be heading out....independently....to meet a driver that will take me to tutor.....independently...on the other side of the city......(why not!) independently! When Phil arrives home from the gym, he will receive this note, left for him on the living room table:

Dear Darling,

I wish we had time to hang-out after school, but I am out being "independent". I am officially a during and post-school working lady, and have had to manage my time wisely in order to meet the demands that all independent career women face. I won't be home until later (because I will be busy being independent), so please find me some new and exotic tea while you're out at the mall.

Love,

Miss Independent.
xx

Student Elections......3.0.

WOW-EEE! This week is "student council election week" at school and, MAN OH MAN, money sure makes a difference when it comes to campaigning! We aren't talking about some hand-written posters or plastic buttons with the candidate's name in cool fonts. We are talking sound systems, iPod and game system give-aways, free t-shirts, complimentary food, wristbands, professional banners and organized "vote for me" events! It is absolutely unreal. And they say it gets better by the day!

Symbols of Companionship.

While watching tv....

Lindsay: (out of the blue) Phil....sometimes I think it would be nice if we had friendship bracelets!

Phil: (bursts into laughter) But hun, we have the best friendship bracelet of all.....it's a WEDDING RING!

Lindsay: You're right.