Obsessed

Hello.

My name is Gabriella and I have an obsession with free things. I frequent the site sweetfreestuff.com and I love it. Please go there to send (good) samples to yourself and (weird samples) to others.

Here is a picture of the mail from one day:

3 samples for myself and a fiber sample for one of my rooomates!

Maybe I will start to only use shampoo from the samples. (I could probably get by...)

Cinco de Mexico

Yesterday our class did a bit of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I played a few fun songs in Spanish and some of the kids danced in front of the class. Then one boy started booty shaking. "No shaking your bottom!" I ordered.

I had a couple of questions from students in regards to my connections with Mexico. (I am as white as they come.)

"Are you a Mexico person?"

"Do you know how to speak Mexican words?"

I love my job.

Ew.

Today one of my 1st Graders said to me:

"Were you picking your boogers? I saw you."

I didn't really know how to respond.

Oh... the life of a 1st Grade Teacher!

Don't Be That Girl: Facebook Edition

Inspired by Tyler Stanton's Don't Be That Guy posts, I have decided to create my own.

Don't Be That Girl: Facebook Edition

1. The Me Monster
Much like Brian Regan describes people who are usually consumed with themselves, this person will take a situation on facebook and bring it back to themselves. This can also be known as a Penelope (from SNL) who always has to one-up those around her.
Example:
Kate: Last night was so hard. I got only 4 hours of sleep as Jack was up most of the night coughing.
Me Momster: Oh my gosh! Last night was really hard for me! I only got 2 hours of sleep as Annie and Rayden were both up throwing up and having asthma attacks and now they both have pink eye.

2. The Questioner
I don't write facebook statuses, but if I did, I would probably delete these comments. This person loves to ask questions about what is going on. They want to know why, where, when, who, and anything else that is plaguing their mind.
Example: 
Kate: Hello Seattle!
Annoying person: Why are you in Seattle? How long are you here for? Did you know I live here? Do you want to hang out?

3. The Liker
I think this person has a smartphone and is on this thang all day long. Or they are just super positive. Or they just click like without thinking.

Example: 

Kate: Being sick is no fun.

Too much time on her hands: Likes this

Kate: I just got the job!

Too much time on her hands: Likes this

Kate: I will remember you... will you remember me?

Too much time on her hands: Likes this

Kate: Is now single.

Too much time on her hands: Likes this

4. The Grandma

I read somewhere that ladies above the age of 50 spend 47% more hours on facebook as college students do. Their comments are everywhere. They also may want to boast their skillz of motherhood on unsuspecting young mothers.

Example:

Kate: Arg! I am so frustrated. I cannot get the kids to church on time. Another week being 15 min late.

Gram: Hey Sweetie, 

It is hard being late! I always planned with 15-20 minutes to spare when I had your mom. Just get up a little earlier than you think. You can always eat in the car too. Love you darlin! 

Love, Grammie

There are probably more. What facebook girls make you want to pluck out your eyelashes?

Koshery Store

If I ever open a store selling only Kosher foods I think I have an idea that just might work...

Your Guyses

Here is another grammar itch:

When people say "your guyses."

Grammar lame-o: "How were your guyses weekends?"

Grammar snob: "How was everyone's weekend?"
or "How were each of your weekends?"

Your guyses is not correct English. Please never say this again!

Of vs. Have: Who will win?

Grammar peeve:

When people replace of for have when they are writing or talking using the past participle.

Grammar meanie: I shouldn't of gone there.

Grammar freak: I shouldn't have gone there.

Oh, grammar, how I love thee.

An Open Letter to Tyler Stanton

This week I got my 4 copies of Everyday Absurdities in the mail! The book is absolutely hilarious and I am excited to give some away!

Now the reason I am blogging about this is because:

1. It is an everyday absurdity.
2. I emailed Tyler a while ago and all I got was an auto-response.
3. In addition to the auto-response it said his stinkin' inbox was full.

So here I am today.

One of these is not like the others...

I opened it up...

... and I got double the fun halfway through:

I think it could be a collector's item! Maybe I should try to sell it on ebay!

Or I could always use it for my coffee table.

Marathon!

So.

I did it!

I did a marathon. It was SO hard. But so good. As soon as I finished I told my friends and family to never run one. I am so glad I did it though. The training was really challenging, and so was the race. I wanted to challenge myself mentally and physically, and I met that challenge!

I got a couple of free yogurts post-race:

BUT I might run another one in a few years. But for now, I am sticking to half marathons and hopefully duathlons. (I first need to get a bike!)


Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
-Hebrews 12:1-3

Meeting the Pioneer Woman!

Que dreamy!

Last night I met the Pioneer Woman/ Ree Drummond who was in San Francisco for a book signing!

Loved it. She is so funny and so sweet.

Hooray!!!
(Love her blog.)