Another interesting one...

I was looking for the Gatorade Big Head Commercial to post on here (btw, it doesn't seem to be working but I'm gonna leave it just in case it starts...that's happened to me before), and I ran across this ESPN article for the Michael Jordan commercial and it was really interesting. I'm not a big basketball fan, but I thought both the play on history and the technology involved were really neat. Good job Gatorade! :)

I just think this is funny

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The Gatorade Big Head Commercial

Stark Raving Mad

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you feel like half of the people in your life have gone absolutely and completely insane?! well, let's just say it's been one of those weeks for me. I can't go into any detail about any of it because this is actually one of those times that I don't want to spill my guts onto cyberspace. I know this is my space, so to speak, but I am very aware that my words and actions can hurt those that could possibly read them, so I shall refrain. But to those of you who could be hurt by my words, yeah, I know...and you need to know that I'm hurt right now...and very discouraged. It's really hard when you don't like the people you love sometimes.

I've been half-joking with some of my students all spring about how listening to them has made me realize that I don't want to have children. I was only kidding at one point, but it's becoming more serious by the day, it seems.

What makes someone want to self-destruct? And do they even realize all the people they bring down with them in the fall?

Perhaps there's a desk job somewhere with my name on it??? hmmmmm...

(I realize that I haven't posted NYC pics yet...I've not been home much and I'm just not in the mood at the moment. I'll post some soon though.)

To those of you who have no clue, sorry to be such a downer. It's just been that sort of week.

Wish you were here!

early mornings
late nights
lots of walking
being "Chief" is harder than it looks!
the newfound joy of hailing cabs :)
more shopping than I've ever wanted to do
NYC prom dresses
Guggenheim in 15 minutes
Is a completely black canvas really art???
late-night voyeurs
attempting to look intelligent on national news shows
did I mention the walking?

One more full day!

ps, in case you happened to have been watching Day Break on Fox News earlier today and saw someone that looked kinda like me...it was me! I meant to blog about it yesterday and didn't have the time (my computer is VERY popular on this trip!) And three of 'us' even spoke up on the show! Becca and Grace asked great questions and Mrs. Alleman made a good comment as well...and I just did my best not to look like a complete idiot! :) Being on national television is a little nerve-racking!!

In case you missed it, you'll have another opportunity to see us on national television. We will be on Good Morning America in the studio audience tomorrow (Thursday)...and I write that realizing that most everyone will read this after the show has broadcast! Sorry...it's been busy!

I haven't had time to look at my pics, so I'll post some next week! We're having lots of fun!

On the road again...

Well, I'm leaving in a few minutes to chaperone this class trip to New York City with these lame-o juniors who are absolutely obnoxious... ;) j/k! Well, about the lame-o, obnoxious part! We ARE leaving in just a few minutes and how ready am I??? VERY...and not nearly enough!! I'm packed, but I just KNOW I've forgotten something or not packed appropriately or something!! So what am I doing now? Everything else I can think of just so that I can distract myself until the absolute last minute!

For all of those suffering through the break in absolute boredom and slothfulness, have fun! Maybe I'll bring ya back something fun if I like ya! Oh, and Corey, I'll be bringing YOU a receipt for the snowglobe I have to buy to replace the one you BROKE!! bring your wallet monday! ;) Happy Break!Beth (...er, Ms. Hintze for those to whom it applies! ;)

...and my plan is to post pictures (if I can) in the evenings, so check back to see what our days are like!

funny!

a question

...so, when did Moses affect a British accent?

temporary amputation

Isn't it sad how quickly we get attached to things...and how we forget how to function normally without them?! I had a temporary amputation occur on Friday and I felt off-balance all weekend. Fortunately, everything is back to normal--and working better than ever--today. Sadly, this amputation, while somewhat painful, was really quite petty. As I've mentioned in an earlier post, my computer seems to have been possessed by Satan. We've recently set up a wireless system in our building at school and Anita and I have been working diligently to get my computer to pick up the signal. It was doing all sorts of bizarre things on Friday, so Anita's computer whiz husband took it home over the weekend to clean it up and perform a routine exorcism.

It's so strange to think that a mere 15 months ago, I didn't have internet access at home...and now I feel so trapped when I don't have access for three days! Rather sad, I know. Ah, how easily we become addicted to the convenience!

The Office PSA's

funny stuff! Click on the picture to check it out!!!

New York City, take 2

I'm gearing up for my second trip to NYC! It's a school trip this time and there are twelve of us going which should be lots of fun. I've been reacquainting myself with the subway routes and popular attractions in an effort to get some sort of itinerary set. Going with a bunch of 16-year-old girls will definitely mean this will be a very different experience! Shopping is a high priority!! I just hope we can squeeze in a few culturally significant experiences in between! ;)

I was thinking about Daddy today. He and a co-worker went on a long business trip in the early 80's--New York City, London, Amsterdam, and Bombay--and I thought about him alot on my first trip. It's neat to see the places he went. I wish I could have had the chance to see it with him. I've posted a few of his pictures from the little bit of touristy stuff they did on the NYC leg. He has lots of neat pictures from Bombay. Maybe I'll post them some time.

Dad on the observation deck of the Empire State Building--World Trade Center in the background

Another shot of Dad at the Empire State Building

Dad at the World Trade Center, looking North

At the World Trade Center, looking South with the Statue of Liberty in the background

Check it out!

Those crazy folks at Google seem to be at it again! :) Click on the picture for more info...be sure to Take the Tour and maybe you can even upload your own profile! This is internet dating on a whole new level!