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Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Day 29 of 30 Day Challenge
Three Things I Can't Live Without
1. My Kitchen - I love to cook and I would probably be very irritated if I had to eat out all of the time.
2. My MacBook - It is my lifeline to the people that are important to me.
3. Hot Water - My favorite time of day: Shower Time!!!!
I already had to live to one week without my phone and my car; that was pretty easy to survive, although I would not make a habit of it.
1. My Kitchen - I love to cook and I would probably be very irritated if I had to eat out all of the time.
2. My MacBook - It is my lifeline to the people that are important to me.
3. Hot Water - My favorite time of day: Shower Time!!!!
I already had to live to one week without my phone and my car; that was pretty easy to survive, although I would not make a habit of it.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Day 28 of 30 Day Challenge
My Favorite Books
So many to choose from, so little time :)
A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink - awesome discussion of what our children need to learn and know written with a sense of humor
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon - this book is written from the point of view of a young man with a mental disability who decides to investigate a neighborhood crime
Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy - a woman with a hard life gets to witness life in the future; I found it very thought-provoking
So many to choose from, so little time :)
A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink - awesome discussion of what our children need to learn and know written with a sense of humor
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon - this book is written from the point of view of a young man with a mental disability who decides to investigate a neighborhood crime
Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy - a woman with a hard life gets to witness life in the future; I found it very thought-provoking
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Day 27 of 30 Day Challenge
Three Wishes
1. I wish for my boys to grow in healthy and successful men.
2. I wish for my husband and I to enjoy a lifelong, loving marriage.
3. I wish to "Pay It Forward" and help the world one good deed at a time.
1. I wish for my boys to grow in healthy and successful men.
2. I wish for my husband and I to enjoy a lifelong, loving marriage.
3. I wish to "Pay It Forward" and help the world one good deed at a time.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Day 26 of 30 Day Challenge
Best Concert I've Ever Been To
Honestly, I have not been to very many concerts. Mainly, I can't afford them. But my favorites have involved family:
I went with my Mom to see Celtic Women. It was great sharing the experience with her and enjoying a picnic :)
I went with my Brother to see Carbon Leaf. We were on vacation at the beach and he invited me along to hear a band he loves. Carbon Leaf has since been my favorite band :D
Honestly, I have not been to very many concerts. Mainly, I can't afford them. But my favorites have involved family:
I went with my Mom to see Celtic Women. It was great sharing the experience with her and enjoying a picnic :)
I went with my Brother to see Carbon Leaf. We were on vacation at the beach and he invited me along to hear a band he loves. Carbon Leaf has since been my favorite band :D
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Days 13-25 of 30 Day Challenge
If you couldn't guess, LIFE got the best of me and the first item to fall off of the to-do list was the blog. So now I am attempting to catch up.
Day 13 - Favorite Bible Verse or Quote
This is a saying that I have on a Post-It where I can see it every morning:
"Make Me a Blessing to Someone Today."
Day 14 - Share Something I am Looking Forward To
I am planning to visit my best friend next summer, to finally meet her (almost) 2-year old and the new baby due in March. I have not seen her in a few years! It is such a challenge to arrange visits with the 3000 miles in-between us and our families to raise.
Day 15 - 3 Tips for a New Blogger
Um, I am a New Blogger, so any tips you can give me would be great!
Day 16 - 5 Blogs I Visit Daily
Pioneer Woman (she cracks me up!)
Good Girl Gone Green (great suggestions for leaving a smaller carbon footprint)
Anything posted by my Friends and Family
Day 17 - Something I Regret
Aren't we supposed to live life without regret? I think the only thing I would change about what have done in the time I've been on this Earth is to have a better understanding of DEBT before putting myself in it! I would like to tell my high school self to select the college with the FULL ride versus the half ride that I did pick (college loan repayment is disgusting!) and I would tell my grad school self to HIDE THE CREDIT CARDS!!!!
Day 18 - Something I Miss
My Dad, Gerard Gene Gateau: April 1, 1952 - July 15, 1995.
Day 19 - Nicknames
I really do not have any nicknames. My students call me Ms. Mac sometimes.
For a while, there was an ongoing joke based on some strange college recruitment mail I was getting: somehow my name got on a list as "Hekther Gosteau." I got some great lit from all-male colleges :) My best friend still calls me "Hekther."
Day 20 - Picture of Myself
Hmmm, which one to pick...
Day 21 - Something that Stresses Me Out
WHINING!!! Somedays I feel that I hear it at work from middle school students and at home from my 5-year-old!
Day 22 - Share My Hobbies
I LOVE to read!!! I belong to 2 book clubs, plus I read whatever I feel like reading. :)
I love to garden, both flowers & landscaping (pretty) and vegetables & herbs (purposeful).
I am a musician, so enjoy listening to and performing music.
Day 23 - Favorite Blog Hop
That would be: whichever hop I stumble upon on a given day!
Day 24 - Favorite Places to Shop
I have discovered a love of Kohls. I am not always impressed with the organization of the store or the customer service, however I love the clothing options.
Ann Taylor is also a favorite of mine for my professional wear.
Day 25 - Let's Do the Shuffle
I have multiple iPods (work, workout, personal), but my iPhone happens to be the one closest to me. This is probably the most eclectic since I have my own personal favorites, as well as trusty kid favorites and tracks for teaching flute lessons. Let's see what happens!
1. Three is a Magic Number by Blind Melon (from Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks)
2. American Tale by Carbon Leaf (from 5 Alive! Disc 1)
3. Be Like That by 3 Doors Down (from The Better Life)
4. Please Can I Keep It? by Laura Linney (from Philadelphia Chickens)
5. Breathe Today by Flyleaf (from Flyleaf)
6. Summertime by The Sundays (from Static & Silence)
7. Boots by The Laurie Berkner Band (from The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band)
8. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2 (from The Best of 1980-1990)
9. It's Not Over by Daughtry (from Daughtry)
10. Gianni Schicchi by the London Philharmonic (from High Performance Flute)
And now I am caught up!!! Hurrah!!
Day 13 - Favorite Bible Verse or Quote
This is a saying that I have on a Post-It where I can see it every morning:
"Make Me a Blessing to Someone Today."
Day 14 - Share Something I am Looking Forward To
I am planning to visit my best friend next summer, to finally meet her (almost) 2-year old and the new baby due in March. I have not seen her in a few years! It is such a challenge to arrange visits with the 3000 miles in-between us and our families to raise.
Day 15 - 3 Tips for a New Blogger
Um, I am a New Blogger, so any tips you can give me would be great!
Day 16 - 5 Blogs I Visit Daily
Pioneer Woman (she cracks me up!)
Good Girl Gone Green (great suggestions for leaving a smaller carbon footprint)
Anything posted by my Friends and Family
Day 17 - Something I Regret
Aren't we supposed to live life without regret? I think the only thing I would change about what have done in the time I've been on this Earth is to have a better understanding of DEBT before putting myself in it! I would like to tell my high school self to select the college with the FULL ride versus the half ride that I did pick (college loan repayment is disgusting!) and I would tell my grad school self to HIDE THE CREDIT CARDS!!!!
Day 18 - Something I Miss
My Dad, Gerard Gene Gateau: April 1, 1952 - July 15, 1995.
Day 19 - Nicknames
I really do not have any nicknames. My students call me Ms. Mac sometimes.
For a while, there was an ongoing joke based on some strange college recruitment mail I was getting: somehow my name got on a list as "Hekther Gosteau." I got some great lit from all-male colleges :) My best friend still calls me "Hekther."
Day 20 - Picture of Myself
Hmmm, which one to pick...
Day 21 - Something that Stresses Me Out
WHINING!!! Somedays I feel that I hear it at work from middle school students and at home from my 5-year-old!
Day 22 - Share My Hobbies
I LOVE to read!!! I belong to 2 book clubs, plus I read whatever I feel like reading. :)
I love to garden, both flowers & landscaping (pretty) and vegetables & herbs (purposeful).
I am a musician, so enjoy listening to and performing music.
Day 23 - Favorite Blog Hop
That would be: whichever hop I stumble upon on a given day!
Day 24 - Favorite Places to Shop
I have discovered a love of Kohls. I am not always impressed with the organization of the store or the customer service, however I love the clothing options.
Ann Taylor is also a favorite of mine for my professional wear.
Day 25 - Let's Do the Shuffle
I have multiple iPods (work, workout, personal), but my iPhone happens to be the one closest to me. This is probably the most eclectic since I have my own personal favorites, as well as trusty kid favorites and tracks for teaching flute lessons. Let's see what happens!
1. Three is a Magic Number by Blind Melon (from Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks)
2. American Tale by Carbon Leaf (from 5 Alive! Disc 1)
3. Be Like That by 3 Doors Down (from The Better Life)
4. Please Can I Keep It? by Laura Linney (from Philadelphia Chickens)
5. Breathe Today by Flyleaf (from Flyleaf)
6. Summertime by The Sundays (from Static & Silence)
7. Boots by The Laurie Berkner Band (from The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band)
8. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2 (from The Best of 1980-1990)
9. It's Not Over by Daughtry (from Daughtry)
10. Gianni Schicchi by the London Philharmonic (from High Performance Flute)
And now I am caught up!!! Hurrah!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Day 12 of 30 Day Challenge
Goals for the Next Year
1. Have Connor successfully complete Kindergarten!
2. Finish painting the rooms of the house (we moved in last July and I have 2 bathrooms and a bedroom to go!)
3. Grow my Musikgarten classes!
4. Be more active at the local music school.
5. Strengthen my new local friendships and visit my time-tested friendships (working on trips to Maryland and California, still figuring out Georgia and Texas - why must my good friends and I have no fear of moving?).
6. Potty-train Ian. Hello, challenge!
7. Continue and improve upon living "green" and "natural."
1. Have Connor successfully complete Kindergarten!
2. Finish painting the rooms of the house (we moved in last July and I have 2 bathrooms and a bedroom to go!)
3. Grow my Musikgarten classes!
4. Be more active at the local music school.
5. Strengthen my new local friendships and visit my time-tested friendships (working on trips to Maryland and California, still figuring out Georgia and Texas - why must my good friends and I have no fear of moving?).
6. Potty-train Ian. Hello, challenge!
7. Continue and improve upon living "green" and "natural."
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