i love you more than blank

with valentine's day right around the corner, all it takes is one foot in the door of any retail establishment to be instantly bitten by the "love bug." the internet, i am discovering, is no exception! i recently stumbled upon this cute new website and fell in love instantly. according to its creators, the purpose is to explore the wonderful world of love...and to depart from the cliche valentines sentiment to find the real things people use as a measuring stick for love, such as:





here are my own personal declarations of love {submitted today}--

i love you more than snooze on monday.
i love you more than ruby loves bananas.
i love you more than summer vacation.

take a look yourself, and spread some love!

i wonder if she got her asking price...

below is a preview of ann curry's interview with new {octuplet} mom nadya suleman. the full interview is set to air both monday morning and tuesday evening on nbc.

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personally, i have a hard time understanding how this woman is going to be better prepared to provide for her children once she "finishes her schooling." i mean, sure, completing your master's degree in counseling might help you land a decent paying job...but how can you afford to work away from the home when you're a single mom with 14 kids?

and, more importantly {folks, let's be real here}...what's up with the angelina jolie impersonation?

feelin' sour

yesterday morning, i recieved a note from the parent of one of my students.
it read~
dear mrs. s,
last friday we got a call from our doctor. it seems --'s strep test from the previous monday was in fact positive. so, unfortunately, she attended school all week untreated. we hope no one else gets it.

um, yeah. unfortunately someone did get it.

me.

people, please. when your child is sick, keep them home.

bye-bye blond

sometimes you don't realize the difference a small change can make until you finally go for it. that's when you end up saying to yourself, "oh my goodness! why did i not do this sooner?"

well, i'm not sure if its good or bad, but i've said exactly that not once, but twice in the past week! (wait a minute, what am i talking about? it's good. definitely good.)

first, this past weekend when we replaced the builder-grade globe ceiling light in our kitchen with a much improved pendant fixture. My dirty sink is now illuminated brilliantly.

then again yesterday, when the friend of a co-worker finally took care of my poor, neglected head of hair at her home after work. two margaritas + two sets of lowlights = one happy me.

before......................and...................after



















yes. that's soooo much better.

low calorie desserts for "big losers"

1. Baked Maple Apple. Core and halve an unpeeled apple and place it in a small microwavable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and heat on high power in a microwave for 2 minutes. Drizzle each half with 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple syrup, then sprinkle with cinnamon or allspice. Walnuts optional.

2. Ricotta Fruit Cup. Fill a wineglass or parfait glass half-full with blueberries or fresh sliced strawberries. Top with 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.

3. Roasted Fruits with Honey. Halve fruits such as peaches or nectarines and remove the pits. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon honey. Roast in a 350°F oven until tender and juicy, about 15 minutes.

4. Banana–Peanut Butter Sandwich. Peel a banana and cut it in half lengthwise. Spread 1 tablespoon creamy reduced-fat peanut butter onto the cut side of one half, then top with the other half to create a banana sandwich. Cut into bite-size pieces, if desired.

5. Low-Cal "Ice Cream" Sandwich. Create a homemade frozen treat by sandwiching 2 tablespoons sugar-free whipped topping between 2 fat-free chocolate graham crackers. Cover with plastic wrap and pop into the freezer for 1 hour.

6. Low-Cal Peanut Butter Cup. Stir 1 teaspoon creamy reduced-fat peanut butter into a sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding cup. It tastes just like a peanut butter cup!

7. Banana Milkshake. Peel an extra-ripe banana, cut it into chunks, and freeze in a ziptop bag. In a blender, process the frozen chunks with 1 cup fat-free milk or fat-free yogurt.


8. Healthy Latte. For a healthier alternative to the drinks sold at many coffee chains, pour 1 cup of cooled coffee over ice, add a small scoop of fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, and top with a sprinkling of nutmeg or cocoa powder.

9. Angel Food Trifle. In a parfait glass, layer 2 small chunks of angel food cake (equal to one slice) with sliced berries of your choice and 1/2 cup fat-free frozen yogurt.

10. Not-So-Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberries. Dip 5 or 6 large fresh strawberries into 2 tablespoons fat-free chocolate sauce for a guilt-free version of chocolate-covered strawberries.

Adapted from The Biggest Loser Success Secrets by The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast, with Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, PhD.

dw-angela exposed

...but that's not why i watch the office! i demand more pam and jim action!!

last night's episode was a bit disappointing. yea, that's right, i said it. i was disappointed by the office. i think i only laughed out loud once. ONCE people. that's not office-caliber.

am i alone on this?

oh, well. the good news is, i just stumbled upon this website which is sure to keep me entertained.

kid quote of the day (kqotd)

today, in the cafeteria-

kid: "hey mrs. s., today my cat is getting the bob buster treatment."
me: "oh really. and what is that?"
kid: "you know, the bob buster treatment. so he doesn't have babies."

oh my.