January 7, 2004

This Ought to be an Entry…

…but I don’t have a lot to say. Or maybe (since I have been so long absent) there is too much to say and I don’t know where to start.

Over the holidays I had laryngitis…for the first time in my entire life! Contrary to the joy I thought my kids would express at Mommie Dearest being rendered completely voiceless….they were concerned!

Hang on….before you go getting all….”oh isn’t that sweet” and “isn’t she a lucky mom” on me…..they were concerned. They didn’t do a damny thing to help out once they figured out I was really OK – they just laughed. Oh yeah – it was “concerned” laughter all right. HA!

What was better, was I met some high school friends for drinks and dinner – some of whom I have literally not seen SINCE high school – while I had laryngitis. They all enjoyed great laughter at my expense as well – since none of them had ever seen me rendered speechless either. It seems my role this holiday season was to provide the comic entertainment. So be it!

Young Stud DID get to come home – but only for 3 days. He and Chickie spent a LOT of that time together – he was the mostest perfectest big brother in the world…. a far cry from his high school days when I swear he tried to kill her at LEAST weekly.

Back in school now…I have all new kids that need to get used to me and, if you want to be technical, I have to get used to them as well! It’s perversely gratifying that most of the students I had for the first half of the year – even the ones that were the demonchildrenfromhell – come back by my room regularly to say hi – and chat – and tell me they want to be back in my class. Ha! I bet you do!!! LMAO.

I am rewriting my curriculum as I go…..so am tired all day every day cause I have ZERO time for me. Damn good thing I’ve forgotten what sex is – so I don’t have time to miss it!

Back to trying to catch up with everyone…I am, as my dear Torin pointed out, a reluctant correspondant at best these days. But I think of you all every day – and send out my thoughts and prayers. Just because I don’t sit down and type …. doesn’t mean I don’t love you! It simply means that I am tired and brain fogged.

Good to see you being bold again! (On faves, that is, hehehe). Sorry to hear about the laryngitis – doesn’t sound like you got a whole lot of sympathy. Geez. What was that about sex? Eh? (Lack of it makes you deaf, you know… oh gosh, what an old joke…) Onward and upward, right? 🙂

Sugar Magnolia

January 8, 2004

Tired and brain fogged I totally understand. It’s always good to see you though. hugs…

aquaphoric

January 8, 2004

apparently the laryngitis extended to your fingers so you couldn’t type on FOD either? you should have gotten a mini magna doodle to carry around with you and you’d be scribbling away on that lol. *hugs* glad you’re feeling better again… good luck with the new bunch.

tae's heartbeats

January 8, 2004

my family showed that same kind of concern when I couldn’t talk recently too. I think we need a new family! LOL 🙂

a mote, floating

January 8, 2004

Glad your laryngitis is over with. Now you can make up for lost time! For some reason, until recently I had a case of perpetual post-nasal drip; folks thought I had a cold but I didn’t, just a fuzzy voice. Lasted for months. Don’t know what brought it on, just know it’s gone now. (Maybe I’m finally getting allergies in my middle age?)

RNBiker

January 8, 2004

It’s just good to know that things are still ok with ya, hon. Just as well you got rid of the laryngitis before you went back to school then! LOL Hugz

ermentrude

January 9, 2004

We know, and you know what… when your names shines out bold I get excited and come have a look straight away 🙂 Sorry about the laryingitis, don’t think I’ve ever had that but I have had tonsilitis. I’m not surprised your old kids want to come back. I bet you have a way of making lessons different from a lot of teachers. Have fun 🙂

.imp.

January 9, 2004

Ah, even the demon seeds don’t realize how good they’ve had it until they’re shipped off to a wolf-free classroom. Silly little beans! Thanks for the big laugh on that note regarding the smooching of booties. Happy New Year, Wolfie! ~:)

January 9, 2004

I’ve had that affliction several times in my life and it always got laughter. good to hear from you again

Elle: 2

January 9, 2004

“out of sight does not mean out of mind”….LOL Glad to see you and hear from you. Happy 2004. Be well and find time for you dear friend, find time for you! Hugs & smiles………

PPM

January 9, 2004

Just passing through. Smiles…..

We love you all the same. With a smile…T, unsigned

Ainekate

January 9, 2004

(Big warm hugs for Wolfie!) Awww poor wee wolfie! It’s awful when no one’s sympathic, huh? Well, I’m sending you cyber hugs & loving wishes that you feel better. I totally understand ‘cus I’ve been sick all week with a really bad viral respiratory infection. I’ve missed seeing you here (both ‘cus of your absense & my own). hope things slow down enough for you to find time for yourself, hun. *hugs*

BBe

January 10, 2004

You’re one of the best parts of coming here for me. Write as often or as little as you like. When I see your name lit up, I’ll come for a visit. 🙂 I’m glad to hear you had an entertaining holiday. Sounds a lot more fun than mine.

Mns

January 10, 2004

well… somebody has to provide the entertainment.. LOL! i’ve been sick in bed the past few days, a bit weaker but at least the voice hasn’t been silenced! hehe~ take care of you and enjoy those new students! 🙂

Daer sunny, thank you so much for all the many notes. I just returned from melbourne..a southern outpost where it is quite chilly or hot depending on what day it may be…anyway i was flabbergasted by all the notes! I may tell you…and I will that my flabber has never been so gasted! But the antique jaws of time pass and I have not written zilch since Xmas! Re pics I do not

Damn! I have had to fend off so many pop up adds that i forgot what I was writing above! Re pics..I do not know what is the problem but you can always join the yahoo and get email and pic page etc and Messenger. cost naught. Many people have seen the pics so I am at a loss. And I can spell dear.but daer was nice was it noT?Have you read james_ahoy? Now there is an intrepid traveler!!! Alex wif luv

Re Pics I am so glad that yahoo finally let you in! It took ages to get the damn things up on there pages but they now have a fast tool which does it quickly. Hmmm1 That sounds a little rude almost when the gushing TV lady announce that she felt like kissing the cox of the boating team! Royalty frowned and were flabbergasted. So glad your over is whelmed. As for sex…I seem to recall it..Luv al

in all my levity i have to add that I am truly so happy that one soul has actually read all my writings. As you know it takes a lot of time to write entries. heartening when a person reads them. Our diaries depart a good deal from normal diaries I suppose with mine waffling off into peotry etc. Muriel also sends regards and asks if you have any alcohol in the house. Alex oooh! Peotry! A new word!

*~*Lady Moon*~*

January 11, 2004

Ah, sorry abt that dear Sunshine. Are you better and glad you are here again (bold in fav’s LOL)! Smooches

Torin

January 12, 2004

I dreamed that you and I met at a mall last night. How odd. With a smile…

Well I guess I love you too – even if you don’t write or give my your postal address. 😉

Lael

January 15, 2004

hrmm brain fogged that could be used to your advantage heh good to see you update hope to hear from you soon Lael

Elle: 2

January 15, 2004

Just a little hello from me to you……..Smiles…

Luna

January 15, 2004

I didn’t leave a note on this alread? I AM losing my mind. I would probably never recover from laryngitis b/c I would wear out my voice trying to talk and it would be a big vicious circle. I am so glad you were not sick so we could meet you! Wish you were closer now, though, so we could hang out some more. 🙂

Just to say that friend on OD..Zenith..has a nice poem re a wolf you may like to read as you could be possibly..maybe ..related? It is a nioce poem. Oh! I like that new word ..nioce..don’t you! Alex

*~*Lady Moon*~*

January 22, 2004

Ciao, sunshiny friend! R U fine? Light hugs (((((SW)))))

I can really identify with you as a teacher. It’s amazing that some of the most difficult students I had in Jr. High come back and act as though we were the best of friends. Funny…

take your time and just breathe

ermentrude

February 3, 2004

just letting you know I’m thinking about you *hug*

Elle: 2

February 7, 2004

Warm thoughts and smiles to you……

Ainekate

February 10, 2004

You’ve been on my mind lately. I hope you’re doing well. I miss you though. Come back soon?! *warmest hugs*

Elle: 2

February 11, 2004

Just thoughts…….

Patrisha

May 3, 2004

The first time I got laryngitis, I was teaching the seventh grade. Fun indeed!