2011 thus far

So far things in 2011 have been kind of boring.  Back to work.  However, a few things are exciting to but probably not to anyone else.  Some of my students got schedule changes for this semester, and a few of my trouble makers got put into other teacher’s classes, and a few of those who are struggling got put into some of my smaller classes.  This has been a blessing, and I think the kids can are liking it as well.  Crazy how one kid can make or break an entire class. 

Yesterday we finally took down our Christmas decorations.  We stopped having the outside ones turn on, but two weeks into January it was time to take them down and into the attic.  However, now the inside of the house looks plain and boring again.  Where we have the tree now looks like a huge gaping white hole…. now taking suggestions of what I should put there.

Russell’s parent came over on Friday to watch the Cotton bowl.  Unfortunately the Aggies couldn’t pull it out.  Our track record in bowl games over the last few years is not good.  Maybe next year! 

Speaking of football, the Stace-a-nators, my fantasy team also couldn’t pull it out.  I started off real strong, going 6-0 and then a I lost to Russell by just a few points, and then again to Leslie later in the season.  I ended the regular season in 3rd (technically should have been 2nd, but the top two teams were first in their divisions).  However, in the playoffs my team just went down hill.  I think I ended the season in 6th.  Not too bad for my first time.  I’m excited about next year, I have two players that I really want on my team again, and I already have an awesome new team name planned…but you will have to wait until August to find that out!

So far I have been sticking to my New Year’s resolutions.  I have been to the gym a lot, adding more vegetables to my diet,  and reading more (thanks to my Kindle it’s been easy!).   Now I just need to find a good music store around here so I can get some more sheet music so I can start playing the piano again!  If you know any good places in Houston let me know!