Monday, June 06, 2011

Hayden Run Falls...

Yesterday I took a few moments to visit the Hayden Run Falls.  It was a nice afternoon for a quick trip and a few simple pictures with the point and shoot camera.

 The falls is a nice escape from the city, in the city. 

 On a hot afternoon the cool spray from the falls can be a grand relief.

The trees are so green, such a contrast to the grey rock wall.

It's Monday, not to piss off Karma, but not a bad Monday so far.

Friday, June 03, 2011

More Random Photos to Share...

Last year I took a group of students to Vinton County for a week.  Why, you ask.  Well sometimes during that week I was asking myself the same question. However, overall they were great students and hopefully made a impact on the students in Vinton County, to encourage them to seek an education of some kind beyond a high school diploma.

 We visited a castle in Vinton County, Ohio.  I love this shrub design in the garden.

The castle is actually a B&B, you can spend the night in this room.  I really just want the headboard and decorations for my own room. I mean, how whimsical.

I told you it was a castle--I think it's call Ravenwood Castle. 

Lou made this trip.  I wanted to show his support of the Extension Office an the 4-H efforts in Vinton County.  Lou,such a do-gooder at heart.

Thank goodness it's Friday...somehow karma is giving me a case of the Monday's on a Friday and I'm not liking it too much, but at least the weekend is soon.

Thursday, June 02, 2011

More Fun Photos...

I don't think these every made the light of this blog.

 Ms. N and Ms. P--gotta love the 3-D glasses.


Ms. N and Ms. Mom...heheheheheeee


I didn't do it!


Don't get me angry!


Ms. Mom-two fisting it....truely funny because she bearly had a sip.


Ms. N eaten by a shark, but lived to tell about it.


Wednesday, June 01, 2011

A Week...

It's been a week since my last post.  Good grief, I really need to get on the ball.  Due to my terrible behavior, I will submit myself to a bit of humiliation just for you.  Enjoy these photos taken awhile back.

Yep, that's me.

Contemplating world issues.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Too Much Fun...

I found a new app on my phone...now the beach can come to me.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011


Some days the umbrella is a nice addition. Today just give me the liqueur, no pretty needed.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sunday Success...


Sunday was a photo session day. The rain threatened to cancel the plans, but did finally stop so the photos could be taken.

Two of the cutest kids...

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Rain...

Go away, I've got photos to take and I will kill my camera anymore because of you!
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

You Tube Thursday...

What are you watching?

My Thursday is starting with Adele, Rolling in the Deep---love her voice!



Let's go a little up beat with our F-U, bring on Cee Lo, Forget You!



Now for a bit of the head pop, little dance club up in the HOOOUSEEE!



How does a little light techno suit ya?



WOW and it's not even 10am...how many moods can one have in such a short period of time. All my personalities are now happy.

IT's THURSDAY!!!!! Love it when none of my students show for their appointments!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

BO...

No longer a problem and I feel like I'm on an island for a brief moment.
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Saturday, May 07, 2011

I need a passport to return to my hometown...

Yes kids that is a pig create on top of the car, likely to have a pig in it after the sale.
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I need a passport to return to my hometown...

Yes kids that is a pig create on top of the car, likely to have a pig in it after the sale.
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Friday, May 06, 2011

Sunday is Mother's Day...

Just a few of the reasons my Mom is great...

1. She let me take photography in 4-H the one year I participated, even paid for all the film development.


2. She didn't force me to do a 2nd year in 4-H.

3. She patiently sat in the passenger seat, while I attempted over and over and over and over and over again to learn how to parallel park in a set of damn cones.

4. She drove me to countless softball games/practices.

5. She drove me all the way to the next town for a funeral and when we got there and I couldn't go in, she simply turned the car around and went for ice cream.

6. She encouraged me to read!

7. She flew to Texas with me, helped me rent an apartment, and didn't bat an eyelash when I decided not to move.

8. She still sends me care packages in the mail.

9. Even though I'm *cough* 35, she still makes my bed at her house.

10.  She allows me to go to the "Barn Church" and doesn't push for the other option.



My Mom would prefer not to be in front of a camera, so in respect for her wishes, this will have to do-this time.

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Happy Cinco de Mayo...

As if we need a reason for margaritas!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Friday Flashback...

Getting my passport, has me thinking of previous trips.  I have many files in my email and found a few old mass emails sent from the summer I lived in Ireland.

Life in Dingle...so far


I have settled into so weird form of small town routine. I have been working 50+ hours a week, but during the time I am not attempting to look forbidding to deter persons from shoplifting, I do have some fun. Monday's and Tuesday's are reserved for work, Wednesday's is movie night. I travel the 5 min walk to the Dingle Theatre, which consists of one lobby with a booth to buy my ticket and a booth right beside of it to buy candy, soda, etc., but they will not allow you to buy any of the junk food at the ticket booth, it is kinda funny and I'm sure I'm not describing it well. The movie screen is old school, a curtin opens up to reveal the show and large fake planters of flowers (much like a funeral home) are on either side of the screen. I am such a creature of habit and my need to sit in the middle of the middle, I always seem to sit in seat E9. :) So far I have seen, "Old School", "25th Hour"(which was great btw), "Rules of Attraction", and last night "Bruce Almighty".

Thursday allows for drinks at "The Small Bridge". Friday drinks everywhere, but most likely "Adam's Pub", Saturday dancing at the disco on top of "Small Bridge", Sunday drinks at "AirConer" and sometimes dancing at "The Hillgrove" the one nightclub. So there you have it lots of drinking and working. :) Also everyday I walk by the bay to remind myself I'm in Ireland and as someone very smart told me "better to work like a dog in Ireland than the U.S." (Thanks A)

Ok kids, it's my day off and it is actually sunny outside so I'm off to pack a lunch, book, and music and head to a small sandy area by the water, not really a beach, but it works. Miss ya all, and send lots of emails.

A

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Woot...

I can officially leave the country again, yeah!
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Why Am I At Work...

My head is better, but these people keep talking.  Doesn't help the minor headache I still have.  At least my stomach is back in working order, at least it was, then I ate some toast and I'm not sure if it will continue that way.  Damn weather trying to kill me. 

New Snapple today, Trop A Rocka, not bad.  Snapple fact, India has more English speakers than the United States.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Head bursting, stomach off....spring are you trying to kill me with this migraine. Why aren't the pills kicking in...argh...oh, that hurt my head.
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Don't Judge The Suit...

Monday morning Snapple fact.  Penguins can jump 6 feet.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Ah... catnip...

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