Confessions

Whenever my cooperating teacher leaves the room, I pretend that the classroom and the students are my own.

I sometimes manipulate people into taking out the trash for me.

I had a cup of Emily's orange juice last week without asking. It was delicious.

I sometimes daydream that my name isn't Ashley.

I know that I care too much about how people perceive and think of me.

My herbal tea is sometimes the only thing that gets me out of bed in the mornings.

I'm still scared of the dark.

I wish I was either taller or shorter.

An Ode to Herbal Tea

Is there anything more perfect than herbal tea?

It tastes wonderful.
It is what gets you up in the mornings.
It helps soothe you to sleep at night.
It soothes a sore throat.
It is the perfect accompaniment to a bubble bath and a good book.
It is good for you.
It comes in a plethora of flavors-you're bound to find one you love.
It has zero calories.
It warms you up to the very bone.
It helps you feel better when you're sick.

Is there anything more perfect than herbal tea? No.

I'm so there.

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Take a look! It's in a book!

Growing up I was an avid watcher of Reading Rainbow (that and Rescue 911.) When I heard that it is going off the air a little part of the child in me died. I'm sure many people can say the same. You will be missed Reading Rainbow!

Top Ten Positives to Apartment Life

10) Unlimited hot water.

9) Own bathroom.

8) We have a pool!

7) My amazing walk-in-closet.

6) Boys (friends of course) can come over whenever they want to hang out.

5) My Roomie-The-Sequel (Emily) is great!

4) A kitchen to cook in. It is FABULOUS!

3) We have a fireplace! How cute is that?

2) Did I mention my walk in closet?

1) Being away from the rents. I love them very much, but I need my space.

One Year

It has been one year since we brought MJ back from China- and what a year it has been!

Quotable Quotes

Working at the pool puts me in contact with a wide variety of kids. Some are as cute as a button, while other are well... not as cute as a button. Although some of their comments and questions are frustrating, a lot of them literally make me laugh out loud. Here are a few of my favorites from this summer:

Not-So-Little-Boy: I will have a bag of Fritos, Snickers, a Sour Patch Kids, and a pop.

Me: What flavor of pop?

Not-So-Little-Boy: A Sunkist. That is the orange flavored one right?

Me: Sure is!

Not-So-Little-Boy: Ok good. My mom said I need to be healthier and eat more fruit.

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Blond Girl: How much is an ice cream sandwich?

Me: Seventy-five.

Blond Girl: Dollars!?!

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(While in broad daylight at 2:30 in the afternoon)

Butch Girl: Is it night swim right now?

Me: No. That would take place at night.

Butch Girl: Oh.

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Approx. 12 Year Old Boy: Can I have a fudge bar?

Me: Sorry bud. We are all out of every type of ice cream.

Approx. 12 Year Old Boy: Oh. Darn. Can I have an ice cream sandwich then?

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Lost Little Girl: I can't find my mommy!

Me: Do not worry. We can call her over the intercom. What is her name?

Lost Little Girl: Umm... mommy.

Me: Okaaay. What is your name. We can call her to come get you.

Lost Little Girl: I am not supposed to tell strangers my name.

Me: Alright then. Tell me what your mommy looks like, and one of us could go find her.

Lost Little Girl: She is rounder than you and has umm... blue hair.

Me: Are you sure her hair is blue?

Lost Little Girl: Yes!

*We found this little girl's mom, and her hair was definitely blond.