Ok here is my angry tirade about the state of education, specifically in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Ok, so I get it the economy sucks, most people and most organizations & businesses have had to make cut-backs. It is certainly understandable given the fact that too much money was spent for too long, and people get greedy. People (myself included) need to learn what is really important.
HOWEVER, why oh why must the most be taken out of education the majority of the time. It's like cutting from education is the first thing on the chopping block. And furthermore why oh why is the first thing teachers! Don't people realize that will negatively impact students!!! I know that part of this is because I was laid off due to budget cuts, but even so I mean this is just crazy. Students, no matter how intelligent and hardworking, cannot learn in classroom full of 50 other children!!!
You know I wonder how much money the school systems would save if there wasn't as much as much being spent on testing...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
What I want to do but don't know how to do it
So this series of thoughts came to me as I was trying to fall asleep last night. I feel like this is something that I want to do with my life, but I don't know how to do it or go about even beginning.
I want to create a place to help adolescent and college age women develop into prosperous and happy adult women. I want it to be a place that can help improve their self esteem and self image. A place where they can learn how to have healthy relationships and good friendships with other girls, stop this crazy catty combative competition (how's that for alliteration) with one another. A place where they can learn what a healthy romantic relationship is and isn't (gay or straight). A place where girls can develop their interests that might be outside of the "typical" realm. A place where they feel safe and secure. A place where they can get counseling if they need it. A place to have fun!!! A place that can provide necessary resources for furthering their education and to help make them into self-assured self-sufficient members of society.
I know that there are GREAT organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy & Girls Clubs, and of course different religious groups and I am grateful that they are there. I just want one that focuses on adolescent girls specifically. Like the facility created in the movie "The First Wives Club" but for teenage women. I don't know how or where to start, but it's something that I want to do.
I want to create a place to help adolescent and college age women develop into prosperous and happy adult women. I want it to be a place that can help improve their self esteem and self image. A place where they can learn how to have healthy relationships and good friendships with other girls, stop this crazy catty combative competition (how's that for alliteration) with one another. A place where they can learn what a healthy romantic relationship is and isn't (gay or straight). A place where girls can develop their interests that might be outside of the "typical" realm. A place where they feel safe and secure. A place where they can get counseling if they need it. A place to have fun!!! A place that can provide necessary resources for furthering their education and to help make them into self-assured self-sufficient members of society.
I know that there are GREAT organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy & Girls Clubs, and of course different religious groups and I am grateful that they are there. I just want one that focuses on adolescent girls specifically. Like the facility created in the movie "The First Wives Club" but for teenage women. I don't know how or where to start, but it's something that I want to do.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Minnie Lee Mabry
I feel like I need to avoid anyone in my life that is over 75, because they all seem to be declining in health. I know it's part of the aging process, but sometimes I think that it is just cruel.
I feel this way because my paternal grandfather passed away right before Christmas and now it is looking like Scott's grandmother is not going to be around much longer. Granted we all thought this about 2 years ago when she first fell and got sick, but she did not lose the ability or desire to eat. Her blood pressure is really low, and she has been in SO much pain for so many years that has just gotten reall really bad over the past few months. I hate it for my husband, and especially for my mother-in-law. It is just so sad.
Minnie Lee is such an amazing woman. It has only been recently that she has complained of pain. She has always been so sweet and caring. So faithfilled, and never feeling like God has abandoned her. Her mind has stayed sharp, even though her body has continued to detirorate. I pray that my mind is that sharp at 92. I also pray that I am that positive and caring at that age.
She is in the ICU at the hospital. We are just praying that if it is her time to go, it will happen soon. We just don't want her to suffer anymore than necessary.
I feel this way because my paternal grandfather passed away right before Christmas and now it is looking like Scott's grandmother is not going to be around much longer. Granted we all thought this about 2 years ago when she first fell and got sick, but she did not lose the ability or desire to eat. Her blood pressure is really low, and she has been in SO much pain for so many years that has just gotten reall really bad over the past few months. I hate it for my husband, and especially for my mother-in-law. It is just so sad.
Minnie Lee is such an amazing woman. It has only been recently that she has complained of pain. She has always been so sweet and caring. So faithfilled, and never feeling like God has abandoned her. Her mind has stayed sharp, even though her body has continued to detirorate. I pray that my mind is that sharp at 92. I also pray that I am that positive and caring at that age.
She is in the ICU at the hospital. We are just praying that if it is her time to go, it will happen soon. We just don't want her to suffer anymore than necessary.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Totally Fabulous 80s Toys
With it the being the Christmas season, I have been thinking about my childhood and remebering all the toys that I loved. I also wonder if the Black Friday craziness and rush for the most desired toys occured then too. So anyways I found this website that includes all of my favorite toys and some of them have websites too!! I LOVE classic Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, and Rainbow Brite. I just wanted to share this with all of my fellow children of the 80s. Enjoy!
http://www.liketotally80s.com/80s-toys.html
http://www.ilovethe80s.com/toys_toys_page1.htm
http://www.liketotally80s.com/80s-toys.html
http://www.ilovethe80s.com/toys_toys_page1.htm
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Disappointed with Halloween
Well this Halloween was not nearly as great as I had hoped it would be. I always LOVE Halloween. I love the spirit, getting dressed up, giving candy to the Trick or Treaters and seeing their costumes, and of course the Halloween specials. But this year, it just wasnt' the same. I think part of it is that the weather kept us from having a lot of trick or treaters. I also think that since I'm unemployed, I didn't get to see all of my students thinking about Halloween. Maybe I still in a funk. Who knows? Maybe it will be better once I have children of my own Granted that won't be for a few more years....but I wish it was sooner.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Horror Movie Ideas
So after seeing Paranormal Activity (which was a decent movie but made me sick as a dog) last night I decided that there are definitely horror movies that I prefer over others (as I am sure is the case for everyone). I don't really like horror movies as a genre, but there are a few. I mean I like a good scare like everyone else, but typically these movies have REALLY bad acting and lots of gorey effects. But in order these are the movies I like the least.
1) Possesion/Satanic Movies - Mostly because these give me nightmares. Wait hold on scratch that...
1) Zombie Movies (Dawn of the Dead, etc...)- I cannot STAND these movies. Plots horrible. Acting terrible. Way too much gore. And I just think that the overall concept was bad. The only acceptable one in recent history was I Am Legend. The rest STUPID and BAD!!
2) Coming in a close second - Possesion/Satanic Movies (Exorcist, Stigmata, etc...) - I guess I find these too scary. Probably because I do actually believe that demon possesion is possible. Not to the full cheesy extent that is in The Exorcist, but in general yes. I've nightmares where people I love (especially my kid brother Hudson) was possessed and I didn't sleep well for months. Ironically though one of my favorite TV shows is Supernatural. I guess because the good guys seem to always win. And Jenseen Ackles is SUPER hot!!
3)Serial Killers/Horror Movie Franchises (Friday the 13th, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street etc...) - While the originals and the first sequel can be good, typically these get REALLY bad after the second one. My particular one that I find the most distasteful is the Saw movies. I saw the first one, HATED it and didn't want to see the rest.
4)Slasher/Teen Scream Movies (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, etc...) - These again can be ok. Just sometimes stupid, and fall into the franchise category. Often times these aren't that scary but so unbelievable that I start to laugh!!
5) Monster Movies/ Creature Features (Jaws, Dracula, Frankestein) - The older, classic ones are great!! Yes the effects are bad but it's the supsense, the story, the acting that makes them good. Not the gore. Most of the newer ones are too messy. And typically any movie that has a character eating everyone just turns out stupid (Anaconda, Lake Placid).
6) Thrilers (Hitchcock style, like Psycho) - While not totally in the horror genre, I like them. Scary but not to scary and good story. Acting alright - good. Writing is better (although can be predictable with the twists). That's what I like.
1) Possesion/Satanic Movies - Mostly because these give me nightmares. Wait hold on scratch that...
1) Zombie Movies (Dawn of the Dead, etc...)- I cannot STAND these movies. Plots horrible. Acting terrible. Way too much gore. And I just think that the overall concept was bad. The only acceptable one in recent history was I Am Legend. The rest STUPID and BAD!!
2) Coming in a close second - Possesion/Satanic Movies (Exorcist, Stigmata, etc...) - I guess I find these too scary. Probably because I do actually believe that demon possesion is possible. Not to the full cheesy extent that is in The Exorcist, but in general yes. I've nightmares where people I love (especially my kid brother Hudson) was possessed and I didn't sleep well for months. Ironically though one of my favorite TV shows is Supernatural. I guess because the good guys seem to always win. And Jenseen Ackles is SUPER hot!!
3)Serial Killers/Horror Movie Franchises (Friday the 13th, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street etc...) - While the originals and the first sequel can be good, typically these get REALLY bad after the second one. My particular one that I find the most distasteful is the Saw movies. I saw the first one, HATED it and didn't want to see the rest.
4)Slasher/Teen Scream Movies (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, etc...) - These again can be ok. Just sometimes stupid, and fall into the franchise category. Often times these aren't that scary but so unbelievable that I start to laugh!!
5) Monster Movies/ Creature Features (Jaws, Dracula, Frankestein) - The older, classic ones are great!! Yes the effects are bad but it's the supsense, the story, the acting that makes them good. Not the gore. Most of the newer ones are too messy. And typically any movie that has a character eating everyone just turns out stupid (Anaconda, Lake Placid).
6) Thrilers (Hitchcock style, like Psycho) - While not totally in the horror genre, I like them. Scary but not to scary and good story. Acting alright - good. Writing is better (although can be predictable with the twists). That's what I like.
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