What's making you happy today? - Page 497

Sundae · 09-01-2011, 04:32 PM

YAY!
Knew this earlier, but forgot to tell you's.

Going to the Family Fun Day on Saturday. It's in a local park, arranged by a coalition of local churches and the council (AVDC) I have no issue going to a church sponsored event. I work in a faith-based school. Jebus is okay with paying my wages, he can deal with me watching kids on a bouncy castle.

I had already arranged to go with Tennant's Mum (and Tennant).
I sent Tiger a postcard back in July, and followed it up with a handwritten card last week - including a recipe I thought his Mum might like, and of course an invite for Saturday.

Tiger-mum called me today to say yes, yes, yes. And I could hear Tiger in the background, wanting to speak to me.
Being an autistic child (and five years old) he said his set piece all in one breath - thank you for my card I look forward to seeing you at school and on Saturday thank you goodbye. But I was happy that he wanted to speak to a disembodied me.

Tiger-mum is seeing Tennant-mum tomorrow - the birthday party of a child who will be in my class next year - and will confirm arrangements.

It could be that something has come up and/ or she can't make it.
But at the very least (and it's not the least at all) I will see Tiger.

I'm so happy I can't tell you.

Trilby · 09-02-2011, 07:43 AM

that is awesome, sundae. You've found your calling!!

I'm happy because the roofers are here, the roofers are here! I am FINALLY getting a whole new roof!!

YAY!

ZenGum · 09-02-2011, 08:44 AM

Sounds like roofer madness.

DanaC · 09-02-2011, 08:53 AM

lol

infinite monkey · 09-02-2011, 08:57 AM

HAGGIS @ Zen!

For me, I'm going to be Infinite Monkey Unplugged for a while this weekend. My bro and sis-in-law bought some land in Hocking Hills (beautiful part of OH...not the flat crap like around here) and I'm going to drive down tomorrow and spend the night.

Unless you climb a hill, there is no cell reception. There is, however, a really nice cabin/house, A/C (gonna be a scorcher this weekend), my sis-in-law's cooking, clear night skies where you can see forever, many critters, and good company. Oh, and their chocolate lab who I luvz.

The things that WON'T be there: students yelling at me. Traffic. The same four walls. My anxiety.

glatt · 09-02-2011, 09:02 AM

Sounds like fun!

infinite monkey · 09-02-2011, 09:12 AM

I think so.

I just had to add, he was giving me directions over the phone, and the last part was "turn left at the pile of rocks."

Now THOSE are some directions I can live with!

grynch · 09-02-2011, 10:22 AM

I'm off work all next week ( official holiday here thursday )

AND

It's my 11th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday !!

Sundae · 09-02-2011, 10:25 AM

You go girl - have a wonderful time.
Sounds like just what you need.

Re directions...

Another pleasant day in the countryside
Has ended up in tears on a stormy night
'Cause you can't follow my directions home
But don't stop now

God knows where the satellite's taking us
I can't tell what's right in front of us
But I hang on every word
And don't stop now
No, don't stop now
You give me something I can write about

You get fooled by the lightning every time
See the after-image of my outline
And you turn the wrong way 'round
Well, don't stop now
No, don't stop now
You give me something I can write about
You give me something I can cry about

In a church house ten miles out of town
Is the devil gonna track me down?
And travel through a tunnel in the trees
Just remember that's how you get to me

There's no number on the house
The birds are heading south
Sometimes you have to turn
The wrong way 'round
Sometimes you get too close to nowhere now

This is helpful in the silence
I wait with a blank piece of paper on the top of my head
And all I want is something I can write about
All I want is something I can cry about

Pete Zicato · 09-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Bananas - just as good as I remember.

Sundae · 09-06-2011, 01:38 PM

Sometimes I just feel valued by Dwellars.
I don't make a big deal because it would sound like fishing for further compliments.

But in this last week I've had some people who I really like and admire being very kind.
And that makes me so happy.

footfootfoot · 09-06-2011, 05:33 PM

Kind of what?

Sundae · 09-07-2011, 09:39 AM

Kind of odd, really. But that's why I come here.
I haven't been completely even in a long time.

Happy today because I was back at school!
A wonderful, wonderful day.

Every Wednesday the class is taken by Ms Mc - the teacher I worked with when I was volunteering. She is an inspiration (she inspired me to become a Teaching Assistant anyway!) and all the children adore her and want to do their best for her. She is now Deputy Head, and is just an extraordinary teacher. She is so effortless and natural, but works the children hard while playing up their positives. She teaches for all learning abilities and learning styles. Tiger doesn't really need me on Wednesdays!

He was pleased to be back too.
He has a new blue and green coat, but the zip is picked out in orange, so there is a little bit of Tiger left for me

He said just before I left today, "I really like it in this classroom." So that kept me smiling all the way home.

He had a bad night last night, Tiger-Mum said. He couldn't sleep and had lots of questions, then woke up at 05.00 and was worrying. I think he'll probably crash out tonight! But at least he's seen that I'm still there and I will look after him. And also he realises that school is still the same, it's just a different classroom. He won't see all his friends all the time, but he has at least three good friends in the class, and can sit and play with the others at lunchtime.

Tomorrow I spend time with my new teacher, Mrs M.
I've never worked with her before. Opinion is divided amongst the TAs - nothing really bad, just that she's very strict and can really yell. I'll get used to it. I can always look forward to Wednesdays! It will be a change for Tiger too - Ms Mc used to take Reception one afternoon a week, so he knew her. I think we'll weather it though. He responds well to a disciplined environment.

DanaC · 09-07-2011, 09:49 AM

There's a young lass at uni, a first year BA student who is studying on a 'research studentship' with my supervisor. She's so enthusiastic, in first flourish of obsession on redcoats and 18th century british army. She's doing blogs, and has written a wiki page, and is bouncing about all over Twitter :p

It's fun to watch. She's clearly got a ridiculously bright future as an academic if she chooses to go for that.

BigV · 09-07-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

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She's clearly got a ridiculously bright future as an academic if she chooses to go for that.

Oxymoron alert!

09-01-2011, 04:32 PM	#7441
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	YAY! Knew this earlier, but forgot to tell you's. Going to the Family Fun Day on Saturday. It's in a local park, arranged by a coalition of local churches and the council (AVDC) I have no issue going to a church sponsored event. I work in a faith-based school. Jebus is okay with paying my wages, he can deal with me watching kids on a bouncy castle. I had already arranged to go with Tennant's Mum (and Tennant). I sent Tiger a postcard back in July, and followed it up with a handwritten card last week - including a recipe I thought his Mum might like, and of course an invite for Saturday. Tiger-mum called me today to say yes, yes, yes. And I could hear Tiger in the background, wanting to speak to me. Being an autistic child (and five years old) he said his set piece all in one breath - thank you for my card I look forward to seeing you at school and on Saturday thank you goodbye. But I was happy that he wanted to speak to a disembodied me. Tiger-mum is seeing Tennant-mum tomorrow - the birthday party of a child who will be in my class next year - and will confirm arrangements. It could be that something has come up and/ or she can't make it. But at the very least (and it's not the least at all) I will see Tiger. I'm so happy I can't tell you. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-02-2011, 07:43 AM	#7442
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	that is awesome, sundae. You've found your calling!! I'm happy because the roofers are here, the roofers are here! I am FINALLY getting a whole new roof!! YAY! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-02-2011, 08:44 AM	#7443
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Sounds like roofer madness. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

09-02-2011, 10:25 AM	#7449
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	You go girl - have a wonderful time. Sounds like just what you need. Re directions... Another pleasant day in the countryside Has ended up in tears on a stormy night 'Cause you can't follow my directions home But don't stop now God knows where the satellite's taking us I can't tell what's right in front of us But I hang on every word And don't stop now No, don't stop now You give me something I can write about You get fooled by the lightning every time See the after-image of my outline And you turn the wrong way 'round Well, don't stop now No, don't stop now You give me something I can write about You give me something I can cry about In a church house ten miles out of town Is the devil gonna track me down? And travel through a tunnel in the trees Just remember that's how you get to me There's no number on the house The birds are heading south Sometimes you have to turn The wrong way 'round Sometimes you get too close to nowhere now This is helpful in the silence I wait with a blank piece of paper on the top of my head And all I want is something I can write about All I want is something I can cry about __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-06-2011, 01:18 PM	#7450
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	Bananas - just as good as I remember. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

09-02-2011, 08:57 AM	#7445
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	HAGGIS @ Zen! For me, I'm going to be Infinite Monkey Unplugged for a while this weekend. My bro and sis-in-law bought some land in Hocking Hills (beautiful part of OH...not the flat crap like around here) and I'm going to drive down tomorrow and spend the night. Unless you climb a hill, there is no cell reception. There is, however, a really nice cabin/house, A/C (gonna be a scorcher this weekend), my sis-in-law's cooking, clear night skies where you can see forever, many critters, and good company. Oh, and their chocolate lab who I luvz. The things that WON'T be there: students yelling at me. Traffic. The same four walls. My anxiety.

09-02-2011, 09:02 AM	#7446
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Sounds like fun!

09-02-2011, 09:12 AM	#7447
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I think so. I just had to add, he was giving me directions over the phone, and the last part was "turn left at the pile of rocks." Now THOSE are some directions I can live with!

09-02-2011, 10:22 AM	#7448
grynch the big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 390	I'm off work all next week ( official holiday here thursday ) AND It's my 11th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday !!

09-06-2011, 01:38 PM	#7451
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sometimes I just feel valued by Dwellars. I don't make a big deal because it would sound like fishing for further compliments. But in this last week I've had some people who I really like and admire being very kind. And that makes me so happy. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-06-2011, 05:33 PM	#7452
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Kind of what? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

09-07-2011, 09:39 AM	#7453
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Kind of odd, really. But that's why I come here. I haven't been completely even in a long time. Happy today because I was back at school! A wonderful, wonderful day. Every Wednesday the class is taken by Ms Mc - the teacher I worked with when I was volunteering. She is an inspiration (she inspired me to become a Teaching Assistant anyway!) and all the children adore her and want to do their best for her. She is now Deputy Head, and is just an extraordinary teacher. She is so effortless and natural, but works the children hard while playing up their positives. She teaches for all learning abilities and learning styles. Tiger doesn't really need me on Wednesdays! He was pleased to be back too. He has a new blue and green coat, but the zip is picked out in orange, so there is a little bit of Tiger left for me He said just before I left today, "I really like it in this classroom." So that kept me smiling all the way home. He had a bad night last night, Tiger-Mum said. He couldn't sleep and had lots of questions, then woke up at 05.00 and was worrying. I think he'll probably crash out tonight! But at least he's seen that I'm still there and I will look after him. And also he realises that school is still the same, it's just a different classroom. He won't see all his friends all the time, but he has at least three good friends in the class, and can sit and play with the others at lunchtime. Tomorrow I spend time with my new teacher, Mrs M. I've never worked with her before. Opinion is divided amongst the TAs - nothing really bad, just that she's very strict and can really yell. I'll get used to it. I can always look forward to Wednesdays! It will be a change for Tiger too - Ms Mc used to take Reception one afternoon a week, so he knew her. I think we'll weather it though. He responds well to a disciplined environment. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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