"Girl Disappearing" - Page 12 - ThinnerTimes

Persephone · 02-14-2008, 02:04 PM

^awesome. Have a good week.

It's not really vacation for me. That hits in March. This is still work stuff but FUN REWARDING work stuff.

I may have time to take in the Clinton Library.

I got the Yael Naim cd (download) for V day. My kiddo also paid me a work time visit. It just made my day

He brought me a valentine days picture...mohawk and all.

"I am only as strong as the coffee I drink,
the hairspray I use and the friends I have."

fisher1000 · 02-14-2008, 03:30 PM

Cool!

I played the Naim CD ALL DAY! The kids seemed to really like it. I play music all the time in my class, and they like MOST of what I play. They thought Bob Marley was a little strange, and they weren't totally into Radiohead. But they like Yael and Amy Winehouse. (And Tori...but only a couple of the songs) They really were loving me on the day I played Beastie Boys all day long!

-Mike

Persephone · 02-14-2008, 04:11 PM

YOU GOTTA FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PAAAARRRTAAAAY.

good times good times

Persephone · 02-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Weeeeeeeelllllllll

I finished my one official work day this week. I'm off to Little Rock on Tuesday. I found a fantastic consignment shop near me. I chanced on some comfy jeans for 3.50 and hot heeled boots for 5.50. Why spend over 50.00 when I'm only gonna wear them about twice?? This wonderful little shop is going to save my life down the road.!!.

I did splurge on a few shirts from Lane Bryant. I also picked up some clearance items from the Avenue. I bought one too many business (impress the big wigs) outfits. Because of the later flight we are going to be heading directly to the conference before checking in at the hotel. I refuse to be uncomfortable (ie buisness savvy) for the plane ride. I'm a nervous wreck as it is. Not. A. Good. Traveler.!! My friend J agreed to be my airport partner at the layover in Dallas so I don't get lost this time.

The flight back stops in Chicago for a few hours (not enough time to leave the airport tho). I've never been through Ohare.

I have about six different lists going. I have major travel anxiety piled on top of everyday anxiety.

I've decided what I'm ordering from Cajuns Wharf. Chicken and shirmp. Not exactly the surf n turf most everyone ordered last time but I didn't even go with that when I had a chance. Now, if only I could figure out how to order a mojito without the soda water. I could sip on that all night long. It's gonna be difficult to be the only one not getting wasted. I'm afraid that I will have to face several questions as to why I am NOT imbibing. Who resists at an open bar?? AND not having a drink on the plane???

Perhaps I should pack my liquid loratab. (yeh that'll get through security) I don't know why I feel I NEED something.

I wish I had just one other gal along for the trip.

I'll be ok once I get there. It's the getting there thats the problem.

I'll think about the conversation I had with one of my former managers from Phoenix who relocated to Little Rock. She was instrumental in my decision to have surgery. When I emailed her that I had went ahead with it and couldnt wait to see her, she emailed back that she was PREGNANT. She got tears in her eyes last year when I was wishing Ash a Happy Birthday. Every year I tell him "Happy Birthday baby. I am SO GLAD I had you!

It will be good to see her and the other ladies I met who told me they would have the surgery ten times over and to email them with any questions.

I guess you could say it was life transforming last time I was in the South. Sooo here we go again and I expect nothing less.

Persephone · 02-18-2008, 07:24 AM

Happy Presidents Day

Only 11 months 2 days left to go

I'm gonna post some 2 month out pics today in my brand new photo album. Not really gonna do much else but get everything packed and organized and get myself mentally prepared. And what better way to do that then make a airplane playlist. (yep procrastinator galore)

"Lies Lies Lies everywhere said the father to the son. Your peppermint breaths gonna choke em to death, Daddy watch your little black sheep run. Hes got knifes knifes knifes in his back everytime he opens up. Said you gotta be strong if you wanna be a man. Mr I don't know how you can have Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams you say, you say that you have them I say that youre a liar. Sweet Dreams."

"And if the sweeper of dreams leaves you, he will never come back" Neil Gaiman

Persephone · 02-18-2008, 04:32 PM

I really can't see much of a difference yet. I feel different and thats good enough. Heres Feb pics:

Persephone · 02-23-2008, 07:47 AM

I'm baaaack.

It was a good trip all considered. I did not need a seat belt extension and my tray table sat flat.

The leadership conference was inspiring but I still do not want to be a leader in the workplace.

The hotel was plush. The rewards dinner was delicious and I discovered I do not get drunk quickly. Mojitos go down just fine.

I came home to a very sick kiddo. Ashton has strep

He slept the day away yesterday which is VERY unusual. My kid fights sleep but after the Thursday night we had I was grateful that we both could rest.

It's good to be home.

And ok.....the secret is out.....guess who I work for.

Persephone · 02-27-2008, 12:47 PM

When it rains it pours.

It's monsoon season for my family

Persephone · 02-27-2008, 08:54 PM

It was one of those days. I received a phone call at work. My caller id displayed Kids Club, Ashs' after school care program. I tamped down panic as I answered the phone. It was reported that Ashton was having a bad day and was getting into fights. I sighed my dissappointment. He has made so much progress over the last quarter in classroom behaviour and some of it has translated over to Kids Club as well---but on some days he still has his moments, this was one of those days---
I told the club leader I would phone my mom and see if she could come pick him up thus avoiding any more conflicts or even a potential write up and that's when a bomb was dropped on me.
"He called a little girl the N word."
"He WHAT????"
The offensive message was repeated and it slowy sunk in.
"I'm leaving work and coming to get him right now."
I was shaking as I told the neccessary people I was leaving for the day. I was too ashamed to give much detail. I shed tears as I drove. I didn't understand how or why this had happened. I couldn't comprehend where he had even heard that word.
Ashton was hiding in the bathroom when I arrived. He had to be coaxed out to face me. I told him how disappointed I was in him and dragged him over to issue a much deserved apology. His friend was absorbed in a game of cards and didn't even glance up as Ash tried to mumble his sorry. I lightly tapped her on the shoulder.
"My son, Ashton, has something to say to you."
With tears streaming down his face he said a sincere sorry.

The story came spilling out in the car. She told him she would pay him ten dollars to beat up a boy who was teasing her and Ash readily agreed. He felt betrayed when she didn't pay up. I discovered it wasn't actually THE N word. He said the spanish word for black, negro. It was in no way justified but I took some comfort when I confirmed with the leader it wasn't hateful ghetto slang.
Ash has a bi-lingual book "Pajaro Verde The Green Bird" Besides the green bird who is really a prince, a huge black ravan is also featured. My moms co worker, who is fluent in spanish, agreed to record the book. Ash explained that this is where he had heard the word. I told him there was no excuse and that I was disappointed and ashamed.
He then started his meltdown.

"You don't love me, you HATE me."
(There is nothing you could ever do that would make me hate you. I love you but hate what you did)

I'm gonna run away RIGHT when we get home.
(d'ya want me to pack a sandwich and a flashlight? youre gonna be hungry and scared when it's dark out there)

I'm gonna kill myself.
(I'm NOT going to let that happen)

I-WANT-A-NEW-MOM
I snapped on that one.
"Well you know Ash, that could be arranged. Perhaps my friend will trade me kids for a week and you can live with them and learn about black culture and history."
I halfway meant it. I couldn't think of a suitable punishment to match the severity of what he did.
After several conversations he seemed to understand the message that making fun of skin color can hurt just as much as when someone calls your mom fat. Accept everyone, regardless of race, weight, culture, religion, social status. We may have differences but we are truly all one.

The next week I read about a local author, Tamicia Currie. She penned the book "Peanutbutter and Sweet Potato Pie" Papa Juice teahces his grandchildren about black history. I decided to purchase the book and take Ash to the book signing.

Ashton met and charmed the author. She took an instant liking to him and asked if a picture of Ashton could be featured for her t.v. interview.

The program aired today.

Ashe has this cheesy gritting-his-teeth grin which, as his mom, I think is nothing short of adorable.

Ash will never forget the author who he appeared with in what he says is his first television appearance. He says this in a tone that implies that it certainly will not be his last.

Persephone · 02-27-2008, 10:06 PM

Ash is also on her website.

Linky link for anyone who is intrested in his devilish smile.

Welcome to The Juice & Berries History Adventure!

and then click on this

Tamicia Currie made a visit to Amazing Grace Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona to meet, greet and sign copies of The Juice & Berries� History Adventure "Peanut Butter & Sweet Potato Pie"

It's the same pic that he thinks launched his career.