Wednesday, September 16, 2009

My Vote for "Bitchy"

Backstroke about a year ago as me and my family are sitting around my moms house visiting. Being that we're by majority, a house full of girls, my younger sister Brooke throws out a suggestion...Brooke: "Hey family, I think we should introduce a new word to our family vocabulary."...Family: "Ok, what is it?"...Brooke: "Bitchy, you know, like, well, aren't you being bitchy today Kelli (HeeHee)."...Mom: "What is wrong with you child!?"...Brooke: "Well, I just think it's an appropriate word at times, especially when you're around a bunch of girls."......

Enter present day....

So, I woke up in a relatively good mood this morning. After my morning shower, I was my usual happy go lucky self, ready to tackle the day. Being that it's college week at school and today's theme is "Work it Out and Go to College", and our principal sent out an email saying we could wear tennies and workout clothes, I threw on my comfy White Rock technical T and running shorts (of an appropriate fingertip length might I add). Once I left my favorite local coffee joint, Roots, with a latte frappe in hand, I was on my way to work and good to go...so I thought.....

As I arrived at work, I noted all the teachers in their cute comfy work out clothes, a sea of velour and dry fit. I have to admit I was feeling pretty casual and comfy in my choice of workout clothes, after all, I am a runner and feel very much at home in a pair of running shorts. I was feeling good and perky after having drank my latte. I would classify myself at the time as being what you would refer to as a "happy, nice, approachable" person...my normal peppy self. So after our live airing of KJAG, that I thought went pretty well (more to come on this topic later), I venture out in the hallways to get to work......Duh Duh----Duh Duh---Duh Duh--DuhDuhDuhDuhDuhDuh (hopefully your getting the Jaws theme effect here). As I happily grace the school hallways, I spot a teacher decked out in her classic work out gear of what I would refer to as the "90's windpants look" and I nicely say "I like your work out gear!". She responds, "Thanks". Then...Then...Then...she reaches out to touch my running shorts as she simultaneously says in her most dissaproving tone "You chose an intersting outfit....hmmm shorts...". That's when I responded, "Well, aren't we bitchy today" and punched her in the face....JUST KIDDING.... I work in a school, where violence is frowned upon, but apparently bitchiness and back stabbing is a noteable and noble behavior. My actual response, with a smile might I add, was, "I'm a runner, this is what I work out in" and then happily turned around and walked off.

So, it is to all of you girls out there, that have in so many instances been completely wronged, backstabbed, frowned upon and dismissed, that I loudly and proudly proclaim the word "bitchy" to be deemed useable and free flowing from your lips, from this day on!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Don't Step on My Grey Suede Boots



Oh grey suede boots, how I love you, and your cousin, grey leather boots and your neices and nephews, grey ankle boots and grey knee high boots....I HEART YOU ALL! Oh how my feet are calling for you, to be the one essential to my fall wardrobe. And how you will effortlessly compliment the shades of plum, gold and blue that will soon grace my closet! In time, we will be together.




To be continued...

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Where I'm From


So as I was running today, listening to my iPod, one of my new favorite songs came on. Actually, the song came into my life by my little sis, Brooke. She was over the other day and we were talking about some of our favorite songs. She mentioned a song that she had heard on the radio that made her heart happy. After some iTunes searching, we finally came up with the tune, "Where I'm From", by Jason Michael Carroll. We immediately purchased the song and cranked it up, and that's when I completely understood what she meant by the song making her heart happy! It's one of those songs that is so true and reminiscent of your childhood, or....um....for those of us who had the privilege of growing up in small country Texas towns, as I did. True, I left my hometown as soon as I could, right after graduating high school, and don't think I'd ever go back, but, there's just something about being a small town girl and finally understanding at the age of 32, the hand it had in molding and shaping me into the person I am today. So if you ever have the inkling to ask me where I call home, I'd proudly say:

I'm from the front pew of a wooden white church,
A courthouse clock that still don't work,
Where a man's word means everything,
Where moms and dads were high school flames,
Gave their children grandmother's maiden name,
It may not sound like much,
But it's where I'm from

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Introducing....Hippie Woodstock!!!


I finally got my betta fish for my classroom and I already love him! I've been going to PetSmart for like three weeks now waiting for the perfect betta! Yesterday I went to check them out and I was instantly smitten with him! I knew he was the betta for me, yesiree! I named him Hippie Woodstock because his colorings remind me of the tie-dye shirts that hippies wore back in the Woodstock era! He's a very active guy and is so pretty to look at! My students ooh and ahh over him, which makes him flare up like the proud betta that he is! I was originally going to go with the vase/live plant set up, until I started researching about bettas and learned that wasn't the best environment for them. So I opted to go with a 1.77 gallon tank that comes with a filter (that I'm currently not using). This way he has more room to swim and be a happy fishy! I hope he is with me for years to come! Yay for bettas and responsible betta owners!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

My Ever Growing Wish List

I'm a girl, who loves to shop...big surprise...ha! I'm also a girl, who is on a budget...hmmm....budget....lots of super cute things that would look fabulous in my house....husband who likes to make sure his wife sticks to the budget....YEAH, not a good combination. So, I've learned how to live vicariously by spending hours surfing the net, finding things I love but can't buy...or atleast not immediately. My momma always said patience is a virtue!

Right now, here's a few things that rank high on my wish list:


Kate Spade Owl Handbag


All I can say about this amazing, super mod, breathtaking purse is....NO-SHE-DIDN'T!!!! Kate Spade, what have you been doing in my head lately, because I'm almost sure there's no one else in the world that you created this handbag for more than MEEEE!!!!!! Darn you Kate Spade and your brilliant overpriced purses! There's nothing I would love more than to have this wise owl perched upon my arm....guess it's time to start dropping hints to the hubby;)



Molly Mutt Dog Duvet

I love my hounds and spending money on them. With that said, I already have their new dog beds picked out! Check these duvets out:


These dog duvet covers come from Molly Mutt. These duvets are not only cute and stylish, I love the fabrics used, but also green earth friendly! Gotta love that! You fill the duvets with old blankets, pillows, clothing, towels, whatever you have laying around your house that you no longer use. A great way to recycle and help keep heaping mounds of textiles out of our landfills! I can't wait to get one (or two) of these for my babies...I'm sure they'll be very comfy!



And while I'm on the topic of things I want for my pups, here's something else to add to the list:



I love, love, love these Lucky Fiona dog collars! I'm completely smitten with the fabrics, as I'm sure Maci, Sybal and Red are too, cuz they told me so. Since most of our dog walks end up as "off-leash runs/swims" in the stinky, muddy, green algae filled ponds of my neighborhood (the dogs totally love it and I love watching them frolick through the ponds, chasing after frogs and rolling in all the hideous smelling dead things they sniff out), my dogs collars REEK of stinky pond water. My goal is to get them some of these cute and stylish collars to be their "prim and proper" collars, for times such as going to Gigi and Pappa's house, taking back road rides in the Jeep with the top off, visiting Dr. Loftis (oh joy!), and other outings where they need to NOT smell like stinky soured butt!