The long awaited cold cup...

Eeek! I'm so happy right now. I suppose this is commercialism and capitalism at it's best (worst?).

I go to Starbucks a lot. As in, at least once a day.

I have several of my own tumblers that I bought there. I have one for Valentine's Day, for summer, for winter and for spring. You get the picture.

But... all of those are only 16oz, for grande drinks. And none have their own straw.

And now!!! I have a 20oz/venti cup with it's own straw!

They came out with these cups last year, and I always looked at them but never bought one. And I always regretted it. I heard through the grapevine that the cold cups might be back on May 4th, and was all set to ask my barrista when I went it today.

When I pulled up to the drive through window... Betsy had a cup ready to sell me! She said they got the cups in last night. I love my Starbucks. The barristas there are awesome.

Now I can get venti drinks without having a plastic cup and straw to throw away. I'm in heaven. :)

vacation!

I finally booked our trip to FL! We've been wanting to go for a few months, but Husband couldn't get time off until now. His team leader told him to take any week in May, so I asked my boss when was best, and we got it scheduled!

I was planning to go for 2 nights, but Husband wanted 3, which I can definitely handle. ;) We've been to Panama City twice already, but this time we're going to Fort Walton Beach. It's pretty much due south of us, on the gulf.

I'm hoping that we can also stop and see our friends at Ft. Rucker in southern Alabama. I met my friend online on my Army wives forum, and we've met in person several times since then. But Husband has always been gone! So this time my fingers are crossed that he can meet my friend and her husband.

back at it!

I just had a great workout at the gym. That is all.

more Army

I went to post today and watched Husband skydive and then reenlist. His CPT, who has to do the swearing in, did a tandem skydive with another team member, then Husband and his friend reenlisted right there at the landing spot. It was pretty fun. I also watched the Airborne students at the 250 ft. tower. That was really neat. I have a video, I'll try to upload it later.

Husband re-upped for two years, and in cancels out his current contract, so it means he has two more years in. I'm glad to know we have two more years of security, especially with me making so little money at my job. And if I do end up pregnant any time soon, we'll have insurance at least through the babies first year.

And although it may set feminism back 57892 years, I kind of like knowing that my man supports me. I work half time, making very little money, and my man goes to work every day and pays all the bills and such. It's a very nice set up. However, I'm still totally trying to get a teaching job for next year. But I'm glad to know that if necessary, Husband can support us.

never thought I'd say it...

When I found out we were PCSing to GA, I was apprehensive. First of all, the south? Really? Hmm. Plus, doesn't it get hot there?

Most people think CA is this hot, sunny place where they go to the beach every day. Well, maybe in San Diego or something. But my Bay Area friends know that the temps are pretty much between 40° and 70° all year, with fog all summer. So if the temps hit 80°, it was hot.

My first summer in GA, there was record breaking heat. We didn't send our students to recess for the first two weeks of school in August - it was just too damn hot.

Going into my third summer here... bring it on! Now, 80° feels comfortable, and 90° just means that the pool will feel extra good. I even go outside when it's 100°, although it's hard to move sometimes.

See that sheen on my face in the photo? I know it's not cute, but dude, it was 100° outside. It was the Fourth of July festival on post, and my friend and I went to watch Husband do a jump. We were outside for a while, wandering around trying to find the landing area. There was no avoiding the sweat. It just materializes in the heat and humidity. That certainly didn't happen back in CA.

The whole point of this is that GA beats CA for the spring, summer and fall weather. We'll talk about winter another day.

almost done...

The semester will be over in 3 weeks!!! And I'll be done with my master's!!! I'm so ready to not have homework. Although I am contemplating getting certified to teach middle grades math... yikes!

Last night, I had my last class meeting for one my Multicultural Lit class. I have some more work to do for that class, but it's nothing serious or even hard. Mostly busy work. Ick. That class was such a waste of time. But it got me the 3 elective hours I needed!

I still need to write a 10 page paper for Ed Psych, and do a project and 12-15 page paper for my action research class. I also have a group presentation next Saturday for Teaching Math to Diverse Populations. I know I'll get it all done, but it sure seems like a lot has piled up!

good night's sleep

I'd like to dedicate my 11 hours of sleep to my good friend Unisom.

I slept until 6:30 this morning. I woke up to Juan Carlos and Omar begging for breakfast, so I fed them, and went back to sleep until 10:30. That's unheard of for me!