feeling good...

I'm finally feeling "normal" again. I made it to school today, and although I was extremely tired and had no energy (oh, and the air conditioner was out in my classroom half of the day...NICE), I felt OK. This past week was "Teacher Appreciation" week at school, and even though I missed having a City-Bagel catered lunch and other various things prepared for the teachers throughout the week, my students didn't forget about me. When I got back to school, my sweet students (and their great parents) pampered me with candles, bubble bath, flowers, chocolate, etc. It was fun to walk in and see all of those goodies on my desk this morning (although I was still half disoriented when I was looking at all of it). I really do have some precious students. It'll be sad to say goodbye...in 9 school days!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I mentioned in a previous post, while I was sick for 3 days, I was unable to do anything except lay around, and, if I was awake, watch TV. I enjoy watching TV in small doses. You know I have my weekly shows that I don't miss, but lying around watching hours and hours of TV gets really really old for me.
Anyway, there are 3 particular shows that I watched throughout the week that I must discuss in detail (This may take a little while since I am now feeling better and am able to actually sit and type without having to take a break to nap):
1. American Idol (surprise, surprise): It was down to the final 4: Lakisha, Jordin, Melinda, and Blake. It was a tough call, and although I'm not sure I completely agree with America's decision, Lakisha sadly said goodbye Wednesday night. Now, if you've been keeping up with Idol throughout the season, you would probably agree that Lakisha started out as one of the stongest contestants, but for whatever reason, seemed to slowly decline each week. She was the one I originally chose to win American Idol, and I'm pretty sure I decided that I wanted her to win after she performed "And I am Telling You". Wow.
I found it on YouTube, and I definitely recommend that you watch it. She's fabulous here. (You'll have to watch a brief bio/intro. before the actual performance, but it really is worth it).
...The show must go on, but I'll surely miss her! (My vote is still with Jordin...the cute girl on the left in the picture).

2. Moving on to TV show #2 of the week. The reason I love Thursday nights..."The Office." I love Jim (I think we would be friends in real life). And I love the idea of Jim and Pam being together. It's GOT to happen. Anyway, next week is the season finale (note: it's coming on at 7 pm rather than 7:30 next week). I'm dying to see what's going to happen with Jim and Pam after Pam 'fessed up about a few things Thursday night. I'm sure they'll continue to drag it out some more, but I think I think Jim needs to make a move...it's time. Pam is way cuter than Karen.

3. I left this one for last because I'm a little embarrassed about admitting that I spent AT LEAST 5 hours watching this TV show on DVD yesterday. Before I tell you what it was (and don't scroll down to look at the googled picture), I must remind you that it was in the MIDDLE of the day, NOTHING was on TV, I was sick and bored out of my mind...(maybe knowing all of that will make this sound a little better).
I decided to go upstairs and snoop around Mandy's DVD collection for a little entertainment. I can ASSURE you that I really didn't think I would leave with Season 2 of Dawson's Creek in my hand, NOR did I actually think I'd make it past the first 15 minutes without getting completely cheesed out. Don't get me wrong, it was incredibly cheesy and there were times when I would say to myself that I couldn't take it anymore, but somehow I would convince myself that the next episode would be better. Before I knew it, I'd been through at least 5 episodes. I remember when Dawson's Creek first aired. I was a junior in high school and I was totally into it. I guess "everybody was watching it." I watched the entire first season and then completely lost interest. I don't know why, I just did. Call me crazy and completely disagree with me if you want, but real 16 year olds don't talk or act like they do on that silly show. It's completely abnormal and totally unrealistic and it kinda makes me mad to watch it.
(However, chances are, I'll be sneaking in another episode before I go to bed tonight...why?).

Somehow I really do hate the show, but I can't stop watching it...silly high school drama. :)

I have to give Mandy's DVD back to her tomorrow so the madness will end......

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!!! :)