3 Cups of Tea

Good Afternoon!

There is a book called Three Cups of Tea.  I believe the full title is: 

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace - One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson

I believe the gist of the book is how after having three cups of tea w/ another person you've become friends.  Well, there seems to be a sense of camaraderie brewing (pun intended!) with any number of my students!  They have discovered my tower of teas!  Yes that's right, I have so many different teas that I've stacked them as a tower!  I'll try to get a picture in this post if I remember.

They have fun picking out what tea they want to try & I get them hot water.  It's a fun bonding activity & I must say I'm impressed with how many males want to try some tea!  Shame on me for thinking it was a female only phenomenon!

In a sense these students curiosity as promoted peace & solidarity amongst us, and they're only 11-12 yrs old!  Wonders never cease!

Have a terrific rest of your day & if you have a chance, enjoy some nice herbal tea!

Peace,

What a New post Two Days in a Row!?!?

Good Evening!

Two days in a row!?!  Absolute craziness!  But what the heck, live on the wild side!

I took this morning off to rest up a bit before going into work.  On my way to work I stopped off at a store to pick up a flash drive.  The check-out lady was so cheery, going on about the sunny weather and how happy she is...I was in awe!  It's freezing cold outside, and a million other things on my mind but this woman and her bright disposition made me pause and realize we really should be grateful for everything in life!  She made my day just that much happier!

Oh this is that super fancy tea maker I got the other day!  I'm excited to use it!!!

 OK, Happy Friday everyone- and a 3 day weekend no less!

Cheers!

HOME!!!

Good Evening Everyone!

Well today was the day!  It was a long build up & and even longer day.  Poor Tallula Belle, she had to be in her crate before the movers arrived and then stay in while they packed up all the furniture plus the ride to our new home.  Once we got there/here, I was able to let her out of her crate into the bathroom.  I had it set up w/ a well worn t-shirt on the toilet seat (so it had my scent on it), her water dish & her favorite blanket (that has HER scent on it).  Plus the litter box is in there.  Well after an hour of the movers getting everything in & where it needed to be, plus the Geek Squad setting up the new TV, I finally opened the bathroom door.  As you can see she walked up to me but then retreated to behind the toilet for several hours.  Then she hid under a dresser for another few hours & finally the bed.  She has just now (7:30pm) emerged cautiously.  Such a trooper!!!

I am especially grateful to the Geek Squad gentleman who when couldn’t get any over-the-air channels with the high tech digital antenna I got he tried 2 of his own his in vehicle.  They didn’t work either but it was really nice of him to try!

It will take quite a while to get fully unpacked and everything where I want it but that’s ok.  I have the time & it’s fun to keep my students updated on the progress!!!  One student even got me a house warming gift of a super cool loose leaf tea maker!!!!  That was so very thoughtful!

I was only gone from work today & I already miss everyone!  Glad I’ll be back tomorrow for Scripture Friday!!!!  Plus, my friend who really did 90% of moving all my stuff up is coming to visit me tomorrow night, seriously how blessed am I!?!

Oh- I saw this on Facebook yesterday & I really liked it so I wanted to share it with you!

Finding Muscles You Forgot You Had!

Happy Friday Afternoon!

Well, the move to my new apartment has begun!  This will make my commute to work much nicer.  Of course I have to actually move all my stuff!  Yes, I've pared down a lot but there are still LOADS of books and everything else to bring up carloads at at time.  Between trashing so much stuff (and the taking of trash bag after trash bag to the dumpster) and now moving bags, boxes & crates into the new place, I've rediscovered so many muscles in my lower back & shoulders...and NOT in a good way!  I am oh so grateful for heated seats in my car, definitely helps w/ the sore back!

Luckily a good friend who has a SUV has been bring up loads each day too!  Seriously, between her being taller & having a bigger vehicle we are making some serious headway! 

My students are always asking for an update on the move, which is very sweet of them!  Two of them even want to get me some Home Decor and believe me when I say, they have WAY better sense of design than I ever will have!  They asked about my color scheme...ummm...what ever is cheapest!?!?!  So yeah, decorating is not my forte, good thing I am surrounded by people who  are knowledgeable in so many different things (decorating, importance of expiration dates on food, and other crazy stuff)!

My home & dream is by this time next week I will have the overwhelming majority of things moved in.  Then in another week after that the furniture gets moved.  Bit by bit it is coming together!

Have a spectacular weekend!