WORDS TO LIVE BY

Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker..
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as inspiration to others.
Never buy a car you can't push.
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you don't have a leg to stand on.
Nobody cares if you can't dance well.Just get up and dance.
The early worm gets eaten by the bird, so when you can, sleep late.
The Second mouse gets the cheese
When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer you live.
You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened.
We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors but they all have to learn to live in the same box.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know God left open.
Have an awesome day, and know that someone has thought about you today....

Phantom

I was at the Galleria yesterday buying The Incredibles on DVD. The salesgirl asked me if I would like to pre-order any DVDs and get double-points. I wasn't really interested until I saw The Phantom of the Opera on the list. Now those of you who don't know me, don't know that I am a huge Andrew Lloyd Weber fan, especially of The Phantom of the Opera. So I said YES right away and am now waiting until it comes out on May 3, 2005 (which is two days before Disneyland kicks off its 50th Anniversary celebration).
Now the scenery of the movie is great and the plot line is quite loyal to the stage production. I thought the Phantom himself was a weak singer, especially considering he is supposed to be a musical genius. If you have seen the stage production or enjoy the soundtrack, I would recommend adding this DVD to your collection (or start one if you don't have one).
Have a nice Easter!

Quotes

Life is all about the ass. You are either covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it, trying to get a piece of it, behaving like one, or living with one....welcome to life

I figure one way of keeping this blog up-to-date is to include quotes I come across I like and share them with you. This is the first.

Teamwork

I said I wouldn't/couldn't talk about work here. No ne really wants to write or say anything that will endanger their job. But I guess I could write this. I am a male Catholic school teacher at a Catholic elementary school. So therefore I am in the minority. I know, no sympathy there. But mpt wanting to sound sexist but it is different when women meet and discuss a situation, solution or problem. We are in the early stages of making changes and adjustments to the schedule for next year. Although I won't go in to details here (first its boring and second does anyone really care and third its not definite), I did walk away with a feeling of satisfaction. I was listened to and what I had to say did have merit.
Most times when I meet with my team of teachers, I know who I am and what I have to say is dismissed. "Male and not a morning person---whatever he has to say is inconsequential." It is a clique, very much like other cliques in the school building. And whether they realize it or, their negative energy is destructive and detrimental to the students. But they are the majority. and a few of them will bully their agenda onto the rest of us. I have mentioned this to the administration and even asked to be moved to a different grade level(s). I was told/reminded I am a good teacher, I enjoy the grade levels I am currently teaching, and was encouraged by the adminstration to stay where I am and keep up the good work and strive for a positive environment. Given the current situation in the Archdiocese, job security is an issue for most people.
But this scheduling committee wasn't like that. The teachers listened and discussed whatever we proposed, and brainstormed on realistic solutions to pressing problems. It was good to be taken seriously and know that I am part of a team and I do contribute to the school. It was nice to be treated like an adult and a profesional.

Okay, I have no idea what I have just done or gotten myself into but here it goes. My first blog. And it is so boring. I don't see how Stacey or Christian can find something to write about every day or every week.
I will try to keep this interesting. Probably most of it will be about my upcoming trip or any sudden brain farts I may have about work or life in general. Okay strike the work comment. I don't want to lose my job. Life in general. Its the end of winter and spring isn't even here yet. My trip is to Disneyland this summer to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Heck finally something older than me! I leave in 132 days 1 hour 6 minutes and 45 seconds!
I'll stop here and see how this looks.