Bye Bye Bush

With all of the wonderful news coverage concerning president-elect Obama, we seem to see less and less of current president Bush. Although I was and still am so pleased with the outcome of the previous election I began thinking about George W. He has been president for a third of my life. All of my college, graduate school and beyond years have been under his rule. I remember being in a cab in Paris with Uncle Ray and Lindsay and talking about him becoming president! I know he has more time before he leaves, I think it will be appropriate to look back at some special "Bushisms" that we will all miss.

First Family Party Fouls: Now the Bush twins (pictured left) are grown, beautiful, world-saving, ivy league grads but I remember the good old days when those girls were caught drinking margaritas. I mean who doesn't have a little fun when they are in college and their dad is the leader of the free world? Unfortunately, I think the new Jonas Brothers loving first family is too young for such slip ups, but at least we have this to look back and remember. Ahh memories.

NUCLEAR: Like I even have to elaborate.. but I will. For some reason our leader likes to add an extra u into the mix of things, and really what is it hurting? With this big ol country of ours it is amazing we all even speak the same language, so what if a couple of words get some added syllables. As a southerner we should all realize that we like to add an r to "wash", for example, Mother Michelle WARSHES clothes or we like to add an r to words such as window..example "Sam, shut that winder". Or even better, our vowels become 2, 3, even 4 syllables. Even my brother's name.. Ben, or the writing utensil, a pen. Sure lots of people will use the boring one syllable, but life is short, prolong that word. The brother's name becomes Be-in and the writing tool becomes pi-in.. the way God intended.

Cheney (pictured right before auditioning for Broke back Mountain): This mysterious and scary man looks like he would be the type to come and take your kids away and we all know he has his way with the weapons, especially during hunting season, but to me Cheney always seems like there is this amazing subtext running in his mind and I always want to know what it is. Behind that stern growl, is there softness? What is really going on in that mind of his? I will miss seeing his very rare television appearances and trying to read his body language and mind.

Lastly The Bush Grin: Do you know what I mean? That little grin Bush used to win over the hearts of Americans and we would think, Oh George! Think what you will about Bush, that little grin shows Americans a different side of our leader. Even for just a second one sees what seems to be a little bit of innocence and childlike charm. Being a teacher, rascals run around wild and somehow with that little grin it always softens my heart.. for about a millisecond. President Bush always has that little grin and I will miss seeing it every once and a while.

With all of this change it is nice to remember the old. Remember, not repeat though :) For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

fun.. that's whats up

Weekend Update:

So usually I totally have a case of the Mondays but this weekend was so great and rewarding that I feel rejuvinated and ready to be a teacher. Friday I went to sushi with roommate Claire and friend Tiffany. After a wonderful dinner we went to Parish's to see long lost friend attorney Mr. Kevin. It was great catching up and feeling social again. After Parish's we ended the night at Blue Pan Grill with the really hot waiters. I do not know what is about this location but the help is really hot and we are always determined to get Ms. Claire a hot date. She loves it. After all the socializing I was not really all that excited to go to the school book club but I am so happy that I went. I arrived with my teacher friend Jessica to a deserted and cold school. Quickly we began popping pop corn and getting all the candy ready. I know this is a book club but kids love food so whatever works. Kids began arriving and I could not believe how many students wanted to join a book club that met at school on Saturdays! We sat in the bean bags in the library and began discussing what everyone wanted out of the book club. Of course being the life of the party my demand was made first that I wanted our meetings to be fun. Right after my request a student yelled, "Fun, that's what's up!" which quickly became the logo of our book club. Obviously not too much to do with reading other than we are making it really fun and hip. We have already planned our first fundraiser so we can take field trips thatcorrespond to the book we are reading. I totally stole an idea from Mean Girls the movie (pre- Lohan breakdown) and we are going to sell candy canes for a quarter. Students can send them to friends and whoever gets the most candy canes wins something. Our first trip will be to the University of Mississippi and students will be able to take a tour of the campus and then go to a basketball game (we plan to read a sports related book). Seeing students really excited to learn reminded me of why I liked teaching and kids. I know I am doing this for them but really that book club was so beneficial for me. Basically I'm Oprah and I fed my soul. After the book club I planned to go to the Ole Miss game but it was rainy and gross so I stayed in and got some work done. Saturday night I was blessed to see my stranger friend Rebecca Bertarnd and her finance Smitty. After the catch up I saw the new James Bond movie. Wowza. I won't give anything away but there is no hour long card game family, so you will enjoy it. Sunday I played tour guide to some visitors to Oxford. We enjoyed the historic square, Faulkner's home and a lovely dinner at Yocona River Inn. If you have never dined at Yocona I strongly suggest it. While it is not cheap, the food, service, and atmosphere are well worth it. Yocona River Inn is in the town of Yocona about 10 miles outside of Oxford. The restaurant is an old house and one of the only places one can bring adult beverages on a Sunday. Lastly we took the guests back to Colonel's Quarters (pictured right) bed and breakfast and had an illegal adult beverage. It is illegal to sell any beverage of that nature on a Sunday and somehow they do it, I'm totally okay with this breaking of the rules.

In other news the holidays are upon us and I am sad that I will not see my extended family this year at Thanksgiving. I am also sad with the lack of chocolate pie and endless supply of stuffing and all the other southern goodness. But I am totally counting down the days until I have a week off of school! Luckily our extended family will meet in December and due to the success of the song blog I am determined to make this season the Christmas of Song. We really need a sing-along and a pageant. If you have any ideas, lets allow this to be the forum. I feel that scripts, music, carols etc are all needed. Since becoming a teacher, I have become more bossy than normal so I will place myself at the head of this new tradition and hold try outs over the phone. Call for an audition time. Well speaking of teaching I need to get back to working!

Have a great day!

For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Everybody's working for the weekend...

Yeah, it's true. I try to be thankful for everyday and blah blah blah but I am so excited for this afternoon when I will no longer be in charge and just be plain old Natalie. There are so many advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher. I really love a lot of the kids but I feel like my work is never done. For instance, last night after babysitting I came home and worked hours on school stuff and I am not completely done with everything! But in a few short hours I will be able to relax and feel young and reckless again! Today when I get off of work I am going back to the glory land of Oxford to clean up my house...yeah it needs it. Later college friends and I are going to dinner and then out for some much needed socializing on the famous Oxford Square. Recently I have been super busy with work and travel so my appearance on the square has been severely lacking, bust rest assured the lack of socializing will be remedied tonight! On Saturday I must put my teacher hat back on briefly, but very briefly. My teacher friend Jessica started a book club for our school and the first meeting is this Saturday. I have to admit I really did not want to do this at first but my friend and a lot of the students were really excited about it so I reluctantly said yes. It seemed so far away at first but now the weekend has come and I have to come on a Saturday. I contemplated stabbing myself in the eye so I would have a valid excuse of being in the hospital but after seeing so many students really excited about reading I decided it was worth it. After the book club I will race back to Oxford and hopefully see our Rebels beat Louisiana Monroe. On Sunday some out of town guests will arrive and I will act as tour guide which will be super easy with such a wonderful city as Oxford. But the thing I am the most excited about is... sleep. Yes, wonderful sleep. I plan on sleeping in with out the use of an alarm clock, it will be glorious. Sure, it may sound dramatic but you got to get your kicks where you can! :)

What are your weekend plans? I hope they are lazy and enjoyable! I must go back to work! For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

BUTT

So I've been on a slight diet this week and perhaps it is working if I listen to one student's of my backside. "Hey you got no booty, like no booty at all...where it going?" While to this student the lack of behind is really an insult AND deep down I know the slimming effect is really due to the stretchy black pants I am wearing, it still feels nice, in a really, really strange way. Hey, after hearing constant "help" from my students about my figure and clothes, I got to take a compliment where I can get it. Well lots of work to do today. For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Don't stop believing

Desperate for some reinforcement at work I have started listening to uplifting tunes to give me some sense of security (possibly a false sense but whatever). With my new life as an adult I have felt it necessary to listen to NPR while driving to school, read CNN daily, and pretty much become an old fart. But secretly... in my own little corner in my own little room I bust out some embarrassing delights that I have decided to share with you. Although my pride as a "serious" musician may suffer greatly, my goal is that you also find comfort and joy in these "classics". Here goes.

Embarrassing hits you should listen to... especially at work.

Beyonce Knowles: You must know bout me. Not really sure why this song is so good. When I first heard it I thought, this song is awful, but slowly it grew on me and now I totally jam to it.. secretly of course. I think its the lyrics about being independent that does it for me. Whatever the case, you will feel somewhat cool because it is "hip hop" (for white folks) and even if it is only for a fleeting second you have a feeling of complete control and confidence. You don't need that man.. girl he must not know bout me and my awesomeness. Get it Beyonce.

Madonna: Like A Prayer. I feel badly putting the words embarrassing and Madonna in the same category but this old school hit is not the song that screams professionalism. The hand-clapping hit is a total rock out by yourself in your car kind of song. Don't even try to deny you wishing you were a member of that insanely lucky gospel choir that sang back up. I love to sing this song and think yeah, Madonna can take me there. Not really sure where we're going, but I'd go with her.

Whitney Houston: I wanna dance with somebody. Oh Lord, old school Whitney. Pre-Bobby, pre- crack is wack, pre-religious "enlightenment" good ol' looks like she eats Whitney Houston. Who couldn't love that song? It really does so many good things in one. The beat is simple enough that even the most uncoordinated of dancers can manage to fake a side to side on this one. Plus there are tons of opportunities in the "ooh and ahh" section to work your dramatic faces as you jam out. Most of all it is totally fun and really who doesn't wanna dance?

Next, Soft Cell: Tainted Love. This one really is bad, but so so bad that it's embarrassingly good. I'm almost too ashamed to share this one but you know you like it too. It is one of those songs that if you were stuck in a room with only this one song you would realize that your soul was given up on and you are in the far underworld but once a year or so it can be a really fun time. I especially love the sound effects in the back grounds, what an opportunity for awful dancing to accompany the awful music.

And while I could go on all day but I must return to work I shall leave you with the most amazing work song ever. A song that give you hope that one can do all. That amazing song is by Journey: Midnight train or as many people know it... don't stop believing. Who cannot appreciate the wonderful lyrics about that small town girl and that seedy boy from south Detroit? Those power chords, the electric guitar solo and then finally, yes Lord finally the power chorus at the end...you know we are all shouting it alone. This is one of the very few songs where fist pump is not only acceptable, it is pretty much required and playing your air guitar is smiled upon...only alone of course. It is so amazing. While listening I realize that we must never stop believing and we should all hold on to that feeling. Thank you Journey, thank you.

Please feel free to add your own suggestions for loveable bad music in the comment section. As Americans we should all cheer each other on in the never ending search for small victories during the day. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their hump-day. For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Lee Greenwood

I know I know, its been ages, BUT I do have some valid and then some not so valid excuses. For some reason at work my computer quit uploading pictures and for Natalie's News to operate properly the stories must be supplemented with pictures so I felt like I could not longer publish. I mean, I have standards. Secondly, I have been using every second of my planning period like its my job (oh wait it is) to work on school stuff. Although I guess I am more prepared I feel a huge void in my create blog outlet so the kids can deal, I'm blogging.

YES WE CAN...OR YES WE DID.

Yes in the blogging void America elected a new president! On election day I volunteered to work and it was very exciting. After volunteering I went over to my teacher friend Jessica's house and she had a little election party. We were all glued to the television awaiting the results. When PA was called for Obama we all did a little happy dance and felt pretty good about our chances. (Although I do tolerate other's opinions, my friend Jessica does not so none with opposing views were invited... hilarious) We kept watching and socializing and then the moment happened...Obama was named our newest president. The full room was silent. We watched the country celebrate in the streets in cities across our great nation and we all sat in silence. I could not believe it; is this a dream? Sadly, until that wonderful day I had never voted for a winning candidate.. is this what it feels like? Finally we realized this was for sure and we came out of our little coma and started to celebrate. The next at school was so wild, most students were so excited about the news and the halls were filled with shouts for the new president. Probably the most wonderful aspect of the day after was the AMAZING voice mail I received from none other than uncle-of-the-year Ray. His rendition of Lee Greenwood's (scantily pictured right) "proud to be an American" made me really feel the nation's excitement. I suddenly felt the strange urge for a full body American flag tattoo with Obama and Ray's face right in the middle.. possibly where the stars go, the design is not fully finished. If you have any design ideas please e-mail them to me asap. Although I've decided not to go with the tattoo I am open to a mural with the same design on the side of my rental house.. or maybe a surprise present to my parents. They really do deserve the best.

Focus on the Family

Speaking of my parents, the entire family gathered at home last weekend for a much needed family filled weekend. Brother and I arrived Friday night and hung out in the best living room in the world. Sadly the teacher schedule has greatly altered my socializing capabilities. I was seriously dozing on the couch by 10:30, if not earlier. I was the first to arise as well on Saturday morning. Although papa does not see this as award winning news, for the girl who could easily sleep until noon or later during most of her life, this new lifestyle does seem worth mentioning. The weekend was amazing seeing all of my wonderful family, yet way too short. Luckily Thanksgiving break is only two short weeks away so I will get to see them again! One of the few perks with working with hormonal crazies everyday are the long holiday breaks. Oh, and we deserve them. More on that later.

In other news, cousin Carly is once again rubbing in her great life by enjoying her European adventure even more with a weekend getaway to Croatia. She was lucky enough to meet a lot of their Croatian family and learned a lot about why her family is.. well the way it is. For real though, the e-mails and facebook pictures are so amazing, I cannot wait for her to get back so we will all get to see her pictures in person.

Well I promise to be back in action but for now I need to get back to work. For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Made it!

This week has been so challenging at school, more so than usual! I am getting more students switched into choir every day and sometimes I feel it challenging just to keep up and make it through the day. With these challenges I feel like I am constantly telling myself, "two days until Friday, one day until Friday, oh thank God it's Friday, just make it until 3:30pm" and really is this any meaningful way to live life? I am not naive enough to think that one should never think this way but I am getting the gross feeling that sometimes I am wishing life away. So with this depressing logic I am making things to be thankful for during the week, even if they're frustrating, I should find some humor in them.

Things that are frustrating but I should still be thankful for.

10. Fox news. Its so jaded it's funny. Really, really funny... especially Shepard Smith. Never do I see a more conservative group of people love a man who is basically in drag because of all the make up he wears. Come on, he is pretty much orange.

9. The forty-one students in my third period class (and it continues to grow) . Sure it is against the law to have that many, but after that class the day seems so much more enjoyable.

8. Lawrenceburg, TN. Except for the best family in the entire world I never thought having my roots from there was that cool UNTIL my general music class was watching a documentary on American music and the good ol' burg was featured A LOT! Who knew? I should never have doubted the musical land that created such gifts of songs such as uncle Ray.

7. Caffeine. My rich history with caffeine has so many chapters. I seriously have compassion for people trying to quit smoking or any other addiction because caffeine is my hard core addiction. During this uncertain economic times I have been trying to cut out unnecessary spending and I added up how much I spent on that magical drink I like to call manna but others call diet coke. It made me want to vomit when I realized how much I was spending on the bubbly mixture. So I quit buying it, but the void of diet coke created head aches and a mood I do not like to admit I have. The front office has coffee and I have switched one addiction for the other. The nice thing about coffee though is that its free in the front office and its warm AND it gives me this little jittery effect after two cups. Probably a little bit like speed but I like it, so maybe its eating my insides a little bit, for right now the extra boost it totally worth it. (Obviously I'm on an extreme caffeine high, just took how long I blabbered about it.. whoa killer)

6.The alarm clock. Admitted it is the most heinous sound ever, but what if we had nothing to get up for...

5. FWD e-mails. Usually I hate them, I even delete them when others say I will die or have bad luck for 55 years. But recently I have received some surveys that are fun to do when I should be working. Yay.

4. Guilty pleasure television shows: The list of them seem to be growing. Although I have even spoken the words about how it is ruining our society and how certain tv shows display women in a terrible way, I can't help but love The Girls Next Store and The Hills. Those dramatic girls make my rants seem so much more reasonable.

3. Bills. I really can't think of anything positive about bills except that they get paid.

2. Pale skin: I have it and I hear its in again.

And the number one frustrating thing that we should all be thankful for:

1. Well I guess this one is really for me and folks my age. Being in our twenties. Sometimes (more like constantly) I complain about being in an awkward stage and I am stuck between college life and what is next, but really we should consider ourselves lucky. When else is it acceptable to go to work all day actually leading children and then drive back to my magical college town where it is perfectly acceptable to start socializing at 5pm and continue during the night? There's not much wrong with that and honestly if it is wrong, I don't wanna be right!

Have a wonderful weekend and take sometimes to enjoy the unenjoyable! For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Reproduction

All the time I hear educators, parents, politicians etc debating on what to teach children about reproduction. I could save us all a lot of money and time by making them all teach middle school. It has greatly made me challenge the thought of reproduction and bringing more little runts into the world. Really, there are tons of folks, do we all really need more of them? If I were my mother, I would be coming home to a two year old which means really the child would be home alone because I would be locked up somewhere with padded walls. This rant may insinuate that I am having a bad day, not really any different than any other day. Recently I realized though how overwhelming younger students are and how challenging and demanding they are. Being a perfect child, I never had such issues but the average student does and there is no mental medicine strong enough for the sane person to cope with such craziness. There is a Sex and the City episode that touches on this and I am beginning to agree. Miranda explains that the witch in Hansel and Gretel is really misunderstood. She spends forever putting together her dream house and some kids come and try to eat it. Hello kids? Houses don't grow on trees, somebody has to buy/ find the candy for this house. So she gets mad because they are destroying her dream house and they bake her. Food for thought, oh I know so cheesy.

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday! For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Greeks

Last night after seeing all my fast and athletic students at the football game (and yay the Tigers won) I decided to go running around my neighborhood. Luckily my neighborhood has a lot of hills and sidewalks and people are always out running or walking so I am in good company, however last night was totally different. Greek rush occurred just last weekend and I guess last night was the first swap for all of the new Greek pledges. Swaps are social gatherings when a sorority and fraternity have a themed party together. At the beginning of my run literally fifty blond and skinny sorority girls dressed as Tom Hanks in Risky Business game giggling down the street ready for their big night out. At first I began reminiscing fondly of the excitement of swaps. All day everyone would talk about what they were wearing and who they would expect to see. I kept running and then ran into another sorority and fraternity that must have been attending a wedding swap because far too many girls were dressed in hideous wedding gowns. This set of Greeks seemed to be farther along on with the pre-partying than the previous group. I was running along completely minding my own business when guys in bad groom outfits came running at me yelling, "come on baby, why you running away on our wedding day?" and then" wrong way girl, the wedding swap is this way" followed by roars of laughter. It was all I could do not to shoot them some obscene gesture or whip out my cell and call the police. But I decided to keep running because there were about 100 of them and only one out of shape me and I have to admit, I was probably at one point obnoxious to someone when I was a Greek. Yuck...screwy karma. So I just kept going and in attempts to avoid further interaction with Greeks, I ran down street I was not sure where they led, so my run was extended a lot which I'm sure my booty will soon thank me for! I guess that is what happens though when you STAY in a college town. Honestly, I am so busy I forget that there is even a college here, but then Greeks in wedding dresses quickly remind you of the 20,000 students that make Oxford so...unique.

In other news I am so excited about this weekend already! Sometimes I feel like I really am working for the weekend (along with the rest of America) but this weekend is exciting for different reasons. First if weather permits, Oxford will host the second annual BBQ festival. Hello...is this Heaven? It will be held at the conference center and will feature numerous BBQ tents from all over. I am working out hard core this week so I can "taste" as many tents as possible. I will probably have to go and check into cash as well (jk, never do that) after emptying out my bank account for all of that glorious meat. If that wasn't enough probably the thing I'm looking forward to the most is the the nerdlyiest thing of all... I am going to training on Saturday morning to work the polls on election day! whoo! I know, I'm kind of a big deal. I signed up to volunteer and kind of forgot about it and I got an e-mail informing me of where I will be working and when trainig will take place; how exciting! Of course I am doing it for my country etc. BUT when the lifetime movie (Saving Panola) debuts this will be a nice added bonus! Jk.. or is she?

Well I need to go and work! I hope everyone has a wonderful hump day! For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

the girls

Being such a dedicated junior high teacher I am going to go to the football game tonight so I do not have a lot of time to post BUT due to increasing demands for pictures of the new additions in my life I thought there was no time like the present! The little lady on the left is Heidi. She is of course named after the amazing Heidi Klum and is still a kitten and loves to play. The cat on the right is Beatrice but we just call her B. This fluff ball is over a year old and the prissy one. At first the girls did not know what to think about each other but now they are getting along well and play together all the time. I just love having them! We got them kind of randomly one day at the Humane society and the litter box (eww) has totally been worth it. They are so cute together! At first we thought of only getting one but now are so glad we got them together. Although they are not biological, they have come to be sisters, we're basically the Brady bunch of cats. Now we just need an Alice.. any takers?

Lastly I thought I would leave you with a picture from the Presidential debate in Oxford. This picture is of myself and my former roommate Ms. Ann Marie Hall in the grove on the Ole Miss campus where we watched the debate on big screen televisions! Her boyfriend Mike took this picture for us and I thought it was cute :)

Well I am off to the football game! Go Tigers! For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Happy Birthday Ben

Yesterday Ben turned twenty flipping years old. Can you believe it? I really cannot get over that my little brother is 20. I remember those twenty years ago when I was in kindergarten being so excited that I would finally have a little sibling that would play with me. My neighbors the Pearsons had four girls and were always playing dress up and tea party and I was jealous at their luck always having friends around. I remember telling my mom of all the plans I made for Ben and I to do together and she trying to tell me that he would not be able to play dress up when he arrived. In the nicest voice she said, "he will be a little baby and will not be able to play like the Pearsons" but I refused to listen. What did she know anyway? The Pearsons had a baby (she was actually 2 or so) and they played with her. She seemed little so it would be fine. October 20th finally came around and I was wearing my favorite outfit, a plaid green skirt with a cream top and a hair bow (of course). I went to the hospital and waited for at least 35 hours (so it seemed) with Mamaw. She did her best to entertain me but I was pretty out of control with excitement. My dad kept coming out into the waiting room to check on me in scrubs and a mask. I remember thinking how cool my family was. My mom was having a new baby who would do everything I wanted AND my dad was apparently a doctor on the side. After annoying Mamaw to death Ben finally arrived. I remember just dying to see him and Uncle Ray took me to the viewing window to see him. I was so excited and kept knocking on the window to kindly remind the nurse to show him to me...I'm sure it was cute and not extremely annoying. Ray literally had to hold me back as I squirmed to see my new brother. After another 39 hours the nurse cleaned Ben up and pulled back the window to finally show us my new baby brother/new best friend. As much as I hate to admit it, I was kind of weirded out. Ben's head looked differently than I thought it would and I did not expect him to be so little, fussy, and messy. I remember trying to look excited but I was more confused than anything, "he is even smaller than my baby (doll of course)". After seeing Ben we went back into the hospital room to see my tired momma. I had at least 1000 questions for her and she tried to entertain them the best she could. Finally I asked the most important question of all, "why does his head look like candy corn?"hahahaha. I do not even remember her response but she must have been convincing because I was really excited for them to come home after talking to her. By the next day I had forgotten all about the tea party plans and was excited about being a new big sister and helping my mom with everything.. yes everything. Obviously I knew how to do it all so she should let me. ha, well she actually did let me do a lot and I am glad because everyone knows that my brother Ben is alright in my book :)

Well Happy Birthday Ben, and I need to get back to work, I hope everyone has a wonderful day and for Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

Natalie in Nashville

This week has totally flown by and later tonight I am so excited to travel home to Nashville for a ANOTHER wedding weekend! I guess it is understandable since I'm 25 and it is that time of life for a lot of folks. But before going to Nashville, I am meeting with some teacher friends after school for a much needed "faculty meeting". Right... this "faculty meeting" will be located at a Mexican restaurant near school...attending this very official meeting are some new fun and younger teachers I have met recently. I am excited to meet and discuss problems and solution of the education crisis...over 2 for 1 umm milks. After the "meeting" I will travel back to Oxford and leave for Nashville. I cannot wait to get back home. There is obviously no doubt that I adore Oxford but there is something really special about Nashville; the air feels different. Maybe its the music, in riverfront or the pollution...whatever the case I am always excited to go home. Unfortunately this weekend will be jam packed with events to go to so I feel like I will not see my family enough but some is better than none I guess.




In other news if you have facebook, watch out. In the junior high the social online site is the cause for massive amounts of turmoil and drama. I literally had a brief conference over certain students today that have to be moved in my classes because of conflicts on facebook. When an administrator began describing the problem I seriously almost laughed... really, all this over facebook? I acted my booty off though looking very alarmed at the facebook drama. I once had a certain opera director who questioned my acting abilities...look at me now lady! I could win the best acting award every single day!

Well I must get back to the grind! I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend! For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.

football duty

After school football duty = total punishment.

Because being at school at the crack of dawn is not enough for your big ol pay check teach...no clearly you need to be at school for 13 hours today. It only makes sense.

I hope you're picking up on the sarcasm because I'm laying it on pretty thick. Boo.

Please feel free to call and demand my presence for a fake emergency.

For Natalie's News this has been a very tired Natalie-Corinne.

Decision 08

Decision 08... no not the presidential decision.. social decision! If you read my last blog you know I was crammed full of social commitments last night and somehow I got it done :) After children's choir I met some friends for Mexican and caught up on all the Ole Miss music department drama...oh how I forgot how Scruggs hall is dripping with secrets, cattiness, backstabbing, gossip, fighting and all sorts of other drama, Good Lord I miss it. After the catch up I raced home and got ready and headed for Downtown Grill (pictured right), NOT before setting my tv to record the debate and Project Runway. I know I have previously stated how the technology revolution waved bye bye to me long ago, I have mastered the record button. My partner in crime Mr. Kelly Burns and I traveled together and were lucky enough to celebrate Janna Montgomery's birthday. It was so awesome seeing some St. Peter's choir people I have not seen in a while. Janna looked amazing and was beaming on her big day. Her husband Travis treated Janna and her lucky friends to a beautiful and tasty cake and a the most professional version of Happy Birthday I have ever heard (One plus of having singer friends). We stayed and celebrated with Janna until the big whopping 10pm. Sadly it is positive I am getting old because I was so concerned with getting back to get in bed. I mean I know 5:15 comes early, but really?! If this is what life becomes, someone pull an Old Yeller (pictured left) and put me out of my misery. Anyway, not wanting to miss any tv goodness I made myself stay awake and watch the debate and Project Runway to dvr. I had mixed emotions about the Project Runway finale. I feel like this whole season has been kind of drab and that the finale was far less dramatic than usual. Where were the accusations of cheating? An extra challenge? Nope nothing, just Kenley (pictured right) crying with her ridiculous bangs as usual. I actually liked both of the other finalists a lot so I was happy and sad right along with both of them. Sounds kind of odd that I am so into to them.. nah lets just call it dedication. Others that share in the Project Runway culture will totally understand.

Well I need to go prepare for my next class. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! It's almost the weekend :) For Natalie's News this has been Natalie-Corinne.