I Think I Get It Now July 27, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Learning Experiences.Tags: dating, hindsight, kids, men
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Remember awhile back when I wrote about a date I went on and I really liked the guy? Well, I still do. We’ve been on many outings since then. In fact, I haven’t gone out with anyone else.
Nicholas and I have met his three children as well as his extended family. Unfortumately, his ex is still holding on to the past.
Having been around the blended family block, my focus has changed. I don’t want to place my attention anywhere that it doesn’t need to be.
I think I get something now that I didn’t get then–I don’t have to worry myself about their mother considering we have no direct relationship.
Hindsight certainly is 20/20!
Weigh In July 19, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Reflections.Tags: love at first sight
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I am really curious, do you guys/gals believe in love at first sight?
Aloha!!! July 19, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: beach, Hawaii, Maui, travel, vacation
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Hi, everyone! I have been doing okay. I was just a lot exhausted and overwhelmed from the year 2008 that I just needed some “me” time. I’ve missed you all! I spent seven days in beautiful Maui.
I’ll be back to posting on as regular basis here soon!




Beachcomber



Watching the sun set

Karaoke May 29, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: Lynyrd Skynyrd, lyrics, music, songs
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Round #2: Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Big wheels keep on turning
Carry me home to see my kin
Out of the Mouths of Babes May 22, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Reflections.Tags: end-of-the-yaer, food for thought, regrets, school, students, writing reflections
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I was reading end-of-the-year reflections written by my students and came across this gem. One line in partcular stood out in a paper written by Roberto, an ENL student, I don’t regret what I did, I regret what I didn’t do. How thought-provoking!
Autobiography May 18, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Reflections.Tags: autobiography, books, life story, titles
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If you had to write the story of your life, what would you title it? Mine could be called “All the Things I’ve Done Wrong,” lol! Or to paraphrase a line from the Grateful Dead, “It’s Been a Long, Strange Trip.” Perhaps I’d call it “Ms. Understood.” Hmm, maybe “High Tea: Drinking Life One Cup at a Time.” What about you?
A Busy Bee May 16, 2009
Posted by Morocco in This Too Shall Pass.Tags: busy, end of school year, summer break, teachers
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I’ve been so busy as of lately with the end of the school year drawing near. Not to mention I have to pack and prepare for my move to the new school I will be working at in the fall.
I am looking forward to summer break. For once I have chosen not to teach summer school so that I may enjoy the time off. I could use the money, however, my sanity is far more important.
June 1st can’t come fast enough!
The Card May 16, 2009
Posted by Rhonda in Cool.Tags: appreciation, God, Hallmark, love, MAHOGANY, Mother's Day cards, stepdaughter
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I just wanted to share the card that Kierra got for me for Mother’s Day.
The Power of a Praying Mother
Mom, I have no idea how many times
you’ve prayed for me
through the years,
how many times you’ve carried me
before the Lord in your heart.
But I want to tell you “Thanks.”
Thanks for living your faith
and doing your best
to be a blessing to your family.
Thanks for how you always
asked God’s protection,
guidance, and mercy for me -
Lord knows, I needed them all!
And most of all,
thanks for believing in me
when it would have been easier not to
and for making sure I knew
I was in your prayers.
All through my life, I’ve felt
as though there were two things
I could count on-
God’s love…and yours.
And today I really do believe
a praying mother can work miracles…
because, thanks to you,
I’m one of them.
Wishing you a truly blessed
Mother’s Day!
Hope you had a WONDERFUL Mother’s Day today. We tried to have fun and keep you happy today. I know you are happy to be a full time Mommy now! I know you enjoy it alot. But I will always be here for you no matter what.
XOXO
Love Ya,
Kierra
Compliments of MAHOGANY by Hallmark and Kierra!
For Once! May 13, 2009
Posted by Rhonda in Cool.Tags: children, gratitude, Mother's Day
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Fisrt off I would like to thank everyone for the uplifting comments on Just Once… It really meant a great deal to me.
I was feeling pretty down this past week. Husband was ill and I put him in quarantine in our bedroom so the rest of us wouldn’t get sick. Ian and Imani kept asking for him. They were not used to him being holed up where they couldn’t interact with him. I just couldn’t risk everyone getting sick at the same time.
Friday I picked up Kierra for the weekend. That’s right Kierra was over until Sunday evening. I couldn’t believe it but it happened!
Saturday I worked most of the day. My grandmother kept the kids for us and Kierra went to a birthday party.
Sunday morning I cried and cried. Not because I was upset about my situation. I was crying because for once everything was okay. Husband had a long conversation about everyday being Mother’s Day. He told me over and over how much I was loved. How he was so happy that I was his wife and mother to all of his children. He told me that I had a special heart. That I love and take care of children that I do not have any obligation to take care of. He expressed how he falls in love with me over and over again because of who I am. He told me to enjoy my day and not to worry about him. He would take care of himself. So you see why I cried so much?
The kids and I got dressed and took off for the mall. We ate lunch at Houlihan’s. Then we stopped at my brother’s for awhile. When we came home I checked on Husbandand made sure he was alright.
Since Husband was sick he didn’t get to take the kids to get me anything for Mother’s Day. Little did I know, he gave Kierra money to buy cards from the three of them and if I found anything that I liked to buy that, too. Shortly after we arrived home they all presented me with cards that they picked out themselves, without any help from Husband. They were so beautiful. Especially the one from Kierra. I started crying all over again!
Aside from Husband being sick my Mother’s Day was great! No worries, no drama, no sadness…For Once!