Prison for Bitches.

So I am finally getting some time to sit down and do a bit of blogging.  I don't have as much access to a computer these days, so the few posts I've written recently are either from my phone or about our elopement.  There have been so many changes in my life, I want to escape a bit.    It's no secret that I love Gaga, and I've been meaning to mention the amazing, wonderful video that is Telephone.




The video premiered on March 11, 2010; however I was in Aruba and missed it.  When I was finally able to watch it, I was in awe.  I mean...my jaw dropped to the floor.  I was later catching up on my blogs and found Blackberries to Apples', who is also a lover and fan of Gaga (and even has a tattoo inspired by her), review of the video as well.  I'm not here to critique that review, but I do disagree in some senses (but I am a person who knows little to nothing about art, media, or music). 

Videos rarely have anything to do with the actual song in my opinion, and this was no different.  Every single thing about this video is why I love Gaga.  She thinks outside the box.  She is who she is.  I won't copy Blackberries' review, but it points out all the most wonderful parts and scenes of the video.  Including...

Natali Gemranotta, Gaga's sister.  LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.  At 1:54, Gaga's makes out with another prison inmate with the cigarette sunglasses.  I feel like the video is just flicking a finger at all those who criticize her.  She is who she is, like it or not.  And of course, I adore it. 

[Zimbio]

How could we forget the fabulous Diet Coke hair curlers (and note, we are only 2 minutes into the 9 minute video!)

The video seriously gives me chills!  At 3:19, Gaga goes into the dance scene.  My friend, KD, is always attempting to learn Gaga's dances.  Trust me, I couldn't even attempt.  I am always awestruck by her moves though.   The studded bikini and caution tape.  Adore.

At 6:20, begins Gaga's sandwich and diner portion.  Love gay men dancing, the phones on her head, sandwiches, american flag outfits :)  

I wasn't the biggest fan of this song until the video came out.  I have never seen anything like it.  I absolutely can't wait for her next video :)  Long live Gaga!

Green thumbing: I'm officially a gardener.

That's right...my peppers and tomatoes are starting to grow! I'm
excited! It's crazy the thrill you get from seeing your first plants
grow! I can't wait to watch them progress. I seriously hope I get
some tomatoes out of this! It definitely makes me excited to have my
own garden one day :)

My addiction.

I can not even begin to tell you how much I adore this print.

[Nan Lawson]

It's only $10 for the print.  I can't even afford that now...but guarentee I'll be back there to purchase this very soon.

Getting back in shape :: 2010 Raleigh edition.

So we haven't quite gotten to the point that we can afford the "joining fee" and membership at the YMCA, but I desperately want to start working out again.  Since our house is TINY, I really don't have room to break out my work out equipment.  Luckily, pollen doesn't affect my sinuses and it's not sweltering hot here yet.  

 Pullen Park is the park that is literally down the street from my house.  I've started a nice little running trail that goes from my house and then two loops around the part of Pullen that is actually open.  It's unfortunate because Pullen is a REALLY COOL park that normally has a carousel, train, lake, etc. etc, but those parts are closed for renovation.  It won't open again until 2011!  Sad :(  But I like the trail I have routed out.  I run about a mile (although somehow I have drastically increased my speed even without running in a few weeks) and then walk about half a mile back after my Pullen Park loops.  I want to easily make it a week or two with a quick and easy one mile pace.  Next week, I hope to increase my length.

Hopefully next month, D and I will be able to join the Y by our house.  I'm excited about that!  I need to implement some strength training into my regimen.  I'd love to incorporate some sessions with a personal trainer, but I don't think that will financially be in our cards until after the summer.

As far as eating goes, I haven't been doing great.  During the wedding stuff, Aruba, moving, etc., I was in a whirlwind.  I was out of my no meat January and only fish February, so I went a little crazy.  I'm trying really hard to get back on the healthy eating wagon.  D and I hit up Harris Teeter last weekend and stocked up on food here.  I didn't buy any meat from there, although we didn't get as many fruits and veggies as I would have preferred.    My goals:

• Eat a fruit or veggie with every single meal (breakfast included)
• Start keeping track of my calories vigilantly again
• Run at least 3x/week

Three simple goals.  They can be done!  I know I've been slacking on the postings.  Now that things are a little settled here, I hope to get back into a routine.  Check in with me about my getting healthy goals!

Progress?

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/04/teabagger-arrested-for-making-death.html
I thought that our country had made more progress than this. What the
hell is wrong with people? I can't begin to tell you all the things I
though were wrong with the previous administration but I certainly
wasn't making death threats...
Sent from my iPhone

Green thumbing.

D and I had a $25 gift card to Lowe's. Unfortunately, it is hard to
get very far at Lowe's on 25 bucks. We opted to get a little garden
starter kit. D and I have been wanting to grow some stuff for some
time now, so we're pretty excited about it. It's a salsa starter
kit. That's right...I'm going to be growing tomatoes, cilantro, and
cayenne peppers. If all goes well, I hope to branch out to some other
veggies or fruits. The photo is our windowsill garden :)

School Daze:: So it begins.

For real.  I am now a teacher.  It's surreal.  It's crazy. And I love it. Not sure if I mentioned that I have never worked with middle schoolers before. I haven't, so I was quite apprehensive of working with multiple groups of them throughout the day. And I won't lie...they test me. I test them right back. They seriously make my day. I've never been more happy in a job. I adore planning out fun things to help them remember lesson concepts. I love the way they make me laugh sometimes when I have to hide my face because I shouldn't be laughing. I love how they get mad at me and then are over it the next day. I love seeing the great things...poems in my language arts class, chemical reactions in science...that they come up with. They're so smart. Smarter than people give them credit for. I am so unbelievably happy with my career change that it's ridiculous. I'm extremely grateful for my now hubby's allowing me to pursue my dreams even when it seemed I may never be happy with any career. I promised him that I knew this just felt different, right. I know I was right. Expect many more excerpts about funny teaching experiences. I'll try to remember to write about my Anne Frank play experience with my all male language arts class :)