Boogers

Everyone who knows me well knows I'm horrible with kids and I've never really thought they were that cute. They smell funny, they seem to always have runny noses and boogers or sticky cheeto fingers, they always need to be entertained... Why do I need to be doing something funny at all times to win their affection?? I've never liked holding other people's babies either.. it's always freaked me out. What do I do with it once I'm holding it??? I never know!!!!!!
When I got called to Sunbeams I was excited (no more relief society :) ) but also nervous... would I have to wipe boogers from their noses?? Would I have to be one of the three stooges to make them laugh?? I wasn't sure how it would end up but I can tell you now that its been so fun! They are adorable and say the funniest things are are more easily entertained than I thought they would be :) Maybe I'm getting better with kids after all .....

More coming...

With a little bit of shock and awe a new job fell on my lap today, Director for the Kid's Play program at SoccerPlex. I won't lie this has been something of a goal when pursuing the job but I didn't think it would happen this fast or in this way with some simple inquiries about equipment and scheduling. But after seven years of teaching I am ready to move up. I think at some point everyone wants to be their own boss and be in charge and finally I am getting my shot. When I was let go by Portland Indoor Soccer there were doubts in my mind whether I would continue down this path but i've been blessed to stay in the game long enough to be able to see the silver lining. I am so grateful for the many people in my life who have showed me the ropes and continue to support me. Onto tomorrow.

Fa la la la la

Happy Birthday Brynn! We took to the streets and hit our first karaoke joint just off Sandy last night, the very classy Ambassador lounge. These guys are serious about their karaoke with two lounges for singing, a computerized system in which you can reserve your spot online, and a huuuuuuuge neon sign right smack dab on the side of the building sporting a man and a woman singing their hearts out. Unfortunately we couldn't stay around long enough  to test our chops at singing our favorite BSB hits but hey it was late.Really fun to get out and see everyone and we are so grateful that the state has gone smoke free in bars. Now if only they would make a point of regulating the cost of drinks because no way in heck does a bottle of Henry Weinhard's finest Root Beer cost three and half dollars! They literally rob you blind right in front of with a flick of your signature. Oh well, it was all about the experience.

Found this video through Gizmodo as we closed the night and as we close upon the close of this first decade of the 00's this will easily make anyone from our generation feel instantly old.





Merry Christmas to all!

Bus

I love the kids on the bus. They are just about the best thing ever invented as they provide the cutest moments imaginable riding good ole' Trimet. Just today a mom was reading out loud to her son (which would have proved very annoying had it been someone just reading) and it was just about the greatest. The last thing that could be heard coming from her son's mouth as we pulled away was "Thaaaaaaaaaaank you Mr. Bus Driver" to which driver said nothing and kept going (you can always count on the drivers being surly, in fact a nice one often prompts their fair share of suspicion) which then started a conversation between another boy and his father trying to decipher what the boy had yelled at the driver. Of Trimet, Brynn observed how it presents one of the most unique cultural arenas because everyone is equal but it is proper etiquette to sit next to a complete stranger (which I do frequently because i'm in no way proud enough to pass up a seat, so go ahead stand up if you want, sucker) and not have make eye contact nor do you have to utter a single sentence. Perhaps the perfect one ride stand. There are of course a surplus of stories of those uncomfortable rides where you get stuck with the crazy talking to you about the original design for the statue of liberty (ok that was actually at Rovente's but he totally was a bus guy).