Life as of Sunday

Alright I'm curled up on my bed, rubbing my eyes from reading too much.  I felt after finishing some homework and catching up on my reading, I deserved to indulge in total garbage--aka, the MTV VMAs.  I even popped some break n' bake Hershey's cookies in the toaster oven to take my indulgence to the next level.

Prepare yourself for a mini rant:

 It all started with a disappointing/awkward speech by Madonna.  Can anyone explain the relevancy of her talking about how she lost her Mom at age 6, when Michael first started performing?  Totally anti-climatic.

Secondly, Kanye West solidified himself as the ultimate example of Rampant Douchebaggery in my book when he stole Taylor Swift's shine.  She's like 12..and a country singer...do you really take yourself and the VMAs that seriously? Likewise, atleast "You belong with me" does not make me want to take razor blades to my eyeballs like "Single Ladies."  Ultimate Douche.

Third, Lady GaGa totally took the awkward level up a notch by wearing some red lace body suit...creepiest thing I've seen in a long time--> thank you for removing your face mask during your speech.  That will haunt me for awhile.  Perhaps a possible halloween costume idea if I wanted to scare the hell out of everyone.  Just maybe.

Fourth, The whole thing was a complete waste of time...minus the performance by Muse.  Officially reinstated into the running mix, well done.  Also, must say the editing on "New Moon" makes it look somewhat artistically done....I wish the movies could be half as good as the books.


Alright, in real life news--things are going good.  I think I am finally getting into the swing of things juggling school and work.  However, I moderately slipped up on training this week.  I just felt completely depleted.  I've been having trouble sleeping--but I think I found the source and have nipped it in the bud. Technology makes it relatively easy to cut out the weeds of your life.  I have a sense training is on the up and up since I'm doing some music searching as we speak...here are some songs to amp up your playlist :)

1. "Eyes on Fire" -Blue Foundation (good warm up song)
2. "She Don't Want A Man" (Ft Keri Hilson)-Asher Roth
3. "Cowboy Casanova" -Carrie Underwood
4. "Uprising" - Muse
5. "Feeling Good" - Muse
6. "Knights of Cydonia" - Muse
7. "Plug in Baby" - Muse
8. "Joy" - Temposhark
9. "Shut it Down" -Pitbull (ft. Akon)
10. "Replay" -I-YAZ
11. "End of the day"- Blue Foundation
12. "One More" -Jens O (The only technoish beat I can handle on long runs) 

I finally received my Field Experience Placement--my mentor teacher seems really nice and capable.  I should be starting this week; there is nothing more humbling than walking into the hallway of a bustling high school.  There is this energy around places with kids...it's palpable and intimidating.  Even at work, from the minute they arrive to the minute they leave--it's like a tidal wave, a heavy presence, time flies so fast it feels like I barely had time to suck in a deep breath.

These kids, the kids I work with, are really incredible.  Aside from being literally flabbergasted that I changed my hair--they've been really welcoming and sweet.  Kids have no boundaries, no walls--they let you in immediately.   One thing that has kind of surprised me about working with younger children is how much they...CRY.  They CRY about everything.  I'm surprised the building hasn't flooded.  It's definitely good parenting preparation (for much, much, much in the future).  The other trait about them that caught me off guard was how affectionate they are--I'm spoiled by how many hugs I get a day.  I also get extra weight training from walking around with kids hanging from my waist and legs whenever they are wanting to hide or play human jungle gym :)

Alright, well--I'm going to try and finish watching "Life as a House" since I fell asleep to it last night.  I'll let you know if my friend was right about it being quality.

Dulces Suenos..

Darnit.  What is it about Cobra Starship and LMFAO that make me want to dance all over my room in my underwear? You know you have those moments!




PS: This will be me after the marathon---Although I've cut back on my secret inner fat kid indulgences...Sweet Chili Doritos, Brownies, Pizza (staff meeting...served bomb pizza..had to turn my nose up at it..part of me died)

 and in Spain....the biggest skeleton in my closet was that I would dip double stuffed oreos in coffee for breakfast.  And yes...it was...a-maz-ing. 

Steer clear of me and mi comida despues del maraton!