I won't be watching 'Good Morning America'.
Why? Well, it's my own little personal protest because quite frankly, I think the powers that be at GMA are narrow-minded, cowardly asshats.
And I quote: "Given Adam Lambert's controversial live performance on the AMAs, we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning," a spokesperson for the network said.
Um. OK. Sure.
I watched Adam Lambert's performance from Sunday night's AMAs. It was not that great -- not what I expected from the American Idol runner-up. The song was catchy enough...but the vocals were (to quote Randy Jackson) "a bit pitchy, dawg."
Oh, and then there was the gyrating, crotch grabbing, S&M-clad backup dancers, simulated oral sex (which is when the cameras quickly cut to another shot on stage...it wasn't as if you sat there and WATCHED it happen for any great amount of time), and then, GASP! He kissed another man!
SO WHAT?
WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL?
WHO THE HELL CARES?
So Adam Lambert had a somewhat "racy" performance and it was a bit shocking to some people. So what? So he kissed another man. (Which, if you watch the video was not in your face either, rather, it was sort of in the background. And again, not a big deal).
I just fail to see the problem here. He's a performer. He was performing.
Madonna kissed Britney Spears AND Christina Aguilera a few years ago. No one pulled their performances from any shows. Sure, it was the water cooler fodder for a day or two but again, not a big deal.
But this time around the Parent's Television Council has deemed Sunday night's performance 'vulgar' and urged its members to bombard ABC with complaints. And 1,500 complaints later, ABC has bowed to the pressure and canceled Adam's performance. [Oh and the PTC claims it was the 'simulated oral sex' that they have a problem with, not the 'gay kiss'. Right. I'm sure that's all they had problems with.]
Did ABC really think he was going to bring the S&M dancers with him to the morning show? I highly doubt it. The AMAs after 10 p.m. are a completely different venue than GMA at 8:35 a.m. - and I'm pretty sure any performer would know that.
Shame on you ABC.
11.24.2009
11.23.2009
Monday morning musings
Yeah, OK...so I didn't blog all weekend...guess that means I've sort of missed the whole " blog every day" concept with NaBloPoMo.
Whatever. I was busy.
And it's not as though anyone is really checking up on me, right?
So, moving on.
I'm feeling a bit frustrated today. It's been 10 months since I learned that my job was being eliminated on June 30th of this year -- they told me on January 30, 2009 -- and I am still unemployed. I've been looking for a job since JANUARY and I've had no success. And it's very frustrating.
I've had a few interviews -- all of which were sort busts in their own way (some more than others). And now, it seems like the job market in my area of "expertise" has all but dried up again.
Economic recovery my ass.
And then last night, I get a phone call from the law school where I earned my degree -- asking me to donate money. But not just any amount. Oh no....they were certainly aiming high last night.
"We were wondering if you'd be willing to donate $1,000."
Um, no. I wouldn't be willing to do that.
"Well, we understand that is a lot of money in this economy...but perhaps you would consider $750 or $500."
No, I wouldn't consider any of those amounts because they are all completely unreasonable amounts and I am unemployed so the law school isn't getting a dime from me.
OK, yes. I suppose that was a little bitchy (yeah, that up there is a direct quote). But don't call me at 6 p.m. on a Sunday night and ask me for money. Ever.
So, it's Monday. I'm a bit grumpy. Sue me.
But on the bright side (see, there's always a bright side)...I am going to see "New Moon" again tonight. With my mom and sister (we are getting mom totally hooked on sparkly vampires!). I cannot wait.
Whatever. I was busy.
And it's not as though anyone is really checking up on me, right?
So, moving on.
I'm feeling a bit frustrated today. It's been 10 months since I learned that my job was being eliminated on June 30th of this year -- they told me on January 30, 2009 -- and I am still unemployed. I've been looking for a job since JANUARY and I've had no success. And it's very frustrating.
I've had a few interviews -- all of which were sort busts in their own way (some more than others). And now, it seems like the job market in my area of "expertise" has all but dried up again.
Economic recovery my ass.
And then last night, I get a phone call from the law school where I earned my degree -- asking me to donate money. But not just any amount. Oh no....they were certainly aiming high last night.
"We were wondering if you'd be willing to donate $1,000."
Um, no. I wouldn't be willing to do that.
"Well, we understand that is a lot of money in this economy...but perhaps you would consider $750 or $500."
No, I wouldn't consider any of those amounts because they are all completely unreasonable amounts and I am unemployed so the law school isn't getting a dime from me.
OK, yes. I suppose that was a little bitchy (yeah, that up there is a direct quote). But don't call me at 6 p.m. on a Sunday night and ask me for money. Ever.
So, it's Monday. I'm a bit grumpy. Sue me.
But on the bright side (see, there's always a bright side)...I am going to see "New Moon" again tonight. With my mom and sister (we are getting mom totally hooked on sparkly vampires!). I cannot wait.
11.20.2009
Vampires and werewolves and humans, oh my
I saw "New Moon" this afternoon.
(I refuse to call it "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" because that's a stupid name).
I have this to say about the movie: It. Was. Amazing.
It doesn't even compare to "Twilight" -- which if I'm being totally honest, now seems like a bit of a train wreck.
Chris Weitz, the director of "New Moon", should be very proud of the finished product.
The movie was beautiful.
And, surprisingly, the script stayed true to the book.
There was no Buttcrack Santa or "compost tea!" to be found. (Thank goodness for that).
Time and again I was shocked to hear Edward, Bella or another character saying THE EXACT THINGS that were written in the book.
Oh, and the werewolves!! [UM, SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK AND DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANY MORE].
Holy hairy scary werewolves.
When they first appeared on screen, coming out of the woods (and if you've seen the movie, you KNOW what scene I'm talking about)...I looked at my friend and said "Holy. F**K." Yep, that's right. It was THAT amazing. And that incredible. And well...wow.
I laughed. I cried. I was stunned.
All in all, it was amazing.
And I cannot wait to see it again Monday night.
And maybe Thursday night.
And several times after that.
[I suppose it's time to remove the "New Moon" ticker over there....and replace it with one for "Eclipse" ... June 30, 2010.]
(I refuse to call it "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" because that's a stupid name).
I have this to say about the movie: It. Was. Amazing.
It doesn't even compare to "Twilight" -- which if I'm being totally honest, now seems like a bit of a train wreck.
Chris Weitz, the director of "New Moon", should be very proud of the finished product.
The movie was beautiful.
And, surprisingly, the script stayed true to the book.
There was no Buttcrack Santa or "compost tea!" to be found. (Thank goodness for that).
Time and again I was shocked to hear Edward, Bella or another character saying THE EXACT THINGS that were written in the book.
Oh, and the werewolves!! [UM, SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK AND DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANY MORE].
Holy hairy scary werewolves.
When they first appeared on screen, coming out of the woods (and if you've seen the movie, you KNOW what scene I'm talking about)...I looked at my friend and said "Holy. F**K." Yep, that's right. It was THAT amazing. And that incredible. And well...wow.
I laughed. I cried. I was stunned.
All in all, it was amazing.
And I cannot wait to see it again Monday night.
And maybe Thursday night.
And several times after that.
[I suppose it's time to remove the "New Moon" ticker over there....and replace it with one for "Eclipse" ... June 30, 2010.]
11.19.2009
11.18.2009
Rejected...and it feels so impersonal
So, two weeks ago I blogged about how much unemployment stinks and I mentioned a little 'adventure' I had on a job interview - you know, wandering through a basement, taking a writing test in PENCIL ... things like that.
I really thought it can't get much stranger than that.
I was wrong.
My phone rang a little while ago and it went something like this:
Me: Hello?
Them: Hi. Is Traci there?
Me: This is Traci.
Them: Hi. This is so-and-so with XYZ and I just wanted to let you know that in the end we hired someone else for the communications specialist job.
Me: Oh, OK. Thanks for calling and letting me know.
Them: Sure. Thanks. Bye.
Uh, um....OhhhhKaaayyy.
Now, let me explain why this is so crazy to me. This employer is NOT some fly-by-night operation. They are a big employer here in T-town. A really BIG corporation. With a lot of employees.
And THIS is how they reject someone? By phone?
Seriously.
You might as well just send me a rejection Tweet.
Or Facebook me.
It would be just as 'professional' as a 15 second phone call.
Let me just state the obvious - I am so happy to NOT be working for these people. Unemployment might stink, but I have a feeling that working for a nutjob operation like that one might suck more.
I really thought it can't get much stranger than that.
I was wrong.
My phone rang a little while ago and it went something like this:
Me: Hello?
Them: Hi. Is Traci there?
Me: This is Traci.
Them: Hi. This is so-and-so with XYZ and I just wanted to let you know that in the end we hired someone else for the communications specialist job.
Me: Oh, OK. Thanks for calling and letting me know.
Them: Sure. Thanks. Bye.
Uh, um....OhhhhKaaayyy.
Now, let me explain why this is so crazy to me. This employer is NOT some fly-by-night operation. They are a big employer here in T-town. A really BIG corporation. With a lot of employees.
And THIS is how they reject someone? By phone?
Seriously.
You might as well just send me a rejection Tweet.
Or Facebook me.
It would be just as 'professional' as a 15 second phone call.
Let me just state the obvious - I am so happy to NOT be working for these people. Unemployment might stink, but I have a feeling that working for a nutjob operation like that one might suck more.
11.17.2009
(Alpha) Bits and Pieces
I'm snacking on some Alpha-Bits cereal right now...and I'm pondering if there's enough variety of letters in the bowl so that I could write a 140 character tweet.
I think that means I have a slight obsession with Twitter.
Think about it though, all 26 letters of the alphabet are in a box of Alpha-bits...so theoretically, you should be able to spell words and perhaps write a complete sentence with what is in your bowl.
Right?
OK. Whatever. Moving on.
A few other things I've been mulling over today, in no particular order:
- I'm really annoyed and upset (not like boo-hoo, crying in my Alpha-Bits upset...but sad nonetheless) that there is NOT going to be a Children's Wonderland this year. See here. There was the hint of this last Christmas - you know, "hurry up and head out to Children's Wonderland because it might be the last year!"...but I really thought (hoped?) that our County Commissioners would work at trying to find a new location for this fun (and somewhat cheesy) holiday tradition. I've been going to CW since I was a little girl and now I've only been able to share it with my kids a few times? That is unacceptable to me. What bothers me more is that it sounds as if they KNEW this was going to be the case WAY back in June! Why not talk to the media then, so that maybe someone or some group in town would say "Hey! Let's keep this going!" Stupid County Commissioners. That's right. I called them stupid.
- Five Guys!!!! I have never had a Five Guys burger or fries...but I hear from some very reliable sources that it's the best burger and fries you'll ever eat. And since a Toledo location just opened today, I can test that theory soon. You know, in about 6 months when the excitement of "Oh my gosh! A new restaurant in Toledo!" has died down. Because we all know that whenever a new place to eat opens here in town it's like the city won the darn lottery or something. I think it's because there's nothing really to do here -- other than go out to eat. That is the only explanation I have for Toledo's on-going feeding frenzy.
- New Moon. Yes, I've already written two posts in the last week about it, but I have honestly never been this excited to see a movie. Ever. Sure, I was excited about seeing Twilight last year and couldn't wait for the DVD to be released. But it's different with New Moon. I have been waiting for this movie ever since last November after I saw Twilight. I have had the countdown widget going over there on the left for months. I'm re-reading the book right now ... just so it's all fresh in my mind. Because you know, the last EIGHT times I've read it isn't enough. And I watched Twilight again last night. Just because. In three days, at this very hour, I will be sitting in a dark theater. With Edward. And the werewolves. And I will be loving every second.
I think that means I have a slight obsession with Twitter.
Think about it though, all 26 letters of the alphabet are in a box of Alpha-bits...so theoretically, you should be able to spell words and perhaps write a complete sentence with what is in your bowl.
Right?
OK. Whatever. Moving on.
A few other things I've been mulling over today, in no particular order:
- I'm really annoyed and upset (not like boo-hoo, crying in my Alpha-Bits upset...but sad nonetheless) that there is NOT going to be a Children's Wonderland this year. See here. There was the hint of this last Christmas - you know, "hurry up and head out to Children's Wonderland because it might be the last year!"...but I really thought (hoped?) that our County Commissioners would work at trying to find a new location for this fun (and somewhat cheesy) holiday tradition. I've been going to CW since I was a little girl and now I've only been able to share it with my kids a few times? That is unacceptable to me. What bothers me more is that it sounds as if they KNEW this was going to be the case WAY back in June! Why not talk to the media then, so that maybe someone or some group in town would say "Hey! Let's keep this going!" Stupid County Commissioners. That's right. I called them stupid.
- Five Guys!!!! I have never had a Five Guys burger or fries...but I hear from some very reliable sources that it's the best burger and fries you'll ever eat. And since a Toledo location just opened today, I can test that theory soon. You know, in about 6 months when the excitement of "Oh my gosh! A new restaurant in Toledo!" has died down. Because we all know that whenever a new place to eat opens here in town it's like the city won the darn lottery or something. I think it's because there's nothing really to do here -- other than go out to eat. That is the only explanation I have for Toledo's on-going feeding frenzy.
- New Moon. Yes, I've already written two posts in the last week about it, but I have honestly never been this excited to see a movie. Ever. Sure, I was excited about seeing Twilight last year and couldn't wait for the DVD to be released. But it's different with New Moon. I have been waiting for this movie ever since last November after I saw Twilight. I have had the countdown widget going over there on the left for months. I'm re-reading the book right now ... just so it's all fresh in my mind. Because you know, the last EIGHT times I've read it isn't enough. And I watched Twilight again last night. Just because. In three days, at this very hour, I will be sitting in a dark theater. With Edward. And the werewolves. And I will be loving every second.
11.16.2009
11.15.2009
A marathon shopping day
Instead of hanging out at home today, watching the Browns lose again...Kevin and I decided to head out and do some Christmas shopping.
I dread this time of year.
OK, yes...that sounds horrible...but I really don't enjoy all the craziness that goes hand-in-hand with Christmas. I really dislike holiday shopping -- the crowds, the lines, the money being spent....and did I mention the crowds?
But, since we have two little princesses at home who are counting on Santa to bring them all the things they've asked for, we headed out - armed with toy books, Sunday ads, coupons and cash. And I have to say, we were quite successful!
We found some great prices at Wal-Mart (go ahead, judge me for shopping at Wal-Mart...whatever -- they have good prices). Case in point: I printed a coupon for $10 off the BluRay/DVD 4-pack combo when you purchase the movie "UP" ... and after using said coupon we got the movie for $9.96 (it retails for $29.99 but WM had it on sale for $19.96). Oh yeah!
After WM, we headed to Target where we scored another bargain -- the Barbie salon was listed as $20 in today's ad...but the Target toy catalog that came out two weeks ago had a $5 coupon for certain Barbie toys, including the salon....so cha-ching... $15!
Next stop...Build-a-Bear. We bought the Holly Moose and had a $5 off coupon (thank you lady in front of us in line!)...but we also had another $5 off coupon and a $10 off coupon AND a Frosty the Snowman to buy. The very nice clerk let us ring them separately...so Holly Moose retailed at $18 and we got her for $13. Frosty was $23 plus we had an outfit for Holly and the scarf/pipe/broom set for Frosty and $15 in coupons! More bargains!
And then, at Toys-R-Us we spent enough to get a "free" (hahaha) $10 gift card to use the next time we shop.
After that four hour shopping trip....we have ALMOST everything we wanted to buy for Christmas and the girls' birthdays (which are both in January, within a month of Christmas...great planning, I know!) One more shopping excursion (after Black Friday) and we will be DONE!
Whew!
I dread this time of year.
OK, yes...that sounds horrible...but I really don't enjoy all the craziness that goes hand-in-hand with Christmas. I really dislike holiday shopping -- the crowds, the lines, the money being spent....and did I mention the crowds?
But, since we have two little princesses at home who are counting on Santa to bring them all the things they've asked for, we headed out - armed with toy books, Sunday ads, coupons and cash. And I have to say, we were quite successful!
We found some great prices at Wal-Mart (go ahead, judge me for shopping at Wal-Mart...whatever -- they have good prices). Case in point: I printed a coupon for $10 off the BluRay/DVD 4-pack combo when you purchase the movie "UP" ... and after using said coupon we got the movie for $9.96 (it retails for $29.99 but WM had it on sale for $19.96). Oh yeah!
After WM, we headed to Target where we scored another bargain -- the Barbie salon was listed as $20 in today's ad...but the Target toy catalog that came out two weeks ago had a $5 coupon for certain Barbie toys, including the salon....so cha-ching... $15!
Next stop...Build-a-Bear. We bought the Holly Moose and had a $5 off coupon (thank you lady in front of us in line!)...but we also had another $5 off coupon and a $10 off coupon AND a Frosty the Snowman to buy. The very nice clerk let us ring them separately...so Holly Moose retailed at $18 and we got her for $13. Frosty was $23 plus we had an outfit for Holly and the scarf/pipe/broom set for Frosty and $15 in coupons! More bargains!
And then, at Toys-R-Us we spent enough to get a "free" (hahaha) $10 gift card to use the next time we shop.
After that four hour shopping trip....we have ALMOST everything we wanted to buy for Christmas and the girls' birthdays (which are both in January, within a month of Christmas...great planning, I know!) One more shopping excursion (after Black Friday) and we will be DONE!
Whew!
11.14.2009
A few weekend observations
Here they are:
1. I am too old for the 'bar scene'. A group of us went to dinner last night at Sakura (oh my goodness....such good food) and then one member of our group thought it would be a good idea to check out a new sports bar in town (because they knew the guy who owned it). Let me be very clear - I have nothing against sports bars or bars in general or people who enjoy going to the bar.
However, I am too old, too married and too much of a mom to EVER feel the need/desire to go to a bar on a Friday night. I swear to goodness I was surrounded by (a) extras from The Hills and (b) too many Jon Gosselin clones in Ed Hardy shirts, big chunky cross necklaces and diamond stud earrings. It was very uncomfortable. Our entire group decided that we would much rather spend our evenings at home, curled up on the couch with (or without) our husbands, watching TV or surfing the 'net. No more opening night at the bar for me.
2. I am also too old to be asked for ID when buying beer. At the grocery store. Seriously. I've blogged about this before. I have gray hair, crows feet, stretch marks, a 'yes, I've had a baby' pouch, and am going to be 37 years old in a few months. Please, please, please stop asking for my ID. I don't look 20. I don't look 21. Hell, I don't even look 30. I look like a 36-year-old mother of two who just wants to buy a 12-pack of beer for her husband.
3. I don't really enjoy Christmas shopping. I dislike the crowds. And .... well, that's really it. I don't like going to the mall or Old Navy or Target or well, anywhere during the weeks between Halloween and Christmas Eve. There is nothing fun about shopping during the holidays.
4. Not that this is any major news flash, but Jon Gosselin is a complete and total moron. I just read this story about how he is suing TLC (the channel, not me!) for $5 million because he claims they ruined his reputation with other media outlets and therefore damaged his career. Uh Jon, I hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure that it was your own behavior, attitude and those STUPID diamond earrings that ruined your, um, "career". You're the one who banned the cameras from your house, thereby breaching your contract. It's not TLC's fault that you are a complete and total moron who lacks class and, well, intelligence. Whatever. I am so sick and tired of hearing about this family ... and I try to NOT blog about them, but sometimes I just have to rant a little bit.
I'm sure there are a few other things I needed to blog about...but I've been on the go since yesterday afternoon and I am now going to sit on my couch, catch up on Tivo'd shows and read my new issues of Entertainment Weekly (New Moon on the cover!!) and InStyle.
1. I am too old for the 'bar scene'. A group of us went to dinner last night at Sakura (oh my goodness....such good food) and then one member of our group thought it would be a good idea to check out a new sports bar in town (because they knew the guy who owned it). Let me be very clear - I have nothing against sports bars or bars in general or people who enjoy going to the bar.
However, I am too old, too married and too much of a mom to EVER feel the need/desire to go to a bar on a Friday night. I swear to goodness I was surrounded by (a) extras from The Hills and (b) too many Jon Gosselin clones in Ed Hardy shirts, big chunky cross necklaces and diamond stud earrings. It was very uncomfortable. Our entire group decided that we would much rather spend our evenings at home, curled up on the couch with (or without) our husbands, watching TV or surfing the 'net. No more opening night at the bar for me.
2. I am also too old to be asked for ID when buying beer. At the grocery store. Seriously. I've blogged about this before. I have gray hair, crows feet, stretch marks, a 'yes, I've had a baby' pouch, and am going to be 37 years old in a few months. Please, please, please stop asking for my ID. I don't look 20. I don't look 21. Hell, I don't even look 30. I look like a 36-year-old mother of two who just wants to buy a 12-pack of beer for her husband.
3. I don't really enjoy Christmas shopping. I dislike the crowds. And .... well, that's really it. I don't like going to the mall or Old Navy or Target or well, anywhere during the weeks between Halloween and Christmas Eve. There is nothing fun about shopping during the holidays.
4. Not that this is any major news flash, but Jon Gosselin is a complete and total moron. I just read this story about how he is suing TLC (the channel, not me!) for $5 million because he claims they ruined his reputation with other media outlets and therefore damaged his career. Uh Jon, I hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure that it was your own behavior, attitude and those STUPID diamond earrings that ruined your, um, "career". You're the one who banned the cameras from your house, thereby breaching your contract. It's not TLC's fault that you are a complete and total moron who lacks class and, well, intelligence. Whatever. I am so sick and tired of hearing about this family ... and I try to NOT blog about them, but sometimes I just have to rant a little bit.
I'm sure there are a few other things I needed to blog about...but I've been on the go since yesterday afternoon and I am now going to sit on my couch, catch up on Tivo'd shows and read my new issues of Entertainment Weekly (New Moon on the cover!!) and InStyle.
11.12.2009
First parent-teacher conference report
Wow. Today was my first parent-teacher conference. That seems crazy to me...crazy that my 'baby girl' is in school and I'm going to conferences!
Overall, Olivia is doing great in kindergarten. We were able to see her 'writing journal' that they have been working on since day 1 and the improvement in her writing and use of words is amazing!
My favorite entry in her journal was the one she wrote this week. It said "I am thankful for Dsny Wrld." [Translation: I am thankful for Disney World.] Yep, 'tis true...my darling daughter LOVES Disney just as much as her mommy! LOVE. IT.
[Oh, and I asked why Disney World was missing a few letters and the teacher explained to me that she had Olivia sound out the words and spell it on her own, without any assistance. Not bad for a 5 year old!]
The final report was that Olivia 'successfully demonstrates' all of the required behavior/social skills and academic skills/work habits that are required of a kindergarten student. The only skill we need to work on is "encouraging her to become a leader".
Yeah, I know. My kid needs help in WHAT area? But my girl is rather shy (she did NOT get that trait from me!)...and when she's faced with leading a group or standing up in front of a group of people, she tends to freeze and get shy and get very quiet. So, I'm just going to have to work with her and let her know that it's OK to be a leader.
The teacher did say that Olivia is getting better at opening up and talking about what she did over the weekend or plans that she has. So, that is a good thing!
I'm just happy that I have a kid who follow directions, plays well with others, knows how to share, is organized, doesn't interrupt others, and is really one awesome little girl! So, she's a little shy....so what? She's my girl and I love her.
Way to go Olivia!
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I'd like to make a "little" recommendation to all kindergarten teachers out there...please have 'grown up' size chairs for parents to sit in at conferences. My butt does NOT fit on the kindergarten size chairs. And, my husband -- who is 6' 4" tall -- would have been more comfortable sitting on the floor - instead of in a grade K chair with his knees up his nose. I'm just sayin'.
Overall, Olivia is doing great in kindergarten. We were able to see her 'writing journal' that they have been working on since day 1 and the improvement in her writing and use of words is amazing!
My favorite entry in her journal was the one she wrote this week. It said "I am thankful for Dsny Wrld." [Translation: I am thankful for Disney World.] Yep, 'tis true...my darling daughter LOVES Disney just as much as her mommy! LOVE. IT.
[Oh, and I asked why Disney World was missing a few letters and the teacher explained to me that she had Olivia sound out the words and spell it on her own, without any assistance. Not bad for a 5 year old!]
The final report was that Olivia 'successfully demonstrates' all of the required behavior/social skills and academic skills/work habits that are required of a kindergarten student. The only skill we need to work on is "encouraging her to become a leader".
Yeah, I know. My kid needs help in WHAT area? But my girl is rather shy (she did NOT get that trait from me!)...and when she's faced with leading a group or standing up in front of a group of people, she tends to freeze and get shy and get very quiet. So, I'm just going to have to work with her and let her know that it's OK to be a leader.
The teacher did say that Olivia is getting better at opening up and talking about what she did over the weekend or plans that she has. So, that is a good thing!
I'm just happy that I have a kid who follow directions, plays well with others, knows how to share, is organized, doesn't interrupt others, and is really one awesome little girl! So, she's a little shy....so what? She's my girl and I love her.
Way to go Olivia!
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I'd like to make a "little" recommendation to all kindergarten teachers out there...please have 'grown up' size chairs for parents to sit in at conferences. My butt does NOT fit on the kindergarten size chairs. And, my husband -- who is 6' 4" tall -- would have been more comfortable sitting on the floor - instead of in a grade K chair with his knees up his nose. I'm just sayin'.
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