Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Did You Ever Have One of Those Days?

Ya know, it's a great life, a great job, et cetera, et cetera. But at this time of year, at this time of day.....I think sometimes (to myself usually)....On this day, it goes like this... I'm not a good leader, I'm not a good wife, a good Mom, a good friend, or a good housekeeper......WHY do I do this?

But the beginning of school is fortunately like giving birth to a child...you forget the pain and only remember the joy that comes later. Because there IS joy and there ARE rewards and my work ( I keep repeating this to myself) is worthwhile and has a greater purpose.

But.....I said I wasn't going to talk about education, didn't I?

Sunday, August 9, 2009

It's easy as ABC

As the beginning of school nears, I am having an inner struggle. I am told that my conversation is dominated with education-related topics. That's why I haven't been writing very often...because I am determined that this is not to be a school, class, or campus story blog (and believe me I have some GREAT stories) but I have a need to prove to myself and a few select others that I have a life outside of education.

But then, as I struggle to find a topic....I begin to suspect that it may indeed be the case...darn it.

This past weekend was a fun and friend-filled weekend! We had a great time celebrating our friend, Lindsay's 30th birthday at Hummer's. In true Gill style, there were Gillions of people there to wish her well. We chose to leave the second day of partying (the Lubbock concert part) to the younger crowd. But then again, we stayed in Amarillo for Will and David to compete in cook-off. That was LOADS OF FUN.

If you love high winds, high heat and lots of protein, this was YOUR DAY. My hubby was very happy man. We finished off the day with prime rib, a VIP table, and a concert with Matt Martindale and Gary P. Nunn...and despite my previous remarks to friends...he is still very much alive and puts on a great show! Catch a concert if you get a chance and especially if you like to cut a rug.

It's a FABULOUS way to get your mind off work or SCHOOL!!!!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

At Least We Looked Good

You know you will do almost anything for your daughter? Even when they are grown up and not little anymore?

When mine wanted to go to Lubbock to eat at her favorite Italian restaurant and even thought it was far, far away to travel just to eat a meal..no matter how fine...I agreed to do it. And I paid.

The end.

If you would like to hear her version of this story, please click HERE