Gossip hurts everyone!!

Another blog...here we go. Blogging should be fun not a chore, yet many of us have a difficult time deciding what to write about. This includes me! So I thought about my day and decided that something that happened today was worth talking about. First off, it involves our "extra" member in our class. Yup, you can tell him that I am writing about him. Anyway...I asked him a question today about another student and I was quickly quieted with his response. Do you remember? He told me he was going to talk with the student and only the student about the incident. Wow!! That was a fantastic answer and I really felt a bit small for even asking him in the first place. So Kudos to George for stopping the gossip mill. Thank you George for putting me in my place as I tried to get some juicy gossip. That was wrong of me to talk about another student, especially in front of the entire class.

We work/attend a very small school where everyone knows everyone. Or at least they think they know. Gossip and drama are a given at Sand Creek. We should learn from Wednesday's conversation and put a stop to all this gossip. It truly isn't healthy and most of the time is wrong. What do you think? In your answer to my blog today, talk about gossiping and how George handled this situation. How can Sand Creek cut back on all of the gossip? Have you ever played that game where you whisper something into someone's ear and then they whisper it into someone's ear....until several people have heard the whisper? Then the last person says what they heard and it never is what was originally said. A very fun game! Well, that is what happens with gossip. It may start out true, but eventually ends up exaggerated!!

In your blog today, tell me something interesting that happened to you this week. Did you hear something interesting? Did you do something interesting? Also, please comment on two other blogs. The catch here is you must comment on someone's blog different from before. I want everyone to get comments! Have a great day!!

Paranoia is running rampant

Are you sick? Feeling under the weather? Are you wondering if or when you will be sick? Or perhaps your symptoms are simply phantom. You aren't sick and probably won't be...but what about that runny nose and scratchy throat. Are you really sick? I think that this H1N1 thing is getting out of hand. It is true, there is a large influx of flu very early this season and apparently Lenawee County is getting hit...but why the big scare? Are you contributing to this scare?

Now after saying all of that, I will probably be the next sick one. I can't live every day wondering if I am getting sick. I do recommend washing your hands, not sharing anything with a friend, and getting rest. But please don't panic. If you do get sick, stay home until your fever (which by the way is the biggest indicator that you have a bad flu) has broken. Rest, drink fluids, and come back to school when you are healthy. Did you know that you are contagious before you even have the symptoms? Just like the chicken pox (which all of you probably had a shot for!!) Be considerate of others and keep your sickness to yourself. Being sick isn't any fun, but we will get through this winter!! So...in response to this, give me your thoughts about N1H1, the newly mutated Swine Flu.

In your blog this week, write about anything that you want. I would like you to also respond to at least two other blogs from this class (not counting mine). People love to have comments, so comment away! Have a great time blogging. Keep smiling :-) and be make healthy choices this winter.

Fall has arrived!

Driving home from school this time of the year can be very beautiful. I really love to drive down my street and look at the changing colors of the trees. My street (in Adrian) is lined with big trees. They are very beautiful!! I love fall for the temperature, but not for the raging allergies that happen. I also love the colors, but not the rain so much. What do you like/dislike about fall. What is your favorite thing to do this time of the year. I like to go for a drive on a sunny day or take my dog for a walk. In your answer to my blog -- tell me about fall!

In your blog this week I would like you to list 5 things that happened in history on this date (October 15). List the item and the URL that you found the information about that event. You can look up anything...sports, music, historical events, war events, entertainment in general, people, etc. Be sure to list the item and the URL. Then tell me why you choose to search for those events...you love music, you are a pet lover, you are a history buff... Can't use those responses, but tell my why you searched for those 5 events in history. Happy blogging.

Let's Begin

So, we begin the blogging process. I am wondering how you feel about this blog stuff. You guys love to text, but actually sitting down and writing something probably isn't what you had in mind. Well, that doesn't matter! You have to blog. First, you will make a comment on my blog. In that comment please tell me your feelings about this blog thing. Do you think it will be fun? boring? hard to do? crazy? whatever comes to mind. Because this is associated with a school, please use proper capital letters and good grammar.

Secondly, you will be writing your own blog. Most times I will tell you what to write on our blog days. PLEASE feel free to blog at any time. Have your friends and family check us out. The whole reason to blog is for someone else to read it (not just me). You may blog about anything you want this week, but I would like you to include a paragraph giving three (3) goals you have this senior year of school. Tell why you have each goal. Remember to use good grammar and appropriate capital letters.

Have fun blogging!!

Spirit Day!

Have you got Spirit? Are you ready to shine today? I am lacking a bit of Spirit today, but I am trying. I was hoping to just kind of sit back and watch the activities, but at the last minute I get to do Wii bowling. Good thing I have a Wii at home and know what bowling is all about (of course, who doesn't know about bowling). The problem is that I have had to set up how to actually run the event. At least this is an event that anyone can win at. The younger kids have as good a chance as anyone else. Good luck today and may the best class win.

In the answer to my blog today, tell me where in the world you would rather be right this minute. There will no credit for anyone that says I would rather be in bed sleeping, what a cop out! I would actually rather be in Tucson or Gainesville visiting one of my daughters. Plus it is warm and sunny in those states!!

In your blog today I would like you to take one of the following topics and write me at least one paragraph. Let your mind go. Really blog! Let the feelings come on out. Remember to use good spelling and grammar and have fun! Really good blogs will receive extra credit.

Friends I Can't Wait to Meet
Letting Go
Just When I Think I am Done
Books I Would Write
I Want to Brag a Minute

Be sure to let me know what topic you have chosen and enjoy the blogging session. Seniors, it is your last time to blog for me. Have a great Spirit Day!!

Good Morning!

I keep forgetting to blog, which I am sure most of you are very happy about. But not today! I am running a bit late this morning (early morning meet at 7:00 a.m.!!), but I think I can still get a short blog in. So, yesterday was Spirit Day events pick. In the answer to this blog, tell me what you have been "chosen" to be a part of. Also, what do you think about this whole Spirit Day thing. Does it really promote a togetherness within the school? Is competition a good thing? I personally, don't understand the whole concept. Good thing I am not in charge :-)

In your blog today, tell me what your plans are for the summer. I know there is going to be a wedding and someone is moving very far away, but what about the rest of you? My plans are to travel a bit. I am headed to Arizona (I hope) to visit my daughter. Who goes to Arizona in the summer...crazy?! I am also taking my parents up north for a tour of the UP every summer. This might be my last :-( I also hope to visit my cottage in the UP at least once. So I guess my plans are to travel a bit. My sister would love for me to visit out east, but I just don't know if I have the time. You have to relax a bit in the summer, don't you?

Have a great day! I am very thankful that it is FRIDAY! Happy blogging

Spring yet?

Well, we all made it through March. I don't know about you, but I am very glad about that one. I way overbooked myself for that month. Crazy! We are now on the down side, working toward May (or June for some of us). I am hoping that you all had a great spring break. I know that I did! I went to Florida to visit my daughter for a couple of days and had a great time. It was sunny!! Always a good thing. I know that Michigan has April Showers, but this is getting ridiculous, don't you think?

We have talked about a few computer related things these past weeks, so here is another one. Do any of you Twitter? I hardly text (only to family), why would I Twitter. Yet, this is all the rage. Everyone is doing it. Do we really need to know every single thing that someone is doing? I mean individuals twitter about every day simple events. It you don't know what Twitter is, check it out at twitter.com. You can set up an account and see what it is like. It appears to be a shortened version of blogging with a touch of Facebook. I dare ya...sign up!! Let me know what you think of twitter (after taking a look) in your answer to my blog today.

In your blog, talk about something very interesting in your life. Tell me the best thing about spring. Just let it go. Tell me the BEST part about your spring break and not that you didn't have to come to school. Have a great Thursday.