My First Cannelloni Dish

I decided to surprise Leigh with a pasta dish that he actually requested me to find a recipe for (as well as to make!) So, I found this recipe from the Kraft Foods magazine I receive for free every few months in the mail, and Viola! Tres Magnifique! He LOVED it, and I'm jubilant because I was worried that it was going to turn out a)rubbery, b)burnt, or c)burnt AND rubbery. But it was well received by my hubby, and for this, I'm a bit ecstatic! Oh yes, for the recipe, go to this website:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=108695

As for the cheese, I used the 2% Fat Cheese instead of the regular kind (to cut back in calories). Plus, I heated the cheese and soupy mixture on the stove rather than using the microwave. And I didn't use any broccoli florets since my chef used them all up the night before..lol. All in all, it turned out well!

JURY DUTY

This morning started off the usual way each morning starts off. However, since my sis had a court jury summons for court duty, she told me to check the post office box (in case I got one as well). Well, we didn't check until this morning, and we were both running about like a chicken with it's head cut off trying to rearrange our schedules for this unanticipated event. Fortunately, Leigh stayed here in town while I went through phase one of the jury selection. Then I went through phase two of the jury selection. And despite ALL of the time I spent at the courthouse, I didn't have to serve as a juror. It wasn't too bad, but I was a bit worried because I missed my workshop training at school due to this unexpected detour. But, all's well that ends well. Once I got home, I watched "Judge Judy" episodes on tv...How crazy am I?!? LOL. Anyway, I think she's cool because she's so direct and no-nonsense.

Sunday Marathon

Since both Leigh and myself are feeling a bit yucky, we spent the entire day at home. It was a marathon of movies: Under the Tuscan Sun, Love Actually, Two Weeks Notice, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Last Holiday, and Desperado. Whew! It is awesome how movies can manage to comfort us while we're feeling ill. Directors and their crews can work magic in uplifting people's spirits.

Perfect Song for Fridays!!!!!

This is a song made exclusively for Fridays, which is when (I believe) the Heavens part and this Barry White song is blissfully blaring in the background.

Looking forward to Summmmmmer!!!!!

The past two days have been mentally and physically exhausting since we were testing. When I'd get home, I just wanted to sit down, relax, and do nothing whatsoever. Today, however, I cooked dinner and ate it alone since the pet duo wanted to be outdoors and Leigh is at work. He should be arriving soon (I hope).

Tomorrow is the first of the month. Yayyyy! We made it through the month of April, and now it's just 31 more days of school left. I'm hoping to do loads of things this Summer, if possible. I'm working on a list of what I'd like to learn, do, and see. One possibility that I'm looking into is taking a belly dancing course at the university. Linda, my sis, sent me the brochure with some information. I'd love to fully learn all of the dance moves , especially since I've always admired Shakira's dancing. Yet, I still find out what days the classes are being held as well as if it won't conflict with Leigh's job. Another possibility I'm contemplating is to join the gym.

Shakira singing "Hips Don't Lie":

One of my favorite songs!!!

I never get tired of hearing this song. The message is so powerful, especially when you're feeling a bit of melancholy. Also, the tempo is awesome!

BRING ME TO LIFE by Evanescence

"The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace from that day. We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing that we can do is play on the one string that we have and this string is, Attitude. I am convinced that life is ten percent what happens to me and ninety percent how I react to it. And so it is with you....We are in charge of our Attitudes."
-- Charles Swindoll

Monday, Monday

The school day went at a breakneck pace today, especially since the following two days will be days of exams for the kiddos. It will appear to be a longer-than-usual day since we eat breakfast in our classroom and then the children will commence their exams. When it's time for lunch, we will also dine in the classroom, and then testing will ensue once again. So it'll be a day of constant and active monitoring (on our part).