Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Yeah, I know----more skulls and skeletal figures. However, since today is still part of Dia de los Muertos, I thought it would be fitting to mention in in our blog. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time in Mexico when the Monarch butterflies migrate from the U.S.. It is believed that the butterflies bear the spirits of the departed. And this time is more of a remembrance and rejoicing time, rather than a time for mourning. A procession travels through the village, and on November 1st, the families construct an altar with photos of those who have departed along with food, candles, fruit, and candy. On the following day, the family goes to the cemetery to clean up their loved one's gravesite. The area is raked, scrubbed, and arranged with food and candles. Music (from the radio or live mariachi music) is also played at this time. The family spends the night at the gravesite.To me, it sounds like it gives the people a way to reconnect with people they miss through reminiscing about the past, and one of these days, I would hope to visit Mexico during this time frame. It's an event that has many influences from the Aztecs, especially in the belief that the spirits of the departed would come back in the form of hummingbirds and butterflies.

Happy Halloween!

After school, I stopped by to vote early for the Presidential Elections!!! Once this task was completed, Leigh and I had to go out of town to get my rings examined (something we have to do every 6 mos. to keep up-to-date with maintenance). Well, it was an eye-opener for me because first of all, I saw that the kiddos in the city trick or treat at the mall of all places! And that seemed a bit strange but I guess it's safer so that's not too bad. The shocker of it all was seeing how some parents were dressed. Wearing something that looks like it came from the pages of a lingerie shop is in VERY BAD TASTE, especially when you're in an area where families are. There is a time and a place for things, and the mall isn't one of them. Plus, what message does that send out to the children (not to mention the teenagers!!!)? Call me prudish, but I wouldn't want my child to see photos of that time period, especially if I am wearing some tarty outfit. It's not good. And it's not good to expose kiddos to that either. The longer they can keep their innocence, the better, I say!

Another Song I Love

Yes, my taste lately has been leaning towards Alternative Music. It's just something that I'm into right now. This is another song I have been waking up to in the a.m.----Leigh doesn't like it...lol..but it makes me joyful.

Here are THE KILLS singing "Sour Cherry":

The Week in a Nutshell

Monday was waiver day for us, and Tuesday was a regular day. As for Wednesday, I was off since Leigh had an appointment in the valley. Then on Thursday the announcements were made for the door decorating contest----our class won 1st Place!!!! So, on Friday, we had a regular day for the a.m. but then after lunch and p.e., it was MOVIE TIMEEEE! Woohoooo! It was a nice change of pace for the kiddos since we were able to watch a movie on Halloween. Yipeee.

Oh yes, in my class today, I had the following characters: Hanna Montana (blond wig and all), a half devil/half angel, a witch, two brides, a fifties girl, a football player, a hunter, Cinderella, the grim reaper, and a gothic girl. Yes, it was a tad bit crazy today, but gosh, I love Halloween!

SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE IT by Metro Station

Okay I lovvvveeee this song at the present moment. And I've read tons of comments on the meaning of this song, and most of them are too pervy for my taste. Heck, I just love the beat. It makes me beam because I want to dance out of bed. Yep, it's the song I'm waking up to these days. Shake, Shake ,Shake, Shake, Shake It!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skulls

My mind is either still stuck in the door decorating mode for Red Ribbon Week (We decorated our door with mini-Qtip skeletons with the slogan 'No Bones About It---Drugs Are Dangerous!' today)...or it's due to the upcoming holiday of Halloween. Either that, or my mind is a bit morbid tonight. However, my mind is on skulls so I found these optical illusions that focus on the theme of Skulls.

So What? I am Still a Rock Star....I Got My Rock Moves

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this song. It makes me want to just get up and dance whenever I hear it. It's so exhilirating!!!!!!! So what I'm a rockstar....I've got my rock moves!!!!! Woohoooo!