Priceless Wetness

What do you get when you mix your nikon camera, niece and nephews, a splash pad, and picnik editing ??.... PRICELESS WETNESS :)











I LOVE THEM !!

Teacher Auction

So this year my teacher buddy Brandi and I... we go by Brammy at school :) .... are the advisors over the club that does Angel Tree. I am way excited to be a part of something so great. Every year at Christmas time our students raise up to $10,000 for families in need. We shop for the presents, wrap, and deliver them. We are trying to get a head start on raising money this year. So one of the first activities we are going to do is a Teacher Auction. Students will be allowed to bid on their favorite teachers. The highest bidder for each teacher will win that teachers car washing services with a car of their choice. Very fun... my colleagues are so good about donating their time.. and going a long with my silly ideas. We took pictures of each of the volunteers to make posters around the school. I love these people.. and am lucky to work with them !!

Yummy Sammy !!

The last episode of Supernatural... the first three minutes... were heaven. I could seriously knaw on him forever !!

Tampa The TV Critic- Thursday's

This is my TiVo list for Thursday's:



GREY'S ANATOMY- I have been watching this show since the beginning. One of my favorite things about it is Grey's words of wisdom that she says in each episode. This show has such emotion and feeling. The season finales the past two years have been seriously intense. I have actually screamed out loud, and jumped up and down... intense !! Absolutely a must see !!





S*$&T MY DAD SAYS- This show is based on a book I have. Haven't actually read it yet, but I will get there. :) The show so far is pretty funny. I like William Shatner.. I mean come on Star Trek !! And he is a crotchety, old man. Pretty funny !





BONES- I have been watching this show since the beginning as well. Right now, my feelings for it are conflicted. The storylines are usually really good and different. It is about a genius woman that studies bones. She is paired up with an FBI agent to solve crimes when bones are found. The characters are likable and it is intense and funny at the same time. But, I am seriously just sick of them putting off the two of them getting together. I mean come on already.. Just kiss !!



FRINGE- Great show ! JJ Abrams is a great writer. Like this show cause it is something different. It is a sci-fi, suspense, action, romance, comedy, thriller. But, it leans more towards the sci-fi. Plus Joshua Jackson is in it.. and he is hot. Have you noticed that I watch shows based on the guys looks? Yah, I am shallow like that. :) I also love the character Walter. He is the crazy, old scientist type. He is hilarious !!




MENTALIST- Love this guy.. At times he is a little too cocky... but it is pretty cool how he can read people based on their actions. The way they solve cases is pretty cool. A lot of times they fool the crooks to come out through manipulation. So it is a cop show with a different twist.. that is enjoyable.




NIKITA- This is a remake from the original popular french movie "La Femme Nikita". I have seen both the french and american movie, and USA had a series years ago that I watched. So I was excited to see this new one. I love it !! They started it with a different twist. Instead of Nikita being inside.. she has escaped and is trying to take down the twisted government sanctioned program that incarcerated her. It puts a good twist on an old story.. and makes it fresh. Besides the fact that she kicks ass... and has big guns !! :)



THE OFFICE- Classic comedy at it's best !! I have actually posted about this show before... I heart it !!









THE VAMPIRE DIARIES- Yes another teeny bopper show about vampires that I love. But, to plead my case I have liked these shows since the first one.. Buffy. This show is awesome. Hot guys, blood, smut, vampires, revenge, betrayal, werewolves, good guys, bad guys... What more could you ask for? :)

Me and Smel on My Roller Coaster

Mel came up this past weekend and spent a couple of days with me. I kept asking her what she wanted to do... and she kept gently chiding... "Tam whatever you want, I am up for anything !!" I don't think she realized how important her visit was to me, and how even greater that response was. Seriously, having her here with no plans, just chilling like we used to back in the stone ages... :) helped me soo much. We shopped, ate, watched DVR, watched old videos, took naps, and hung out at my school. I have been off my rocker lately... emotional wise. I tend to be on this roller coaster often. But, she was on it with me that weekend and helped me smile and raise my arms.. and enjoy the ride. I felt like me again when she left. I am again truly blessed in the friends department. They are my foundation and are often there for me on my roller coaster rides !! One thing about Smel... she has always been a steady rider on my roller coaster... at times she might have been sitting in the way back... yelling her support, but this weekend she was right next to me holding my hand. :) Love you Smel.

Tampa The TV Critic- Wednesday's

Here is my Wednesday TiVo list:


OUTLAW- Loving Jimmy Smitts in this. It's another lawyer show. Not my new favorite law show, but still pretty good. I heard that it might be cancelled... I will miss it a little. I am struggling to keep up with all of them !!







THE MIDDLE- Great comedy !! It's about a quirky little family in the Midwest.. trying to live life and get by. The little boy in it has one of my favorite quirks !! He always whispers the last part of what he is saying to himself and looks down !! Haha.. I love it !! Think I am going to start teaching like that. :)



MODERN FAMILY- I have blogged about this show before... It is the best comedy out there. The two gay guys are a riot... and all the characters play off each other hilariously. A definite must see !!










COUGAR TOWN- This show is about a single mom that is coming to grips with old age. She gets a lot of help from her family and friends. I enjoy the characters, and her ex-husbands vehicle is a golf-cart. Good times !! :)






THE DEFENDERS- This is my new favorite lawyer show. I have always been a big fan of Jim Belushi, and Jerry O'Connell is yummy. They are funny together, and I have enjoyed the storyline and cases they have had thus far. It is a definite keeper.







THE WHOLE TRUTH- Yet, another lawyer show... this one I might give up. The thing I like about it... is that it really shows both sides of the defense and prosecution in each case. At times you are thinking it could go either way. But to be honest, at this point of my week... I am lawyered out. I am going to have to decide between this and Outlaw...

Tampa The TV Critic- Tuesday's

Here is Tuesday's list of TiVo items:


GLEE- This show is my third favorite show on television. The singing is amazing. The characters are hilarious. The season opener was awesome !! The lines that come out of the Cheer Coach Sue's mouth are just the best. And they just added another Coach to this season. Hahaha... her name is Coach Biest.... a female coach for Football. Cracks me up !! And they have added a few new kids with amazing voices !!




NCIS- This is my second favoritist show on television. I just love the characters in this show. They are all so different.. and play off each other so well. The main character Gibbs, is the strong silent type. I love him. I seriously plan on naming a future dog after him. This is just the best show on television !!






RAISING HOPE- This show is my new favorite comedy. It is a little crude at times... but always has a round about way of giving a good message. The grandma is hilarious... always just walks around in a bra. Haha... definitely a must see if you want to laugh out loud !!









NCIS LOS ANGELES- One of my favorite characters is on this show... Love the little old lady that is their boss. Again this show is awesome for the same reasons that the original NCIS is. Plus it has LL Cool J.. I mean come on !! :)




PARENTHOOD- Great show... great actors !! Some of the scenes between the families are just so true !! I don't have my own kids... but I love how real this show portrays how families interact and get along. William Baldwin joined up this year on it... good stuff !!










THE GOOD WIFE- This is my favorite law show. It is an incredible drama.. with some of the best writing I have seen on television. I love the investigator for the firm. Plus it has Mr. Big from Sex in the City... Good stuff !!






SONS OF ANARCHY- This show is real... real gritty, real violent, real sad, real intense, really awesome !! I love to hate it !! Sometimes I think to myself... I shouldn't like this so much !! But, I can't help it.. I am addicted.

Tampa The TV Critic- Monday's

I love television... and now that we have good old TiVo.. I can watch all my shows whenever I want. Seriously, thank you technology. I am well equipped at my house with three different DVR hookups that can tape three different shows at a time. Yah, I am a loser !! :) My pops has me beat at four !! I will catch up... Someday !! On that note, I have decided to do a Fall Critique on all the shows I watch, and am currently trying out for the first time cause they are new. I got my cousin Jules to branch out and watch NCIS, and The Glades this year. And I also got my reality addicted friends Andal and Chan hooked on NCIS as well. I promised Julie I would give her some posts to turn to for her TiVo schedule this fall. So here ya go Jules... as promised !! And Andal... you can branch out even more if ya want !! :)


CHUCK- Absolutely love this show. It is like the Geek Squad meets Spies are Us. My dad got me hooked on this show a couple of years ago. It has a great story line and fun characters. Linda Hamilton is guest starring this year on it as Chuck's mother. Seriously, that to me is enough of a reason to watch it. If you are looking for light-hearted, suspense, and romance. Chuck it !!



LONE STAR- Don't know how I feel about this one yet. It's a new one. The main character is a con-artist and is involved with two women. The first episode was about him trying to get out of this lifestyle and break away from his overbearing father that trained him to be a con. It seems to be headed in the drama, romance category. But, to be honest.. I thought the characters were Eh.. and I could take it or leave it. I will give it one more try though.



THE EVENT- This is supposed to be the new Lost. I am one that likes to watch television to escape and relax. I don't want to have to think too much. I tried to get hooked on Lost like everyone else.. but the show used to piss me off and give me headaches. :) But, I decided to give this one a try cause one of the main characters in it is John Ritter's son. The first episode was hard to follow.. kinda back and forth in time sequence. But, I was hooked. I read an article about the show.. and they promise to answer more questions as the show goes on, unlike Lost. If they don't, I am out.



CASTLE- Love, love, love this show. The main guy in it is hilarious. He is a famous writer that helps a detective solve crimes. The show totally reminds me of Moonlighting. Some of you youngens might not remember that show. The chemistry, and witty bantering between the two main characters as they solve crimes is fun to watch. And the who done it crimes keep you guessing till the end. It is a regular on my TiVo. :)



CHASE- This is a new one this season. It kinda reminded me of 'In Plain Sight"... but a little different. I dig the shows with the female dominant, crime fighter, kick ass, good girl. This show has it. It is about Texas Marshals that search for criminals on the run. I enjoyed the first episode... lots of good chase scenes, hot sweaty guys running, some witty banter, and psychological criminal mind guru. Good stuff !!




HAWAII 5-0- Um... YUMMY !! Seriously, this show was the best premiere of the night. It is new.. and obviously a remake of the old series. The main guy on it is a hottie. He is from the old vampire show Moonlight. The relationship between the two main cops is already hilarious... and the scenery in Hawaii. Seriously, can't go wrong in that department. Lots of action, shooting, explosions. Love it !! Hope it lasts !!

Homecoming Hundred

First and foremost.. I can't take credit for these pics. I was running around with my head cut off most of the time at the game so didn't take any. There is an awesome student named Shaun at our school that is doing all the computer side of stuff for our 100 year celebration. He is amazing. One of the sites he is doing is Dixie 100 Blog. You can check it out.. it is under my "Looky Loos" on the left. So, cause I was cameraless during the big Homecoming Game.. I stole some from Shaun.. Thanks buddy !! What a great night, yet bittersweet. I got to see Jake, an old, longtime friend.. that I used to see on a daily basis, but now he teaches at Desert Hill High School. Since we were playing them, I ran over and gave him a hug before the game... wasn't too happy about the colors he was sporting. :) But, was glad to see him. Miss ya buddy !! I then got to take tickets with the best ladies at our school. It was awesome to see so many alumni come through the Dixie gates. Halftime was just incredible !! Old cars to old queens. Since it is Dixie's Centennial year.. we had the first Homecoming Queen lead the pack in a car from 1911. She is a little younger than that.. but, she was beautiful in her original dress from sixty plus years ago !! So cool !!


There are some things at Dixie Football... whether it is Centennial Year or Homecoming that you can always find during a Dixie Football Game. Here are three pictures that capture them beautifully.. and they just happen to be my favorite !!



We did lose the game... which was part of the bittersweetness... but I thought the boys fought hard and well. Another highlight was after the game. Our cheerleaders this year decided to start a "Shaving Pool".. to raise some money. Well, the $1000 limit was raised that night.. so my head boss Bergeson and his assistant Bair got their heads shaved. Part of the money was raised by Bergeson's five already BALD brothers running around the crowd for money. Haha... money was flying everywhere. To be honest, I never thought Bergeson would go through with it... but he did. Now he fits in well with his family. :)


Lastly, I got to spend the last part of the game with Mrs. Brandi Lou !! She is a new teacher at Dixie.. and to say we are the same is an understatement !! I am stoked for her to be here with me !! She is awesome !!


It was a good night at Dixie... for me anyway !! :) Thanks to all those that have made Dixie what it is before I got here. I will carry that spirit with me for the years to come that I am here.. so that it continues to live on when I am gone !! It's a beautiful thing !!

Dixie is 100 !!

This year is a special year at the high school I teach at. It is Dixie's 100th year. I love this place... the spirit, pride, tradition, and people.. make it one of the best places to be. I am excited for this year and all of the celebrations and activities that will be taking place. I am on the Centennial Committee (shocker) and am stoked to be involved in such a monumental year. I have decided that I am going to walk around and take many pics for my blog, the Dixie Blog, and Facebook. I have kinda turned into my dad. When I was younger, he would constantly walk around my youth activities and take pictures of everyone and everything. Back then, I would make fun of him. But now, I understand what he was doing. He wanted to be sure I remembered the good times in my life. I want these kids at Dixie.. to remember what an amazing school it is, and how lucky they are to participate in such an amazing birthday year. I love ya Dixie !! :)


At the beginning of each year, our awesome student council decorate the three levels of hallways at our school. This year was no exception, with colorful streamers, planes, and balloons throughout the school. There were also some awesome "Happy Birthday" Banners. We also had an opening assembly where we had some Dixie Alumni come speak to the kids. One of my favorites was Wilkinson... and old alumni that got in a terrible car accident and is now paralyzed. He has such a great attitude, and the kids were really receptive to his spirit and pride in Dixie.

Every year at the beginning of the year Dixie has a Club Spectacular. It is an opportunity for each club to set up tables and advertise the fun activities that they do throughout the year. Students are allowed to walk around and sign up with clubs that they think might interest them. This year there was a big variety... from Harry Potter Club... to to the Spanish Club.

Last weekend, Bridget (our librarian) and I spent all Friday night fixing up our display case. I loved looking at some of the old pics of Dixie, and touching some of the old letterman jackets, football helmets, and cleats. I felt like I was leaving my mark, on a place that so many great people have marked over the last 100 years. To be a part of that.. was special to me !