:: The Princess Diaries ::

:: 26.12.02 ::

the day after christmas

felt like the day before and week before, heck, even a month or so before too. the holiday season really isn't that big with my family. and christmas definitely isn't as big of a deal as new year's. so, i must wait until new year's to cash in on the goods. but, i must say it is nice having the days off. i have resumed my pre-"professional" lifestyle of sleeping late and sleeping in until nearly half of the day has passed. disgusting? perhaps. just what i needed? definitely.

so, what else? hmm.... nothing. absolutely nothing. my days consist of waking up no earlier than noon, eating whatever seems appetitizing (which isn't much these days), emailing, reading, and sleeping. fabulous, isn't it? i know there are many other things i could be doing during my break, but i'm just not ready for it. and by the time i am ready, i'll have to go back to work and school. oh well. such is life.

:: debbie 12/26/2002 05:03:00 pm [+] ::
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so, after writing a good number of papers, taking a final, and catching up on my zz's, i'm back! come on, you know you've been dying to see what i was going to write next. well, here i go...

a few of my latest escapes have been watching dvd's of u2, beastie boys, and david gray. and let me tell you, it's been a great way to relax. but, of the three, hands down, the beasties have been the most entertaining. oh, my sweet sassy molassy! they are hilarious! some of the ideas these guys come up with are just brilliant! i could watch them all day! i often think about the videos during the day when the high school kids are getting on my nerves. i would describe some of the funny moments, but i know i'll be alone in the amusement. how do i know this? 'cause i showed mina a few of the videos and i was the only one laughing. but, that's all right! oh, beastie boys, thank you for making my day bearable! i know, i'm a loser.

let's see... anything else exciting? hell yeah! winter break in two days, baby! oh, how i love working in a school. i've been waiting for this winter break since the beginning of the year. it's been a tough semester, but it's over. and whatever doesn't kill you can only make you stronger. right? riiight... and because i am realizing how precious these breaks and holidays are, i'm going to try to maximize them. how? i'm not exactly quite sure. i'm sure i'll figure something out, no?

oh, hmm... this entry seems to have been a bit anti-climatic. sorry. but, what can i say, my life ain't all that exciting. oh well. it's a life, at least.

:: debbie 12/18/2002 09:07:00 pm [+] ::
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welcome sean and ian lee!

friday night, sun yong and i went to visit susan and the boys at luthern general. and oh my dear god! those babies are so cute! they're the first babies i've seen so young - only a day old. and they couldn't be any cuter. they are so small - their little eyes, their little noses, their little ears. so cute! and everything they did was adorable - yawning, turning their heads, blinking, crying - everything! i could have just stood there all day just watching them. it's just all so amazing. oh, they are soooo cute!!! i also have this new found respect for women and the whole birthing thing. it takes so much strength, devotion, and love to have kids. you can't say during labor that you quit and want to stop. and you certainly can't say during a c-section that you're having second doubts. but, it's gotta be worth all the pain in the world when you see those little faces you've helped to create. mad props to susan too. she's given birth to her children both ways. she is one tough cookie. just amazing!

:: debbie 12/07/2002 11:46:00 pm [+] ::
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is this really going to make me a better teacher?

so, two papers done. a case report, one more paper, and one final to go. but let me ask you this: will writing a personal philosophy statement really make me a better teacher? really. come on, now. but, i guess whatever it takes to become a teacher, right? yeah, sure. oh, dear god, i hope i make it. please, let me keep my sanity. and more importantly, stop me from taking any "naps." 'cause we all know that debbie kim is not capable of taking naps. to me, a nap is sleeping for about 5 hours. and if i have to choose between finishing work and sleeping, you're damn right i'm going to pick sleep.

okay, it's time to go to sleep now!

:: debbie 12/07/2002 11:33:00 pm [+] ::
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a career change before i start

is it a bad sign when you're sitting in your class contemplating another career?

today, the attorney for the chicago public schools came in to speak to us about the corey h. case. and while i'm listening to her talk, completely engaged, i start to think about a career in law. so, on my drive home, i thought about going into law. this isn't the first time i've considered law. but, it is the first time i've considered it for so long. so, i think about it and see how i could be able to combine special education and law. it seems promising. i think about taking the lsats. with enough studying, it's doable. i start to think about what it might be like to actually go to law school. and that doesn't seem too bad either. then, it hits me. i knew there was a catch. the bar exam. my ideas come shattering down on me and i take back my consideration. oh well, it was nice while it lasted. and who knows, maybe one day, i'll think about law school for longer than two hours.

:: debbie 12/03/2002 11:14:00 pm [+] ::
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winter, or rather, fall wonderland

i know snow is and can be a rather annoying and dangerous act of nature. but, i love it. i love watching the snow fall and seeing everything turn white. it's like for that time, everything dirty looks so clean and pure. i love how untouched snow shines, radiates, and sparkles in the sunlight. there's a sense of calm that the snow brings for me. driving in it and clearing my car of it is a whole other issue. it's amazing how something so light, so fluffy, so white, and individual can cause so much stress and havoc. and when it snows a lot, i'm brought back to the days of when i was in school, hoping for a snow day. wait! i still hope for snow days! ahh... i love the snow.

:: debbie 12/02/2002 11:50:00 pm [+] ::
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