11/23- Are you, are you coming to the tree?

Weight Loss for the Week: 0lbs

I am still getting over the crud this week, so I opted out of Zumba again, and focused on doing the elliptical since it's easier to stop on that and take care of all the ick when it occurs. Since I finally realized that I am not going to be able to kick the crud on my own since the weather keeps rocketing back and forth between 60+ and 20- degrees, I decided it was time to go to the doctor and get some medicine. I have been feeling so much better ever since then.

School was fine this week- the kids are getting so antsy for Thanksgiving break. My sophomores finished up another unit, and then we ended the week with their class retreat. I always enjoy going to those :)  And, one of the seniors who gave a speech is one of my kids from last year (and this year). Her speech was so good and touching. I was tearing up by the end of it- then, when some of her friends gave her hugs, I just cried. It's so sweet seeing how much they truly care for each other. My juniors and seniors are still in the middle of their units- and won't finish them until after the break since they are doing their Poetry Out Loud performances the next few days.  I have also been impressed by my students this week since I offered some exam incentives (things I actually normally do for the most part) in exchange for them reaching different goals for our Canned Food Drive.  Most of them have been bringing in donations, or have said they will this week. I love how, even though they make me crazy, when push comes to shove, they show how good and caring they are.

I went over to Sean's on Tuesday evening after my doctor's appointment. We had a nice, relaxing evening at his place. We had some dinner and watched some Star Trek. At the end, it showed it was originally a Desilu production... and I may have informed Sean of my intense love of Lucille Ball. I hope he wasn't too scared by it. But, I really do love her. Speaking of Lucille Ball, on Saturday, Mom and I went with a few of her friends to Babalu. It was good, a nice fit for the Square :) Then, we showed them The Square Olive. We should be PR folks for the shops on the Square. Just sayin'. Oh, Friday evening, after the retreat, I stayed with Kristin for a bit at her place to see where everything is and get to know the cats since I'll be cat-sitting for them over the break. Then, Jen came over and Mark made it home, and we had some dinner and drinks and a lot of laughs :). Today, after Mass, I did my laundry and chores. Then, I went to see "Mockingjay: Part One" with Kristin, Mark, and Jen. It was pretty good, definitely recommend it.

Now, to finish some more grading before bed. Yay for a two-day week!

Tip of the Week: Get your grocery shopping done for Thanksgiving if you haven't yet. It's going to get nuts in the stores soon.

Recipe of the Week: Healthy Spinach and Ricotta Pizza