August Rush

I recently got this movie after my Pastor's wife recommended it. Indeed, it is an amazing movie! The soundtrack is incredible if you're into music. The movie is about an orphan boy who turns out to be a music prodigy that is on the quest to finding his long-lost parents. He "follows" the music to find them. Ya'll have to check it out!

Here's the video!

As I mentioned earlier in the previous blog I was going to post a video of what these guys do. Here is one of the top competitors, Travis Pastrana, who recently retired. He performs a double backflip on this clip....first one ever made!

Enjoy!





Laura :)

X Fighters 06.14.08

This past Saturday, Iris and I went to the Red Bull X Fighters competition. It's the International Freestyle Motocross Competition that tours the world. It's a little known in the US, but it's well known in the rest of the world. It held it's first US competition ever on Saturday. I've never seen anything like it. These guys do some insane stunts with their motorcycle. My jaw kept dropping throughout the evening, LOL.
Well, it was a packed house in the Ft. Worth Stockyards. It was all Texas themed....really neat! For example, the concessions served turkey legs, corn dogs and lemonade. Also, they were giving away bandanas to wave and cowbells to ring! It was a neat experience! The even was recorded and will air this Sunday on ABC Sports.

Here are some pics from the competition!









I'll post a video of what these guys do!
It's so cool!

One Person CAN Make A Difference!

I got this video from one of the organizations', To Write Love On Her Arms, bulletin on myspace. It's about one man's desire to bring hope in other's lives. It's very heart-warming.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2008/06/10/lah.japan.suicide.cliff.cnn

Many blessings,
Laura :)

Finishing the race!

It's the last week of school and it's already flying by. There is sooooo much to do and there is one thing I'm not looking forward to....is saying goodbye. I hate goodbyes, but I do them anyway. I've been trying my best to keep myself together as I am packing my classroom and seeing my kids leaving my classroom for one last time.
Today, I saw many students say goodbye and I was given thank you cards. Those mean so much to me. It's a little encouragement to keep going and finish this assignment God has given me. During the day, one of my parents bought us lunch from Martinez restaurant in Mesquite. My word, WHAT A BLESSING THAT WAS!!! Furthermore, after school one of my students learned two Spanish songs from Josh Groban and sang them to me. It was for extra credit, gotta love it! She has such a phenomenal voice. Besides that, she burned ALL the Josh Groban CDs for me! Of course, I SCREAMED like a little girl, LOL! What a treat and what a sweet surprise to end the day! I'll be pretty busy this week with wrapping things up at work and packing up and ending the week at Reunion Arena for graduation...gotta see my babies off!
I hope this blog finds ya'll well!
Blessings on ya'll!

Laura

Counting down....

My goodness! I have never been so busy in my entire life, then again I always say that at this time of year. But, there's so much to do because I have to pack up my things in my classroom and move them out. I am still looking for a job and I am narrowing things down with my choice of school to attend this fall.
So far this month:
I administered the TAKS for the last time.
I celebrated Mimi's 3rd birthday!
I celebrated my mother's birthday and mother's day.
We had the 1st annual Champions Walk for Christ Youth Walk-a-thon in Rockwall.
I spent a weekend in Paris, TX for the JROTC Camp.
I cheered Kristi and Mark to win the DWTS competition!
We had the Spanish Club end-of-the-year party and got a cake...:D
I applied for many jobs.
I looked into 3 areas of study.
I have been coming to peace with stepping down as a teacher.
I am enjoying a 4 day weekend...sadly my allergies decided to kick in at the same time....aaargh!!!! :-(
I am looking forward to a new beginning....it's all in His hands!
So, that's all I been doing this past month. I will try my best to update ya'll more consistently!
I hope this blog finds you all well!
Blessings on ya'll and lot's of love,
Laura :D

LOL!

Sorry, it's been a while since I last posted, again. Life's been really hectic and stressful with seeking a job and finishing my school year strong. I still haven't taken my GRE, it doesn't seem to fit in my budget lately, lol....either that or I'm procrastinating. I got glasses for computer use and extensive reading. It's helped a lot with my headaches and they are pretty cool. I'd like to thank my mom for picking them out. She has great taste!
Lately, I've been walking alot since the weather improved. I absolutely love it! I get to walk every afternoon in a beautiful park near my place. It's so peaceful and the fresh air is great! Other than that, all is well! Hope everyone is doing great!

Love,
Laura :D

p.s. This vid is hilarious! I'd like to see Mimi pull that trick, LOL!
South Paw Kitty