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Hubby and I are going to FL to visit his father for Father's Day next week. I didn't really want to go visit, but I made him promise to take me to Busch Gardens Friday. It's kinda weird being around my hubby's family (or people in general, really). I have nothing in common with them really, so I never have anything interesting to share. My life revolves around my hubby, teaching, and animals. They are so into tennis (and his wife's cheerleader daughters), and I can't even work up enough enthusiasm to feign interest. So Busch Gardens will be the only high point. I will get some pics to post.

Other news:

Angel is still pregnant. She is resuming her training and still doesn't want to pick up her right lead. She is also heavy on the forehand, and still a bit stubborn. The trainer says she would be a good horse for hunter pleasure, but I have no idea how to ride that. I never had much training when it comes to riding horses. I know how to hang on, how to fall off, and get the horse to run the pattern. I have a lot to learn if I want to show in these classes. Ugh! I wish I could have stuck with the lessons, I will look like such an idiot, an adult taking riding lessons after riding one way for nearly 20 years. This is going to be so difficult for me. If you are reading this, look forward to some really ridiculous pics of me pretty soon. (Me, in jodhpurs and a helment! LOL)

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Also, I am planning on going to NY and FL this summer, so I will get some good pics to post. Beaches, concerts, theme parks, water parks, exotic animals... So much fun!!!

More good news--> We had taken Angel to get bred to HG Esquire (gorgeous Arabian stallion at Willow Hill Equestrian) at the end of April/beginning of May, and we went and picked her up last week after she had been confirmed 14 days in foal. We took her yesterday to make sure she was still pregnant, and she was confirmed 30 days in foal. I am so thrilled with this news. I hope the foal takes after its mom in all ways except height. Even the breeder/trainer said the only thing keeping Angel back is her height, "nice movement, she can move just like the big horses." He also said she was very well behaved and calm. I knew she would be. Most things don't bother her much.

Anyway, hoping to get some more pics up soon, I don't ever seem to have the camera with me when I need it...

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One of my mares, Angel, is in Gordonsville right now getting bred to HG Esquire, I really hope she takes. HG Esquire is a really gorgeous, fabulous Arabian. She has also been going through training. She has had 6 lessons and is learning very fast. Her trainer is very pleased. Angel is learning sidepasses, how to collect properly, going over poles, low jumps, responding to pressure, lead changes, and how to move forward. It seems like a lot to learn, but she is doing very well, and hasn't once offered to buck or rear (not that she ever has). She has only had 6 lessons and already knows more than Prince, lol. But, as my trainer said, speed event horses have their own mind, and most of them are out of it, lol. Anyway, we may be able to go pick Angel back up Sunday, if the vet clears her as taking.

As far as Avatar & Twilight go, I am still reading several fanfics, and trying to keep all the stories straight, but it is really hard to. If you are interested in Twilight fanfics, PoweredByStarlight at ff.net has 3 really good stories up. I think they rival the original, if not better. And these are updated about once a week, so not too long of a wait between chapters. I haven't looked for Twilight fics here yet, so if you know of any good ones, let me know. I just finished reading Capture of the Maiden, an Avatar fanfic, and I must say I was thoroughly delighted by the writing and plot of that fic.

I will probably not be on here too much during May, as SOL testing starts in our school next week, and doesn't end until the end of May. I don't really get too stressed about it, but the students and principals do, as well as some of the other teachers. It just gets really hard to talk to anyone about anything because most everyone is on edge. Ugh, it is really annoying! I hate standardized testing. It is really a waste of time.

I will be so happy when May is over. I will know for sure whether Angel is preggos or not, how my students did on their test, and hopefully Prince will have a few more ribbons to hang by his papers.

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Sad News Follows...

This morning, hubby went to take dogs out for their morning bathroom break as he always does. One of our dogs, Manhattan, who is always very happy and hoppy ran across the street to smell the neighbor's snowman. As she was headed back, a small red pickup that was speeding down the road hit her. We drove her to the vet as quickly as possible, but she didn't make it. Hubby is real upset, and is crying and swearing vengeance on the driver of that truck. He saw the whole thing happen. I was still in bed, half-asleep. My parents are outside now digging a hole to bury her in. I am really upset and crying myself. I know we should have had her on a leash. I know I should have been out there to help. I shouldn't have been so lazy. There is nothing I can do about it now, she is gone.

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Oh yeah, I am really looking forward to Avatar this week. I have really enjoyed reading the stories and looking at the pics.

Lakefest is this week too. I can't wait. It is supposed to be this really huge event that draws tens of thousands of people to our town. I will take some pics of that as well. I hope the weather cooperates.

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Ok, so I finally finished uploading my pics. Comment away on them, I am interested in what y'all think. I personally like the pic of Luna & Bugsy, Luna looks so goofy there, lol. But she lays like that all the time. And she plays with everything and everyone. She has all kind of toys, and she plays with the cats and the other dogs. She also enjoys destuffing things that are stuffed. We come home to a living room full of white and black fluff. She is constantly taking the stuffing out of her toys and her bed. We punish her a little, but she is just so cute walking up to us with stuffing hangin from her lips, lol.

Ok, enough about her. So tomorrow I have a horse show. I will try to take some pictures while I am there, maybe I will get some good ones (hopefully it won't rain). I am going to be riding in Barrels & Poles on Prince (Dothan's Boy).

Next week is Avatar week, we all know that. But it is also Lake Fest week for my town. Lake Fest is next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is huge. I have never been before, but I have seen pictures. They have hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, vendors, music, boats, and fireworks. I will try to get some pics of that as well.

Well, I think that is all for now. Y'all have a good weekend. I will update again tomorrow after the horse show.

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Anyway, thanks to all you fanfiction writers out there, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into posting your stories about the gAang. I have been reading so much fanfiction that all the stories are starting to mush together in my mind, lol.

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Anyway, Avatar won't be on TV for a while. :*( Oh well. I went ahead and ordered my DVD volume 3 from Buy.com and am also going to purchase a few from Walmart to give away to my students.

So anyway, our principal is now having the teachers float to the classes instead of the students moving. I do not like it very much. I had my room the way I needed it to be, with students where they needed to be, and now... aargh! I will make it work somehow. I still gotta figure this out. Well, I have a job interview with another school Tuesday afternoon, I really hope it goes well. I really can't wait for school to end. I have been extremely disappointed with how things are handled in this district.

I have so much energy right now, I don't know what to do with it. I want to paint, draw, write, excercise, clean, something, anything but sit on this couch. I can't go outside yet, with these allergies, but I want to do so much. I can't wait to ride my horses again, even though they need a bath first, lol. Maybe I can bathe them this weekend and get some more pics for my gallery, that is, if the weather cooperates. We'll see.

TTYL,
Zutoph

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]]> ~Zutoph http://Zutoph.deviantart.com/journal/17813730/ http://Zutoph.deviantart.com/journal/17813730/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:48:53 PDT Anyway, school seems like it is a bust. I just got my students started on Science Fair projects(due May 1, by the way), and now they tell me I won't be teaching Science again until the SOL's are out of the way. They have me teaching Reading, and for two hours per class. I still don't know who's class is going where, but I guess we will find out Monday. I don't really think this is going to work very well, but I will try.

Oh yeah, almost forgot. We got another dog, well actually a puppy. She is in 2 of the pics I have in my gallery. We adopted her from the local SPCA. Her name is/was Uniqua, we now call her Luna (we were going to call her Yue, but she just isn't very dainty). She is a Lab/Blue Tick mix and is 5 months old. She likes to chew on things. She is already bigger than my husky mix, Manhattan, I don't know how much bigger she will get. Yay!!!

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My week has been really hectic. A new student was put into my classroom an there were so many deadlines this week, plus parent teacher conferences that parents didn't show up for. When Friday came, I felt like pulling my hair out. And on top of it all, Avatar was removed from Nick's lineup. I wish I lived closer to NYC, I would try to join the picket lines outside NY Comic Con, but I am over 10 hours away. Maybe I should just teabag Nick. I don't know what will work, but I miss my beloved Avatar.

Ok, moving on. I am going to be uploading some pics that I took at my local SPCA. Two dogs and two cats that I am thinking about adding to my crew. Take a look at their pics and tell me what you think.

CYa on the flip side, lol.

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Ok, now on with the journal...
My Spring Break began Thursday at 1:00 pm and so far, it is going great. I am having a lot of fun. Hubby and I got our fishing licenses and have gone fishing every day at Buggs Island Lake (only about a mile from my house). We haven't caught anything yet, but it is just nice to be outside listening to nature all around me. The sun feels great, nice and warm. I am really enjoying this time off. My parents came up for a few days and brought my other two pekes with them. I will have to get pictures to show y'all. They are gorgeous pekes. Oh well, I better get going, gotta go back to my fishing hole, maybe today I will catch something... : )

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