Look Out, Abercrombie! I love this picture! I took it yesterday at my cousin Bella's birthday party. This is my cousin and Bella's big brother Colby. Don't you just love the look? I think he's an Abercrombie model-in-training. This kid has so much bull with him that he's either going to be a lawyer or a used car salesman. He could sell ice to an Eskimo! He has also endeared himself to me for life by being a Saints fan. Love ya, Colby! You rock!

The Princess Has Returned! Yep, I'm back! This has been a crazy couple of weeks as far as computer usage has been concerned. I've spent the last two weeks living in my FEMA trailer in Meraux, coming home only on weekends. I don't have the internet at the FEMA trailer, and it was down for over a week here in P.R. (I hate Charter!) Thankfully we're back up and running, and I won't have to spend as much time at the FEMA trailer since morning duty is over until December! Can I tell you that duty just stinks?! It's one of the few things about teaching that I truly dislike. One of the things I really like? Hanging out with my family. Don't you just love that picture? That's me with my sweet cousin Bella Grace at her second birthday party. She had a princess-themed party, and we had lots of fun. She was just too adorable! Last year Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ruined her first birthday. It was great to see her have fun with her cake and presents. Something else that's fun--New Orleans Saints football! I cannot wait until Monday night. The Superdome will have its grand re-opening, and my 2-0 Saints will be playing their first home game since the 2004 season. It is going to be awesome! Maybe I need to get a real tiara for that occasion. I've been lucky lately. Life has been good. I'm so happy to be back teaching at CHS. I love my students and my job. My family is wonderful. I love them so much. My house is almost finished. If everything continues to go according to schedule, we may be in by Halloween! Can you believe it? I need to post some new pics of the house. The walls have been painted, and the doors and trim are being installed. I get so excited everytime I'm in the parish. There is so much left to be done, but there is so much that has been done. Yep, life right now is definitely good!

There's Gotta Be a Country Song Somewhere in This
School began last week, and things worked out just fine. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't be completely ready, but I was. Everything seemed to fall into place at the last minute. I'm enjoying my new students, and it feels wonderful to be back in the classroom. I am in my element again. After the horrible events of last August, I really didn't know if I'd ever return to teaching in St. Bernard Parish. I am so happy to be here!

Most of the middle school classes are located in the portable buildings. I feel a bit isolated from the rest of the school, but I really don't mind. I like my classroom. I have a good bit of space, and it's not so bad being in a portable. I've got my decorations up and am just working on getting some furniture.

The only downside to the whole thing is the commute from Pearl River to Chalmette. I hate that drive during rush hour traffic. I don't want to have to leave at the crack of dawn just to get to work. To solve that problem I have been spending a few nights a week at the FEMA trailer at my house. It's only three minutes from home to CHS. It does get a bit lonely there, but I'm managing. Mrs. Diane and Mr. Herbert are just across the street if I need anything or just want some company. They have been taking good care of me. It's good to have another set of parents!

So, I have been wondering. I live in a single-wide trailer. I spend some of my nights in a FEMA trailer. Technically I teach in a trailer. What does that make me? I guess you can just call me Queen of the Trailers! The whole thing just strikes me as being funny. Maybe I'm just warped. Yep, I'm officially a warped trailer chick!

We did get some wonderful news on Friday. There is a chance our house may be ready in early November! The electrician is supposed to come this week. The AC man is ready. The workers for the sheetrock are lined up. Wouldn't it be wonderful to spend Thanksgiving in our own home?! I don't want to get my hopes up too much, but hopefully we'll at least have Christmas at home this year! Yay!

Well, this trailer chick's gotta run. Talk to my loyal blog subjects soon!

I'm on TV! Remember that LaQuinta reunion I told y'all about in my last post? Well, guess what? We wound up on TV! WDSU came out to do a story on the event. They were looking for people to volunteer to be interviewed, and well, you know how shy and retiring I am! Here's the link if you'd like to take a look. Houston Hotel Managers Organize Evacuee Brunch Reunion