My first day of class

So yesterday was a lot of firsts for me; teaching the P.E. and going to my first class for this semester at UH.
Naturally the first day of class is going over the syllabus and introductions. My professor asks us to say a little bit about where we're from and what we do and then some thing interesting about us So the wheels are turning in my head and luckily I'm towards the end so I can think about my response.
I figure I've led a pretty interesting life so there's got to be something. But then the other people start talking and I realize that I suck. Here's why: the other students have done things like serve in the peace corps, built homes in Indonesia, volunteered in Antarctica or some such place to save the penguins, and the list goes on.
So now it's my turn and I am freaking out. I haven't built homes for the poor or saved a nation or solved world hunger! Who are these people that they have all this time to do these things?! I decide that that there's no way out of it so I've got to tell the truth.
This is what I said: "Hi my name is Kelly. I work at a Charter School in Kaneohe and like the rest of you I've been to other countries. I went to Fiji to marry my husband, the Philippines to straighten my hair and Hong Kong for the excellent shopping. Oh! and I also go to Disneyland every year because I was spoiled and have been going since I was five. Nice to meet you!"
Silence.
And then all at once every starts to crack up. The girls sitting next to me start touching my hair and telling me it looks natural and all this stuff. There are two married guys who are begging me not to tell their wives about the Philippines or Hong Kong because they can't afford it, and I know there are others in the room who think I'm a "spoiled twit" as my mom would put it.
But it doesn't faze me because I know who I am. I was spoiled when I was a kid, but not anymore. Everything I have I've earned by working my butt off, sacrificing and not taking crap from anyone. So, if that makes me "spoiled", okay.
I just thought this was the funniest first day of a graduate class that I've ever had and wanted to share it with all of you!

P.E.

This post is more about my thoughts more than anything else. I had to teach P.E. today...yes you heard me, "Physical Education." Now those of you who know me and have seen a recent photo of me know that I am not a physical person. But I got stuck doing it so there you go.
Anyway, my group is "Mixed sports" so we can obviously do different sports each week. Today we did kickball and some football. I was good at the kickball (only because I played soccer for a few years) and then I only watched them play football.
I forgot how torturous P.E. is! I mean for two and half hours, kids are FORCED to run around in the hot sun. I tried to make it fun and interesting for them, but they weren't having it. I couldn't blame them since I was done by 1:00pm and class doesn't end until 2:15pm.
So all of you out there who are P.E. teachers or loved P.E. when you were in High School, I have three words for you:YOU ARE SADISTIC.
Those are my thoughts. :)

My Twilight cast

I noticed a lot of people are unhappy with the Twilight cast for the movie. I wasn't really thrilled myself but I'm still excited for the movie. Reading people's ideas and comments made me think about the cast I'd have if it were up to me. So, I challenge/tag all of you who don't like the cast, don't like my pics, or would like to do it for fun, to do it.

Here's my cast! BTW, if I don't have a character on here it means i'm cool with the one they already chose.

First, Bella. I think Emmy Rossum or Anne Hathaway would've made a better choice. They're more...innocent. Like i imagine Bella to be.

Edward needs to be hotter. That's why I chose Wentworth Miller. (star of Prison Break) I like him because he's gorgeous, great bod and can totally kick vampire butt to save Bella.

Next is Emmett. The one they picked is all right but I like Chris Pine better. (most known for Princess Diaries 2) When i think of Emmett, i see Chris Pine.

The Rosalie they casted is very pretty. But if they needed a replacement I'd choose Scarlett Johansen. Just because she's just the real life vapid, shallow blond that Rosalie is in the book.

Jasper in the cast is UGLY!!! No life-long partner of Alice is Ugly! So, I chose to replace him with Ryan Gosling.

Alice is supposed to be cute and fun. I like Rachel Leigh Cook for Alice.

The guy they picked for Mike is ugly and a dork. Mike Newton wasn't supposed to be a dork, he was supposed to be the chilvarous, popular guy. So, I pick Jesse McCartney.

And last, but most certainly not least, is Jacob. Now, I know he's supposed to be young in Twilight, and the guy they've got can do that. BUT...when Jacob becomes bigger and taller in the next book I've got the perfect hot guy. Steven Strait. I heart him. He's most known for his roles in "The Covenant" and "10,000 B.C."

Olympic Opinion

So, I don't know how many of you have been keeping up to date with the Summer Olympics but I've got a couple of things to say.
Usually I only watch the opening ceremonies because it's this big production and no one's competed yet so everyone's happy. I also like to see the uniforms each country has when they walk into the huge stadium.
This year I decided to watch a bit more than usual since every time I turn on the T.V. I'm hearing about how great the U.S. is doing because of Michael Phelps in swimming and so on. I wish I didn't. I became sucked in like everyone else to the point that I now have an opinion and am actually upset about a couple of things.

1) What is up with China getting first over Nastia Lukin when they were tied?! WTF! They got the same freaking score! Why does Ling lu la, or whatever her name is, get gold?

2) What is up with China getting gold over Jonathan Horton in male high bar?! China messed up twice and Jonathan's only deduction was the ONE step he took when he landed! Last time I checked one was less than two. Or do we not count that way in Beijing?

3) What is up with Jamaican runner Usain Bolt? This guys the most obnoxious winner I've ever seen. He actually slows down towards the end of a race, because he knows he's first, to slap his chest and throw his hands out! Is that how you say "Obnoxious Jerk"in your native tongue?

I am happy about the over all medal count and that we're kicking China's butt. Sorry for all you Chinese out there but in my opinion, your country is taking advantage of having the Olympics in Beijing and rewarding itself when it shouldn't. Just my opinion!

BIG NEWS TWILIGHT FANS

The release date for the movie “Twilight” has been moved from Dec. 12 to Nov. 21st!!! this is no lie and no joke. Apparently the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince” was supposed to come out but they’ve moved it to 2009.

So, “Twilight” has taken its place. And I quote:

"When Warner Bros. decided to move HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE to the summer of 2009, we saw a unique opportunity to slot in our film which has been gaining tremendous awareness and momentum over the past several months," said Rob Friedman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment. "We by no means are trying to fill the shoes of the incredible POTTER franchise for 2008, rather we are just looking to bring the fans of Stephenie Meyer's incredible book series the film as soon possible from a programming perspective."

So get out there and start spreading the word!!! Now!!

Tagged by Kaytee!

Thanks Kaytee! I haven't done one of these in a while!

YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car): Punk Altima

YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fav hobby/craft, fav weather element + “Tour”): The Writing Rain Tour

YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie): Strawberry Peanut Butter

YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name): Kvui

YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal): Blue Dog

YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born): Luana Honolulu (this doesn't work for Hawaiians!)

YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first): Vuike

SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink): The Red Hot Cocoa (I'm so Hot!)

STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Goddess Symphony

WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names): Yvonne Arthur (whoa...that really does sound like a witness protection name!)

WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Onizuka Orlando (Again, it sucks for Hawaii names!)

SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Christmas Rose

CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”): Strawberry Shirtie

Tag to everyone on "My Peeps" list and anyone reading this right now!

The Host

I have recieved emails and posts about this book and yes I've read it. Thanks everyone for suggesting! I actually picked it up when it was first released sometime in May. I do like it, though this book and the Twilight books do have one bad factor in common. They both star a whiny girl who irritates me in the beginning of the book.

Both Twilight and The Host take about 40 - 50 pages of suffered reading before it picks up and starts to get good. There may be some of you who disagree, but here's my proof. At the start of Twilight, Bella is going on and on about how sucky Forks is. And at the start of The Host, Wanderer goes on and on about how sucky it is to be inside Melanie. So, I suffered through both beginnings, but was rewarded in the end.

I would still recommend The Host to most readers. It's got just enough action, sci-fi, and love story to keep you going. I actually think it would make an interesting movie too. Ian and Jared sound just as awesome as Edward and the only reason I think that is because Ian sounds more "real" to me. Like he could actually exist.

And I know there are a lot of Edward lovers out there dying of heart attacks right now, but it's true. I actually like the love triangle she has going on in The Host; and just so you know, it's not at all irritating like the love triangle in Twilight. In The Host you actually like everyone involved and it all ends well. Anyway, that's my small plug for Stephenie's "other" book.

Midnight Sun

Attention all you Twilight fans! Fellow freaks of the series have let me in on the newest addition to Stephanie Meyer's website about Twilight. She has written a book called "Midnight Sun" and it is the story of Twilight from Edward's perspective. I think this will help my husband finally sit and read the books; if it's from the guy's perspective he might just give it a chance. (But I'm not holding my breath.)

Now, most of you probably already know about this and I'm sorry if I'm just saying something that is old. But for me, this is BRAND NEW INFORMATION! (Those of you who know the TV show "Friends", like Kaytee and Elizabeth, will know that I just quoted it)

Anyway, the first chapter is already released on her website, StephanieMeyer.com, and I am a huge fan of it. I actually like this perspective of Twilight since it explains Edwards side and how he sees Bella.

So, if you're interested go to her website and read the first chapter. I read it and can't wait for the rest to be released. I really like the way she writes and the view of Bella from Edward's perspective makes you fall in love with this series all over again!

Flat Tire = Happy Kelly

So yesterday Rabici got a flat tire on my dad's car. It wasn't his fault; there was a nail sticking out of the ground. Anyway, he had to change the tire and then drive it to SEARS to get fixed. So he called me because my car has the car jack in it. I left work to help him (not that I really could because I have never changed a tire in my life).

Since I was feeling pretty useless, and the last time I saw someone change a tire it was Nia and she made me hold the dirty, icky bolts, and I was traumatized from the experience...I decided to make myself useful and take some pictures of Rabici with his shirt off. This is a rare occasion because unless he's dancing, he NEVER takes his shirt off. I WANT him to take his shirt off so I can show him off.

Well, it was really hot yesterday and changing a tire is exhausting...so I've been told...so he took off his shirt. And now I get to brag about my husband. Yeah Me!!!!

The stupid flat

Without a SHIRT!!!

The new tire


Rabici admires a job well done and I gawk at Rabici!!

I'm so happy!!!!

I HEART BREAKING DAWN

So, like many of you, I stayed up until 12 midnight on August 1st to get my copy of Breaking Dawn. I pre-ordered my book through Borders at Windward Mall and I'm so glad I did. There were like 300 + people there! Anyway, I dragged my husband along so he could take pictures.

This is of me, Stephanie and her sister waiting to get our books.
You can't see it but they're in prom dresses and Stephanie
won some stickers because she looked like the character.


This one is hard to see but I took a picture right outside
of Borders, right after I got my book. I'm kind of glad
it's dark, that way you can't see how tired I am!


I couldn't wait till I got home to start reading so I began in the car.
This is actually a picture of me (and my double chin)
reading the ending. I'm sorry if you guys don't like that but
I had to read the ending first! I had to know it ended good!
And, as you can tell from my reaction,...IT DOES!!!!!


I HEART BREAKING DAWN!

The Joys of Teaching

Students have been back in school for three days now and every day I have had an experience with them that has either made me question or remind myself of why I got into secondary education in the first place. So here is my top ten list of "The Joys of Teaching ".

#10. You're off on all Holidays, no matter what...and you appreciate every one

#9. The student goes home at 2:30 pm

#8. The phrase "Don't make me call your dad." can cause a 200lb Polynesian boy to cower

#7. You get gifts from suck-up students

#6. The smile that comes on a face when they finally understand what you've been teaching

#5. You can watch movies in class and claim "it's part of research"

#4. A 15 year old can give you an insight that a 50 year old is still trying to figure out

#3. Recess

#2. Lunch

And the Number 1 Joy of Teaching is...

Graduation Day! That's when you realize it was all worth it.

If you can think of anything to add to this list let me know! I know there are teachers out there who have their own top ten!