I enjoy a work environment where half of the staff is single. We enjoy getting together to go boating, skiing, eating out, etc. Well one night, after we had returned from skiing on Utah Lake, we meet at the V.P. home to have a barbeque. As we finished up our meal and were lounging around out on the back balcony enjoying the gorgeous view of Utah Lake, we decided to play "Two Truths and a Lie."
At first, I was really excited about the game. I really enjoy seeing people in a different light and learning more about them. Well, as the game progressed, I realized the "truths and lie" I often use when playing this game were not appropriate and I started to panic. "What truths do I have about my life that are off beat and could sound like a lie. What lie should I say!" I yelled to myself. Luckily, right before it was my turn it hit me. See if you can figure out which is the lie:
I have lost my bang three times and have had to do a "comb forward" each time to create new ones:
1st I burned them on a curling iron
2nd a monkey pulled them out
3rd I burned them with a candle
So, which is your guess? Which is the lie?
To be honest with you they are all true.
The 1st time I lost my bangs was when ironing my hair on my mission. I had plugged my American made hair curler into a Chilean socket. When I put my hair in the hair curler and rolled it down towards my head a large quantity of smoke rose into the air. I freaked out and tried to release the curling iron from my hair.....but alas, the hair was burnt to the iron. I looked in horror at the iron and the smoldering hair that was attached to it! I then looked in the mirror and saw a nice white bald spot on the front of my face! I was so upset! I had to create new bangs by combing my hair forward and cutting new ones--it was so embarrassing.
The 2nd time I lost my bangs was when I was in college.
Background:
I was living in the Elms Apartments just south of BYU campus. My roommate and I were having problems with our bedroom so our beds were stacked in such a way that my bed was underneath my roommates--like a trundle bed--in the dead center of our room
Each night I would have to pull my bed out from under her bed and then push it back under during the day. To make matters worst, my roommate and I suddenly notice that our clothes started to have holes in them. The Elms management said that it must be moths......but I knew that there was no way a moth could eat a 2 inch round whole out of a cotton shirt.....we had mice! I was certain. The Elms management said that there was no way we had mice so I decided I would have to "see" one to prove them wrong.
That is where losing my bangs comes into play:
After returning from a late night study date with the BYU library, I entered my room and quiet pulled my bed out from under my roommate’s (She had already fallen asleep so I was being particularly quiet). After settling into my bed, I heard a scurrying sound. A MOUSE!!! I ran out of my room to obtain whatever was quickly and easily accessible to eliminate the situation without turning the lights on and waking my roommate. Well, the first thing that I saw was a candle. I lit it quickly and returned to my bedroom (Not the smartest idea in the world I will readily admit)! Unfortunately, I was not thinking about how to properly hold a candle when I leaned down by the side of our beds to see if I could see a mouse was under our beds. As soon as I got about 5 inches from the floor, my source of light caught my roommate’s comforter on fire. Flames flew up quickly in my face and on her comforter. I jumped back. I quickly grabbed something and extinguished the flames. When I finally got the fire out (I was so proud that I had not disturbed my roommate’s sleep) I decided to give up on my mouse hunt and go to bed.
The next day I noticed that I could still smell smoke. I assumed it was the smoke from the night before still in the air. It was not until I started combing my hair and finding large chunks of singed bangs falling down into the sink that I realize what happened. Apparently, when the flames first caught fire on the comforter, my bangs also had caught on fire. I looked in the mirror in horror!
Once again, I found myself having to create new bangs to hide the singed stubbles left on my forehead.
The 3rd and last time I lost my bangs was when I met a monkey. This particular monkey was sitting on a gated fence about 5 1/2 feet high (I know it was that high because I could look directly into its eyes). This monkey was drinking from an old Pepsi Cola glass bottle that had a nipple attached to it. I also noticed that it had a dog type chain around its neck that was attached to the fence; obviously a family pet. I had never been so close to a monkey before and thought it was cute and wondered if I could touch it. Then I noticed the owner of the monkey sitting on the porch of the house. I asked the owner if it was friendly. She assured me that it was and I asked if I could pet it. When I was told I could I stepped forward to pet the monkey. Well, apparently this monkey either liked my hair or didn’t' want me to touch it because as soon as I stepped forward it reached forward and grabbed a large handful of my bangs and yanked back. I let out a loud scream. The owner ran forward and quickly grabbed the monkey...but not quickly enough..I noticed the large quantity of hair wrapped between its fingers!
When returning home I had to repeat the ritual of creating new bangs! Ugh!
The only lie was the order in which they are told. The monkey situation happened on my mission (yes, twice during my mission I lost my bangs). I personally think the monkey was not sure about "blond" hair. The first time I lost my bangs was when I was in college. My life is pretty sad at times, I know.
So, what funny truth has happened to you that sounds like a lie?
Friday, November 30, 2007
What has your mother been teaching you?
Another moment in the classroom that sent me chuckling!
Today, while finishing stuffing my students' homework folders, I turned to one of my students who had just finished his work (and was asking what he could do next) and asked him if he would like to file the homework folders in the students' mailbox (a much coveted job...I might add). To which he replied:
"Sure, I will be you servant," then quickly picked up the folders and set off across the classroom to file the folders.
I just started to snicker....kids truly say the funniest things!
Today, while finishing stuffing my students' homework folders, I turned to one of my students who had just finished his work (and was asking what he could do next) and asked him if he would like to file the homework folders in the students' mailbox (a much coveted job...I might add). To which he replied:
"Sure, I will be you servant," then quickly picked up the folders and set off across the classroom to file the folders.
I just started to snicker....kids truly say the funniest things!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Please Excuse...
I have to share this letter I received from a parent of one of my students. Upon reading this letter I found myself chuckling! I love the English language!
Miss Winward,
I would like to ask you to excuse (so-and-so)'s absence on the days of November 19th and 20th. He needed to stay home because of an elevated temperature and a general lack of well-being.
Thanks you for your understanding!
Sincerely,
(so-and-so)
I guess it would be appropriate to indicate that she is from Germany! I thought it was such a cute letter!
Miss Winward,
I would like to ask you to excuse (so-and-so)'s absence on the days of November 19th and 20th. He needed to stay home because of an elevated temperature and a general lack of well-being.
Thanks you for your understanding!
Sincerely,
(so-and-so)
I guess it would be appropriate to indicate that she is from Germany! I thought it was such a cute letter!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Dating "tragedies" that have happened to me
20 dating experiences that I find tragic:
1) The man shows up 1 hour late.
2) The man asks me if I would be willing to step in and be HIS roommate's date since MY roommate became sick right before the date and had to cancel. I finally agree only to find out that the guy was mad that his roommate actually asked me to go and then proceeded to completely ignored me the entire time. He wouldn't even sit by me when we went up the canyon.
3) The man bears his testimony of the movie, "Passion of the Christ"......and actually gets teary eyed.
4) The man asks me, "You don't want anything, do you?" as he points to the food stand. I tell him I am fine. He then tells me, "Good, I really don't have any money to buy treats for the movie anyway." After seating ourselves in our seats he quickly excuses himself to use the bathroom. Then ten minutes into the movie I notice out of the corner of my eye him sneaking M&Ms out of the inside pocket of his jacket, up his chest and then into his mouth during the movie. I think he must of been slightly deaf---because everyone around him (including me) could hear him crunch down on the peanut M&Ms.
5) The man forgets to fill up his gas tank before the date and we run out of gas on our way home from a hockey game. A roommate of mine had to come and bring us gas to get home (luckily, I had a cell phone!).
6) The man proceeds to tell me he is investing in a couples message therapy company that will teach couples how to sexually message each other in order to help them get back together.
7) The above man tried to get me to invest in that company he was starting by telling me it was inspired by God and will make me rich (like him) because we are righteous people!
8) The guy showed up sick at the restaurant (where we were to meet) saying he didn't want to cancel because he wanted to meet me.....he looked miserable!
9) The guy I went out with on a date tells me he would have kiss me during our date at the beach but was afraid of the two huge angels that were flanking either side of me during the night (no joke! I have to say I owe those two men......or the drugs he was smoking!!! I wouldn't have wanted him to kiss me for anything!).
10. I finally was asked on a date by my high school crush (I think I had a crush on him since I was 12). He takes me to dinner and I order a BLT. Of course when I pick up the sandwich the "oh so juicy" tomato decides to land right on my lap....which I happened to be sporting light tan pants---and yest it landed in the wrong area.....It looked lovely!
11) Right before being picked up to Winter Formal I decided to brush my teeth one last time.....while doing so my mother yells up at me and I jump....a toothpaste blob lands on my boob. My mother and I weren't able to get the toothpaste blob out so I had to sport the dress with a toothpaste stain on my boob the entire night!
12) While sporting my brand new tan pants I entered the downstairs bathroom, in Diamond Bar, right before a date. My date was to be there in less than 10 minutes. Upon sitting down I hear a terrible sound. I look down to see that mustard had splattered all over myself, underwear and new pants. I was furious! I ran out of the bathroom immediately forgetting to pull up my pants on the way (due to the anger) screaming at all of my family members about what had happened (I did get my underwear up). Surprisingly, instead of support, my entire family burst out laughing. My new pants were ruined and John was the guilty party! My date had to wait while I changed. Try explain that one to your date!
13) The guy comes to pick me up at the same time my sister Ilene was leaving my apartment.... later on, during the date, he asks me how old I was. I told him my age (If I remember correctly I was 24/25). He then says, "Wow, that's old. Is it hard being single when you are that old?" After which he proceeds to ask how old my sister was, if she was married, and if he could ask her out.
14) Blind date. Without any previous suggestions on how to dress (I did ask him what we were going to do on our date--t which he replied that it would be a surprise). The guy picks me up and startes to drive up Hobble Creek Canyon. Then randomly he pulls his car over on the side of the road, pulls out his bronchiolar, and looks up at the mountains. He then, with much enthusiasm, hands me the bronchiolar and tells me to look at a particular spot. All I could see was what I thought were "hairy pigs." He then told me we were going to follow that herd of moose. WHAT! I looked at the snow covered mountain in alarm! I was only wearing a very thin T-shirt, jeans, and cute shoes. We proceeded to scale the mountainside, while trying to follow a moving herd of moose, in snow up to my upper thigh. I was not a happy camper as my legs grew numb. To make matters worst. He left me as he went running after the herd. I tried to run after him and did a cartoon face plant. NOT HAPPY!
15) I was on a triple date with my roommate and another girl. My roommate and I were out with two brothers and the other girl was out with the brothers' best friend. We stopped at a malt shop. We ALL ordered shakes. My roommate's date proceeded to tell the rest of the group that his brother "liked bigger women, like Winnie" whereas he preferred "skinnier women, like Elisa." Boy was I speechless...especially because I wasn't even "large" at the time...just not "bone skinny."
16) The guy spends the whole night telling me all about his ex's boob job. :-&
17) While exiting the Festival of Dance at BYU in the Marriott Center (on our way to the Homecoming dance) I caught my heal on a stair wrong and fell down at least a flight of stairs, I think I exposed myself in the process! I was so embarrassed! My date had to run down the stairs in an effort to catch me!
18) While off-roading on a double date with Jacquie, I found that my bladder was too full to make it back to Provo in time so I had to ask the boys if they would stop the car and let me find a secluded area. Unfortunately, as they looked around at the dessert surface we all realized there was no "secluded area." Both Jacquie and I had to hike about 2 football fields away hoping the boys couldn't see what was happening (luckily Jacquie also had the same problem).
19) My first experience skiing...my date took me to Snowbird (I believe). I warned him I had never been skiing before and that maybe he should go with someone else. He said I would be fine. I told him I had nightmares of falling off the lift and having the seat cut my head off. He laughed and told me that no one could fall off the lift. Well that wasn't true....because as I went to get off the lift I did something wrong and fell right out of the seat--everyone started to panic. Luckily I ducked and the seat didn't take my head off though. Of course that wasn't the end of the day. It took me only 5 feet to fall 4 times before I finally reaching the starting point to go down the hill (blue diamond hill no less). As I started to ski down the hill I did pretty well for about 45 seconds. Then I crashed! I crashed so hard that I landed in a split position with both of my skis submerged in the snow (my toes were facing down and in opposite directions)! I couldn't move or get up. My date, his cousin and my friend Jacquie all had to come and get my legs unstuck....it was pathetic....luckily they finally budged and I was freed. Truth be told, I walked like I was on a horse for the rest of the day! :-$
20) While giving a guy a huge goodbye my bra broke....no joke....the whole thing flew forward under my shirt....it was a mess!!
1) The man shows up 1 hour late.
2) The man asks me if I would be willing to step in and be HIS roommate's date since MY roommate became sick right before the date and had to cancel. I finally agree only to find out that the guy was mad that his roommate actually asked me to go and then proceeded to completely ignored me the entire time. He wouldn't even sit by me when we went up the canyon.
3) The man bears his testimony of the movie, "Passion of the Christ"......and actually gets teary eyed.
4) The man asks me, "You don't want anything, do you?" as he points to the food stand. I tell him I am fine. He then tells me, "Good, I really don't have any money to buy treats for the movie anyway." After seating ourselves in our seats he quickly excuses himself to use the bathroom. Then ten minutes into the movie I notice out of the corner of my eye him sneaking M&Ms out of the inside pocket of his jacket, up his chest and then into his mouth during the movie. I think he must of been slightly deaf---because everyone around him (including me) could hear him crunch down on the peanut M&Ms.
5) The man forgets to fill up his gas tank before the date and we run out of gas on our way home from a hockey game. A roommate of mine had to come and bring us gas to get home (luckily, I had a cell phone!).
6) The man proceeds to tell me he is investing in a couples message therapy company that will teach couples how to sexually message each other in order to help them get back together.
7) The above man tried to get me to invest in that company he was starting by telling me it was inspired by God and will make me rich (like him) because we are righteous people!
8) The guy showed up sick at the restaurant (where we were to meet) saying he didn't want to cancel because he wanted to meet me.....he looked miserable!
9) The guy I went out with on a date tells me he would have kiss me during our date at the beach but was afraid of the two huge angels that were flanking either side of me during the night (no joke! I have to say I owe those two men......or the drugs he was smoking!!! I wouldn't have wanted him to kiss me for anything!).
10. I finally was asked on a date by my high school crush (I think I had a crush on him since I was 12). He takes me to dinner and I order a BLT. Of course when I pick up the sandwich the "oh so juicy" tomato decides to land right on my lap....which I happened to be sporting light tan pants---and yest it landed in the wrong area.....It looked lovely!
11) Right before being picked up to Winter Formal I decided to brush my teeth one last time.....while doing so my mother yells up at me and I jump....a toothpaste blob lands on my boob. My mother and I weren't able to get the toothpaste blob out so I had to sport the dress with a toothpaste stain on my boob the entire night!
12) While sporting my brand new tan pants I entered the downstairs bathroom, in Diamond Bar, right before a date. My date was to be there in less than 10 minutes. Upon sitting down I hear a terrible sound. I look down to see that mustard had splattered all over myself, underwear and new pants. I was furious! I ran out of the bathroom immediately forgetting to pull up my pants on the way (due to the anger) screaming at all of my family members about what had happened (I did get my underwear up). Surprisingly, instead of support, my entire family burst out laughing. My new pants were ruined and John was the guilty party! My date had to wait while I changed. Try explain that one to your date!
13) The guy comes to pick me up at the same time my sister Ilene was leaving my apartment.... later on, during the date, he asks me how old I was. I told him my age (If I remember correctly I was 24/25). He then says, "Wow, that's old. Is it hard being single when you are that old?" After which he proceeds to ask how old my sister was, if she was married, and if he could ask her out.
14) Blind date. Without any previous suggestions on how to dress (I did ask him what we were going to do on our date--t which he replied that it would be a surprise). The guy picks me up and startes to drive up Hobble Creek Canyon. Then randomly he pulls his car over on the side of the road, pulls out his bronchiolar, and looks up at the mountains. He then, with much enthusiasm, hands me the bronchiolar and tells me to look at a particular spot. All I could see was what I thought were "hairy pigs." He then told me we were going to follow that herd of moose. WHAT! I looked at the snow covered mountain in alarm! I was only wearing a very thin T-shirt, jeans, and cute shoes. We proceeded to scale the mountainside, while trying to follow a moving herd of moose, in snow up to my upper thigh. I was not a happy camper as my legs grew numb. To make matters worst. He left me as he went running after the herd. I tried to run after him and did a cartoon face plant. NOT HAPPY!
15) I was on a triple date with my roommate and another girl. My roommate and I were out with two brothers and the other girl was out with the brothers' best friend. We stopped at a malt shop. We ALL ordered shakes. My roommate's date proceeded to tell the rest of the group that his brother "liked bigger women, like Winnie" whereas he preferred "skinnier women, like Elisa." Boy was I speechless...especially because I wasn't even "large" at the time...just not "bone skinny."
16) The guy spends the whole night telling me all about his ex's boob job. :-&
17) While exiting the Festival of Dance at BYU in the Marriott Center (on our way to the Homecoming dance) I caught my heal on a stair wrong and fell down at least a flight of stairs, I think I exposed myself in the process! I was so embarrassed! My date had to run down the stairs in an effort to catch me!
18) While off-roading on a double date with Jacquie, I found that my bladder was too full to make it back to Provo in time so I had to ask the boys if they would stop the car and let me find a secluded area. Unfortunately, as they looked around at the dessert surface we all realized there was no "secluded area." Both Jacquie and I had to hike about 2 football fields away hoping the boys couldn't see what was happening (luckily Jacquie also had the same problem).
19) My first experience skiing...my date took me to Snowbird (I believe). I warned him I had never been skiing before and that maybe he should go with someone else. He said I would be fine. I told him I had nightmares of falling off the lift and having the seat cut my head off. He laughed and told me that no one could fall off the lift. Well that wasn't true....because as I went to get off the lift I did something wrong and fell right out of the seat--everyone started to panic. Luckily I ducked and the seat didn't take my head off though. Of course that wasn't the end of the day. It took me only 5 feet to fall 4 times before I finally reaching the starting point to go down the hill (blue diamond hill no less). As I started to ski down the hill I did pretty well for about 45 seconds. Then I crashed! I crashed so hard that I landed in a split position with both of my skis submerged in the snow (my toes were facing down and in opposite directions)! I couldn't move or get up. My date, his cousin and my friend Jacquie all had to come and get my legs unstuck....it was pathetic....luckily they finally budged and I was freed. Truth be told, I walked like I was on a horse for the rest of the day! :-$
20) While giving a guy a huge goodbye my bra broke....no joke....the whole thing flew forward under my shirt....it was a mess!!
Friday, November 9, 2007
Welcome....
Ok, I am definitely not a blogger....my writing isn't worth reading....I don't know how to add any great pictures or do-dads....but I thought I would allow my family and a few great friends to at least have access to my blog page.....then it won't seem so random when I am writing a post (please read "Why Blog" for all disclaimers).
Hope all is well!
Winnie
Hope all is well!
Winnie
School Pictures
School pictures: the visual evidence that one is growing older every year! Do I need that evidence still?
Each year, as a "bonus," most teachers receive free school photos. This perk is due to our having to collect school picture order form and money, transport students down to the gym to get their pictures taken, fighting with the students to sit still or to smile while having to smooth down completely messed up hairdos that occurred during recess, and then finally dispersing the final products when they come in (what a job perk....have I converted you to teaching yet?).
So here is my dilemma...what do I do with these pictures? I am not about to frame my 8X10. I will not be mailing pictures to my siblings (what would they do with them....they would be even more perplex than I am about what to do with them). I am not into scrap booking right now and I am not about to hand them out to my students either!
So here I sit wondering what I am to do with my free bonus photos I have received!. Luckily my mother is in town and is willing to take a 5X7 off my hands (too bad I was given 2 of them).
Oh, the joys and perplexities of teaching!
Tragedy!
This was an email I received from a good friend of mine. I was shocked and thought we should all be aware and keep our eyes open. It is such a tragedy! Hopefully other pedophiles won’t see this as an idea for them in the future! How sad our world is becoming! I think Paul’s ward has a great idea….kids are only released to older siblings or parents after/during church!
Email from friend:
I do not know if everyone has heard about this tragic sexual assault in Maryland, but our Bishop has asked us to make this the topic of our home and visiting teaching this month. Everyone needs to be aware of the need to know where their children are....even at church.
The first link has a link to a video report.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/14424638/detail.html?rss=dc&psp=news
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/27/AR2007102701226.html?nav=rss_metro
Reply that was added to her email:
This happened in my friend's ward. I called her and she said the three older girls were not hurt, but the four-year-old was.
This could happen to anybody. We need to watch our kids better in the church!!!
Email from friend:
I do not know if everyone has heard about this tragic sexual assault in Maryland, but our Bishop has asked us to make this the topic of our home and visiting teaching this month. Everyone needs to be aware of the need to know where their children are....even at church.
The first link has a link to a video report.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/14424638/detail.html?rss=dc&psp=news
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/27/AR2007102701226.html?nav=rss_metro
Reply that was added to her email:
This happened in my friend's ward. I called her and she said the three older girls were not hurt, but the four-year-old was.
This could happen to anybody. We need to watch our kids better in the church!!!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Peroxide...what?
I received this information from a friend.....not sure about any of them except for #1. While on my mission I was introduced to peroxide and baking powder toothpaste. Yes, just making a paste with baking powder and peroxide created a better toothpaste than the products that I was being exposed to in Chile (at least that is how I feel) and the natural consequence of brushing my teeth with the mixture was that my teeth whitened tremendously! The best part is it was virtually free, it didn't hurt my teeth (at least none of my dentist have indicated damage of any sort) and I don't remember getting any canker sores during the time I used it; the bad part is that it taste terrible!
Peroxide:
"I would lik e to tell you of the benefits of that plain
little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug
store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, an! d
most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands
of dollars."
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with
the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it
out. (I do it when I bathe). No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter
without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says
mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle)
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to
keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill
germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when
you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour
peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a
50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every
night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five
to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that
would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide
and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming
your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostr ils with your
50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will
bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow
your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a
dentist right away, put a capful of 3% pe! roxide into your mouth and
hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen
greatly.
10. And of course , if you like a natural look to your
hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb
it through . You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the
hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light
brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not
a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help
rid boils, fungus, or other skin infec tions.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach
to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on
clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute,
then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there
is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.
I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no
home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad
there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.
Send on to others who might need to know the benefits of
3% peroxide .
Written by Becky Ransey of Indiana
Peroxide:
"I would lik e to tell you of the benefits of that plain
little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug
store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, an! d
most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands
of dollars."
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with
the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it
out. (I do it when I bathe). No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter
without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says
mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle)
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to
keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill
germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when
you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour
peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a
50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every
night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five
to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that
would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide
and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming
your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostr ils with your
50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will
bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow
your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a
dentist right away, put a capful of 3% pe! roxide into your mouth and
hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen
greatly.
10. And of course , if you like a natural look to your
hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb
it through . You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the
hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light
brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not
a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help
rid boils, fungus, or other skin infec tions.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach
to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on
clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute,
then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there
is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.
I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no
home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad
there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.
Send on to others who might need to know the benefits of
3% peroxide .
Written by Becky Ransey of Indiana
A note from "the teacher"
Ok, here is part of note I sent home to my student's parents and thought I would pass it along to you parents (and parents to be)......just a thought for you to think about!
"Parents, please be aware that it is crucial that your child reads aloud each night to someone (preferably you if possible). A child may be a great reader “in their head” but fall extremely short when asked to read aloud. Please note that reading aloud is a skill unto itself; a skill that is never truly mastered in 1st grade due to their lack of vocabulary and knowledge of how to articulate the English language. Correct expression can only be learned verbally. Articulation is most easily taught when a child is reading aloud to a parent and/or teacher. Not only does reading aloud requires more effort, understanding, expression and fluency (then it does to read silently) but also allows you as the parent to correct any pronunciation mistakes, notice concepts or words your child may not understand and/or miscues that may occur. Mistakes, miscues, incorrect wording are often left unfixed or unnoticed at this age when read a book alone (and/or silently). Too often children are “let loose” to read on their own way too soon. Please, please do not skip this critical piece in your child’s reading education!
"Parents, please be aware that it is crucial that your child reads aloud each night to someone (preferably you if possible). A child may be a great reader “in their head” but fall extremely short when asked to read aloud. Please note that reading aloud is a skill unto itself; a skill that is never truly mastered in 1st grade due to their lack of vocabulary and knowledge of how to articulate the English language. Correct expression can only be learned verbally. Articulation is most easily taught when a child is reading aloud to a parent and/or teacher. Not only does reading aloud requires more effort, understanding, expression and fluency (then it does to read silently) but also allows you as the parent to correct any pronunciation mistakes, notice concepts or words your child may not understand and/or miscues that may occur. Mistakes, miscues, incorrect wording are often left unfixed or unnoticed at this age when read a book alone (and/or silently). Too often children are “let loose” to read on their own way too soon. Please, please do not skip this critical piece in your child’s reading education!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The Golden Compass, the movie, Warning!
A few weeks ago I was at the movies and saw a preview for a movie called "The Golden Compass." It looks SO GOOD! I was looking forward to seeing it when it comes out in Dec (7th I believe). IT is geared to children---like Narnia....then a friend told me it is based on a trilogy from a "anti-God" English author Phillip Pullman and at the end of the books the main character girl kills God and the people are finally free and happy. I thought "year right, I saw the previews"....well I did some research and am shocked!
Please take a moment to read the following before actually going to see it! That way you know exactly what you will be seeing and what it is based on. Please let others know so they can make an choice based on the facts:
Please take a moment to read the following before actually going to see it! That way you know exactly what you will be seeing and what it is based on. Please let others know so they can make an choice based on the facts:
Love you all!
Irony
As I am sitting in my ESL class, discussing labels that are place on different groups of people, a cute lady raised her hand and said, "I just don't get it, my friend who is black doesn't want to be called 'African American' because she said she is an 'American.' So what are we suppose to call them" (a gasp came out of my mouth---of course.) Then simultaneously a girl close by and I both say under our breath----"by their name." Imagine that!
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