SabrinaP
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Jun 26, 2014 12:16:22 GMT
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 20, 2024 2:32:06 GMT
I was a senior in a suburb about 10 minutes from the bombing site. I was visiting and elementary school as part of my high school class when I happened and heard it on the radio. I will never forget walking back into high school and every single TVa was on. We watched for 2-3 days before the principal finally mandated that they be turned off. We had several students lose parents that day and later planted some trees in their honor.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 16, 2024 11:30:28 GMT
I’d counter with a tenth of your income is a far cry from 20% of a restaurant check. Stop being cheap or eat at home.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 9, 2024 14:04:10 GMT
If you show up at someone’s house before they asked you to be there, that is rude. If you are meeting somewhere then just hang out or go get the table early. I’m someone that is usually early, but I would never go to someone’s house before they asked me to be there.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 8, 2024 21:55:40 GMT
I can voice text through my car play.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
Jun 26, 2014 12:16:22 GMT
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 8, 2024 18:56:51 GMT
Thank goodness our clouds didn’t impede the view. During totality the clouds obstructed the sun for about a minute but other than that we had a pretty good view. It was amazing! I hope all our students experienced it.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 8, 2024 14:34:38 GMT
We are in totality and have overcast skies. Hopefully it’s clear enough to view since we are out of school today. We gave all our students viewing glasses, and most teachers were doing eclipse lessons on Friday, so we will have some annoyed and upset kids if they can’t see anything.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 4, 2024 3:42:53 GMT
I live in the path of totality. I’m excited, but we are currently predicted to be mostly cloudy that day. 😢
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 28, 2024 13:16:45 GMT
I never did, but DH worked at Hardee’s throughout high school and our freshman year of college. He absolutely loved it.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 26, 2024 19:14:49 GMT
I’m sitting in the conference room on my planning time waiting to copy math worksheets for STAAR practice for me and all my paras. The diagnostician is currently using the copier so I may be here a bit!
The good thing is our conference room has a window that goes the length of the room and floor to ceiling. The room is on the second floor and it’s a beautifully sunny day.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 17, 2024 2:09:12 GMT
I’m in the path of totality. They have canceled school because of concerns for increased traffic with people coming to view the eclipse. It’s still a teacher workday. I think the district is hoping most of us will use a sick day and not come. I wish they would let us do a virtual PD day.
I already have eclipse glasses for all of us.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 14, 2024 23:00:00 GMT
We do a threat assessment. Basically admin talks to the kid to try to figure out how valid the threat is and then go from there.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 13, 2024 0:55:06 GMT
I’m a teacher and have been in my current district for 20 years. I spent the first 15 years at one school and since then I’ve now been in 3 more schools in the same district.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 8, 2024 17:11:24 GMT
Yes and I love TikTok. I don’t post videos myself, but follow so many wonderful creators on there. I do not use Twitter (x) anymore.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 29, 2024 3:59:52 GMT
Yep I’ve read it 3 times and just saw the play last year.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 27, 2024 16:53:52 GMT
I don’t know if I have any Must Read books. I truly feel like books are subjective and there are books that I love that some people think are the worst book they’ve ever read.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 15, 2024 1:39:22 GMT
H Pylori
Have him tested. When I had it I felt absolutely horrible. I seriously thought I was having heart issues, but it was really just my gut. I was burping on-stop and completely miserable.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 11, 2024 16:50:55 GMT
I’ve never understood why anyone thought password sharing outside of your household is ok. It seems like blatant cheating to me. I’m only surprised the services didn’t do something about it sooner. I would never share with somone not in my household but it sure sucks for my college kid. No Netflix and now no Disney Plus.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 10, 2024 14:55:45 GMT
I do ribs for 25 minutes in the IP. I usually use apple juice or some kind of soda as the liquid, just a cup or so. After they are done and the pressure has naturally released, I slather on the BBQ sauce and broil them in the oven until the sauce is nice and caramelized.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 7, 2024 12:10:51 GMT
A treat to eat. If not that, skip it all together.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by SabrinaP on Feb 1, 2024 4:25:52 GMT
Bringing this back up What about after the colonoscopy? Were you down for the day or all good after a meal? I've been asked if I can help with something that afternoon and I'm hesitant to say yes. I was pretty worn out after mine. I ate and then napped and watched movies the rest of the day.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 31, 2024 12:57:29 GMT
I think your sister needs to talk with dad and he probably needs to get a hotel. That would probably be the most comfortable thing for everyone.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 22, 2024 23:26:32 GMT
I would let the door holder in front of me, but if I hold the door I don’t care if they get in front of me.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 21, 2024 18:30:01 GMT
I have honestly never considered that other people might have an internal clock. I mean I have known for a long while now that many people don't operate like me. All those threads you guys start about how angry you are when people are late and how committed you are to being on time yourself gave me a little tip but I just chalked up to me being more easygoing. After reading this thread I'm quite jealous that some of you have this time gift. Hopefully if you read my post it will help you not be frustrated with those of us who simply cannot operate this way. That’s a very good point. I will admit that when I was younger I just didn’t understand how some people are always late. I’m a teacher and the teachers that come in late just put more on us that are on time. Now that I’m older I realize it’s not that black and white and spend way less time and energy worrying about other people and focus on myself!
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 21, 2024 16:57:53 GMT
Very, very strong. I have the same super power as the OP and my kids are also always amazed.
Time change affects me greatly because my internal clock takes a good week to reset. My alarm almost never wakes me up. Even if I go to bed super late, my body still wakes me up on time. Even if I need to get up earlier than normal, my internal clock still wakes me up.
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SabrinaP
Pearl Clutcher
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Posts: 4,350
Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 20, 2024 21:25:48 GMT
I clean it out every time I wash my hair. I shed a lot of hair so it must be done every time.
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SabrinaP
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Location: Dallas Texas
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 14, 2024 17:13:10 GMT
I’m so glad you are all safe. I hope you are able to get ahold of your insurance company and they take care of you. When my friend’s house burnt down, the insurance company took care of it all, but I realize with all the storms they are probably backlogged. Praying for you all.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 4, 2024 20:59:25 GMT
Merge since Texas teacher contracts are based on 187 days are they going to pay you for extra days. If they make the students go 190 I imagine teachers would need at least 195 on their contract.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 4, 2024 12:30:03 GMT
I don’t answer my door to someone I don’t know light or dark outside.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 4, 2024 3:48:44 GMT
Texas does have long school days.
Intermediate (5-6) goes from 7:00 to 3:00 Elementary goes from 7:40 to 3:25 Middle school 8:00-3:45 High school 8:25-4:10
The problem with pushing back high school too much is that it interferes with sports, clubs and jobs of high school kids. It’s hard to work after school when you get out so late.
Maybe someone can set me straight but I’ve never understood the “kids need more sleep so they should start later” argument. Won’t high school kids just stay up later if they know they can get up later? I know that’s what I do as an adult!
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 3, 2024 4:43:54 GMT
I have hydro flasks too. My kids got me a red Stanley for Christmas. I don’t ask for it, but they just thought I needed it.
I do like that it can fit in the cup holder in my car. My hydro flask is pretty useless in the car.
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