Disney stole my brain

On Friday we had a special assembly hosted by Radio Disney and sponsored by Northwest Natural Gas. The assembly was to educate students on recycling and biogas and how to help the earth, but I'm not going to lie: it was more a promotion of Disney. They want to capture them when they are young. Sure, they gave us some info, but then they also handed out Disney goody bags and played Jonas Brothers tunes during the assembly.

They kind of got what they deserved at the end. Two of the guys who hosted the assembly lost their car keys (they were sitting among the prize bags and we think a kid accidentally grabbed them...smart), so they had to stay at school for two hours after the assembly was over, while someone from Portland drove their spare keys down. That's what you get for trying to market to young children. Don't get me wrong, I like Disney just as much as the next person. I was in love with all things Lion King and Pocahontas as a child. I just don't think you should get away with self promotion under the guise of an educational presentation. Especially in a school.

The moon is especially bright tonight, and I have the bad feeling it is an omen of what is to come tomorrow. I am getting a new student. Cross your fingers I can handle him.

TV update: LOST was totally insane last week. I mean, Rousseau pregnant and rescuing Jin? I never thought I'd see either of those two again. This time travel thing just gets better and better. And The Office? I'm one episode behind, but Dwight's fire drill was crazy. And then the Michael Scott roast? haha. On The Bachelor, I knew Stephanie wouldn't make it all the way. Yeah, she's nice, and she has a heartbreaking story, but really? All that blush and gaudy jewelry? Too much for me, and probably too much for Jason. I can tell you right now he's going to pick Melissa. I think the last movie I saw in theater was 27 Dresses, but on Friday night Natalie and I went to see He's Just Not That Into You. Story of my life. Totally loved it. I laughed a lot and was glad it was not a happy ending for all. Not everybody gets a happy ending, and that fact reminds me of how much I need to finish writing the book I started for NaNoWriMo. I want it to have an ending that makes you want to chuck the book across the room after reading the last page.

A few posts ago I mentioned I was working on a top secret project. I'll be honest and say I haven't worked much on it since, but I get a day off next Monday, so maybe I'll do it then. Additionally, I am working on a comic strip, but it will be a video series. I don't think I'm that crappy of an artist, but I am crappy at drawing cartoons, so this is going to take me a while. I have the story line all written out, I'm just working on the scenes. I'm not going to tell you anything else about it, because I want it all to be a surprise. But you'll love it.

I am getting my first volunteer in my classroom tomorrow! And she says she can work up to 20 hours a week! Hopefully she's good and not a creeper or someone who just chats with kids and doesn't help them get their work done.

Valentine's Day is coming up, so look for the blog titled Valentine's Day Confessions this week. I will reveal to you some very personal things that will make you say, "Joelle, you did not!" I so did.