A Few of My Favorite Things

Disclaimer:  There is nothing on this page intended to be even remotely educational--just fun!  This page includes things I  enjoy and often  share with my students.

These two are my pride and joy, better known as Ramses and Seti.  They were found in the school parking lot around seven years ago.  They now reside in my house--actually they own it.  I just buy the cat food.  The kids know them as "The Boys." 

As if those two weren't enough, I had to bring in two girls to even things out. These are Sheba (left) and Cleo (for Cleopatra, right).  Believe it or not, they all seem to get along.  Plus, it's a really big house.

Ah-h-h-h-h-h!  My seventh grade picture. I was once a scary junior high student, too.  Notice the picture was before braces. Ugh.

This is my kindergarten picture--more proof that I was young once.  Some might tell you I've never grown up.  :)

Yup, kids, this is little Angela with her faithful sidekick, Tuffy.  You didn't think I'd put a current picture up, did you?

Since I went to ROVA, I had to throw this in.  I have always loved tigers--big kitties!  I always loved Tigger and Calvin and Hobbes, too!

Raiders of the Lost Ark, one of my favorite movies.  Actually, this movie helped encourage my interest in ancient history, especially Egypt.  Okay, Harrison Ford didn't hurt, either.  I still think he'd make a great president--how cool is Air Force One?

I love roses--rose bushes, that is.  My goal is to grow an English cottage rose garden like in a Thomas Kinkaide painting.  I'm not there, yet, but  I  keep trying!

A real baby picture...

I rode horses before I could walk.  I grew up with Tonka and Joe.  Was I a lucky kid or what?

Proof I am a farm-girl.  This was one of my 4-H cows.  My grandfather raised pure-bred Red Poll cattle, so we carried on the tradition. Notice the Cubs hat--a fan even then.  Actually, my great-uncle played for the Cubs at the major league level.

Another baby picture--I had to get Mom in there, somewhere. Notice my chubby cheeks were there even then.

Family has always been very important.  This is my dad's family.  My grandmother, who was also a teacher, is surrounded in this picture by her family for her 100th birthday.  It's pretty amazing to see how so many people can look back to a single ancestor.  I'm in there somewhere..

Oh, alright.  Here I am.  Happy now? I used to coach high school softball in addition to other things.

Ah, my house--well, the one I’m selling anyway.  An ongoing project that has gotten out of hand.  It's kind of a father / daughter project gone awry...the building goes on and on and on.

Then, I decided to sell it and move back to the country.       ?        More to come...

The graduate!  Receiving my first Master's degree in May, 2003.  My dad is with me--isn't he cute, all proud and puffy-chested-like-a-toad?

I promised my dad I'd throw this picture in for fun.  This was my first fish.  Note my buddy Tuffy in the lower corner.  He's very interested.

The following is a part of an e-mail that was sent to me by a good friend.  Some of the  questions  were changed to protect the innocent.  Many of the answers tell a lot about myself--some are things my students ask and some are just plain silly...take the quiz yourself!--

1. What day is it?  Why, today, of course!
2. Name as it appears on your birth certificate:  Angela R (You'll have to ask...I'm named after both grandmothers) Olson
3. Nicknames:  Ange, Teach, Spange (Don't ask...O, Angie O, and others not polite to mention
4. Parents' names: Max and Rosalie
5. Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake? Over twenty-five, less than forty
6. When do you celebrate your birthday? April 3
8. Height: 5' 7"
9. Eye Color: blue
10.  Hair Color: blond
11.  Piercing: ears (one hole per ear)
12.  Tattoos:  No way!
13.  How much do you love your job?  So much I can't express it...most of the time!
14.  Birthplace: Galesburg, Illinois
15.  Hometown: Altona, Illinois
16.  Current Level of Educaiton and Occupation: 
       Currently working on Master of Education in Administration from University of Phoenix;
       Master of Arts in Education and Leadership from St. Xavier University (2003);
       Bachelor's from Knox College in English Literature, History, and Secondary Education (1990); 
       Junior High  Teacher and Coach at Knoxville Junior High since 1992
17.  Favorite Beverage:  Diet Mountain Dew, as all my students know
18.  Been out of the country?  Yes, but Canada doesn't really count, now, does it?
19.  Favorite color?  Midnight blue
20.  Been toilet papering? Yes
21.  Been toilet papered? Yes
22.  Been in a car accident?  Yes
23.  Croutons or Bacon Bits: Croutons
24.  2 doors or 4 (on a car): 2
25.  Sprite or 7 up: Sprite, but Diet, please.
26.  Favorite Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark / Philadelphia Story
27.  Favorite Holiday: Halloween
28.  Favorite Day of the week: Friday
29.  Favorite TV Channel: History Channel / also AMC
30.  Word or phrase:  "Yeah, sure..." and "Your WHAT hurts?"
31.  Toothpaste: Crest
32.  Restaurant:  Any good Chinese buffet
33.  Flowers: Roses, but ready to plant in the ground.
34.  Sport to watch: Baseball--if the Chicago Cubs ever win! This could be the year!
35.  Type of ice: Home-made; use hot water!
36.  Disney or Warner Bros.: Disney
37.  Sesame Street Character: Oscar the Grouch (He's my personal hero), though I used to have Bert and Ernie
       puppets (I called them my "Ert" and "Bernie") puppets.  Big Bird was cool because he's tall--go figure.
38.  Fast Food Restaurant: Burger King (We'd go after piano lessons when I was a kid...)
39.  What was the last movie you went to see? I don't remember--I don't do theaters. Probably a Harry Potter.
40.  What color is your bedroom's carpet? Dark blue leaf pattern
41.  What was the name of your childhood blanket? I harassed my cat, Tuffy, instead.
42.  How many times did you fail your permit and/or drivers license test?  none
43.  Who is the person you get e-mail from the most? My friends--and it's mostly good!
44.  Have you been convicted of a crime? Of course not, my parents raised a good girl...
45.  Which single store  would you choose to max out your credit card?  Barnes and Noble--they get all my
       money anyway. Staples is right up there, too.
46.  What do you do most often when you are bored?  Read
47.  Name the person that you are friends with that lives the farthest away:  Sunita (college friend) who is
       originally from Bombay, India
48.  Most annoying thing?  Kids or adults who don't listen the first time,  and then ask you the same questions
       you just  answered.  Ahhhh!
49.  Bedtime? 10:30-11:00 to bed--I'm not getting any younger.
50.  Whom in history would you most like to meet? Eleanor of Aquitaine or Thomas Jefferson.
52.  Where in the world would you most like to travel?  Egypt
51.  What quality do you most admire in people?  An intelligent sense of humor
52.  Know any famous people? Amy Carlson, who used to be on Third Watch on television.  I think they blew her up
     or something, so she's on a new show now.  I went to college with her at Knox. I'd like to say my dad, because
     he's definitely cool enough to be famous.

Finally, why did you read all these questions?  --My, but you must be bored!

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