tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.comments2023-05-07T02:55:10.360-07:00Vanessa's Blog and other random stuffVanessa Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748039350187481251noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-12934158183766585182016-11-16T04:34:52.754-08:002016-11-16T04:34:52.754-08:00Thank you! I just think it's time to change t...Thank you! I just think it's time to change the narrative in our country. We could accomplish so much, if we were a nation united. This is my humble attempt to do so.Vanessa Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748039350187481251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-7336219235017731652016-11-15T19:27:05.882-08:002016-11-15T19:27:05.882-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963731985958486294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-71758204466729191882016-11-15T19:27:04.981-08:002016-11-15T19:27:04.981-08:00Thank you, thank you! Vanessa, well said in a way...Thank you, thank you! Vanessa, well said in a way that is so intelligent and refreshing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963731985958486294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-48898155519492249122014-03-18T22:04:40.946-07:002014-03-18T22:04:40.946-07:00Absolutely love reading your blog posts!Absolutely love reading your blog posts!Erin Palaciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110429462589083094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-81583645506534369452014-03-08T08:01:40.677-08:002014-03-08T08:01:40.677-08:00Awesome, as always, Vanessa! I love following you...Awesome, as always, Vanessa! I love following your journey - the ups and downs, the fun and not so fun. VP McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264577611440460697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-47567333143582588372014-02-07T09:11:30.712-08:002014-02-07T09:11:30.712-08:00Fun, Vanessa, you are an excellent blogger!Fun, Vanessa, you are an excellent blogger!omahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389858928512487511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-45343908080829180872013-06-13T03:58:39.490-07:002013-06-13T03:58:39.490-07:00Oh, so excited for you guys! It really is an amaz...Oh, so excited for you guys! It really is an amazing country! We've never been up to the north part of the country, but I will be curious to hear what you think. We just love the Manuel Antonio area though. It has been our experience that most places take US cash. I would probably get some currency in colones (the conversion rate is roughly 500 colones=$1.00 US). We did not rent a car, but we were familiar with the area we were going. If you haven't been to the region, you might need one--depending where you are staying. Some places are pretty remote and not close to public transportation. They do have a really impressive public trans system, though. We were able to ride back and forth from our house to wherever we needed (in about a 10 mile radius) for about 60 cents each (280 colones). <br />I would definitely recommend the beaches. Also, all the national parks are amazing (I will be posting pics from our National Park tour in a few days). Of course, zip lining in Costa Rica is just one of those mandatory things you have to do. <br />Make sure you have Trip Advisor on your phone. We were able to get tons of info on local businesses/attractions from that site. It's a pretty big deal there too. All of the businesses actually ask customers to review them on the site!<br />Hope you guys have an amazing time! Can't wait to hear about all of your adventures!Vanessa Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748039350187481251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-75935029182659266562013-06-12T16:22:46.838-07:002013-06-12T16:22:46.838-07:00Great pics, Vanessa! Maryann and I are going to C...Great pics, Vanessa! Maryann and I are going to Costa Rica in 9 days. We are flying into Liberia (the other airport I think) and will be staying on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica. Any tips? Rent a car or not? US Dollars or not? Etc. VP McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264577611440460697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-82426794605563709252013-04-17T15:53:32.563-07:002013-04-17T15:53:32.563-07:00I had a student ask me for a recommendation for an...I had a student ask me for a recommendation for an elite math and science school. When I asked him to bring an addressed, stamped envelope, he had no idea how to address it. It was quite sad, actually! I mailed it as is ... figured it might be quite telling. Another teacher friend had a senior return his college acceptance in a sticker "stamped" envelope because he knew no difference. SO YAH!!! YAH!! and thank you from their future teachers! :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134883725169004670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-43338548890444866112013-03-12T16:02:11.030-07:002013-03-12T16:02:11.030-07:00Wow! What a story. Love it. Wow! What a story. Love it. VP McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264577611440460697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-8990514900389147712013-03-12T15:53:27.999-07:002013-03-12T15:53:27.999-07:00Don't you love parenting? Awesome stories, as...Don't you love parenting? Awesome stories, as usual, Vanessa. You're moving from the "protection" phase of parenting to the "preparation" phase . . and yes, they will get it before they move out. I promise. Keep up the good work and the inspiration to all of us parents. VP McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264577611440460697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-58232946747944281872012-12-30T16:14:10.212-08:002012-12-30T16:14:10.212-08:00Super excited for you! I'll be thinking about ...Super excited for you! I'll be thinking about all of you in the days ahead!chrisandtifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741095327090420501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-72369393294476094712012-12-18T15:25:14.172-08:002012-12-18T15:25:14.172-08:00Ha! Love it, Aimee! Sounds good to me!Ha! Love it, Aimee! Sounds good to me!Vanessa Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748039350187481251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-32417886620689722662012-12-18T14:12:33.863-08:002012-12-18T14:12:33.863-08:00I love cake too...more than anyone in my house! Ma...I love cake too...more than anyone in my house! Maybe we should start a new tradition, and have a Jesus birthday cake for me and you. :)<br />AimeeAimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587439005925386773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-19407500270056133432012-12-18T06:24:56.933-08:002012-12-18T06:24:56.933-08:00Ha! I would expect nothing less from my fellow Ne...Ha! I would expect nothing less from my fellow New Mexicans!!!Vanessa Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748039350187481251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-78900545280686791802012-12-18T04:00:07.716-08:002012-12-18T04:00:07.716-08:00We eat posole on Christmas Eve, too! Must be a New...We eat posole on Christmas Eve, too! Must be a New Mexico thing. :)<br />Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037219225193259399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753909730807887696.post-73870712068625226252012-12-07T12:38:24.729-08:002012-12-07T12:38:24.729-08:00Just caught up on all your blogs posts . . . loved...Just caught up on all your blogs posts . . . loved reading them. Reminded of how much I enjoyed working with you at Wayland and how much we are alike (scary, huh?). <br /><br />By the way, can you add the "gadget" on your blog to allow for me to enter my email address so whenever you blog I get an email notification? Your kids may have to help (ha! ha!) but if you go under "Layout" under settings you should be able to do it. VP McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264577611440460697noreply@blogger.com