SparrowsFlame

Had to do this. I was introduced to dA in 2005 by my sister, who is also an artist.  I've been a member since October of that year.  I loved it right away and dove right into the community.  I made friends and immediately started collecting favorites.  (I am a favorite HOG!  ;)  )  I chose my name because at the time, I adored Captain Jack Sparrow and my OC is Flame.  However, while I still love Jack, it has a deeper meaning than that.  I also think of it as a reference to the verse in the Bible about how we are much more precious to God than sparrows.  :heart: One of the big ways dA has impacted my life has been through the friends I've ma

I can't believe we're over halfway through February!  I'm telling you, time goes faster and faster the older you get.  :no:  And it's not fun either. Last time I wrote I was at the beginning of a cold.  And boy, did that cold kick my behind!  :sneeze:  I can't remember having a cold that bad!  :sick:  I tried not to take too many days off work though.  I had testing I needed to finish.  I did take a few half days though. Speaking of work, it's going pretty good.  My class this year is a little immature.  Yes, I know, they're just first graders.  But there are differences in maturity over the years.  Plus I think a lot of it has to do with t

Our weather has been wonky!  A little over a week ago, school was closed due to snow.  I had already taken the day off for my mother-in-law's funeral.  Well this past Friday, we got out 3 hours early due to snow and sleet.  Tomorrow we have a 3 hour delay due to some more wintery mix tonight.  :snowflake: I don't mind getting out early and/or going in late.  I hate missing days because then that means make-up days.  However I do have mixed feelings about all this because I do have concepts to teach and testing to complete!  There's already not enough hours in the day. I am really glad for the delay tomorrow though.  I woke up this morning n