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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

What I'm loving Wednesday Vol.2


Link up with Jamie & tell us what you're loving

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I'm loving that I got a paycheck today I've been waiting a really long time for! 



I'm loving that it's a 3 day weekend & I'll be spending it in South Padre 



I'm loving my current nail color 


I am loving Newmans Own Pizza
This stuff is the best



I am loving that I'm getting pretty close to graduating!



I am loving that I'm alive & healthy
Now... that's something to love (& appreciate)


Monday, August 29, 2011

50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind Pt. 1

Brought to you by TheHappySelf.com

Fifty questions is a little much to do all at once... so I'll be breaking this up into 10 question increments. 

[50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind] 

{1}How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

Hard to answer. My body says 5 years old because I'm always going, going, going... but my sole would be older. I don't enjoy things that normal 22 year olds enjoy, like spending every night out drinking. I'd much rather stay at home with the ones I love and enjoy a good book or movie.

{2} Which is worse, failing or never trying?

Never trying. If you fail, at least you tried. But, not trying at all, just limits all of your potential possibilites. 

{3} If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

Tough one. Honestly, I feel like people do things they don't particularly like because it's either the social norm, or they feel compelled to in order to support themselves financially. And for liking things we don't do, I think that will always be the case. People will always want what they don't have.  

{4} When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I'd hope not. I want to accomplish every goal I ever set for myself. Even the crazy ones like run a full marathon. 

{5} What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?

The heartless people who roam this earth only to bring harm to others. I loathe reading the news & hearing that yet another person was murdered. In the words of the infamous band War... "Why can't we be friends, Why can't we be friends?" 

{6} If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?

Working with & educating children without the pressure of standardized testing. Just teaching to teach... not meet some status quo. 

{7} Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?

Always doing what I believe in. Life wouldn't be worth living otherwise. 

{8 }If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?

Working less, giving more hugs, spending more time with friends & family, never taking things for granted, volunteering more and enjoying the simple things in life. 

{9} To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?

Since I've graduated High School 4 years ago and crossed over into the scary world of being an adult, I've controlled the course of my life 100%. I think it's safe to say I'm wise beyond my years and credit that to having to become independent at such a young age. 

{10} Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things? 

Doing the right things.

Want to free your mind? Check out the full list of questions here

and check back later for Part 2 {Questions 11-20}

Friday, August 26, 2011

Fill in the Blank Friday Vol.1



Join me with Lauren @ The Little Things We do in today's Fill in the Blank Friday 


-One of lives most simple pleasures is your dog giving you kisses, although you've left the poor thing home alone all day 

-Litter Bugs make me want to punch someone.

-I like reminiscing with friends and family because it reminds me how lucky I am to be blessed with so many wonderful people in my life. 

-Dipthong is a funny word
(This is a literary term we use in our educational classes... & it makes me cringe every time I hear it!)

-If I had to choose on product for the rest of eternity is would be chap stick... if that counts. Can't go without it!! 

-I'm happy that I am changing my bad eating habits

-I would never pull an all-nighter to study for an exam. Just not my style. If I do well on the test, great, if not... it is what it is. 

Friday Favorites Vol.10

This volume of Friday Favs is dedicated to my favorite color...

All things PURPLE

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[Favorite Purple Eyeshadow Application]



[Favorite Purple Blouse]




[Favorite Purple on guy look] 


Drop.Dead.Sexy
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Hope everyone has a fun, relaxing weekend. Mine will consist of...
-Catching a movie with Chris on Friday night
-Attending my Saturday class
-Possibly meeting up with Nia, my little sister
-Dinner on Sunday with my mom
-and plenty of relaxing in between!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Simple Things Vol.1


The Simple Things

Guilty as charged... I'm becoming a blog addict. I just love sharing my thoughts, inspirations, ideas, & life in general. Here's another linked- in post I'm going to start doing. Link in & join the fun! 

The simple things in life... 

-The smell of coffee in the morning (or anytime of day for that matter)
-Getting a handwritten letter in the mail
-Seeing an old friend
-Hearing a child's laughter
-Starting a new book
-Having a job you love
-Finding something you thought you lost forever

Share your simple things with Jesslyn Amber on linked-in! 

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

What I'm loving Wednesday Vol.1


As I was perusing through blogs I follow, I got some inspiration & ideas of stuff I want to start incorporating into my blog. So... I introduce to you, "What I'm lovin' Wednesdays". Kinda like my Friday Favorites... but a little different. Check out the blog, littledaisymay, where I got the idea from here!

What am I lovin'???

Lovin' these DIY projects I've came across online... Need to get down to business & actually DO some of them!

Wreath Christmas Card Holder


Gift Wrapping supplies organization


Inexpensive gift idea?? Yes please!


Can you tell my minds in "Christmas Mode" already? :)

Also lovin' the thunderstorm we got today! 


Lovin' Jessica's highlights... I need to add some color to my hair. Just hate dishing out $200 at the salon for quality highlights. Anyone go to a cheaper place that still does a good job? 


Last, but not least, lovin' this idea for an "end of the year highlights" when New Years rolls around... 


Friday, August 19, 2011

Friday Favorites Vol.9

A collection of some of my current Fav's... as always :)

[Favorite Gym Inspiration Photo] 



[Favorite "Simple Thing To Appreciate" photo]


Love these! I might start doing a post dedicated to different ones that catch my attention. See the full collection of them here

[Favorite marriage proposal]

So romantic to a book worm like myself


[Favorite Friday Laugh] 



[Favorite Celeb Style] 


Annalynne McCord; I love her unique look & style

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I can't get over the fact that summer is over! Seriously... wasn't it just January yesterday?! The kiddos first day back to school is Monday, which is also the day my fall classes start. It's going to be a busy semester. 

Friday, August 5, 2011

Friday Favorites Vol.7

Triathlon is THIS weekend. It's a 500 meter swim, 13 mile bike ride, & 3.65 mile run. Chris & I are doing it as a relay team. I'll do the Swim (God help me) and the Run. Will post results if I live to tell the tale.

[Favorite Classroom Idea]
Pong balls with math problems, etc on them.  I loved when teachers did this sort of thing when I was in school.

[Favorite Friday Fun Picture]
This should be my life motto.

[Favorite Actress] 
Mmmm.... Natalie Portman?? Yes please. 



Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Christmas in August?!?

So, I know it's obnoxious to make a Christmas Wish List... And not to mention, it's not even December yet... BUT I must have this collection from James Avery!

Heart Knot Ring
Heart Knot Earrings 

The collection also has a necklace & bracelet, but I'm not too crazy about either of those. Isn't this ring & earring set gorgeous though?!? They look sort of... bulky in the pictures, but a girl in one of my classes had them both on and they're dainty in person.