Back to School

It's planners, markers, pens, paper, sticky notes, highlighters, washi tape, coffee, novels, poetry, and paper clips.  It's the pit in the stomach that comes with not knowing who signed up for your class.  It's the thought of another year up to your eyeballs in grading and lesson planning.  It's the nervousness of a first day back from summer vacation.  It's taking aside many days during summer vacation to get work done.  It's back to school time.

May/June Favorites

A whirlwind of a summer.  Weddings and moving and kittens and neighbors and track and cross country and prepping for school.  My days are blurring together, and only recently have I realized just how far along my summer has gone and just how quickly it will come to a close.

May and June were all-around lovely, but even so, there were a few things that stuck out most.

Our home | We love it.  Really.

Gulf Shores, AL | We have gone so much this year, it's unbelievable.  I'm trying to convince the Husband that we should invest in a beach house...

The Dream Team | We were reunited, and I finally met our newest little member.

Bookshelves |  They're from Target, but I love them.  They're big and look fancy.

Hydrangeas | I'm a plant killer, so I'm pleasantly surprised to see these blooming so beautifully.

Maeby | She's honestly the cutest little companion ever.  Her name is from a character from Arrested Development because she literally does the opposite of everything we say.

Maeby | But really...so cute.

Pittsburgh, PA | I went to celebrate one of my best friend's wedding to the love of her life, and it everything about it was gorgeous.  Including the bachelorette party in Pittsburgh.

Tape, Boxes, and Sharpies

It's funny how much of your life can fit into boxes.  Packing paper from our first move to Alabama is strewn about the floor.  Sharpie markers in various colors litter the counters.  The sound of tape stretching across a cardboard box signals the end of something.  And it signifies the beginning of something.

I never thought we'd stay here or that I could fall in love.  But moving day is almost here, and I really just couldn't be more thrilled to begin another journey in our new home.

April Favorites

April was blown away by the storms and the fast pace of life, but a few favorite remain.

L'Oreal Lip Creme | Comes in beautiful shades and isn't tacky and sticky.  I've got a few in my purse and in my vanity.

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray | This spray has a cult following.  I finally splurged and bought a travel-size; I completely see why the following.  It does amazing things for my thick hair in this heat and humidity.

Penguin Pillow Pet | I'm 25 years old, but I ride a bus.  A lot.  This pillow is no joke.

Zillow App | So we bought a house, but I don't have many good pictures.  This app allows me to look and dream at what we purchased until we close.

ZipGrade | An app that grades like a scantron but with automatic results and is so inexpensive!  A win for the teaching world.

Just Keep Swimming

It's the last few of weeks of school.  My time on here has been sparse as track meet after track meet rolled in.  And now that the track season is officially finished (for spring), and summer is almost upon us, I can finally take a deep breath.

But I need to take a few deep breaths then dive back in.  Because Husband and I have purchased a home.  A real home.  A home with cabinets, an office, and bathtub, and a porch.  And I've never been more excited or more frightened by something.  But I'm eagerly awaiting back porch sitting.

March Favorites

Spring here was warm and rainy.  It does not look like that will change any time soon, but track season and the school year are on their way out, and so I'm content with the weather and the workload before the craziness ensues.

Washi Tape | I've been using it everywhere.  My planner, my crafts, my letters...this madness doesn't end.

Origins Serum | This serum is said to help women in their 20s and 30s as their skin goes through a lot of hormonal changes.  I'm not sure if it's in technically just the serum, but my face is clearer and brighter.

Emily Ley | I love all Emily Ley products, and this "To Do" list notepad is not exception.  And even more exciting is the fact that her new collection comes out next Wednesday!!

Nike Rain Jacket | As said, the rain keeps on coming down here, track meets or no.  And so, an awesome rain jacket is a must.  And if I do say so myself, this one is pretty cool.

Sharpie Clickable Markers | My love of office supplies knows no bounds.  These are just fun to write with and use in general.

My Spring Break "To-Do" List

1.  Go to the beach for a few more days with my mom and Husband.
2.  Go to the restaurant where they throw large, hot bread rolls at me. (Lambert's Cafe in Foley, AL)
3.  Sing "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" theme song without being looked at oddly.
4.  Drink a cup of hot tea every night BEFORE falling asleep (it's been rough lately).
5.  Track practice (duh).
6.  Grade papers (duh).
7.  Cook SOMETHING for dinner.
8.  Clean something in the apartment.
9.  Put away (most of) my winter clothing.
10. Take some of the girls from track out for a day of shopping and food (they care mostly about the food).

This is an extremely ambitious list for next week.  And obviously I need to get through this week first.  But miracles happen.