Sometimes and Always

Linking up with the adorable Megan from Mackey Madness for Sometimes and Always.

Sometimes: I procrastinate until the last minute on my grad school assignments

Always: It still seems to work for me because I work well under a deadline!

Sometimes: I come up with every excuse not to go the gym

Always: I never regret going afterwards.  (Giving myself weekly rewards helps too!)

Sometimes: Grocery shopping at Target never saves me money.

Always: Target has the cutest clothes, so that makes up for it!

(Random Photo dump)

(Sunday's Tigers game.  They won of course)

(Ollie taking a cat nap :) )

Heather

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I've been neglecting my blog this week and I feel guilty!!  Unfortunately this was one of those weeks at school...and finals are next week.  I have some great posts for next week though so hopefully that makes up for it. ;)

1. The phrase or punctuation I overuse most is... I love ellipses...they are great for separating thoughts and punctuating how I would actually speak, so versatile!  

2. Today I am thankful for having a job.  Even though this has been the best/worst year of my life (welcome to the first year of teaching!), it has also been the most rewarding.  For every unforseen issue, late night planning, subbing on my prep, and 125 essays to grade, teaching high school is never a dull moment and my students are great (well 99% of them ;) )

3. My best friend is (are) quite a few people.  I have some great friends from H.S./College that have stuck by me through everything, they are truly amazing people!

4. A quirky thing about me is that I am a bit OCD for organization, locking doors, etc.  I like things to be in a certain place and I have to check every door to make sure it's locked, when I go to bed (and maybe a couple times before that...)

5. This weekend I am going to try to relax.  I also want to go to the gym (2x) and buy a scale so I can track my progress and keep myself accountable!!  If you know of any great weight loss link ups let me know!  

6. Something that worries me is whether I'll have a job next year...my district hands out a lot of pink slips :(

7. On my night stand you would find my cell phone.  Unfortunately my temporary night stand is the smallest table ever made and my droid and maybe a remote will fit on it.  I need to find some cute and affordable night stands that will match our color scheme for the bedroom.  Let me know if you have any  ideas!

Have a Great Weekend!!!

Heather

Love. Don't Love.

What a lovely sunny 37 degree day in Michigan.  (Only a hint of sarcasm.  I really do love the sun!)  And Less than a month until sunny Miami!

(1) A and I decided to go to the pawn shop from 'Hardcore Pawn' today (a reality show on Tru TV).    It was a lot of fun.  I haven't been to many pawn stores but it was cool to see some of the people from the show (Les and Rich were there if you watch). 
Love.

(2) I talked myself out of going to the gym today.  It is so easy to do now that I don't have anyone to go with.  I need to meet someone who goes to Planet Fitness around here.  I'm not a very good self-motivator.  I've been reading some running blogs for inspiration.  If someone can run 10 miles certainly I can work out for an hour 4 days a week right?  
Don't Love.

(3) We did get in some shopping that I've been hoping to do.  A always teases me that I want to go shopping as soon as I get my check, but it was just a coincidence this week.  I did find some awesome deals though.  I love Aerie's underwear and scored some super cheap.  I also bought a pair of VS Pink sweatpants for $21.  I am starting to feel too old to be perusing the PINK side of VS  (at my old age of 24...) but their sweatpants are ridiculously comfortable.  For anyone else that likes them as well VS has come out with a new line called "Supermodel" that is tailored to a somewhat older (20s+) age range, although it isn't up on their website yet.
Love.

(4) When some plans fell through with friends we decided to stay in for the night.  While I enjoy hanging out with friends I was a little excited to grab my MSU fleece blanket, A's new macbook (such a nice computer!) to read some blogs and watch some HGTV.  And go to bed before midnight, I'm starting to feel old.
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(5) I'm saving the best for last!  I have all of next week off!  Oh how I love you Mid-Winter break.  I could tell that my coworkers and myself needed this break.  Last week was torture.  I am looking forward to a week filled of appointments, cleaning, remodeling and organizing!  
Love (x 2)

 


This is kind of the idea I have in mind for our bedroom.  I love the grey, purple, white and black together, it looks so clean and relaxing.  I bought an armoir from IKEA in the fall that is a lovely distressed white color, which was my inspiration for the color scheme.  I'm thinking a light grey on the walls, purple bedding and white furniture.  

Gislev rug from Ikea.  I loved this rug, and it was only $19.99!

We're in the middle of a mini-remodel.  Look for some before/after pics in the coming months.  Our kitchen is already done (thanks to my lovely father who is a wonderful painter!) and we will be tackling the living room next week.  


Have a Wonderful weekend.  

Heather