WILW

I've been a little MIA the last few days and I apologize.  I fund out last Thursday I've been laid off and couldn't think of anything positive to blog about.  After a week few days I've regrouped and realized everything will work out. :)

(1)  After getting my pink slip an administrator and at least 4 teachers have told me how awesome of a job I've done this year and that they really hope I get called back.   Cue crying at work (in a happy way). It's nice hearing that, as a teacher you don't often hear positive responses.  

(2) I've started couponing.   I am addicted to the 'Extreme Couponing' show on  TLC.  I have been saving 40-60% plus getting free products.  I will do a post on this soon.

(3) Summer is near!  A few weeks left.

Short this week but I have a ton of grading to do!

Heather

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

(1) I'm loving that there are only 25 days left of school.  Although that is kind of scary since I have an observation left to do and finals to plan/conferences tomorrow.

(2) I'm loving that Friday is a half day!

(3) I'm loving that Sunday is Mother's Day and I can't wait to give my mom her present (hopefully it gets here on time!)

Have a wonderful night!!

Heather

I can't believe its already Wednesday!

I'm Loving that I'm on Spring Break this week and I'm getting the chance to relax and catch up on things around the house.

I'm Loving that this weekend is Easter and I'll get to spend some time with the fam.  

I'm loving that it hasn't snowed in two days and tomorrow is supposed to actually look like Spring!

I'm loving these things:

Banana Republic

Banana Republic

Coach

Coach


Have a lovely night!

Heather

What I'm Loving Wednesday

First off I feel that my blog has been neglected.  We were in Miami for one of my best friend's weddings last week and it's made the last week kind of crazy!

(1) I'm loving how blissed out I'm feeling after our mini vacay in Miami.  Here are some of the highlights:

The Savoy Hotel on Ocean Dr in South Beach.   We LOVED this hotel.  I found it on the blind price feature on Expedia.  I knew I was getting a hotel on the beach on South Beach and that it was on the actual beach, but nothing else.  It was around $120 a night, a lovely old art deco style and had huge rooms.

         

This is the view of The Savoy from the beach.  They had cabanas and everything!

   

The Beach.  It was sunnier than it looks in this picture (crappy cell phone pic)

   

Viscaya.  A turn of the century European inspired mansion on Biscayne Bay.  Beautiful.  I highly recommend it!

Another pic of the gardens at Viscaya.  Gorgeous!

   

Red Velvet Cake from Ice Box in Miami.  Oprah called it, 'The Best Cake in America' and it does not disappoint!

  

My future car.  (I wish)

I will post an entry on our mini-Miami vacay this weekend.  These were my pics from my cell phone.  It was 90 and sunny, perfect for me!

(2) I'm loving that this week is a 3 1/2 day week from me and next week is a 4 day week, followed by Spring Break!  It really doesn't get much better than that!

(3) I'm loving Spring items that are out now!  Here are a few:

Disco Mini from J. CREW

VSpink---MSU

Anthropologie

Beach coverup from Antrhopologie.








 (3) I'm loving 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'.  One of the best books I've read in awhile.  Next on the list: 'Water for Elephants'.

 

 

 

 

 

(4) I'm loving that I've lost 12 pounds in the last few weeks and joined up with some lovely ladies at Sparkpeople.com for support.  Summer here I come!

 

 

Have a lovely rest of the work week!

 

 

Heather 

 

WILW

 

WILW is one of my favorite link-ups, I'm trying to stay on top of blogging, even though this week has been crazy at school.

 

I'm loving packing all of my summer clothes to take to Miami for next week.  It seems like forever since I've worn them!

 

I'm loving these dresses from Anthropologie!  So spring/summerlike.

Happy Wednesday!! 




*Yesterday (Wednesday) I was having one of those days and somehow saved but did not publish this post, sigh*

Heather

Sunday Musings

I have a sincerely love/hate relationship with Sundays.  I love having a (usually) relaxing day, but I often leave lesson planning/grading/laundry/grocery shopping until Sunday to do.  Which means I usually am running around doing everything today.  Sigh.

I am trying some new coupon sites to save on groceries.  We seem to spend so much every week on food.  I'll probably update more on this in a couple weeks, after my week off I plan to try a bunch of new recipes (Allrecipes.com) and see how much money I'm saving.  

I also started going to the gym more than a couple times a week, so a weight loss update will be uploaded soon, I like the weight-loss wednesday tag.

Hope everyone has a lovely end to their weekend!!

Wee Bit of Wednesday!!

{one} ice: crushed or cubed?Cubed.  Definitely..
{two} what is your worst traffic pet peeve?ugh, too many to choose from.  People who tailgate, text, don't use their turn signals...
{three} what room in your house best represents your personality?I just moved this year, still remodeling.  Probably my bedroom.  I'll post pics when I have a cohesive layout
{four} do you save old birthday cards?I have some.  I have a box full of important letters/cards.
{five} when was the last time you went on a picnic?years.  I can't even remember when.
{six} do you regularly check your horoscope?No, its vague and inaccurate.
{seven} when you’re home, what do you wear on your feet?I love being barefoot
{eight} what’s your favorite gambling game?texas hold ‘em. 
{nine} have you ever written (or started writing) a book?I've written chapters of various book ideas, but nothing cohesive.
{ten} what is your favorite musical?les miserables. 
In other exciting news, I discovered the TEACH grant on the Dept. of Ed. website and I think it will cover nearly a third of my grad school costs!  Great end to an otherwise not so great day.