That is the sound of me blowing off the dust on my blog! I don't know if I will be back regularly - which, let's face it, I probably won't. Life is just too busy and I am beginning to think I am outgrowing this space.
But, in regular blogger fashion, how about I update you all via everybody's favorite method? Bullets.
- Last week I turned 31. Which is just weird. I am still not used to being 30 and now I am 31? Just weird. My birthday was great though and I was definitely spoiled with giftcards from family, new boots from the boyfriend and charms for my Pandora bracelet from friends. I definitely feel loved!
- My New Year's resolution of working out even more is going great with the help of GymPact. Last week I upped my commitment to five days a week for at least 30 minutes. Each workout I miss will cost me $5. Since I am cheap, I refuse to let that happen! Today I needed to get in my fifth workout (they have to be done by Sunday evening) and as I left campus at five and headed to the gym, I realized I forgot shoes. Ugh! So, I got home and decided to go on a walk for 30 minutes with Zeke... in the drizzling freezing rain. Ha! It was about 37 degrees, so it wasn't too slippery, but here is how I looked... It's a little dark, but I've got on my new boots (love them!) running tights and a running jacket. Oh, and a hat, since it was drizzling a little bit! If it wasn't for GymPact, that walk would not have happened AT ALL, I am sure of it.
- Tomorrow I start student teaching. It is crazy to me that this journey is almost over! I have begun the application process with two districts and had a very short preliminary interview on Saturday. It is all so surreal and I know this semester is going to fly by and then I will be done with my Master's degree!
- I have been a reading fiend this month, which is exactly what I wanted to do. Right now I am reading Off Balance which is Dominque Moceanu's memoir and I am LOVING it!
PS: If you want to join GymPact with me and get $5, ask me how!
Tons of luck meeting your kiddos tomorrow - you will love student teaching, as long as you have a great mentor teacher :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking in - I miss your posts so hope you don't abandon this space for good!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your first day. I am sure you will do great and can't wait to hear all about how the experience goes. My fingers are crossed that you get a job as I know that will be a huge relief!!
I'm with Lisa - don't say goodbye quite yet!
ReplyDeleteI've been a knitting fiend this month because I was trying to finish a baby blanket for my cousin's baby shower this past weekend. I did and it feels so nice to be done with it and to pass it on to her. I still have lots of knitting projects to work on, but this frees up my time a little to read too! Wahoo!
Happy birthday! Enjoy the student teaching.
ReplyDelete"I am beginning to think I am outgrowing this space." -- I can really relate to that!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are still checking in from time to time though :)
I just saw on Facebook that you had a great first day student teaching. So glad to hear it!!
Happy belated 31st! I'm intrigued by the idea of Gym Pact - assuming it works on some sort of honour system because how can you prove you exercised? I'm fascinated!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Lisa and Becky, hope you don't abandon the space all together :) Just remember, it's not an obligation so just check in whenever you feel like it!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear how your student teaching goes!
I love memoirs--I might want to read this!
ReplyDeletep.s. So glad I got to see you last night - even though it was short and sweet--enjoy your zumba bracelet!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Aw, I'm so glad you checked in! I'm such a horrible friend. I don't think I wished you happy birthday! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!
ReplyDeleteI am doing about as great blogging (and commenting) lately as you are. I think life just got in the way! I hope you are out there having fun and we will see you back here when you get back!
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