tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71833900336413459702024-03-04T23:38:50.535-08:00fifty shadesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14406316050816215492noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183390033641345970.post-56224732921570812822014-01-09T14:56:00.000-08:002014-01-09T14:56:39.781-08:00What I Wore: a Teacher's Closet #2<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week has been such a great week already! I have absolutely loved being back out in the classroom. Even picking outfits to wear has been fun...as long as I do it the night before. I have set a few aside so I don't stress the morning of trying to find what to wear! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14406316050816215492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183390033641345970.post-59164510194943957142014-01-08T15:53:00.000-08:002014-01-08T15:53:18.850-08:00What I Wore: a Teacher's Closet #1<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is one of the hardest things about growing up? Dressing well. Yes, these past three and a half years of college have made me <i>lazy</i>. Let me say that one more time: <i>laaaaaazy</i>. I have gotten away with wearing leggings and sorority shirts to class the past 3 years, and now it's time to dress up and be an elementary school teacher. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The past couple of days I've tried putting myself together even if I wasn't going out to do anything. You know, prepare myself for the brutal wakening of 8 a.m. arrival times and wearing something other than sweats, or even jeans for that matter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So in order to help myself during those early mornings, I am starting an "online closet" where I can access previously worn outfits and choose from them on those days I'm in a hurry or just can't decide what to wear!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought it would be appropriate to do a Transformation Tuesday from my experience as a 3rd grader to my first experience teaching it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided that for my first day of school I would curl my hair. Pretty much resembling all my other first days of elementary school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fun sequin tank top I originally bought for New Year's Eve? Pair it with a fun colored cardi and voila! Instateacher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought that the single strip of sequins wasn't too flashy for the first day. What 3rd grader wouldn't love this outfit anyways?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My reaction to the first day: a success. I can't wait to see how the rest of the semester goes!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14406316050816215492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183390033641345970.post-49593502668835148092014-01-06T07:24:00.001-08:002014-01-06T07:25:02.010-08:00DIY Chairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I moved out of my sorority, I learned that they were selling their [nearly] 50 year old dining room chairs. They were selling them for $5 each since they were updating the dining room this past summer, and I thought they'd go great in any future apartment or home I may own, but they needed some work. They're old chairs, but they're in good condition, and I thought that someday if I had a daughter, she could use one in her room, or they could be used as spare seats if we had guests over. Below are the pictures and steps I took to spray paint the chairs, and bring them back to life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So if you are looking to spice up some old furniture, here are 5 quick steps to doing so! I used spray paint I found at the Home Depot, and I chose the glossy finish instead of the matte. It took about 1 can of spray paint for each chair, so buy 2 or 3 just to be safe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 1: First begin by sanding down all of the chair except the wicker seat. It doesn't need to be perfect, but roughing up the wood so the spray paint sticks is crucial. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">It's probably best to place the chairs on top of old towels or pieces of cardboard [in my case a couple empty pizza boxes] so you don't get too much spray paint on the concrete or grass. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 2: Next we </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">taped off the corners of the chair seat as close to the wooden legs as possible using painters tape. It took about 3 pieces of tape on each corner to make sure none of the wicker was exposed. Be careful not to get any tape on the leg or you will have an unpainted spot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well. It's that time of the year again. That one day everyone realizes that another year has already gone by, and maybe they haven't lived up to their new year's resolutions like they wish they had. The good thing about a year ending is that there is always another starting, and it's never too late to try and become the person you've always wanted to be. This year, I've had my fair share of ups and downs, and there are definitely some things I wish hadn't happened. However, it's those times I feel like I grow the most, whether I know it or not. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Dynamic, Tough, Growing - I chose these 3 words because a lot happened and changed this past year. I moved out from the ADPi house, I broke up with my boyfriend, I asked a guy I liked to formal even though I barely knew him, and I really grew personally and in friendships this past year. I really got to know some of the girls I lived with that I didn't know so well, and they are just amazing people. I don't know where I'd be without them. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>The best thing that happened this year had to be getting to know the women in my pledge class better. They are absolutely the best people I know, and have helped me through so much. They were there for me when I went through my breakup, and helped me up when I had fallen down. My breakup was so hard, but it gave me so much time with these "new found friends" I didn't know I really had. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>The most challenging thing that happened this past year was my breakup with my boyfriend. He and I had been dating for almost 9 months when we broke up. We had some pretty rough patches throughout, breaking up almost 3 times. The communication just wasn't there, but I really liked him. I spent a lot of time with him, too, which made it hard during down time. Luckily, I had some pretty awesome friends who were always there for me, and talked me through some tough times. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What would make me happier? How can I make that happen?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Honestly, and I hate saying this, but I think a guy would make me happy...I know, I know. I don't need a guy to complete me. However, it isn't just the guy...it's what comes with him. That feeling of being loved in a way that other people don't love you. Yes, I have a ton of friends and an amazing family that loves me. But love from a guy you could spend the rest of your life with...now that's pretty amazing. I am so ready to be in love, and to give myself entirely to a guy and just fall hard. In order to make this happen, I have to be willing to step outside of my box. I have to be willing to put myself out there, and not just hang out with the same people all of the time. This is really hard for me for some reason. Maybe I should figure that out first.</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What would I like to change about myself this upcoming year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Like I said, I would like to change my attitude and patience towards others. I feel like I get annoyed with my family and friends easily, and I just really want to improve that. I also want to be more willing to go out and do things with friends, and be open to the idea of new things. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How can I make more time for my friends?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>We've been told that when going into teaching, you need to know when to put things aside and make time for yourself. This time will include me making time for my friends as well. I need to set aside some time for them and not let that time get interrupted by work, homework, planning, or just wanting to sleep. I can sleep when I'm dead, right? </i></span></li>
</ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's going well, and what needs improvement in terms of my...</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Health: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I am so proud of myself for running last semester and this summer, but I really need to try and get back into that habit. I also really need to try and eat healthier...</i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Academics: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I got a 4.0 this semester! It's my third semester in a row getting a 4.0. However, this upcoming semester is my student-teaching internship, so I really need to be able to focus my time and energy on that. </i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Emotional Side: </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spiritual Side:</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Daily Life:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Am I carrying around a problem I need to let go of or deal with?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>I've been really bitter about my friends Kirsten and Dylan dating really ever since they started. I was so close with both of them, but ever since they started dating I feel like I hardly exist in their lives. I hardly talk to Dylan anytime I am around him now since Kirsten is always there, and when I'm with Kirsten, she's constantly texting Dylan it seems. It's just difficult to want to put that effort forth when I feel like they aren't, but me being a bad friend isn't going to make either one of them change. So I guess I have to do the changing for us. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is a goal I'd like to set for the next year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>I'd love to start running again. I peaked this summer by running 4 miles without stopping in about 36 minutes. I was so proud of myself, but shortly after that things with school and the sorority started back up and I hardly found time. It felt great being healthier and able to do that, so I'd really like to start that back up again. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I were to die in a month, how would I live my life?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>I would spend it with my friends and family. I think I'd want to do some things I'd otherwise never do, like go sky-diving. My sister did that this semester, and oh my gosh, I am jealous she's so brave. I think it'd be amazing to experience, but I'm a wimp. I'd probably try and cut back my Netflix addition as well so I could spend that time with the people I love :)</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are there relationships I need to mend?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Yes, definitely. I think there is always room for improvement when it comes to friendships, however I think I have 2 I really need to mend. The first one is one of my best friends since high school, Kara. She and I spent a ton of time together all throughout high school, but when college came around, especially sophomore year, we started seeing each other less and less. I'd say it's definitely a 2-way street, however I know if I start putting forth more effort, she will, too. The other would be my friend, Kirsten. She and I were really close sophomore year, and still are sometimes. However, ever since our friendship changed when she started dating one of my best friends from high school, things were never the same with any of us. I'd really like to try and be a more supportive, better friend to her. It's just hard when you feel like you're always second. </i></span></li>
</ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What was one unexpected joy this past year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>An unexpected joy was probably really getting to know the girls in my pledge class because of the breakup. It was hard at first, it always is. However, I was able to really spend so much time with my friends and focus on building up those friendships. I am so blessed to have the people I do in my life, and I wouldn't change it for the world. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What was one unexpected obstacle this past year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>I would have to say that this one is just from the past 5 months. Moving into a house with 5 girls when you have been living with 80 should seem simple, right? Wrong. It's easy for the most part, but having a sex-crazed roommate that has her boyfriend over all the time and they make messes in the kitchen and rarely FULLY clean it up has been quite the annoyance. Not even just for me, but everyone else I live with, too. This is another whole story in itself. Let's just say that even though they're in the bedroom, you can hear them all the way upstairs.</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are my top 3 memories from this past year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>My top 3 memories would be going to Oklahoma with my recent boyfriend. I went with his family and it was all about new experiences for me. I shot multiple types of guns, I hit a clay pigeon in mid-air, tried new food, went on a strenuous hike, and hung around a boyfriend's family for multiple days. Another favorite memory would be living in the ADPi annex. I got to know those 11 women so much better, and I loved every minute of spending time with them. My last favorite memory would be going to Vegas. I am not cut out for that life, but it was a time where we were all together and experienced a city we may never experience again. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I could change one thing about this past year, what would it be?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>I don't think I would have said "no" as much. I would have spent a significant more amount of time going out with my friends and doing more things I otherwise normally wouldn't do. I'm one of those people that are over the bars and would much rather stay in and drink wine and watch a movie. I'm not a big partier, and never have been, so forcing myself to do those kinds of things when I don't feel up to it is hard. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is something I am looking forward to in the upcoming year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Student Teaching! I could not be more excited to spend more time out in the classroom. However, I have learned that with student teaching comes the sacrifice of no social life. This is going to suck if that's true seeing that it's my last semester of college. I am going to be so busy, but I will have to make sure to find that time for my friends. After all, it's my last time being around everyone I've come to know and love. I can't leave them out. </i></span></li>
</ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is something that scares me about the upcoming year?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>All seniors out there, say this one with me: graduating. And the real world. Holy toledo, I cannot believe how fast college has gone by. I am less than 5 months away from graduating. On one hand, I feel excited, prepared. On the other hand, I have no idea where I want to teach and live, and that scares the hell out of me. I have lived here my entire life, and it's so hard to think of myself not being here. However, I know that more than likely, I will end up taking a job elsewhere. But, I know that when graduation day comes, I'll be ready for the real world. </i></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, with a new year beginning, why not start a new goals list, am I right? There's this thing that's been going around called 101 things to do in 1001 days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Start Date: Sunday, December 30, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">End Date: Monday, September 26, 2016</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here we go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">create.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">1. Pinterest projects for my future apartment {0/5}</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">2. make apple crisp</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">3. a cookbook</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. three signs for my classroom {0/3}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">5. learn how
to reupholster an old chair</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">6. revitalize
old pieces of furniture {0/3}</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. make a wreath <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. paint a room<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. use old t-shirts to make a
t-shirt quilt<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. make a gift for somebody
special to me<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">education. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11. learn how
to use a sewing machine<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">12. read 5
new books {0/5}</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">13. learn 3 family recipes</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">14. make 10
recipes off of Pinterest {0/10}</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15. learn to
french braid<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">16. learn how
to change a tire</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">17. learn how to jump a car</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">18. <strike>memorize my students' names before school starts {for student teaching}</strike></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">experiences. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">19. stay up all night talking to someone</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20. buy a puppy </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">21. go
camping</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22. attend a
concert</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23. attend a
karaoke bar/event<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24. <strike>attend a
piano bar<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25. go on a real
picnic<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26. listen to
every song on my iTunes<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">27. go ice
skating<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">28. ride a
roller coaster</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">29. go to a
shooting range<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">30. watch a
meteor shower<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31. try 5 new
restaurants {2/5} -- <em>Bourban & Baker</em>, <em>Barley's Brewhaus</em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32. see a
comedy show<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">33. take
kissing pictures in a photo booth<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">34. <strike>go on a
long bike ride<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">financial.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">35. catalog
expenses for one month<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">36. set a
monthly budget</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">37. save my
change until the end of this mission ~ record total<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">38. <strike>get a
teaching job</strike> ~ <em>2nd Grade!</em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">39. complete
a “no spend month”…{except rent/utilities/groceries of course}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">giving back
& relationships. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40. send
flowers to a friend</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41. <strike>mend a broken relationship<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">42. write a letter to my future
husband<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">43. buy someone’s meal in a drive
through<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">44. send 5 letters to
friends/relatives {0/5}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45. volunteer somewhere</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">46. go on a real date</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">health.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">47. floss daily for a month</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">48. run 2
miles in 15 minutes</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">49. run an
average of 8 miles a week</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">50. run a 5k</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">51. take a
yoga class</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">52. keep a
food journal for one month</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">53. stick to
my running schedule for one month</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">54. cut soda
out of my diet for one month</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">55. drink 8
glasses of water everyday for 1 week</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">just because.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">56. <strike>get a mani/pedi</strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">57. <strike>get a
massage<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">58. go skinny
dipping<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">59. make 10
christmas cards one year {0/10}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">60. make my
bed every day for one month {0/30}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">61. go
pumpkin picking at the pumpkin patch<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">62. <strike>buy new
running shoes<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">63. buy new
dishes for a “permanent” apartment<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">64. buy new
bedroom furniture<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">65. play in
the rain<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">66. buy a
potted plant and keep it alive<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">67. buy
something at a flea market<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">68. play 18
holes of golf<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">69. finish a
coloring book<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">organization.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">70. clean out
my closet and get rid of old clothes</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">71. clean and
organize my laptop</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">72. get rid
of 15 unnecessary items and give them away {0/15}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">73. back up
my computer<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">74. <strike>organize
my phone and get rid of old pictures and apps<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">personal. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">75. journal
everyday for {at least} one month</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">76. identify
101 things that make me happy</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">77. find out
my blood type <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">78. use the
entire pack of teeth whitening strips<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">79. write a
poem and give it to someone I love<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">80. write a
list of 101 things I’ve achieved in my lifetime<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">81. write a
letter to myself to be opened on my 30<sup>th</sup> birthday<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">82. fall in
love<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">photography.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">83. learn
more of my camera's features</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">84. <strike>photograph
a couple's engagement announcements</strike></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">85. photograph
a wedding<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">86. take one
photo a day for a month {0/30}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">87. photograph
a newborn </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">style.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">88. create 5
new outfits with the clothes i already own</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">89. post an
"outfit of the day" on my blog once a week for a month {0/4}<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">90. <strike>get a new
haircut</strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">91. <strike>buy a piece of clothing
outside of my “comfort zone”<o:p></o:p></strike></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">92. <strike>buy a shade of lipstick</strike><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">93. get a facial<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">94. <strike>buy something red</strike></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">travel. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">95. take a trip with my significant other</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">96. take a
vacation with friends</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">97. visit a
new state<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">98. travel
outside of the country<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">99. visit
Colorado and go skiing <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">100. ride in
a hot air balloon<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">finally…<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I had to cast on about 6 times before I finally got that part right, and even when I got that part down, I had to restart the actually knitting part 3 times. So, if you can do those first steps right, you'll be golden. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a picture of what the process looks like. I was measuring my scarf to see its length. I'm bummed I didn't have more pictures taken of the actual process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are the pictures of me wearing the scarf, and then scarf up against a neutral background to see its actual color! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I bought my materials (2 rolls of yarn - you need 2 rolls regardless of how big they are) at Walmart. I was able to get my 2 rolls of yarn (<i>each about 64 yards, but I'd request longer if you want to double wrap an infinity scarf</i>) for a total of $6.44, that's it! It's awesome for a gift idea, it's just too bad I learned how to do this right before Christmas. Next year I'll know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wore the scarf to my family get-together on Christmas Eve and my 30 year old cousins loved it so much they want me to make them each one. Hey, at least I'll get some practice in! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, I watched this video before attempting to make the scarf to get a gage on how difficult it would be. She makes it really easy to follow along, however I don't think I could have gotten through it without the help of my friend since I kept messing up. <i>So</i>. Use this video as a tutorial, and anyone out there with remote crafting ability should be able to get it down better than I did! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14406316050816215492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183390033641345970.post-35610664355364511982013-12-26T12:03:00.000-08:002014-01-04T07:45:04.451-08:00DIY Wreath<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The past couple years for Christmas, I have made my mom gifts I found on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/andreak13/">Pinterest</a>. Last year it was coasters for the living room with pictures of my sister and I throughout the years mod podged onto them. This year, it was a DIY wreath! I am so proud of the finished product. I cannot wait to make one for my future house/apartment I'll be living in next year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go to Hobby Lobby (or a similar store) to buy the materials. I think that I spent about $20 total on this wreath since a lot of the stuff I needed was conveniently on sale, plus the weekly 40% off coupon you can use on an item of your choice! On this project I used the 40% off coupon on the flowers since the wreath and burlap ribbon were already 50% off, and everything else is pretty cheap anyways. Here's what I used (or something similar):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/14-natural-grapevine-wreath-692145/">one 14" natural grapevine wreath</a> | $3.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/23-white-hydrangea-bush-435750/">one 23" white hydrangea bush</a> | $15.99</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I began by cutting the different flowers off of the hydrangea bush with about a 4-5" stem to stick through the wreath, plucking all of the leaves off the stem beforehand.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next I stuck the flower stems through the wreath, and when they came out of the other side I bent them in an L-shape at the end so they wouldn't fall back through.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After that, I painted the monogram letter using the red paint, and about 3-4 coats on each side to make it a really vibrant red, letting it dry in between coats.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the letter was dry, I used hot glue to attach it to the wreath. I chose a part of the wreath that had a sturdy, thick stick to attach the letter to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, once everything was on, I tied a burlap bow to the top of the wreath and hot glued parts of the bow onto the wreath to keep it intact. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this time of year. Snow falling, getting together with family, and all sorts of new things wrapped up under the Christmas tree. What a wonderful time of year, am I right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, this year my family decided to do something a little different. We've always talked about it, but this year we finally decided to do it: adopt a family. So my mom went to our church, grabbed an angel off the tree, and brought it home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year we adopted a 17 year old boy. When I saw his Christmas list, it pulled at my heart strings. How come we haven't done this every year? I hope that he got everything he asked for and loves everything we got him. This is something I hope continues on in my family every year, and when I have a real job I'd love to do this as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we are spending the day with my mom's side of the family. We are doing our yearly gift exchange, nomming on some yummy treats, and going to church tonight with my grandma. How are you spending your Christmas? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alright, well I'm about to head out, but when I get back, I'll be watching for Santa! Christmas is all about the magic, right? I was always told that as long as I believe, he's real. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14406316050816215492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183390033641345970.post-7148833559877471612013-12-20T11:54:00.002-08:002014-01-04T07:43:47.488-08:00Let's Get Down to Business<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello! Once again, welcome to my blog. This isn't the first blog I've started, and it isn't the only one I currently have. I created a blog for my future classroom since I am doing my student teaching internship this upcoming spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I'm being 100% honest, the main reason I wanted to start up this blog is because I failed at my last one. I'm not exactly the most tech-savvy person, so seeing all the creative blogs that are out there, and all the post ideas kind of flustered me since I wasn't one of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, I am setting myself up with the goal to do better. I <i>love</i> writing. I keep a ton of journals, but I've always been a fan of typing over writing. Sure, it's fun to go back through the actual pages of a journal and read them, but blogging is like journaling only online, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I'm off to figure out some ideas for this thing.</span><br />
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