Happy 2016!

Happy New Year Everyone! 

It is that time again. It is time to start again and make new resolutions.  My resolution is to blog more.  I see to always make that resolution each year, but this year I am going to follow through.  I am starting this year out with Farley's January Currently.

Listening - It is finally not raining and I can open the windows! I love listening to the cars drive by my house.

Thinking - I always have such good intentions to get lots of grading finished, but alas it has not happened yet.

One Little Word - enthusiasm - I am trying to muster up a little or a lot before I go back to school.

Even though I am procrastinating on the grading front, I did earn my Symbaloo Certification recently.

Week 2 - Assess Me Linky

I am back for week 2 of The Tattooed Teacher's Assess Me Linky.  This time it is only Tuesday so I am much improved with my tardiness.  Be sure to go check out all the people linked up!

• I can honestly say I hate skirts and only wear them when I must.
• I prefer earrings, but I love necklaces on other people.
• I have no idea what this is asking. :(
• I like to mix my jewelry between gold and silver.
• I am a city girl.
• I must say I am addicted to online shopping.
• Definitely showers.
• I tend to keep my stories secret except to a few of my closest friends.
• I love to be at home with my family.
• I like breakfast but I don't get up early enough to eat a real one.  I usually boil a few eggs and go.
• I am a tea drinker.  I can't even stand the smell of coffee.
• I will stay up late or get up early whatever is necessary.
• The question is what is this question about.  My hair I prefer undone, not fancy just a ponytail.  My bed I like all done up.
• I have never been able to walk in heels.
• I choose airplane because that usually means you are going somewhere fun.
• Don't watch either of them.
• I like the outdoors but seem to be stuck in the air conditioning this summer.

Assess Me Week 1

Well I am a little late to the party!  I can't believe that it is already August.  Each year I say I am going to blog more and yet that never seems to happen.  How do all of you do it?  I am linking up with the amazing Tatooed Teacher and her Assess Me Linky.

• I have been know to give myself a few pep talks now and then.
• No real superstitions.
• I usually only crack my knuckles when I am bored.
• I think I am always hungry.
• This one suprises me because I usually alwasy have the TV on, but not today. I am trying to get some work accomplished and there are only few hours left to get up to 28% off at Teachers Pay Teachers!
• My wisdom teeth never came in.  I didn't have them removed they are just nonexistent.
• I will shower after I exercise!
• I hope to go to Disney World someday.
• I wore glasses as a kid, but not now.  I am getting older so that might change.
• Born in Iowa, work and play in Illinois and North Carolina.

August Currently!

I can't believe it is August and that school is just around the corner.  I know many of you have already started school and I feel for you I really do.  Please feel for me when I am still working into mid June and you have already been on summer vacation for three weeks!

I am linking up with the fabulous Farley for her monthly currently. Just click on the button above and check out what other teachers are "currently" doing.

My Teacher Totes

 

Today I am linking up with the amazing Jen at Teacher by the Beach for her 

My Teacher Totes Linky!

I love new things.  I especially love shopping for new school supplies.  Each year that has meant a new school tote.  That was until this year. I have no need to buy a new tote because last year I finally found the perfect tote.  It is stylish and not too flashy and it is big enough to carry everything I need.

Here it is...

This is the Vera by Vera Bradley.  I love it!  I am so happy that she finally made her bags in solid colors.  I am not a huge fan of floral patterns.  It has six pockets to store everything from pens and pencils to an umbrella and lint roller. There are even two pockets on the outside.  I have room to bring everything I need to and from school, including my laptop.

Look how much space there is inside!

 I loved the bag so much I decided I needed a new bag for the gym.  So I purchased the smaller tote.  You can see the size difference below. I know it is floral, but Vera didn't sell the smaller totes in solids until recently.

School Year Goals 2014 - 2015

I am linking up with Jess from I {Heart} Recess for her Back to School Goals for 2014-2015.

I didn't link up last year so I don't have much to reflect upon.  However, I do remember telling myself that I would blog at least once a month last year and that didn't happen.  I need to hold myself more accountable, maybe that should be one of my goals again.

January Currently

Hello Everyone!

I must be the world's worst blogger.  I always have good intentions and then life seems to get in the way.  How do all of you do it?  Do you sleep?  That being said...I have resolved to blog at least once per month for the rest of the school year. I know it doesn't sound like much but for some reason I can't seem to do it.  Well it is a new year so I am going to turn over a new leaf and put forth my best effort.  I am starting the year off with the amazing Farley and this month's currently.

 

 

Most of what I have written is self explanatory. There is one that needs a little more explanation.  Every Christmas morning growing up my family would crank Elvis' Blue Christmas on the stereo to wake up my little sister Holly. She was a sleeper. Even on Christmas morning the girl slept in.  The only sure way to get her out of bed was Elvis and to this day I smile every time I hear the song come on the radio during the holiday season.

 

Also does anyone have any suggestions about Student Teachers?  This is my first one and I am a little nervous.