Good Advice

I went to dinner with a friend a few weeks ago. This is a friend that I can talk to about anything and she will listen. I can say really mean things about people and she will not think of me as a horrible person. I've really thought a lot about something she said to me.

There are enough bad things that happen in life that we cannot control. So we should really take control of the things that we can to try to have a happier life.

She probably didn't say it exactly like that, which is why there are no quotation marks, but this is what I heard and have been putting a lot of thought into it. The last year and a half has been both really amazing and really hard for Matt and I. Once my friend put things into perspective for me, I decided that I would become a more proactive person. I'm not going to keep negative people in my life just to be hurt by them continuously. I will avoid situations that do not make me feel comfortable. I will not watch TV that makes me sad. I will only read things that make me happy or lift me up. I've been working hard to cut out the negativity and I have to say that I have felt so much better about my life and just am all around happier.

I have so much to be thankful for and I am going to concentrate on those things and people.

Pet Peeves

Everyone has pet peeves. I just think maybe I have more than most people. There is so much that gets on my ever-lovin' nerves!!!

1. Kids on leashes. Dumb. Don't have kids, get a dog.

2. Girls who ride in the middle of a truck with their man and no one is in the passenger seat. You can't wait to touch him till you get to your destination?!

3. Needy people. I don't think this needs a further explanation.

4. The words "hubby" and "kiddo". Those are 2 words that are NOT cute. They are dumb. Just dumb.

5. The new trend of using the word epic to describe things that are obviously far from that.

6. Couples that write on each other's fb walls. Constantly. We all sure hope you love each other. You're married.

7. Hypocritical people. There are too many people that think they are perfect in this world. Life can be hard as crap. Lets hold on to each other and be nice to one another.

8. Taylor Swift. If you are a grown woman listening to her, stop. Now. My kindergarten students listen to her. They also watch Curious George and they love the slide and swings on the playground.

9. Jealousy. We are all jealous at one time or another. Don't take it to that next level. I'll let you a secret. It makes you look dumb.

10. Dirty sheets. That's gross. I wash mine almost every Sunday. Mmmm...fresh sheets!

What are some of your pet peeves?

Randomness

This week has been a pretty good week. Busy, yes. Probably one of the busiest so far this school year. Blah! I've been happy this week. Liberated.

On Monday and Tuesday I had parent-teacher conferences until about 7. Today was the first dance team practice and tomorrow I have more conferences. Just busy. But it doesn't stop! This weekend I am going home to visit my parents. It's much needed right now. Saturday is a cousin's baby shower.

Hopefully I have some good news to share with you little blog readers very soon!! :)

Two of my closest friends from high school just had their babies recently!! I can't wait to go actually meet these two handsome boys.

My Best Friend Got Married!!

This weekend was my best friend, Rebecca's wedding. She married a really great guy, Jered. I was so excited when I got the sweetest card in the mail asking me to be one of her bridesmaids! I have loved everything about her wedding process. She was never once Bridezilla. Also, we were planning our weddings at the same time, so it was so nice to share this exciting time with someone else who understood what was going on in my life. There never was a sense of competition and that was such a nice change. Girls can be so catty and competitive in situations like that.





















Yes- that happened! Best picture ever!!

Rebecca and I have been friends for TEN whole freaking years!! We met our freshman year of college. We were friends through college, but really became a lot closer after college and our friendship has really grown more recently. I just couldn't be happier for them! I wish them a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness. Raise your glass and toast with me to the happy couple! CHEERS!!

Doomsday

From here on out August 9th will be referred to as doomsday-the day that the 2012-2013 school year will begin. Now, don't get me wrong. I love my job. I do. In the past there have been times that I have doubted my career choice. Never because of the kids or my love for teaching them. Because of adults. They are so much more demanding and pleasing all of them has proven to be a difficult task. I know in my heart that I am doing what I am supposed to be and that I am touching the lives of my students and most of their parents. I just have never been much of a people pleaser. I'm not good at it.

But. I love summer. So much. What teacher doesn't? I mean, I get to sleep in, not wear make-up, go to the pool and eat whenever I please. You know you'd love it if you were a teacher.

In a way I am ready for school to start, but in an even bigger way, I'm not. This school year will be so different. My bf left to go teach at a new school in our district, along with our principal and several other teachers. I just don't really know exactly what to expect this school year and that kind of terrifies me in some weird, lame way.

I've been at school trying to get some things accomplished. Because of the wedding and taking 2 June term grad classes, I didn't go work at all until about a week ago. I have thrown away and de-cluttered sooo much! I have thrown out 4 huge trash bags full (to the point that I couldn't pick them up) and almost have a 5th filled. How does that happen?! I think it will motivate me and make me feel better about the year. In the meantime I spend time on Pinterest and teacher blogs looking for new ideas. There is so much I want to change and do! Overload.

Oh yeah...and I'm taking a July class and one of my bf's gets married this weekend. Eeeeekk!

Wedding Photos

Here is a small sampling of some wedding pictures. I hope you enjoy!!


































Laura got some really awesome pics for us, too. I haven't gotten to buy any, yet. But I am thinking we want all of them!!

Being married really isn't all that different than how life was before for Matt & I. Really we just get a little giddy once in a while now. I love him so much and am glad that the day finally came!

I'm a loser, baby...

Seriously. My last post was in April?? Where has my motivation gone? Oh, right. Grad school has sucked it all out of me. I should actually be writing some kind of crazy, dumb lesson plan for a class right now. But, I would rather talk to you people. And eat pickles and grilled cheese.

So, I'm married now. No big deal or anything....AAAHHHH!!! It's seriously this strange feeling and I love everything about it. Our wedding turned out great and the honeymoon was even better. We went to Antigua and I loved everything about it. We did the whole Sandals thing, all inclusive. At first I was unsure about it, but it ended up being pretty awesome. Being able to eat or get yourself a cold drank at any time? Yes, please and thank you.

Cool. I am going to seriously get back at it. But, I will leave you with a wedding picture in case you care to know what myself and my little husband looked like.

My bf Laura took our professional pictures and she is working hard at editing, but should be done soon. I can't wait to see them and share them with you lovelies! I know she did wonderful.