Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts

Monday, December 21, 2015

Love Life List

Just some Monday morning alliteration for your reading enjoyment. And hopefully something that gets your week started off on the right note. I got the idea from an Austin blogger named Susie Davis, who says she started these Love Life lists years ago. The concept is simple, really. She opens to the next blank page in her journal, puts the date at the top, and numbers the page from 1-25. Next to each number she writes one thing she loves about her life. She describes it a very settling exercise, one that forces her to focus on the good in her life, as opposed to harping on the things she doesn't have. You guys know that I am a huge fan of lists, and I love spending time thinking about what it is that is bringing me joy that day. Because while not every day may not be great, there is something great in every day.


Like goodbye kisses from this one
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1. walks with sweet Mack



2. a guardian angel in Granny



3. shorts in December
4. roommate reunions



5. leaf piles
6. sleeping in
7. chocolate for breakfast
8. time to read



9. football Sundays
10. Mount Bonnell



11. co-workers
12. green smoothies



13. A Charlie Brown Christmas
14. Christmas break
15. running


16. oversized long-sleeve t-shirts
17. KSBJ Christmas texts
18. warm blankets
19. Felipe's Muscle Blast class
20. morning bike rides

21. Town Lake


22. baking Christmas treats


23. windows-down weather
24. forgiveness
25. personalized notes

I encourage you all to make a love life list - there's no way you can be in a bad mood after reflecting on the things that have made you smile recently. Have a great Monday!

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Name Your Favorite

And I'm back with another round of Survey Sunday. Once again, I apologize for skipping over last week's, but the beautiful weather kept me away from my computer. And I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing.

But, let's get back on schedule, shall we? This survey asks me to 
Name Your Favorite…


Person – Because today is Mother’s Day, I’m going to have to go with my mom on this one. And because I’ve already given her a lengthy post highlighting only some of her incredible qualities, and I know she doesn’t want another one, I’ll just say that I’m more than thankful for all that she has done, does do, and will continue to do for me. I surely could not have made it through this first year of working without her going above and beyond to help me get it all done. And keep my sanity. Because that last one was questionable.


Color – On Wednesdays we wear pink.

Food – This question always gets me. But I think I’m going to have to go with dark chocolate. Can woman subsist on dark chocolate alone?


Smell – I love the smell of summer nights. I love the smell of Anthro’s Volcano candle. I love the smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven, and I could go on and on and on.

Book  This question is another toughy. Redeeeming Love, Harry Potter, East of Eden, Love Does – I could go on for days and days. If you ever need a book recommendation, you know where to find me.

Movie Remember the Titans is one of my all-time favorites, as is The Breakfast Club. Boyhood is a more recent fav, and I absolutely recommend you give it a watch.

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Time of day – Morning. I am far more productive in the morning than I am at any other time of day. I’ve mentioned before that I shut down right around 3:00pm, which is why I have to get to work at 6:30am so that I can get some work done.

Day of the week – Friday. Call me crazy, but I enjoy going to work. I love getting to see my students and my co-workers, and I also love that everyone’s spirits are a little higher due to the upcoming weekend. Because who doesn’t need a break by the time Friday rolls around?

Thing to do when bored – Go for a bike ride, read, or bake.


Drink – Water will always be my number one. But I’m not one to turn down a mimosa or a glass of white wine.


TV show – Lately I have caught a few episodes of Friday Night Lights, and it reminded me why I binge-watched that show in the first place. Coach and Tami Taylor forever!

Fruit – Cuties. They’re cute (obviously), delicious, nutritious, and portable. What’s not to like?

Vegetable – I never thought I would say this, but I really love Brussels sprouts.

Store Anthropologie. Yesterday everything in the store was 20% off (shout out to moms for making this one possible), and you know I took advantage of it.

Clothed in Anthropologie, and she is poor in the days to come
Workout – Running. Though my runs have been hot and humid lately. Here we go!


Quote  – I love love love a good quote. In fact, I have been cutting out quotes that I plan on hanging up in my (fingers crossed) classroom for next year. Because I don’t have a favorite, I’ll just give you the last one I pinned.

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Boy’s name  – Ross or Ryan.

Girl’s name – Reagan or Rylie. You know this English teacher is all about that alliteration.

Meal of the day – I love breaking the fast. And the possibilities are endless.



Season – Spring or summer, but I also love fall. And I don’t dislike winter, but I really dislike layers.


Dessert – Frozen yogurt, of course!



Lifehack – What a fun question! I actually have an entire book of LifeHacks, so this is a tough question for me. As someone who loves to bake, and who is surprisingly horrible at cutting things neatly, it was nice to learn that (unscented) dental floss will cut soft solids perfectly.

And on that note, I'm out. Be sure to give a mom-like figure a call today, as they are truly the real MVPs.
 
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