Friday, January 31, 2014

Currently February

How is it that January seemed to go by sooooooooo slowly, yet February is already here?!  It's my birthday month, meaning I won't even mention how old I will be, and that also means things like parent conferences are around the corner as well as state testing.  Here is my link up with Farley for this month.


Listening:

Our cats are hanging out on the couch with us as we unwind from the week.  They are snoring up a storm and quite LOUDLY.  And yes, I'm a reality TV junkie and even though I tell myself I will stop watching Real World, I always seem to watch it anyway...because it is there to watch.  When nothing else is on, then it keeps me company.  Although, the San Francisco season on right now is quite the trainwreck.  Trainwreck.

Loving

I also scored myself the signature color, Over and Over-A-Gwen, from OPI's Gwen Stefani collection the other day via Amazon.  It's the little things that seem to make me excited these days and I can't stop playing with and looking at this gorgeous red bottle.  It also came with studs and Swarovski crystals. Score!!

And we were supposed to get in the 80s here by today and I am sooooooooo happy to have woken up to cloudy and overcast skies, a nice cool 60 degrees, and a cold breeze instead.  The winters here are lousy and most people who live here want to have a true break from heat.  But we have only had true cool temps for about a month.  It's been jumping up into the 70s and 80s the last week and I'm irritated!

Thinking:

See the above.  'Nuff said.

Wanting:

I seem to want fruity (not chocolate) candy like a crazy person lately.  There isn't any in the house, which is a good thing. But that doesn't mean I don't want it!

Needing:

I already have a sub secured, but the thought of having to put together 3 days in a row of sub plans is stressing me out.  My team is deconstructing on Wednesday (on campus) and then I have my first Gifted conference on Thursday and Friday.  But the sub plans are definitely daunting.  Who wants to do them for me?!

2 Truths and a Fib:

I'm falling back on my typical answers to this one.  It's too late at night for me to think of some new ones.  

YEP - I have visited 12 countries...England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Netherlands, Mexico.  Aaaaaand, I totally can't think of the last one.  Maybe I need to go to bed.

YEP - I grew up in San Diego and the community I lived in was a quick 10-minute drive from the beach.  We were also only about 30 minutes from the mountains and desert.  I definitely miss living in California.  BIG TIME!

NOPE - Not tap and jazz.  But I actually danced hula from the time I was 5 to 19 and I also danced tahitian from about 9 to 19.  

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I've been wanting Gwen's new OPI line too!!! AHHHH so jealous!! Wish it was warm today here in CA! It's usually a mild 70 degrees in Redondo and today felt like we were in the Rockys!!! Glad to have found your blog through the linky! :)

Aris
Sailing into Second
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I was bad and bought the minis set yesterday on Amazon...becuase it was $5 cheaper than Ulta! I'd say that was a good reason. :-) I'm glad you found my blog and I hope you stop by again!
You are the perfect person to ask about traveling . . . what luck to have landed next to you in Farley's Linky!!! We are planning a big Europe trip this summer. My passport only has two sad little Mexico stamps in it. The hubs has been all over Europe, but it's my first time. Which was your fave - I've seen you have visited quite a few of our top runners?!!? It's time for us to get a move on and book this thing, but we are strugglin' with a decision. It was nice to meet you this evening!

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Oh this is a hard one to answer. I loved England because...well, it's England. It is just one of those awesome places everyone should visit since it is such a huge part of our own history. Plus, London is a place you could see and do so much in. Italy was my favorite for food and, of course, gelato. The sites were awestriking as well...museums and ruins. But I also really enjoyed Greece because of my love for mythology. The ruins everywhere are absolutely unique and when you stand in front of them thinking of how long they have been there...well, you have realizations that are quite humbling. Plus, their oceans are way too much fun to swim in...the little islands that is. Definitely visit them. We took a 1-day cruise to 3 of the different islands and it was perfect. Thanks for stopping by!
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I just found your adorable blog through the Currently! So glad I did. :-) I TOTALLY get enjoying the cool weather. It really does feel nice when you're used to the warmth. I'm in San Diego, probably close to where you grew up! So you know exactly what I'm talking about with the weather. I shouldn't complain about heat with you in AZ though! I'm glad you still get to see your loved kiddos on campus. It's always tough to let a wonderful class go. We do get those special groups every few years! When everyone just mixes together perfectly.

Good luck with your sub plans! NOT fun.

Kate
Second Grade Sparkle in Sixth
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I grew up in Mira Mesa. My mom, who lives in Linda Vista, told me how cold it was this morning. Thank you for visiting.
I hate writing sub plans with a passion! I wish someone could just write teacher sub plans all day so we didn't have to do it!

Alexis at Laugh. Eat. Learn.
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Sub plans are the worst! I found some interesting items on TPT that will help me out this time. :-) Thanks for visiting!
One of my truths, was that I have never been overseas. You are the opposite.

I agree with the heat. Here in Australia, we are going through a heatwave that hasn't been seen in over 100yrs. Today it was 37C & tomorrow, it's expected to be 41C. Looking at the forecast, there in only one day under 30C expected for the next 10days. But I suppose it is Summer.
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Our summers here are pretty horrible for sure. Yours are pretty similar, so I totally feel your paint. Thanks for visiting!
I absolutely LOVE that you have been overseas SO often. I honestly never have been but I'm DYING to travel! As for those sub plans… why is it that you work SO much harder to do sub plans than you do to do your own?? I feel like I put in several days worth of work to write ONE day of plans and it's SO much more than me just being there!!

I am also jealous you lived 10 minutes from the beach. I grew up in Ohio, which meant the closest true beach was close to 12 hours away. Now, I live in Alabama (Coast Guard) so we live about an hour and a half away - still too far BUT so much closer!!

Have a good weekend - hope it goes slow like you want it to!

Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees
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Glad to hear you live much closer to a beach! The other thing that is always truly irritating is coming back and finding subs either don't follow the plans or sit on their rear ends and just have the kids work straight through everything you leave and then have nothing to do the rest of the day or time you are gone. Sigh. It's such a pain. Thanks for visiting!
You have a beautiful blog! I've enjoyed looking through your ideas! This weekend didn't go by slow enough!!
Elizabeth
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Your blog is wonderful! I hate sub plans too but sometimes being away for a day or two (or three) can give enough of a break to come back with a little more zest! Have fun at the gifted conference!

Dina www.friendsofreading.weebly.com

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