Summer Bucket List for 2012

I still have about three more weeks of teaching until summer break. However, my brain is telling me it is already summer. For the past three years, I have been done with school/college the first week in May, therefore I still have this mindset. If I can just make it three more weeks...

In the midst of trying to stay focused and ignore the beautiful weather and all the other exciting things going on, I decided to make a "Summer Bucket List" for all the these I want to do over the summer or will hopefully do over the summer.

Here is the start of it:

Sewing:

1. Make flag banners for classroom decorations (See image)
2. Complete project for corporating teacher from last semester
3. Make button-up shirt for brother
4. Make birthday present for the fella
5. Make some clothing for myself (See Pinterest board!)

Reading:

1. Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis
2. Read two or three books on my shelf I have NOT read yet. I am a sucker for buying a book or two.
3. Going through a devotional book for the summer. Suggestions??

Cooking/Baking:

1. To be added to the list...Not sure what I want to make specifically
2. Cook at least once or twice a week
3. Suggestions on recipes??

Exercising:

1. Exercise at least twice a week.
2. Complete the "Couch to 5K" Challenge (Got the app on my phone!)

Planning for School:

1. Develop Unit Plans for Biology, Chemistry, and Ecology
2. Update and organize math units
3. Continue building classroom library and searching for classroom materials
4. Get organized!

Other Activities:

1. Mission Trip to PA with PHPC Youth
2. Trip to the beach to celebrate one of my BF's, Brittany, birthday
3. Trip to Michigan to visit my friend, Davis
4. Sleep. Sleep. Sleep.
5. Pool time!
6. Having lots of QT with the fella
7. Spending lots of time with another BF, Erica before she heads to Mississippi
8. Planning a wedding shower for a church friend
9. Babysitting/house sitting jobs (Any one need a babysitter or house sitter??)

This is the start of the list. I am sure it will grow or diminish in some areas depending on what all turns up in the next few months.

I am THRILLED the weather is finally warmed up consistently, and I am ready for a fun fun summer.

Until next time,
K

You know it's been awhile...

You know it's been awhile since I have posted anything on my blog for the fact that my background is still from Christmas. Oops! I need to get back in the swing of things. I miss writing and having a place to vent. I will be back to write more later on. For now, enjoy cute pictures of our new puppy, Miss Sophie.

Whoa! Slacking to the MAX

I just looked at the date of my last post...Umm... November 28th, 2011. That is almost TWO months ago. Way to long! I need to get back in the habit of writing. It's a good venting outlet.
Anyways, I could write on and on and on about what has been going on in my life for the past two months, but that could get pretty boring. Let's just summarize for now:

Since the last time I blogged:

1. Finished student teaching.
2. Graduated from College of Charleston.
3. Said "see ya later" to my Charleston friends.
4. Said "see ya later" to my second home, Charleston.
5. Moved back home.
6. Redecorated and organized my room, which turned into a two to three week process.
7. Had my tonsils taken out, which turned into a two to three week process of being in bed or on the couch.
8. Celebrated Christmas and New Year's at home.
9. Spent a lot of time with my fella, Benjamin.
10. Read through the Hunger Games series.
11. Watched a lot of movies.
12. Became addicted to the show, "Dance Moms".
13. Met my new set of students at Banks Trail Middle School.
14. Started my new job as a seventh grade teacher on January 17th.
15. Became the girls track coach at my middle school.
16. Tried to work on sewing projects but it just didn't happen.
17. Got my first REAL pay check. Yay!

That's my life in a nutshell right now. I am staying busy most nights. I am loving life right now. I am so incredibly blessed in so many ways. I wouldn't have anything different.

Have a great Friday!

Until next time,
K