Notes in the key of G

Fashion Finds

I've been debating starting this feature for awhile. Mostly because I barely have any time to write real posts to begin with! (Promise to get better at that...) And partially because I felt like, well, what's the point if no one really reads. But then this morning I thought "You know what? This is mine. And if I enjoy it, then I should do it. And?? It would be fun to look back at these posts and see what tickled my fancy at the time."

So there.

Here we go with the first installment!!

Yes, it's Louis Vuitton. No, I can't afford the CRAZY $860 price tag. But something about it makes me happy. Especially since it's actually FAR more sheer and dreamy than the picture suggests.

See?? (It's the one in the middle. The one that first caught my eyes and then, when looking at the accompanying description, I laughed and said, "Of course I like the one that is the most pricey!!"

Speaking of scarfs...this cranberry one is super pretty! And it's made out of jersey. Yum.

Cushion cut earrings are so pretty. And this peachy color? So different and so nice :)

I hadn't intended on doing everthing so pinky-peachy. (And if you know me, you'd know I'm much more of a BLUE girl.) But this is another pretty one. I've been on the hunt for a pretty, oversized ring. But because my fingers are so small (my middle finger is a size 5) I can never find one. But if I could? This would top my list.

I've been contemplating these sandles ever since Annie talked about them. She says they're like walking on clouds. Really? Then I'm in! The 4 inch heal throws me...but I'm up for the challenge! And the height difference ;)

Thanks for reading!

Be Still

"Thank God because he is good, because his love never quits. Tell the world, Israel, "His love never quits." And you, clan of Aaron, tell the world, "His love never quits." And you who fear God, join in, "His love never quits."

Psalm 118:1

Goodbye 2011!

 (December picture pending...I'll share when Jen actually sends it to me!!)

Some much needed updates!

I really should get better at blogging. Especially since there are SO many of you out there that wait with bated breath for my posts! (Ok...just Dawn...)

Well, here's what life has looked like the past few months...

August: My favorite vacation EVER with Scott (I would literally work all year just to spend my summer in Maui!)
September: Life-changing bomb...shudder...
October: Intense amount of time spent involved in school activities...like the Royal-Simi week!
November: Homecoming...and life-changing family time :)
December: How is it Christmas already?!

Having said all that, I'd like to update prior to the end of the year! So here's a quickie :)

Royal-Simi week was INTENSE this year! It's a week leading up to the big crosstown rival game. There has never really been any school spirit surrounding this event...until this year! Jen (my favorite teacher friend) and I drummed up the excitement and the pay off was AWESOME! Check it out!

Monday was Pajama Day (because we can beat them in our sleep!):

Tuesday was Decades Day (because we were here first!):

(The 80s called and we answered!)

Wednesday was Super Hero Day (because we will save this school!):

(This was my FAVORITE day!)

Thursday was Dress Like a Lowlander Day (don't worry...the other school does Pion-nerd day):

(I'd like to point out that those shoes are authentic! As in I've had them since I was 15. And what??)

And Friday was Simi Swag Day:

Blinged out my shirt in honor of Jen :)

And guess what???!!!

WE WON!! For the first time in 7 years!!

This was seriously the most fun I've had at school since I've been a teacher. The excitement and school pride was crazy! I was so proud :)

And my biggest fan was there to share it with me :)

Ahh...

A colleague and I decided to treat ourselves this week. And this is where we did it!

I'm lucky enough to live down the street from The Four Seasons. And when I say lucky, I mean it! (Especially since I watched part of the Kardashian special on Kendell's Sweet 16 and they were touring this hotel as a possible venue for her party...)

The hotel is having a promotion where if you book your massage with your American Express card you can get an 80 min massage for the 55 min price. Yes please!

This is where I lounged...

This is what my room looked like. Can I just tell you that 80 mins of massage is VERY difficult to stay awake through??

Then I hit up the sauna. However, I was literally dripping oil because my therapist was SO liberal with it. Yuck. So then I took a dip here...

And had I found this I would surely have hopped in!

Overall a FABULOUS idea! The receptionist was kind enough to tell me that the promotion will be going through March. With the way this school year has been going, I might need to invest in another trip!

Dear God

In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Matthew 12:35 When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. Psalm 33:3 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Thankful

This Thanksgiving break was way less break and way more Thanks. And by Thanks I mean WOA...WHAT?!?!

Every year since my father passed away, I've had a really hard time dealing with the holidays. God has blessed me with incredibly gracious friends who have always opened their homes and their hearts to me. I could never truly thank them enough for their generosity. (This means you Bethany!) But their was always something missing. As much as I enjoyed spending time with friends and their family, it always was a silent reminder of how lonely I was without my family.

And then this year happened.

A couple of months ago (when change became my middle name) I started talking to my nieces again. I have missed them for what feels like FOREVER. We have all (miraculously) become teachers so the three of us had this past week off. We decided to meet for dinner and massages on Wednesday. Seeing them again...it was like no time had passed. We literally jumped into conversation as if we were kids again, only now as adults. (PS. Best massage I've ever had as well!) When we parted that night, I thanked God for allowing me the time to spend with them again.

Imagine my surprise when I received a text the following day inviting Scott and I over to my sister's house. I haven't spent Thanksgiving there since my father was alive...12 years ago. I cried. Then I asked Scott what he thought. He started getting ready. I did too.

And when I got there it was as if nothing had changed. Time had stopped. Except for the part where we were all adults now (which was a trip!). I hugged my sister and was touched when her husband prayed and said, "...and thank you God for Giuseppina being with us again...". And I met new people! Like my nephew's wife and two sons. And my niece's daughter (who truly looks like a baby doll come to life). I'm a great aunt! How crazy is that?!

I couldn't be more thankful for God's timing and His ability to fill in that hole that has been aching for so long.

I hope your Thanksgiving was as memorable and as amazing as mine was!

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
- Jeremiah 29:11-13

Well...

I know it may seem like I've given up on my blog. I haven't,really. I have at least 10 posts...in my head. See, that's the problem. Life has been so busy that it has given me LOADS to talk about but a complete lack of time in which to do it! Lame. Example?? Last Friday: Homecoming rally and game Saturday: Set up Homecoming (that only took 7 hrs) and then chaperoning said dance Sunday: Recover from Homecoming...barely Monday: Lab day, chiropractor, dance class Tuesday: Teach lots, chiropractor, Senior Dinner where I won an award (so cute!!) Wednesday: more sharing of the knowledge, Scott had the day off Thursday: Morning meeting, loads of genetics problems, chiropractor, dinner with the fam (more to come on that one), football game Friday: day off to relax, finish laundry, grocery shopping, and relish homemade dinner See?? I promise as soon as I upload pictures I will be back with real life posts and maybe a little fashion thrown in for fun ;)

Once upon a time I used to blog. I should do that again... Stay tuned!

Jenn and Mike's Wedding