Thirty, Flirty and Thriving

Have you seen this movie? I want that magic fairy dust to wish with about now...

fingers crossed

"One of my other friends inspired me by reminding me how everytime you get your car washed it rains. She thought maybe that packing up the classroom would some how make it work out for you to stay. I am still hoping she is right."

A quote from one teacher to another on facebook. I hope it's true too...

Camera Issues

I've been trying to upload pictures and post the giveaway, but my camera just isn't cooperating! :( I will be online next week to post. Stay tuned!! Have a wonderful weekend readers!!

giveaway!

I won!!! Woo-hoo!! Isn't this the cutest beach bag!?? I entered at Bon Bon Rose, but you can purchase at Simply-Bags.

And I know I promised a giveaway here at my blog too. I have two items purchased and need one more. A trip to the mall tomorrow and I'm ready to post it!! So stay tuned...

My Mother Taught Me...

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .

"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.

"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.

"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.

"Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC ..

"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.

"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.

"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .

"Shut your mouth and eat your dinner."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.

"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA .

"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.

"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.

"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.

"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .

"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.

"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.

"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .

"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.

"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.

"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.

"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .

"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.

"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.

"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.

"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE .

"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

I read this at Ginger Girl and just had to share!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's the latest shot I have with Lady (that's what I call my mom...random I know, but it's true!) It's from Easter. It's my brother's girlfriend, brother, me, Lady and my cousin. This Sunday I'm spending the day with Lady going shopping and then dinner with the whole family. Should be fun after a week of so much work!! I love spending time with my mom, talking, sharing, getting advice...

polaroid!!

Am I the last blogger around to know about the sites to change pics to polaroid pics?! Try it here! I love the cute little camera that pops up and the sound that let's you know it's ready!!

30 Before 30?

Nicole at Making it Lovely has a 30 Before 30 list and I'm inspired! Although I have about a year and a half before 30, I think I might start a list...give myself a headstart! :)

What would you put on a list like this?

Shopping!!

I went to Kohl's this past week and found some fabulous clothes by LC! I purchased this adorable top, a fabulous sequin dress, white cropped denim and lots more!! My favorite part of the trip was when I saved twice as much as I spent (nearly $200!!!) Get out there bloggers and shop, shop, shop those Kohl's clearance racks!!

STARBUCKS!!!

I have been searching for this Starbucks To-Go Venti Cup forever!! I purchased one today when I went to get my morning Iced Caramel Machiatto. It literally made my day!! :)

new laptop

I'm in need of a new laptop!! I realize I need to wait for financial aid first, but I am looking online. I'm a PC :) So I've been looking at HP and found this little mini. It's an HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje Series. I'm not sure what all that means, but it's cute, right?! I guess I'll have to rely on my techie friends, the boy and my dad to help out on the specifics...

Any laptop suggestions for a great deal or reasonable price?

Teacher Appreciation Week

I love teaching!!

This past week was teacher appreciation week at school and let me tell you...I feel completely appreciated!! Here are the flowers brought in by my students, they each brought at least one each and I now have 2 vases full!! My students also brought in a yummy smelling candley/room fragrance, Starbucks giftcards and Popcornopolis. How sweet are those students!? I have truly been having a great week of love from the students!

50 Followers!!

Horray!! I have 50 followers!! I am so excited!! And as promised I will be having a giveaway!! :) I'll post the giveaway this week, so be on the lookout!!