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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Oh, How Pinteresting! 8/22/2012

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Here are my favorite pins from this week.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

The List: 8/21/2012

It's safe to say I survived the first day of inservice. True to my word I was able to bypass the "How was your summer?" question. I am feeling energized, important, and this is my first year of having an "I can do anything" attitude. I'm looking forward to my classes, new faces, and the old. My CrossFit challenge is about to begin and even though my body isn't prepared I can't wait. God is so good all of the time. I am trying to see the beauty in the little things and not let some of those little things bring me down. This is MY year, I can feel it.
So here is a continued list of things I want to accomplish. This school year consists of 178 days beginning next Monday. My classroom might not be complete but I'm ready.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Oh, How Pinteresting: 8/8/2012

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I am currently loving the Shades of Grey series and am proud to say that I am on the last book. Christian Grey is probably my favorite thing about this summer. Is anyone else fascinated by these books? If so, who do you want to play Christian and Anastasia?

Here are my top pins of the week:

The first pin is probably my favorite. My sister and I spend a lot of time texting pictures of who we think should play Christian.

Here are a few of my top contenders:

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Alex Pettyfer

An old friend of mine, James Miles Fisher (He looks like a much younger Christian Bale)

Monday, August 6, 2012

A New Journey: 8/6/2012

It should come as no surprise that I am not happy with my body and have been praying for motivation and strength to do something to change myself. Well, my prayers have been answered as I was selected to participate in a ninety day CrossFit challenge! I had no idea what I was getting myself into until after I was selected. I read over the obligations and rewards of the challenge, we (the lucky ones who were selected) will work out three times a week, have before and after photos taken, and get a makeover at the end of the challenge. This is all being put together by a local magazine here in Boerne. I don't start my journey until September 3rd but I am already very anxious to begin. I've told family and a few friends, everyone seems to be very happy for me but I've also been caught off guard with the "Do you even know what CrossFit is?" question. Truth is, no I didn't. Holy Moly I have been doing research and can I just tell you now I can't even do a push-up, not even a girl push-up. When asked to rate my athletic ability I ranked myself a two- I can breathe and walk. My body is going to be shocked if I don't do some prep work! Below are some photos of people doing the CrossFit workouts. I will definitely keep everyone posted on this blessing I have been given!

Friday, August 3, 2012

The List: 8/3/2012

Only seventeen days until in service begins. Grrr, this hasn't been the greatest summer so I am thankful for the distraction that my job will bring. One thing I hate about going back to work is how fake everyone is; "How was your summer, what did you do?"; I've decided to say either "It sucked, or Do you really care?". You see I watched this movie the other day where a twenty four year old woman found out she was dying and she didn't tell anyone. She didn't tell her husband, mother, or her children. She made a list and on that list she included being honest and saying what she really felt. I'm also dying (we all are), but unlike the movie character I wasn't given a deadline. Everyday is a gift. I'm not going to waste it anymore. I am going to be happy and allow God to write the chapters of my story...in pencil.

Current mood: Frustrated.

Here are some additions to my list:

I guess it's pretty obvious I am ready to step out of my comfort zone and travel! I am terrified of planes, change, and being away from home. It's never to late to start...