It's Okay...

It's Okay...

... that my favorite day of the week is Friday afternoon.

... to be sick of trying so damn hard every month for something that is just NOT happening.

... to distance yourself from people.

... to wish you could afford a vacation.

... to think that summer seems far away.

... speaking of summer, I have already started packing away my classroom.

... to read the same book about twenty times. it's a classic!

... to dream.

... to be new to twitter.

 I've been MIA lately because of the school year winding down. The beginning and end of the year seem to be the busiest for me. I can't stress it enough how ready I am for the summer. I am asking the Lord to bless me with some patience and mercy. I'm struggling. May God bless you and yours this week.

It's Okay...

Linking up with Amber today.

It's okay...

..that I don't have much to blog about lately

... that I wake up every morning thinking "I can't wait to go back to bed tonight!"

... to be obsessed excited about a television show (criminal minds)

... to ease up on your diet and splurge

... that my doctor said to ease up on the caffeine and now I think I've had at least one coke per day since then.

... to consider giving up Facebook.

... to be really excited to do nothing this summer.

... to think that 23 days left of the school year is a lot.

... to love discussing baby names with the hubs (no, we're not pregnant!)

* I put this gif in because it makes me laugh*

Hey, It's Ok!

It's been a long time since I did a It's Ok post, so here you go!

It's Okay...

to be frustrated with my lack of progress in the gym (grrr)

to be so freaking ready for the end of school

that I had an actual coke yesterday...and Monday

to give yourself a break

to wish I could spend every single day with my nieces

to be a bit behind on my BSF homework

that next weekend is Blake's sisters wedding

to ask for prayers

to hear of a co-workers blessing and be envious

to be greedy about your weekends

It's Ok Thursdays

It's Ok...

... that I've lost 10 pounds and YOU CAN'T TELL!

...that yesterday I got really pissed when a motorcycle took MY parking spot (no, we don't have assigned parking, but come on that's MY spot)

...to really want a new Victoria's Secret PINK zip up hoodie

... to be pissed when your DVR records your shows but you can't watch them

...to be pumped for Spring Break and not have any plans

...to complain about your job but still be in love with what you do, hey everybody has those days

...to think it's hilarious that Kris Humpries has "revealed" that the Kardashian's show is scripted...shocking!

...to be worried about your finances

Yes, Kim, we know it's true.

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Saw it Pinned it, Did it & It's Ok...



It's ok...

- that it was difficult for me to go workout this week.

- that meal planning/prepping is my new favorite thing.

- that I am over this year, and by year I mean school year.

- to want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on workout clothes
- to wonder about other peoples relationships (in a non creepy way, just curious)
- that I have really long curly hair, but still believe if it gets past my butt it will magically become straight
- to stay up at night on instagram (follow me @hohodryden)



Spaghetti Squash


This is the original pin (mine totally would not have meat on it)

Another blogger posted this recipe and reminded me that I had pinned it so on Tuesday night this is what was for dinner. I told Blake I would be cooking spaghetti squash and he was excited, when I asked him to come and cut the squash in half he did and then asked where the noodles were. "These are the noodles", I said as I picked up the two halves and placed them face down on a baking pan. He was not amused and quickly informed me that he would be making his own dinner. Back to the squash, preheat the oven at 350' then when ready, put the squash in for 35 minutes. After you have taken the pan out of the oven, you take a fork and basically scratch the inside of the squash and it will be so tender that the noodle like sides almost collapse into pretty yellow noodles. I was really surprised at how much the squash after baking, looked like noodles. I covered mine with a little marinara sauce and took my first bite. Yumm-o and crunchy, I liked the crunch. I had enough left over to pack and prep for Thursdays lunch. Total calories: Squash was only 42 and the marinara was 45 so my GRAND TOTAL was only 87 calories!

It's Ok Thursday

It's ok...

...that sometimes I feel like I am the only person in the universe who isn't pregnant.

... that I am kicking ass at the gym this week.

...that I can't remember where my BSF lesson is for this week.

... to have already planned out my weekend. I plan to do nothing.

... to know that there are 31 days until spring break.

... to be team Brandi, not Leann.

... to contemplate deleting your Facebook account.

... that I don't watch Glee anymore, the stories are terrible compared to how they once were.

...to not give a hoot about zombies ( I don't understand this craze!)

... to admit that I haven't been to a mall in over a year.

This is how I feel knowing tomorrow is Friday:



it's ok.

Can I just say that this has been the longest week of my life? There, I said it. Friday afternoon can not come soon enough. I am proud to say that I have been working my ass off in the gym for six consecutive weeks. Results? Nope, not yet. But, that's ok...

... to be anxious for next week even though I have a holiday on Monday.

... to wish my fitness results would begin to show.

... to feel like a shi**y aunt (seriously, my niece lives like ten minutes from me, no excuses).

... to want to spend more QT time with the husband.

... to not want season two of American Horror Story to be over.

... to be obsessed with the everything bagel, I could eat them for or with every meal.

... to miss being in my early twenties but not enough to wish I was that age.
... that I haven't completed my 5 for five... yet

... to have wished the season premiere of girls would have been better ( I am team Adam)

it's ok!

It's ok...

...to wish it were summer spring break. (seriously that two week break was nice)

...that I felt sad when I noticed someone stopped following me.

...that I missed Bible study this week so I could 'prepare' to return to work.

... that I am ridiculously excited to fill out my new calendar.

... to expect BIG things in a new year.

... to get pumped for throwback Thursdays on instagram, follow me @hohodryden.

... to spend frivolous time trying to figure out what American Horror Story season three will be about.

... to ask God for the same thing everyday.

Hallelujah today is my Friday, thank you stock show! The Mister has referred to my Christmas break as the never ending vacation. Jokes aside I think we (teachers) deserve the time that we do get off of work.

It's Ok:11/29/2012

I'm happy to say that this week has flown by and I hope the remaining weeks leading up to Christmas break continue to do the same.

It's ok...

...that Halloween is my favorite holiday but this year Christmas seems to be getting all of my attention

...to pray for Teen Mom 2 Janelle (Ke$ha?!?! seriously?)

...to have already finished all of my BSF lessons for this week

...to buy Christmas presents for yourself and wrap them for your husband

...to really want an ipad mini even though you have both an iPhone & an ipad

...to want a pair of wedge sneakers from target (for real)

...that my husband truly is my best friend

...that I hate keeping gifts a secret, when I wrap one I want to immediately give it to the recipient

...that one of my students invented "hipster day" and today I am participating

It's Ok, Thursday 10/11/12



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It's ok...

... that I watched the first 5 minutes of the new American Horror Story: Asylum and I can't wait for Wednesday

... that I am NOT OK with my house being a disaster

...to fill my boredom with pinterest

... that I own my own airbrush tanning gun but I resemble Casper

... to not be jazzed about the iphone 5

... that I am obsessed with Halloween and yet I don't have any decorations in my house (wth)

... that I have some really exciting news but haven't shared, yet

... to not like the dog shaming website (poor things)

... to not like the taste of pumpkin, I feel like I'm the only one

... that I still love Britney Spears and feel that as a country we must protect her, yall!

Join the link up and have a great rest of the day!

It's Ok, Thursday: 7/19/2012

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It's ok....

that this is the funniest website I have been to in a long time my life through kristen wiig

that stores are already putting out Halloween items (buh-bye summer)

that my ONE project for the summer was to finish my dressing room and it's almost complete

to totally look forward to Sunday night, True Blood (helllllo)

to stay in your p.j.'s all day, you deserve some alone time

to wear a one piece

to pin one zillion things in a day

that I still haven't been to a pool or beach this summer

that I am the most excited about the fact that I completed several loads of laundry

and to spice things up here's goes it's NOT ok...

to tell a couple trying to get pregnant ANY of the following things:

• You should just relax
• Don't worry, it will happen
• You're both still so young
• My spouse just has to look at me and we're pregnant
• Maybe it's a sign
• Are you pregnant yet?

Tomorrow is Friday, wa-hoo to all of you working people out there! Friday is my second favorite F word!

It's Ok Thursday: 4/19/2012

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So happy to have made it all the way to Thursday! What a week it has been. My insomnia is out of control. And let me tell you there is nothing to do in the middle of the night, anything on television is awful yet not boring enough to put me to sleep, and if I start reading I don't want to put the book down. Suggestions wanted!

It's Ok

...to use dry shampoo 3 days in a row (guilty)

... to have a spontaneous movie day (teachers only)

... to have a countdown of how many days until summer vacation (again, teachers only)

... to have piles upon piles of laundry

... to dream about big projects you want to accomplish yet have no idea where to start

... to get excited about the mailman mistakenly putting someone's magazine subscription in your mailbox (score)

... to be an adult napper

... to know bikini season is around the corner but you love your body and don't feel the need to change it

... to spend four dollars on Starbucks because it makes you feel better

... to keep your opinions to yourself (facebook diary)

... to pray about everything!

What are your okays for today?

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It's Ok Thursdays: 3/22/2012

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I'm so happy it's Thursday! You can always expect the Monday after a break/vacation to be wild and boy were my students wild this week. We not only had spring break but we had the time change. I'm struggling too!

It's Ok...

...to pray about everything

... to have goals/dreams bigger than what you THINK you are capable of

... to have curly hair & not know what to do with it

... to work for the weekends (sometimes)

... to have a countdown until summer ( 8 weeks!)

... to not know what you are planning to wear tomorrow

... to record shows even though you are watching them

... to think that even though you are casually dressed it's ok to wear tennis shoes that are of a neutral color

... that I am still not at all used to the spring forward time change

... to give it up to God

It's Ok Thursday: 3/8/2012



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I can't explain the joy I feel knowing that tomorrow is the last day of school until Spring Break 2012!

I am doing a stay-cation and taking care of some stuff around the house.

It's Ok...

...to be in complete spring break mode

...to have a never ending list of things to do, but stay in bed and watch lifetime movies

... to take a week off of working out BEFORE spring break (whoops!)

... to be excited for your maid to come

... to not shave past your knees

... to wear the same outfit from dinner the night before to work, hey you're recycling!

i love jennamarbles!





Wishing everyone a totally terrific Thursday, and remember, it's ok!

It's Ok: 3/1/2012

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I couldn't be more excited that tomorrow is Friday! I cannot wait to catch up on sleep & TV.

It's OK...

... to be cheerful when you are actually tired.

... to be in bed for the night at 6pm

... that I own my own tanning business and I look like Casper the friendly ghost.

... be excited about Dr. Seuss's birthday tomorrow.

... that I am six days away from spring break bliss!

... to make up your mind to be happy today.

P dot S dot... Here is a link for anyone that is Justin Bieber reading The Cat in The Hat

It's Ok Thursday: 2/23/2012

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It's Ok...

... to have already started the spring break 2012 countdown

...that my house is a disaster and I have no excuse

...that I have only worked out twice this week

...to schedule some me time (massage next Saturday!)

...to have outstanding pins (pinterest) but not do the things you pin

...to ask Him for mercy

...not to be ok

Thank you for those of you who left comments yesterday, I really appreciate these blog friendships and knowing that someone out 'there' cares. I wish you all a wonderful rest of the day and a happy evening.

It's Ok Thursday: 11/17/2011

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I want to start off by saying that I am thankful for my husband, my two sweet dogs, my family, and my job. I realize that I sometimes take for granted the things that matter most. Without any of those things I would be lost.

With that being said it's ok:

...that I haven't talked to my sister Caroline in over a week.

...to be planning out Christmas decorations (pinterest has my crafty mind in overload).

...to not really care about Thanksgiving (tofurkey for me).

...to have a filthy house.

...to not want to go to work b/c you have nothing to wear.

...to miss being a child.

...to write a letter to Santa.

...to have nothing to complain about because you know you are lucky to be who you are and where you are.

Ok sugarbugs I hope you all have a thrilling Thursday and remember to smile, it's the first thing people like about you!

It's Ok Thursdays: 11/10/2011

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it's OK...

to use the daylight savings excuse for ANYTHING.

to give your students a free choice day.

to wish you were someplace else.

to be happy in the dark.

that it's almost Thanksgiving and I'm totally unprepared.

to have unruly hair.

What's OK with you today?

It's Ok Thursday: 10/20/2011

It's ok...

...that my anniversary is in one week and I am still without  a present for my husband

...to actually love your job sometimes

...to start a million projects at a time and not complete any of them

...that Halloween is my favorite holiday

...to give into your students and have a glitter "brain powder" party

I have been trying to create a keyboard in my classroom. Almost finished!

it's ok thursday: 10/6/2011

it's ok

- to have piles of clothes strung about everywhere.

- to work hard at pretending that you are busy so no one interrupts you.

- to give your students a free choice friday even if it's not friday.

- to fall asleep at nine p.m. and then get frustrated when you still have to wake up early.

- to blame everything on pms.

- to leave the dishes in the sink for one more night, they aren't going anywhere.

- to put cups over bugs so your husband will pick them up.

this has been a good week for me except i have decided i want to complete a ridiculous amount of projects this weekend. i am trying to create a to-do list and my mind gets jumbled with all of the things i know i would like to do and i am unable to focus on one task. grrr. i have also come to the conclusion that i have way too many clothes that i cannot part with. i need a stylist.

anyone want to do a blog-swap with clothes/accessories?