Wants

You know that old lesson about needs vs. wants? I am very good at the
wants, just in case you were wondering.

And I have discovered a new want.

Do I need these?

Nope.

But would I like some them?

Yes.

Oh, and PS- I am a big Disney fan.

A Question and Who did you see the most today?

Before I answer my 5 year journal question, I have a quick question for you:

What songs to you consider KEY to a good road trip playlist?

Fiance and I are heading to MI in a week to visit some of my friends from college.  We are doing the crazy thing and driving from NC to northern MI, and so we need some good music!  Suggestions?

And now, for my 5 year journal question:
Who did you see the most today?

Sadly, my cat Belle.

I am at home today, waiting for the install guy from Lowe's to show up.  Roomie bought a storm door and it is getting installed.  Since I'm on summer break, I get to wait.  I don't mind, just waiting.  And keeping busy.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Monday Made It!

As I attempt to be a more regular blogger, as well as a more brave blogger who connects with other bloggers... I am going to link up with another linky party.

This time it is 4th Grade Frolics's Made It Monday linky party!

On my first official week of summer (I'm transitioning from a year around school to a traditional school) I "made" a couple of things.  I said "made" because, well, they didn't take too much time or effort, but they are all very exciting to me -- because after two long years of a no-crafting-because-I-was-too-busy-with-grad-school-and-other-things I felt like I was dipping my toes back into the world of crafting.

Oh, it felt so good! :)

I started VERY simple... inspired by this pin on Pinterest:

Right now, I have a couple of house keys on my key chain -- one for where I live, one for where I will live once I get married, one for work, and one for my parents house.  And of course the three house keys are all the same size, two are the same color, and it just gets confusing when I'm trying to unlock one of the houses at night.

Enter the brilliant idea! Use nail polish to distinguish...

I don't really paint my nails and had to buy nail polish -- and of course I am cheap and went to the Dollar Store.  Needless to say, my color choices were limited.  The dark blue looks the best, the light blue the worst.  BUT, still helps when fumbling to figure out what key to use! :)

The next inspiration... Objective "Boards" inspired by these two pins:

  

To whoever originally did these -- the pins don't go back to you, so if you want credit, let me know.

Anyway, Here is my version:

Sorry it is upside down -- I can't figure out how to turn it right side up. AND, yes -- I turned it in Microsoft Picture, but once I upload it... it flips it back upside down.  Bummer!

Anyway, my "Objectives" frame broke.  Yep... but that is ok.  Back to the Dollar Store I go!  And I may pick up more of the black frames for other ideas inspired by pinterest.

I'm a little worried about if they will show up well, but I really like the background paper I used.  It will go with my safari theme.  Remind me to tell you someday why I chose that theme for my room. :)

Anyway, I have other projects in progress and hope to have something to show you NEXT Monday.

Whew -- 11:58pm... barely making Monday, but doing it!

Who did you text today?

I like to think that I like to process things through writing -- but that just isn't true.  I have never been good at doing any sort of daily journaling... including this blog thing.

BUT, I do think.

A LOT.

And I like the idea of being able to come back to something and see what I was thinking a year ago, two years ago, etc.  I came across the idea of a 5 year journal on this website.

For me, I am going to adapt it.

I will try to answer the question, daily. here on my blog.

Yea, we'll see -- but we'll also try!  It gives me a place to start, and it can be quick.

So... today's questions, drumroll, please...

6. Who did you text today? 

I texted my fiance, Tim. :)  We officially hit 99 days until our wedding -- WE ARE IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS, BABY!!!  WAHOO!!!

I have been working on some teacher stuff and will share soon!  Hope everyone is having a great day!

Currently: July

Well, this is my first time linking up with Oh' Boy 4th Grade's Currently linky party... kind of scared to actually do it.

BUT...

I am trying to get back into blogging -- both in the personal journal-keeping way and in the new-to-me teaching way.  I am so excited to be a teacher -- it has been a journey, but I'll my very own classroom starting in August.  Oh... I can't wait... but I am also scared.

Oh well... here it goes.  My currently...

I'll try to post again later -- but we'll see! Until then -- happy summer! :)