Love notes and puppy naps

Hello, friends! I really, really wanted to update earlier today, but I was SOTIRED. Today at school we had a pep rally, and consequently, it was spirit-wear day. OFCOURSE I left my only WHDT t-shirt at Nick's house and dirty. Thankfully he agreed to wash and dry it for me when he got home from work last night, which meant that I had to pick it up EARLY this morning. It was worth it, though. I think the kids were surprised :)

School was pretty okay today, we got lots of papers in that need to be on the report card (by Monday) so that was a small accomplishment. The pep rally was fun to watch (and a nice break for the kids) but since it was right in the middle of the day (4th bell) with two bells after it before dismissal, the kids were a little more than rambunctious.

When I got home from school today, the only thing on my mind was SLEEP. So, I turned on Dr. Phil, grabbed my puppy and my blanket, and hit the sheets. AND I SLEPT. I just woke up, in fact, and I feel so much better. I have to work tonight, eight to close, and I am not looking forward to it, but we know how much I need money right now... And after tonight, I am off until Monday morning when I go back to school!!

I also came home/woke up to this in my email via my wonderful boyfriend:

Just how did I get so lucky?

Hope you all have a great Friday and a greater weekend :) xoxo! 

Looking Forward, Naps, and Entertainment Gluttony!

I wasn’t originally planning on posting today because it’s been a rough day! I wanted to still pop in for a little update, though. Last night’s concert was amazing. I wanted to do a full-length post on it, but I think this will have to do. I don’t have too terribly many pictures, but I do have a few that I would love to share. And there are even a couple more on Brittany's camera that I can't wait to get from her! It was so awesome to hang out with everyone last night, and it was great to get out of the apartment. The show was really fun, but definitely not what I was expecting. I was having a cranky night after leaving school and it was hard to be excited for the show, but when we got to the venue and the opener was on, Janelle Monae, it was easy to get excited. Shortly thereafter, though, I started to get REALLY tired and about halfway through the show I was ready to go home. They were amazing, but I just couldn’t get into it as much as I would have liked!!

School, today, was pretty awful. I didn’t even want to go. Getting four hours of sleep is NOT conducive to a productive/tolerant day at West High. I mostly: checked email, prepared assignments, and graded papers. Holly pretty much did everything else, which I was really thankful for. I am almost ready to just shut down with this student teaching gig. It’s really difficult to stay positive/enthusiastic. I really cannot explain the dread that overcomes me some mornings when my alarm goes off. I can’t tell if this means that teaching isn’t for me, or if this is just the wrong setting for me. I’m going to stick it out, because I have to, but I am certainly not enjoying it.  Oh, well. Only 12 weeks left! At least today one of my students told me I was having a good hair day, that was nice! 

As soon as I got home from school and having my eyebrows waxed, Nick and I hit the pillow immediately - for a three hour nap! I needed it after last night. Nick so graciously took the day off of work for me (not really, but I like to think so ;) ). Tonight marks the premier of the new season of Hell’s Kitchen, mine and Nick’s favorite show. We’re watching (slash blogging) as it’s on now, and then the new episode of Weeds! Can’t wait! 

Later this week or weekend, check back for collaborative posts here and over at Blackbird Fly! All about my favorite teas and Morgan's prized mug collection. :) See you guys tomorrow!! xo Stephanie