tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2796416222303006212024-03-12T21:11:09.693-05:00Love, VThe daily inspirations, musings and queries of a paper-loving teacher.love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.comBlogger1020125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-35309589683492529382013-01-07T17:07:00.001-06:002013-01-07T17:08:27.614-06:00Boy oh boy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had abandoned this blog after my birthday with good intentions of coming back sooner vs. later. It's obviously much later, but my absence has much to do with laziness as well as the need to rest & relax. I'm well into my second trimester of pregnancy and am less overwhelmed by the Internet now than I was while I was still trying to keep this baby thing under wraps from friends & family. Now it's all out of the bag & my belly is out there for sure. My new inspiration posts will either be baby, home or fashion that I can't wear right now. What have you been up to?love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-89558591535777845032012-09-15T08:34:00.002-05:002012-09-15T08:34:50.852-05:00Flame on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If I were to share a cake with my mom today it would have 93 candles. In four years, we'll have to make a go of sharing a cake to light up 100 candles together. I wish I could be celebrating with more friends and family, but my good wishes and love can span the distance. I'm looking forward to a fabulous cake baked by my husband and a fun dinner with a few of my favorite local people. Happy birthday mom! Have a wonderful day.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been thinking cake all along and then out of left field today I got a hankering for rice krispie treats. For a while last month we went on a soft carmel corn kick and that gooey sweet goodness really hit the spot. Are rice krispie treats too simple for a birthday dessert, or should I combine my sweets and add cake to the mix?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-30916754900628162672012-09-12T05:52:00.000-05:002012-09-12T05:52:00.381-05:00Martini<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cheers to Sandra, who I imagine celebrates by slipping into her fanciest heels and sipping a martini from her favorite glass. A Cosmo counts as dessert right? Happy birthday Sandra!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My husband the baker makes some delicious confections. He is the best when it comes to birthday cakes, in my opinion. One year he surprised me with chocolate lava cakes. I could probably have any cake I could dream of, but I'm feeling stuck this year. I just can't decide. I feel like cupcakes could be delicious, but so could a pie. Last year we did an ice cream theme party, but this year I'm keeping it small. I have all week to make my request, but I need some help. What should I have for dessert?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-60249608179255880952012-09-10T07:10:00.000-05:002012-09-10T07:10:14.227-05:00Birthday week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's birthday week all week, which will end with a lovely celebration of my very own birthday on Saturday (my mom's birthday too!). I love celebrating birthdays, especially my own and have a few extras this week to make the celebration last. Right now I'm thinking of cake. What is your favorite birthday dessert?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-53689491581305028692012-09-07T06:56:00.004-05:002012-09-07T06:56:54.994-05:00Climbing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Happy (belated) birthday to my dear friend Ryan. I hope that your adventures continue to take you far beyond the reaches of the normal man. I wish I could be celebrating with you over a pint in Seattle. </span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-22448523296383897412012-09-05T06:36:00.000-05:002012-09-05T06:36:00.458-05:00Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, I've been helping out on deck with my school's water polo team. It has been pretty fun getting to know the girls on the team and to have them look up to me because I'm an athlete. My polo team was actually invited to play in the local high school tournament in order to help fill spots and to mentor other teams in the water. It's really a fun experience to get in with girls who are learning and to help teach them the game. Today I got in the water with my high school girls, which was great - until I learned that there was no shower at the pool. They are practicing at a local community pool because one of our huge district swim complexes is getting a new deck and is closed for a few months. No shower? To top it all off I had a meeting before school today. I planned for a laid-back ponytail, but not the accompanying chlorine scent. I managed to wash my hair in the tiny sink to make due, but will reconsider getting in the pool again on Thursday. Waking up at 5 a.m. surely deserves a wake-up shower. Don't you think?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-15841768209301385122012-09-02T15:29:00.000-05:002012-09-02T15:29:06.244-05:00Break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Where have I been? Up to no good? Last week school started and after a week in, I can happily say that I love my new job. The overall mood on my new campus is energizing and refreshing. Students seem happy to be in school and generally excited to learn. I've been waiting to get this feeling back and am so glad it finally came. I've been patient. This past week my husband also got laser surgery on his eyes, and has been spending time recovering. Busy week. I hope to be back to more regular blogging now that I'm back into a more normal routine. How has your week been?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-5864421388719868792012-08-28T06:40:00.000-05:002012-08-28T06:40:00.581-05:00Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My first day back in a high school is today and I am pretty excited. I can't wait to see how this year pans out and how it feels to get involved in clubs and sports again. I'm nervous, but in a good way for sure. I am hoping for a great first day meeting students who are hopefully as excited as me. How do you remember feeling on the first day of school?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today is my final Friday of summer vacation. Monday I have to be up early and at work for my prep week before school starts. I've already gotten a head up on my classroom and have started moving in, but it all starts for real on Monday. I'm pretty excited, but sad to see the lazy days of summer end. How are you spending your weekend?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm not quite sure how I feel about neon, but I do have a friend who is willing to push fashionable trends with simple neon accessories. I think that is as far as a grown woman should go,or at least one who has already seen this trend come and go. I'm all for day-glo in workout gear, but am unsure if I could do more than a strip about the waist or perhaps an earring, or even more daringly a shoe. How would you wear this shade?</span><br />
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<br />love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-23142738907887460472012-08-14T07:20:00.000-05:002012-08-14T07:20:00.824-05:00Outside <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I wish it were that easy. I would love to go outside and enjoy it - but that is usually only about 7 o'clock in the morning, or while I'm pool-side. This is my last free week before I'm back to the good old grindstone and working full time again. I really want to play outside, but that will have to wait for fall. I guess I have good things to look forward to. Where have you been playing?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-35247288776403147752012-08-11T07:05:00.000-05:002012-08-11T07:05:00.620-05:00Flash<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I currently have the first version of <a href="http://www.knockknockstuff.com/catalog/categories/books-other-words/flashcards/new-and-improved-slang-flashcards/">slang flashcards</a> laminated and ready to put up in my classroom. I find it perfect that this new set of big words has concrete literary references. With pregnant friends popping up all over someone is bound to be gifted something awesome like this. Can you tell I have school on the brain?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-79722313000820180962012-08-10T07:34:00.000-05:002012-08-10T07:34:00.496-05:00Versus Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been considering a weekly series and came up with the perfect word play. Versus = vs = my initials. Could the stars be more aligned? This week, obviously I'm getting ready to head back into the classroom. Next week is my final week of summer and then it's back to the grind stone. I have a purple pencil skirt in my wardrobe and I thought that I could dress it up or down. My normal outfit would be the cardigan all the way. It is my standard wardrobe element for sure. The same goes for flats. I'm on my feet all day, so that usually leaves any type of a heel out of the question. I think I could pull of a petite wedge, not a heel. I'm still hunting for the perfect blazer. How would you wear this outfit? What would you choose?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My goal for the upcoming year is to feel a little more put-together, and a little more stylish. It's easy to show up to work in a middle school and look like an adult because you're taller than most of the students around you. Standing out as an adult in a high school is a little more difficult. I want to make a good impression and although it might have been flattering to be confused for a high schooler a few years ago, now I'll take college undergrad. This is my shopping list and so far I've scored a few awesome pencil skirts, and anyone who knows me has seen the cardigans galore. Is there anything I'm missing?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-41912636481788264782012-08-03T11:04:00.000-05:002012-08-03T11:07:32.372-05:00Tie-Dye<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">*Image & article via <a href="http://deadspin.com/5931282/remembering-the-joyous-tie+dyed-all+stars-of-the-1992-lithuanian-basketball-team" target="_blank">deadspin</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tomorrow the Lithuanian basketball team plays USA. I'm having a game-watching party at my house, but the live game is too early to host a group of friends. We'll be watching the re-play in the afternoon, so I'll be avoiding the internet just as to not spoil the results for myself. I even have some tie-dye gear that my husband will be sporting because we're rooting for the under dog in this house. Lithuania already has a gold medal from the London games thanks to <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.london2012.com/athlete/meilutyte-ruta-1065297/" target="_blank">RÅ«ta MeilutytÄ—</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">winning the 100m breaststroke. Who are you cheering for these games?</span></span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-80505120814213404882012-08-01T10:17:00.001-05:002012-08-01T10:17:07.067-05:00Cut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm not a wuss! It wasn't my fault that the lawn mower wouldn't start. No amount of pulling the mower chord would have worked because the carburetor was clogged and needed to be cleaned. I feared that the moment my husband came home and pulled the lawn mower chord that the whole thing would start and leave me looking like a wimpy fool. Once the part was cleaned the lawn mower started up and yesterday I did the whole yard myself. Yes, I'm proud, but can you blame me?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-75764957065490750792012-07-30T11:37:00.003-05:002012-07-30T11:37:52.597-05:00Mower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today I tried to mow the lawn, and I failed. I couldn't start the stupid lawn mower. I tried until I was super tired and sweaty, but still couldn't get the lawn mower to actually start. I feel like a big wimpy failure right now. My husband said that it might take a bit to get the lawn mower started because we haven't used it in a while, but I didn't think that it would be this difficult. Hopefully we get it started tonight so I can mow to my heart's content tomorrow. Oh, such an exciting day I have planned!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today I explored my town a bit more and met a friend for afternoon tea. We had lunch and I enjoyed a nice pot of Earl Grey at </span><a href="http://www.madhatterstea.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Madhatters</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and I know I'll be back. I'll have to make it a point to keep up to date with my middle school teaching friends now that I'm moving campuses, and afternoon tea is the perfect way to do it. Plus, it was a bonus because my friend is currently growing her own little family with twins arriving in December. Tea for two, or four depending on how you see things. How do you stay connected with old friends?</span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-57375885096514942832012-07-25T10:42:00.000-05:002012-07-25T10:42:31.981-05:00Torture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last night around 3 a.m. I could have used some relief. I have a ridiculous amount of mosquito bites all over my legs. There is even a lovely cluster of 5 or 6 bites on my left foot. I think it's pretty obvious that I was miserable and not sleeping. Both of my legs are speckled with bites and just being touched by the covers was almost too much. I currently have a tube of hydrocortisone cream at the ready, but I still have that tingling itch that wants to be scratched until it bleeds. How do you cope with mosquito bite torture?</span></div>
<br />love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-88480924700004827132012-07-22T06:53:00.000-05:002012-07-22T06:53:00.326-05:00Sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Something about this orange color strikes me. Although I'm a blonde, I can get away with some bright and deep colors due to my olive-toned skin. I'm trying to elevate my wardrobe for my new tenth grade teaching position and I think silk is one way to do that. Something more sophisticated in my closet than the standard cotton dress. I'm a huge fan of cotton, I think I'm becoming a bigger fan of silk. What are your favorite bold colors?</span></div>
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<br />love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-42072031514453316432012-07-21T11:53:00.001-05:002012-07-21T11:53:56.680-05:00Peter Piper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All of these peppers are from our garden. My goal today is to can them so that we can enjoy them for a while longer. I haven't yet tasted those beautiful orange and red peppers, but we bought the plants because of their name - tequila sunrise peppers. They start out green and then slowly darken to orangy-red. Hopefully they spice up the pepperoncinis.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I think that this will be a tasty savory treat. What are you growing in your garden?</span></div>
<br />love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279641622230300621.post-39260621859879140702012-07-20T13:57:00.000-05:002012-07-20T13:57:08.255-05:00Nose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last night I made it to Thursday night water polo practice. It was great to be in the pool and we had enough players to set up a half court scrimmage. I had a blast until the last few minutes, when in the middle of chasing the ball my face slammed right into another player's forearm. I thought I would totally bleed, as is my tendency, but there was no visible damage - only pain. Today there is still no obvious damage, but the space between my nose and upper lip sure is tender today and I have the remains of a headache. Part of me wishes that there was at least some bruising or something to make me feel tougher, or at least not too whiny. I guess I'll just have to be tougher and suck it up. </span>love-vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422424697050612621noreply@blogger.com1