Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Yoga
We have a new Monday night routine and I'm really enjoying it. Coming home from the first work day of the week, we pack up our gym bags for a quick swim and end the evening with yoga. I was really excited that after the first time I invited my husband to yoga that he actually wanted to go back. Now I really look forward to my Monday nights. Do you exercise with anyone?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Guest
I can't decide how I feel about this dress. It looks like it could be nice and is a steal at over 50% off. I need something fancy to wear to my cousin's wedding in Chicago this November, I just don't know if this dress is it. It has pockets, which is a bonus and I like the detailing, I just can't decide if it has the wow-factor I'm going for. The price is nice, but I need a second opinion. Does this dress wow you?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
109
Today the temperature got up to 109. This is not normal, people should not live in places where the temperature gets this hot. It got up to 110 in Austin, where we ran a 5k this morning. When it is 90 degrees at 9 o'clock in the morning, running is hard work. I can't wait to take a stroll in Portland next weekend, I am so looking forward to the weather! Ok, it is official - I looked online and San Antonio did hit 110 today around 2 o'clock. That is nuts.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Banjo
Last night I rushed home after school to get ready for a night out. We went to a nice restaurant downtown to take advantage of restaurant week in SA. After meeting friends for dinner we walked to the Majestic to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers play a bluegrass show. It was a fantastic show and reminds me that I haven't seen nearly enough live music since leaving Seattle. Tonight we're heading out for another restaurant week dinner and I'm excited. Tomorrow we wake early and head into Austin for a 5k fun run with some people in Trevor's program. I can't believe that my weekend is so booked! What are you doing this weekend?
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Hullo
I'm still around, just getting into the swing of things. I'll hopefully be back on track next week. Ahhh, the first days of school. How is your week so far?
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Magnet
This is so my style. Too bad I am not supposed to hang up failing student work in the classroom. I think that this magnet (or the button even) might find its way into my classroom this year. Are you a fan of grammar?
Monday, August 22, 2011
Silhouette
The silhouette of this dress is almost an exact replica of a dress I found at the Salvation Army for a whopping $3.50. The dress I scored is a vintage, turquoise silk, Maggy London from the 80s and was 50% off when I bought it. I need to shorten the hem a bit to bring it up to date and am thinking of making the collar a bit more of a boat neck. Those are the only two alterations I think it needs to jump forward a few decades. Because it's silk, I think I'll leave the work to a true professional. Have you stumbled upon any gems lately?
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Custom
What a clever idea - a letter that you write on a mug. I like this format for a constant reminder of your love, of who you are missing, of who is thinking of you along with your morning coffee or tea. It seems simple enough, but this is something I can see making and sending. I want to get my hands on one of those porcelaine pens! Is it the idea of the letter that makes this mug special, or is this just another cheesy gift?
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Flattery
That envelope is sitting in my house amongst a few other beautiful pieces of mail. I was so surprised to see my name and the following comment on Tara's blog, "Calligraphy detail shot. Don’t you wish your name was Vilija? I love how it looks here." Shucks!
Seat
School starts on Monday for students and I won't know who is officially in my classes until tomorrow. That makes for easy seating charts right? I guess I'll just go with the old standby of alphabetical order or something clever. At least I have the weekend to relax right?
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