Okay it's official...I'm addicted

If you are like me, then you have spent hours scrolling through pages and pages of items on Pinterest. I'm not really a facebook kinda gal. I mean don't get me wrong; it is the easiest way to cyber-stalk someone, but pinterest has made me clever-er than I actually am. I am a cheater. I am super lazy when it comes to hair and make-up and pinterest has taught me some fabulous hair cheats to make me look like I care more than I do.

So here are 3 pins that have rained compliments upon me, and hopefully you will receive the same recognition.

1. The Sock Bun

Every time I do a sock bun, I am complimented on how wonderful my hair looks. It's crazy easy and automatically cleans up a lazy day outfit.

                                                               Source: the-other-emily.blogspot.com via Brooke on Pinterest

2. The Five Minute Ponytail

If you are looking for a super simple way to dress up a ponytail...this is it. 

                                                                        Source: blogs.babble.com via Brooke on Pinterest

3. Sock Curls

An updated version of rag curls without the end result of Shirley Temple hair. These are not the sock bun curls. I have used this no heat curling method for weddings and events or everyday fabulousness. I'm not saying it comes out perfect every time, but I just use my flat iron to touch up a few curls, but in all, this is idiot proof.

                                                                   Source: thepapermama.blogspot.com via Sandra on Pinterest

If you are like me and enjoy every minute of sleep and need quick beauty tips, check out my board, beauty and the lazy.

Derby Love

I feel like a total slacker. I have completely neglected my blog. I would insert a multitude of excuses here, but it would seem redundant. I will just say that I'm working on a better schedule.

It's Spring Break!!! I am currently sitting on my couch with a cup of coffee and watching some horrible lifetime movie! I started my Spring Break with a derby bout in Abilene. Though we didn't come out on top, we played hard and improved drastically. I did however earn a few scrapes and bruises.

I LOVE derby. I'm not even sure that love is a big enough word.  I feel so blessed to have a group of women in my life who support me without asking questions, who challenge me to be better, and who love me for all my nerdiness. Most people look at me and make some kind of snide remark about me playing derby. I'm little, and skinny, and my personality does not exude one who kicks ass on the weekends. I just return their comments with a smile, because unlike them, my derby sisters know me.

San Angelo Soul Sisters...I'm on the left

Abilene Derby Dames and SASS

Celebrating What's Right : Walk Throughs

Why focus on waking up late and not getting enough sleep when I can celebrate surviving my first district walk through?! Today, a district level administrator sat in on one of my classes to evaluate my teaching. I was a little nervous. The kids come in, they stay on task, and they show the infinite amount of knowledge they have gained in class. Wink! Anyway...we did great! In fact, We Exceed Expectations!

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Celebrating What's Right : Coffee

The day started a bit hectic...
Of course, I was running a bit late to school, and when I arrived...No Coffee! We were out of filters. I was devastated and nervous. I become quite unpleasant without my daily intake of caffeine.The day looked grim.

But in the middle of 1st period, I received an email stating that someone stole a coffee filter from another building and there was a fresh-brewed pot.

Joy! I was so happy! Thanks to my wonderful co-teacher, I rushed to the lounge and filled my cup to the brim. All was well in the world.

So today, I am celebrating what's right in the world...Coffee!

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So, what was worth celebrating in your life today?

Celebrating What's Right in the World!

So I guess you have noticed that I have been MIA for quite some time. I started my new teaching job and I love it! This may have been the smartest professional decision I have ever made. While I am still trying to finish my Masters (countdown to Oct. 20th!), I am so busy with school and life; sadly, blogging was forced to the backburner while the craziness consumed my days.

But enough about stress let's celebrate....

During a staff development session for school, I saw a video called Celebrating What's Right with the World. Not only was it created by a National Geographic Photographer, but it's message was applicable to anyone: instead of focusing on the negative things you cannot change, celebrate what's right. It doesn't need to be a big thing, just an element in your life which brings you a bit of joy. Easy, right?

So I have decided to make October Celebrating What's right in the World! I think you should join me...
So today, I have to finish my portfolio for my Masters presentation, and I am on academic overload, but I choose to celebrate the fact that the weather is gorgeous; I am enjoying a yummy pumpkin spice latte, and that after today, my portfolio will be completed!

So tell me, what's worth celebrating in your life?

I'm being replaced...

As excited as I am about my new teaching job, I am a little sad to be leaving my current position. The main reason being, the lunch crew. The production staff here at the station goes out to lunch at least 3 times a week, and we always go at least once a week to El Paisanos...yummy Mexican food. It took a while to get approval from this great group of guys, but I was accepted by the lunch committee. Because I will be unable to go out to lunch with them during the school year and with my departure just around the corner, the lunch committee has released an ad to fill my position and posted it up at work.

Check out a video from Don of Diabolical Super Science documenting a lunch.

Members of the lunch crew were included in the Paranormal post. 

Not pictured: Chris Harris and Photographer: Don Plachno
Fellas, it's been an honor!

Anonymous Friendships

I am currently taking a class called Teaching the Graphic Novel. It's amazing, and a lot of work, but totally worth it. I have just completed a book called One Hundred Demons by Lynda Barry.

Barry reflects on her childhood and reveals moments that help create the person she is today. Each chapter in this beautiful book is a demon which is actually a word and the history attached to that word. In a chapter called "Magic Lanterns," Barry discusses the magic power contained in childhood objects like a blankets or stuffed animals and the devastation of losing said object.

Barry's writing is like a friend, someone you have never met who can speak to the truth of who you are. She is caring and endearing, and encourages others to pick up a pen and exorcise their demons. Spend some time in this book and you will leave with a new friend.

Barry didn't have books at home so she began reading the Classifieds of the newspaper and making up her own stories. I love seeing her 9-year-old imagination at work.

I have also ordered her book What It Is. This book helps to unleash the writer inside and I hope to use some of the exercises in my classroom.

Have you ever read a book and instantly believed that you and the author or one of the characters would be best friends?