Loving Liebster!

 I've been away from my Google Reader for the last week due to being crazy busy but as I was reading through all the missed posts I came across is award that caught my eye!

The lovely Lauren @ Steel Magnolia's and Still Growing gave me this awesome award! I feel so honored that she mentioned me, I feel like we will be close friends since she is a future teacher, southerner, and Christian and just plain awesome :)

Here is more about the award:

Liebster means "favorite" or "dearest" in German. This award is also for new bloggers with less than 200 followers. How sweet of her to think of me and my little blog (seriously little, like 18 people little... hit the follow button peeps)! Thanks again, hun!!

Rules of this award:

-Thank your award presenter on your blog.

-Link back to the blogger who presented you with the award.

-Copy and paste the award on your blog.

Present the Liebster Award to 5 blogs that have fewer than 200 followers that you think deserve to be recognized.

-Let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are the Liebster Ladies I chose!:

Brynn @ BalancingB

Tea @ Creating Footprints

Ashley @ Ash & Diz

Laura @ Scribbles N' Sass

Christine @ The Webb Site

Challenge=Failed

Do you ever have a really crappy week??... Actually no, do you ever have a really bad day and then let it spiral into a bad week? That's what happened to me. On the upside I have learned a lot about myself!

 

Let me back up and explain. I am a very sensitive, emotional person. My Mom says I am like a human mood ring because I can always tell when something up with a loved one. It's a curse and a blessing. Well lately it's only been a curse because I'm over stepping my boundaries with a few people and its getting me into trouble. Yep I had no clue which led to a little fight... no good, no good at all.

 

So Friday night when I'm all upset about this fight that I didn't have any control over and had no clue it was happening and I'm home alone and it's a freaking blizzard outside guess what I decided to do? I ORDED THIS!!! Yes all (enter humungous amount) of calories in carb goodness. Talk about no self control. NONE!


So not only did I completely over eat and feel sick the next day I also cheated on Eat In Month. Let the disappointment set in.

To top it off I was not productive at all... except for holding this adorable baby girl :) Hmm ok so I had a really productive Sunday because she's the cutest baby. NO LIE :)

 

So. Here is Monday. A new week. I am walking a ton this week because my 4th graders and I are at the zoo! I am eating better, and going to at least 3 Pure Barre Classes. Also, I am investing in a journal. Where I write everything I'm feeling down and then ripping it up and moving on. I hate to say I'm going to care less but I am. I am going to be selfish and stubborn and not let people take advantage of me... well at least I'll try!

 

Here's to a new week!

Change. Part 2.

If you've read my blog before you'll know I've talked about change, But here's the gist, I HATE Change! However, I know it's necessary and as of lately it's been on the forefront of my mind. Being who I am I Googled the word "change" and this little poem popped up and it describes my thoughts perfectly! Whoo hoo for Google and this awesome writer!

A Poem About Change: Maybe it's me Heart racing

Mind pacing

So many changes in motion

New roads that are now open

Which way to turn?

Which way to go?

No answers easily seen

I must carve my own path of green

Struggling to hold on

Trying to hold on

Trying to keep the things I need

Struggling to let go

Giving back the ties that bind me

Who will I be?

How will I know?

Who is that woman at the end of the road?

Maybe, just maybe, it's me.

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As of lately I've decided to make some changes and see where they lead me. I'm no longer living for anyone else, only me. I've cut loose some friends and gained some new ones. I've realized that I need to be stronger in my decisions and know that I'm doing what is right for me.

In regards to this blog I'm not going to focus on health and fitness like I originally planned. I'll still mention it and any good recipes I make or come up with but I want to focus on my life. I'm a student teacher, taking graduate classes on Fridays, figuring out family, friends, and love. I'm balancing the life of a college student, working for free, holding down 2 other jobs, and trying to grow up and make some life long decisions. This blog is going to reflect that in so many ways and I'm going to be completely honest (according to my Mother, too honest!)

I hope you'll keep reading because I like to think I'm at least a little interesting ;)

P.S

Right now my days are being consumed by little munchkins called my students. I have TONS of teaching stories so if you want to read those visit my other blog here. I swear it'll be a good time!

Who I Am Wednesday

Welcome to this week's edition of Who I Am Wednesday. This isn't going to be a cheerful or funny one. It probably won't make you smile and is a downer. If you don't feel like reading I don't blame you but maybe it'll help.


This week's edition is about change. I HATE change. I don't deal with it well. My mother always says to say the Serenity Prayer.
This past week I've been saying it daily. I'm going through a lot of changes lately. Some good, some bad. There have been changes with my body that I've had to visit the doctor about. There have been changes with my roommates and my relationships with them. There have been changes with friendships. I accept that change is a part of life but the changes that are happening now I'm not liking. Nope, not liking any of them other than I'm realizing who is really important in my life.

So basically I'm not feeling like myself, I'm not liking the people I'm around, and I'm in desperate need of my real family (2 weeks until my brother comes to visit, 1 month till the sister is here!!) and my church family. Thankfully I have camp in 1 week where I get to be surrounded by ALL my fav church people and some of my best friends.

I'm sorry for the downer post, hopefully I'll feel back to normal soon.

Who I Am Wednesday!

This is my 50th post! Whoo hoo... maybe someday I'll be like Janae or Kelly and have tons of posts and followers :)
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I'm Sorry I didn't post yesterday but I was busy saying goodbye to Christine and working :(



Now to continue with this weeks Who I Am Wednesday, this week's theme is going to celebrate this beautiful lady!

his is Christine, she is amazing. Not only is she beautiful but she is witty, smart, kind, loving and going to be a great teacher! If you don't believe me just check out her blog here.

Christine and I have been friends since my freshman year at State. We lived across the hall in South Case Hall, and have been friends ever since.

I got to hear about her engagement

And be part of her special wedding day

Celebrate her birthday

And now see her off to Las Vegas... Where she has a dream job of teaching 6th grade language arts!

Christine has been such an amazing friend for the last 4 years and I can't wait to hear her wonderful stories about Las Vegas and teaching :)