feels so good to be home

 

 

It feels good to wake up after the sun. It feels good to get woken up by my little Gabbie dog. It feels good to be surrounded by my family. It feels good to work out again. Which, by the way, I rocked out Zumba with my momma & I'm sure I looked like a total fool but I can't tell you how good it felt to work out again. It's the cure I needed. It feels good to know my way around. It feels good to be comfortable. And it feels good to be happy. It just feels goooooooooood.

my heart is so full

Well hello there. I know I've been in hiding this whole week, but for good reason.

This, as you know, was my very last week in my college town. My last day of my internship/student teaching. And my last day in the place I've called home for the past five years. It's been emotional for me, but this week has went by so fast I barely had time to really, truly think about what I was leaving behind.

All I could think about was what was to come. On Wednesday morning, I did my usual applying for jobs while the kids were in specials routine. This one was a little different because I got a call around 11:45 asking me if I could come interview for that position....that night, two hours away.

So I left school early and darted to my "future" town. I had to pick up a shirt as most all of clothes had been moved home so I had nothing to wear. So I hit up the tarjay and called it a day. Sadly it wasn't that easy. I decided to try to enter the address of the school in my GPS at a stop light and when they "moved up" I thought they were going. So long story short I ran into a AAA truck, who was a complete _____. You get it. Luckily the police officer was balls to the wall awesome and made life easier for me. And thank goodness Jeff was with me or there may have been a knuckle sandwich going on.

Only bad part was....it was 6:45 and my interview started at 6:45. F.A.I.L. So after I wiped away my frustrated tears, I drove to get changed and made it to the interview by 7:00. She was happily waiting on me, but all I felt was defeated and unprepared. The interview went well, but we shall see what comes of it. I am leaving that in God's hands and in his alone. It's time for me to stop trying to know what's best for myself.

Anyyyyyyyyyyyway. 

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So then came Thursday. My very last day with my kiddos and staff. Bittersweet it was. Of course I cried about three times that day when the faculty and students shared sweet conversations with me and gave me some very meaningful gifts that I will treasure.

A teacher's dream!

Coolest card I've eve received. All signed by my students.

It was been a whirlwind of a year but I honestly wouldn't have had it any other way. Even on the days I wanted to strangle people, those days are what made the good ones so much sweeter. My heart was so full yesterday.

My teacher & resource teacher got me this beast of a laminating machine. Oh.my.gosh.

Not only was I supported by my kiddos and staff, I also felt so loved from my family {per usual}. Jeff sent me some "last day of school" flowers, my parents welcomed me with open arms as I arrived home and gave encouraging words, and I received a call from my aunty. They have all been amazing during my ups and downs this year and have encouraged me even when it seemed (I'm sure) almost impossible at times to do.

Flowers from my main squeeze.

The love and support that are on my side are just unbelievable to me. Each word, I hold very deep in my heart. It sounds stupid, but I mean that. My heart was so full and I have so many people to thank for that. Even when it should have be sinking, it was the happiest it had been in quite some time.

This one got to me. Because I 100% know she meant everything she said.

A sign the para painted for me that has the faculty's notes of encouragement on the back. Such a meaningful gift to me.

And now it's time for wedding planning, bikini bathing, and working it ooooooooout.

Thanks for all of you who have also supported me on this journey, it means more than you know. And I look forward to being back in action!

Much love,

movin' & cakin'

Well, it's official...I am 92.55% moved out of where I currently am and into my house at home.

I don't think it's really hit me yet that I'm leaving my "home away from home". This town has given me more than I ever even dreamed of and it's crazy that it all comes to an end in just three short days.

I'm Excited. Sad. Anxious.

Just yesterday I remember bawling like a baby when my parents pulled out of my dorm driveway, leaving me behind to start a new chapter in my little book. And now I am going to be bawling like a baby as I close that chapter behind me.

However, I'm excited to move on and ready for the things to come in the next few months. Very excited. I mean, I'm getting married! Holy Mama! And little brother is graduating. My cousin is getting married. We are going camping to my favorite place on earth for a week. And much more that I have to look forward to.

So anyway...yesterday Jeff and I got to meet with our cake lady. As we were greeted at the door with cake, I can't say it was too bad! We got to sit down and try out the chocolate and vanilla cake, with whatever frosting was on it. I have no idea what the name was. All I know was Jeff was loving it because he ate his and most of mine.

I knew what I wanted our cake to look like so it was a done deal in just 30 minutes. Jeff's grooms cake was also a quickie. A Jayhawk. Obviously. Oh and of course he wanted some chocolate s'more filling! Too bad I can't bake with a darn because that would save an arm, a leg, and maybe even a kidney!

something very similar to this  beaut. seriously love it.

It's so fun to see everything coming together piece by piece and getting ready for the biggest game day of 2012. And in 3 short days, the real planning will begin!

P to the S....How handsome does little brother look on his very LAST prom day ever?! He can stop growing now. No but really.

Much love,

friday never gets old

One weak from today I will be done. done. done. done.

Done with my internship. Done with all these papers. Done with all this stress.

I will be moved. And hanging out in the place I have called home since I was born.

I can't believe it's all moving so fast. Last I knew I was in grade school, and now I'm moving home to prepare to marry my best friend and start a life with a new last name.


It's absolutely bonkers to me how time truly does fly.

One thing I want to do this summer is to treasure the moments, each and every one of them with my family. My last summer at home. I can't wait for the memories I will share with them before I get married, and I'm honestly blessed to be able to share this time with them.

Cheers to being 7 days away from the headaches and craziness.

I can't wait to be back on the ol' blog. I really do miss you guys.


Love you long time.

and I will be reunited with my "dawgs"

erin condren love

So of course you know that I am super obsessed with all things that have anything to do with organizing, bright colors, and keeping track of things. You didn't? Well you do now.

Obsessed.

That is why my ErinCondren life planner is practically heaven on earth to me. Well, that is a bit of an exaggeration but close enough. I love it. A lot. 

So when I saw Becky post about this awesome Erin Condren deal going on at plum district, I about peed myself. I was actually debating for an entire day about purchasing the "deal". I knew I didn't really need anything and I also knew I was trying to save money because well, it's running out....fast.

THEN I remembered (thank you Lord!) that I had just worked a random few hours last week and got that exact amount of money that night. Which to me totally justified me spending the money on something I love so dearly. Right or wrong...I had to do it.

So I just wanted to let all you lovely Midwestern Touch followers know about this crazy awesome fabulous legit deal going on. And go hug Becky because she rocks and started the word!

So how do you get it?

Well you can sign up here, fo free...of course.

You get $5.oo off of your purchase in the blink of an eye just for signing up. Too good to be true right?

Wrong.

When you check out on plum district put in the code visa10 to get yourself another 10% off. This discount was also on www.retailmenot.com (check that baby out if you like to save money!).

Then you can happily visit the erincondren website and smile at all the beautiful things it has. However, the craziness doesn't end there. The erincondren life planners are 40% off right now! Check out Becky's blog for more details!

The deal ends in 6 days so don't cha miss out!

xoxo to you all.

break time

This is how not happy I am to be gone from this little space (and especially for a no fun reason!)

friday's letters

Dear Friday, You come at the perfect time, every time. Thank you for that. Dear Kiddos, I loved seeing your sweet faces this evening and when you, little miss Jillian, told me, "I'm so glad you are here" you couldn't have said anything more perfect. Dear Fiance, I'm so proud of you. You've been kicking booty and taking names all over the place! Love you "Ironman". Dear Planner, You save my life. I'm not even joking. Dear Wedding Plans, I'm sorry I have abandoned you. I really am. I just can't think of 500 bazillion things at once right now. Hope you understand. We will be united in a few short weeks! Dear Job/Non-Existent Job, Even though you are hiding, you better believe I rock at hide and seek. Watch yourself! Dear God, You have blessed me with more things that I have ever deserved. I'm so thankful.

Love always and foreva,

Moi