Weekly Recap

Week 6 RecapDaily Average-I stopped counting calories this week due to my lack of motivationBoo me!  I don't know what got into me....I was so hungry this week and literally ate constantly.Daily Goal-1,200 This past week was a super rough week. I’m not really sure why, but I think it has to do with the fact that I officially joined the gym. Somehow when I’m paying for something, it becomes less interesting. Why in the world is that?When I was using my free trial, I went at least 3 times a week…this week I went 1 time. Does this only happen to me?
I’m hoping this was just a random thing, but I’ve got to get back into gear starting tomorrow! I know a little of this has to do with the fact that I desperately need to go grocery shopping.And I desperately need some new shoes.Any suggestions?  Please!I went shopping yesterday to find some new running shoes and I couldn't decide on a pair so I desparately need some input.What do you guys wear? I like the bright/neon shoes...so here are a few of my faves.

I think that having some new shoes will get me back on track!I think I am going to try sometihng different this week... I may even try to do some early morning workouts. I love doing my zumba classes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, but maybe I’ll do morning workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 {101 in 1001} UpdateI tried crab won tons…hated them, but at least I tried it.Still going strong with my daily audio bible.  I listen every day...or catch up if I sometimes miss a weekend day.
 Happy Sunday lovelies!I'm so excited that we have tomorrow off!Yah for being a teacher! XoXo

High Five for Friday

Hi lovelies!
Thanks for stopping by.
It’s time for High Five for Friday/Friday Favorites.
Post about 5 of your favorite things from this week and link up with From My Grey Desk.

Who watched the Grammy’s this week?

I love award shows and although I might not give 100% of my attention to the entire show, I like to know what awards were given to who and I love watching the performances. In my opinion, there were some amazing performances this year…quite a few from my favorite artist/bands!

This brings me to my five highlights from this week.

{ONE}
Favorite Grammy Performances
Bruno Mars….love him!

Adele…who doesn’t love her!

Katy Perry…never disappoints!

{TWO}
Favorite Grammy Looks
Carrie Underwood…absolutely stunning!

Adele…classic and fabulous!

{THREE}
Valentines Day with my students…
it was like having 36 Valentines.
36 kindergarten kids who just think their teacher’s are the greatest things…nothing beats that!


{FOUR}
Breakfast of champions.
I’m usually not a big breakfast eater, but I’ve been so hungry lately.
Forget about my healthy kick…it was half way thrown out the window this week.
Two chick-fil-a breakfasts combined with my candy bar breakfast on Valentines Day doesn’t make for a very healthy week.

{FIVE}
Traveling
We all know how much I love to travel…well this weekend I’m taking a very unexpected trip to New Orleans!
I’m so excited to get to see my boyfriend, to experience Mardi Gras for the first time, and to road trip with some coworkers of mine!

I’m also linking up for Nail Files…this is my first time participating in this link up because I always forget about it, but not this week. I’ve been dying to show off my festive fingernails.
I love painting my nails and I typically change polish once a week depending on how busy I am.

Last weekend, I treated myself to a mani/pedi (consider it my Valentines present to myself) and had to get something kinda fancy done that I couldn’t do myself.

The polish on my nails is ….

The polish on my toes is Elephantastic…and yes I chose it because it had the word elephant in it.

We all know how I feel about elephants. LOVE THEM!
I originally was going to get pink hearts on my nails, but my lovely manicurist went with red and I didn’t say anything…so no my nails and toes do not match, but considering its been so cold this week, it’s not like anyone has seen my toes.

Happy Friday friends!
I’m off to enjoy my three day weekend! Holla!
XOXO

It's OK

It’s that time my friends!
Time to link up with Neely and Amber for It’s OK.
Have you linked up yet?
If not, then what are you waiting for?



It’s OK…

That I’ve walked over 100,000 steps this week. Breakdown of 15,000 steps a day…10000 is recommended, but I’m extremely competitive and I want to be recognized as one of the top walkers in my school. Thank you Step Challenge for being my daily motivation.

That I’ve gotten Chick-Fil-A breakfast two times this week. Since I broke the No Fast Food February goal last weekend, I can no longer turn down chicken minis. They are def my weakness! Actually Chick-Fil-A in general is my weakness…it’s just so delicious!

That I am so behind on all of my shows…except New Girl. I will never miss an episode of New Girl…I alsolutely love this show. Have you ever seen it? Don’t you love it?

That I’m wishing I was headed to Blissdom today! I’m so jealous of all of you who are going! Maybe next year.

That even though I’m always needing more hours in the day, that I’m still always looking for part time jobs to bring in some extra money. I might have a problem.

Happy almost Friday!!
XoXo

Wednesday Lovies

It's that time again friendsies!  Time for 2 of my favorite linkies!

What I'm Loving Wednesday with Jamie and Oh How Pinteresteing with Michelle!!

It's not too late to get in on the fun!

{ONE}

Valentines Candy, Gifts and Cards Galore

I am one lucky girl!

Yes, I may have spent last night eating Chinese takout and blogging, but I have some incredible students and they made my Valentines so so special. New Year, New You went out the window yesterday as I considered Valentines day a day for cheating the diet...hints the candy bars for breakfast (they were fun sized, but still far from on my diet).

I am so blessed!

I adore cards....

{TWO}

I'm LOVING that I got my first Birchbox!

I can't wait to try some of my goodies...

Viva La Juicy is one of my faves! 

{THREE}

 Chinese Lanterns

Yesterday, there was a deal on Eversave.com...10 lanterns for $14.

I am obsessed with this tradition and have been for a long time!

If you aren't sure what Chinese Lanterns are....

they were shown on the movie Tangled and in season 15 of the Bachelorette.

Here are the ones that I bought.

If you are interested, check of Eversave...the deal is still good!

 I cannot wait to use these! {FOUR}I'm loving all of you, my  followers...I have gottten quite a bit of new followers lately and I just want to tell you all how much I appreciate you stopping by and leaving sweet comments on my blog...it really makes my day!  :)

   

Via

 

Happy Wednesday lovies!!

XoXo

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Happy Valentines Day!

Today is the day of LOVE.

I loved it when I was single, and I still love it now that I'm in a relationship.

It just never gets old to me.

I'm wishing you all a very happy Valentines Day...

this is the actual card that I sent to family and friends.

On my recent girl's trip to Nashville, I really fell in love with Taylor Swift's song Enchanted.As soon as I saw these cards on Shutterfly (Erin Condren design, of course), I knew I had to have them.I wish that I could've sent one to each and every one of you, but I'm on a budget.I do wish you all a very enchanting day! What I'm wearing today:

And you can bet your bottom, I have on some really nerdy Valentines socks, but I've been wearing those for weeks so that's nothing new. I'm loving the little heart that I got on my nails when I treated myself to a mani/pedi this weekend!Cheesy yes, but also adorable if you ask me. I'm excited to celebrate Valentines day with my students today...bring on the parties. Happy Valentines Day lovies!!
XoXo

Miscellany Monday

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{Get your Blog Out There Link UP}My name is Stephanie.  I am a 26 year old special education teacher.  I work with kindergarten-aged students and I could not be happier.  I'm your typical southern belle.  I'm driven, passionate, loving, friendly, funny (or at least I laugh at myself a lot), down-to-earth, simple, and very adventurous.  I love traveling...it's my biggest passion in life.  I also have the best friends and family a girl could ask for.  I love the blogging world and love meeting new people.  I blog because it's fun...the day that is stops being fun is the day that I stop blogging.  I have been blogging for 3 years and it keeps getting better and better.  I'm a die hard Alabama fan....National Champions baby...sorry I couldn't resist, but I am NOT an obnoxious fan.  In fact, I am usually the one at tailgates making friends with the opponent's fans.  I just like meeting new people.  I love working out, eating, cooking, and crafting.  This is by far the longest I've ever made it with my New Year's Resolutions and I am not about to stop now. Join me as I venture through 2012, checking things off of my list(s), yes many of them, as I go. {Happy Birthday Tate}I didn't get a picture of the birthday boy, but here is a family pic.Isn't this the cutest family portrait?

Candace has an awesome blog...go check it out.

Here are the only 2 pictures that I took... 

Big sis, Addison.  And some of the girls at the party.

 {The Vow}So I read the book on Thursday and Friday...and saw the movie Saturday after Tate's party.I don't want to say too much, but I was a little disappointed.Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the movie but it wasn't my favorite. The book was very sad...it stayed true to the real-life events, which I liked.  However, I wanted more romance. The movie made me mad in certain parts and I think I juist wanted more cheesiness. {Puppies}My sister is fostering 3 puppies...they are 9 days old.I went over yesterday to meet them and help her bottle feed them.I kind of fell in love...

My aunt is also fostering one...she is in the top left corner...she is def spoiling her little baby.

The 2 black ones are doing well, but my sister also has a white one that is really sick.

She is struggling and is having to get a shot every 3 hours.

I started crying watching her...it's so sad.

 My sister def has a special heart for animals.  She once nursed a squirrel from like 3 days old until it was big enough to live in the wild. {Girl's Night}Saturday night, Mandy and I went to Tuscaloosa to visit Melissa.  We had so much fun dancing and spending time together.

The strip got a brand new Waffle House...ahh why wasn't this there when I was in college.

Don't worry, we got us some grub after some late night dancing.

I know some may hate Waffle House, but I secretly love it!

{Valentines Swap}

I was paired with Amanda from The Mayor's Wife

OMG she hooked me up!!

She even got Coral some goodies...how sweet was that?!?

Happy Monday lovelies!

XoXo

Weekly Recap

Week 5 Recap

 Weekly Average

890.8

Daily Goal

1200

Note...I was sick and unable to eat too much 2 days last week...that's the reason that my average is so low.

I was also unable to work out on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, but this week I'm going balls to the wall.

I am aiming to work out Monday-Thursday and then Saturday...

I think that will be my goal from here on out.

I realized that if I want to see results, I have to work harder!!

Recommendation:

I did the 30 day shred, level 1, yesterday and it kicked my butt!

I was already feeling sore last night and I'm soo soo sore today.

It was such an amazing workout so if anyone is looking for some quick, but good videos pick it up.

{Weekly Resolution}

to cheer for an underdog

Go Giants!  At our little superbowl get together.

 A closer look at the braid.

A braid within a braid...insprired by Lauren Conrad.

I'm still keeping up with my goals for 2012.

Listening to my daily audio bible every day.

Eating healthier.

Working out.

Unfortunately, I broke the no fast food February this weekend.

Chick-Fil-A, I couldn't stay away.

I'm pretty bummed, but I still have no interest in eating McDonalds or any other fast food.

{101 in 1001 Update}

Booked my flight to Chicago to visit Shelby during Spring Break

In the process of planning a trip to NOLA to visit a certain someone

Thanks for reading lovelies!

I hope you are all doing great with your goals for 2012.

XoXo