August Currently

Ah the last currently of the summer! My summer has flown by this year, I think it has been the fastest one yet!

Listening:
to my sweet girl Halle snore in her little doggy bed & to Stephanie from Mrs. D's Corner type! We are blogging and TpTing our little hearts out today!




Loving:
Decorating my classroom, here it is all plain and empty. I just love being in my classroom in the summer with no pressure to hurry & plenty of time to create & choose exactly how I want my learning space to look and feel for my new firsties!

Thinking:

BACK TO SCHOOL. Y'all I need an intervention, its all i think about and all I look at on social media. I just love the hustle and bustle of back to school shopping and preparing. Its so rewarding after decorating a classroom, which is obviously not necessary, and seeing the look on the students' and their parents faces on the first day of school!

Wanting: 

I have been loading up my TpT cart all summer & I am so ready for the sale to start!

Needing:
 Okay, so this isn't a "NEED" but I need some cute patterned pixie pants from Old Navy. I especially would like the black & white polka dots pair to match my classroom! How fun would that be?!

BTS RAK: 

I'm really trying to acknowledge my colleagues with a card or note during special times this year, especially during the back to school craze! Read my previous post for more on this! 

Head over and link up with Farley for August! 

September Currently

July Currently

I always love reading everyone's currently to see what everyone is up to. During the summer its even more fun to see goals & travels. I have so much going on this month, but it is all super fun! 

Listening: I am watching "The Tomorrow People" on Netflix. It is a pretty silly show, but its good background noise for computer work and planning! I am always looking for a show to keep on in the background while I work, study, or clean! Recommendations? 

Loving: I have been reading "Unshakable" and I really like how 'real' it is and actually applicable. Each idea seems achievable in my classroom and the positive approach to everyday teaching is a great rejuvenation for the new school year coming up {and something I truly needed}. There is a wonderful book study starting on Facebook July 15. I will be in Cabo San Lucas, but hopefully I will be able to join in from abroad.

Thinking: I am thinking about what on earth I need to pack for Vegas, I have read a ton of blog & IG posts about what to take. I have my labels made, buttons ordered, & name tags printed! One of my lovely roommates is helping my print & bind my handouts! She even made a special cover for the front, how sweet is ELAeveryday?! 

Wanting: Vegas! Simple enough right? I have never been to Las Vegas and I could not be more excited. I have the best three suitemates and I just know we are going to have so much fun! I cannot wait to learn and grow as a teacher and TPTer! 

Needing: To start checking things off my todo list. I have so many lists, one for back to school, Vegas conference, my Cabo vacation, first grade team meeting, and my beautiful sister's bridal shower! So many lists, so much fun, so little time! 

All star: I am choosing organizing, I love to arrange things & get organized, which is lucky because I have a lot going on this month! 

Head over and link up with Farley for July! 

June Currently

I am so close to summer that I can almost taste it! I am linking up with Farley from Oh Boy Fourth Grade for one of the most fun linky parties around! Click here to link up!

Listening: I am sitting in class...right now... on the last week of school. My body is in attendance, my mind is wandering on to my upcoming Boston trip on Friday and what cute outfits I should pack. 

Loving: The last few days of school are spent making fun memories at the talent show, reflecting on our classes most fun activities, and partying! My room is pretty much packed & stacked after some help for fourth graders today! I put my desks in a fun arrangement for the party days! I have had them in groups of five all year!

Thinking: That I want a chalkboard polka dot & rainbow themed classroom. At  this point I have baskets and things of all colors, only a rainbow theme could pull this mess together. 

Wanting: My husband surprised me last night by taking to me Tout Suite HTX. SO YUMMY! I only want to eat macaroons for every meal from now on.

Needing: SUMMER to just hurry up. I need a break! It is finally starting to get hot here, I will take anything over the nonstop rain that we have had for the last few weeks. I have spent the last few weeks changing from my wellies into sandals every morning at work. 

Summer Lovin':  I am so ready for late night hangouts with my sisters, beach days with my husband & pup, and I am so excited to have such fun roomies for TPT vegas in July! 

I also want to mention that the amazing host of "Currently" is collection donations for the animals affected by the recent devastating weather in Wimberly, Texas. Click the picture below to read about how Wimberly has touched her (& my heart) and how you can help too! 

I hope everyone's summer starts off wonderful! 

March Currently

Happy March everyone! I am linking up with Farley from Oh Boy Fourth Grade for one of the most fun linky parties around! Click here to link up!

Listening: It is super quiet tonight! I sat down to fill some Etsy orders before heading to the gym, never got around to turning on the Netflix! Maybe when I get home, I have been binge watching Friends! 
Loving: Dr. Seuss week at school! We dressed up today! The kiddos loved the teachers with silly outfits & reading some classic stories! Sadly, we did not take a picture this year, so here is a throw back to some of my favorite coworkers from my old school! Miss them.

Thinking: about what I should make myself for dinner, so hungry! I think I want breakfast eggs for dinner...yum!

Wanting: My husband to hurry home! He has to stay one extra day this time..bummer! I cannot wait until he gets home. Miss that handsome man! 

Needing: A new book series to read? Something light and funny! Suggestions? I read so quickly, I really only like to read series of books! 

Spring Break Plans: Ah! I am so excited. My sweet, cartographer of a husband always plans the best and most effiecent trips! He makes actual maps of the points we will be stopping at, hotels, eateries, shopping, parks/hikes! 

We are flying from Texas (our home) to Seattle where we will be road tripping to San Francisco! Did I mention we are taking our adorable fur baby with us!? I seriously cannot wait! Look at her, Halle, the expert road tripper! So cute! 

I hope everyone has wonderful March! 

February Currently

Starting grad school this past fall has really set my life into a routine of homework, work, and research. While I really enjoying delving into research, it has kept me so busy! So I am linking up with Farley for February Currently. My first one! :P

Without further ado here is my first ever currently: 

Listening: The Originals, I shamefully enjoy watching silly, predictable TV shows, it relaxes me!  Loving: I am loving that I decided to go to the TPT conference this year! I have been blessed with three other awesome room mates! I cannot wait to meet new friends and soak in some awesome PD. I am equally excited to soak in some sun beside this pool!  Thinking: That I should probably be prepping activities for the coming weeks of work and I absolutely should be completing a concept map article review for grad school. :(  Wanting: To start wearing sandals!! I thought it was time last week but today let me know I was wrong. Its okay more time for me to get a pedicure and shed the winter coat of my toes..gross.  Needing: To meal prep my lunches. I have been *largely* carb and sugar free for over a month. I have been doing lots of spin and yoga classes! I am feeling great and getting ready for summer!  Title: Queen of Procrastination, well if you read the rest of my post, you know why I chose this. Now I'm off to do my homework.   Have a great rest of February! :)