Friday, March 14, 2014

Here's To 23

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It's my birthday! I am the big 2-3. What an in-between year. I feel like it is kind of one of those random years, one that you may forget about later in life. But I am still excited to see what 23 has in store for me and I am in such an exciting stage of life, there is no way it can't be great. . 22 was such wonderful year. I started it with wonderful friends, jamming in the car to Taylor Swift's 22. I wasn't that excited for my birthday this year, not because I don't care or anything, I just have other stuff going on, and Jake isn't here to celebrate. But, I always love an excuse to have friends together and do something slightly out of the ordinary, so I'm going to make the best of it.

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I drive past this cute little flower shop every day. I thought today was a perfect opportunity to stop. The ladies at the shop were the cutest and helped me make a bouquet. I have had a flower obsession lately. They make the house smell so good and make me smile when I see them. 



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Getting to Skype with this cute guy was the highlight of my day! The end of this exercise can't come soon enough. It has been difficult to talk, FaceTime, etc. because he hasn't had service. We have both been complaining about it, but finally I told Jake that we should just be thankful that we get to talk at all. I know there are other spouses out there that don't get to hear from their husbands for a month at a time. I am trying to be a bit more appreciative that I at least hear from my husband once a day. 

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Another highlight of my day was my students. I finished my first week teaching full time. It had its good moments and difficult moments, but I absolutely love it. When I chose teaching as a profession, I did it because I wanted to be excited to go to work every day when I wake up. Even though I have been somewhat exhausted this week, I have never dreaded going into work and can honestly say I was excited about each day. This morning the students came in a gave me presents. A lot of presents I could tell they had dug out of the bottom of their backpack, like old valentines candy and princess bracelets, but it's the thought that counts, right? It is also notes like these that make it all worth it.


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My brain is too fried for five whole things this week. I am so ready for a weekend of fun with friends. I may work a bit. just to do some finishing decorating touches on my classroom and a bit of lesson planning, but I think I earned some fun this weekend. And some sleep. 

Have a good weekend!
Linking up with LaurenDarciRebeccaCasey, and Jennie

16 comments:

  1. Have a great birthday weekend!

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  2. Happy birthday!! I'll be 23 later this year, I didn't know we were the same age! Your flowers are so pretty!

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  3. Happy 23! I hope it's a great one! And I love fresh flowers -- the ones you chose are gorgeous!
    xo

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  4. Happy 23rd! I'm sure it'll be a wonderful year :) I'm glad your first week went well and here's to an awesome weekend!

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  5. Happy birthday! That bouquet is GORGEOUS. Hope you have a great day :)

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  6. happy birthday!!!! the flowers are so pretty!

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  7. Woop Woop!!! Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have fun celebrating with friends and get to relax again before you are back to the daily grind :)

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  8. Happy birthday!! Sounds like a great week. I love those flowers! There is actually a local flower shop down our street but I haven't stopped yet.. Maybe I'll go now to freshen up our home and celebrate finishing midterms :) Glad you are getting into a routine! What grade are you teaching, is it a DoD school? Just curious! I am in second grade and preschool which are both so much fun! I love it. The kids are too sweet. So nice you were able to Skyp with your hubby! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Katherine
    www.newsomsnestblog.com

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  9. Happy birthday! Have a great weekend :)

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  10. Happy Birthday!!! and that is such a cute note from your student!

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  11. Happy Birthday weekend!! It's too bad Taylor doesn't have a song about being 23. Hope you have fun this weekend!

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  12. Yay! 23!!! Such a fun, but random age! Haha.
    Those flowers are amazing!
    Hope you have a great birthday weekend! :)

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  13. I hope you had an amazing birthday! Those flowers are so pretty!

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  14. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

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  15. Happy belated Birthday! Hope you had a great weekend! :)

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