Keep on Keepin...warm!

 

It is no doubt a VERY chilly day across the country today!!  I had no idea it was even that cold or rainy, as I got to school around 6:45 a.m. and stayed in said classroom (without windows) until 3:30 when I finally ventured out to my car. I found it to be cold AND rainy. This showed me it was the perfect time to go get a peppermint mocha and learn more blog skills. Yay!

 

Here is my OOTD. I love love love this tunic.  I bought it consignment for less than $10.00.  I dressed it up with a pretty pink necklace and just felt warm, cute, and professional all day today. 

 

This definitely helps, as any other fellow teachers know out there, teaching can be so rewarding, and yet on others so tiring and challenging that you leave that day feeling frustrated at the world and yourself. Yesterday was one of those days for me. My students (and trust me, I see over 200 different students each day) were wiley after the break.  A cute outfit and some Starbucks were just needed for this week.  I have been feeling frustrated and restless with myself and others. 

 

So cheers to you out there, do something kind for yourself today. Remember as I must, that you can't control others. You can only care for them, but you must remember to care for your own heart and soul as well.  I hope all is well for you today, and please take care of yourself as well as the others in your life that you care so much for. Xoxo.

 

 

Back to School

 

It is back to school this week for me. One of the many things I love about being a teacher is avoiding calling it "work" but rather school.  We had a training day before the children came back so I took the advantage to wear these heeled boots I never wear! I paired it with a tunic, leopard belt, and floral scarf. I felt professional and sassy all day!

 

Here's a closer up of my accessories. As a new blogger, I am definitely still working on my photo editing and posing. I take my own photos so this is definitely an opportunity I need to work on!

 

Kailey and her wedding was simply beautiful. She was such a gorgeous bride and did a great job planning it. She wasn't a bridezilla PLUS she let us pick our own bridesmaids dresses with just the color she wanted. I love love love my dress and can't wait to wear it again! I had a great time seeing and meeting people, having a cocktail or two, dancing, and of course watching this sweet girl marry the man of her dreams!!

It's Beginning to Look ALOT Like Christmas!

It is beginning to look AND feel alot like the holidays now, everywhere I go! I wore this red dress today because it really put me in the spirit and made me feel very lovely and ladylike.

I paired it with this neat gold chain and pearls necklace to give it some edge and hardware.

Nothing is really complete without a bow. I added chocolate tights and boots to keep it from being too stiff and to keep me from being too cold!

This dress gets alot of movement during my day! I always try and pick things that I can teach in, which means lots of up and down and an apron over it too.

We have been doing nonstop holiday art over the past two weeks in my art room. Definitely one of the best perks of being an art teacher is picking holiday projects. I swear there are so many cute ones I don't know if I will ever get to try them all!

These gingerbread men were crafted by my sweet Kindergarteners today. They loved their "cookie" ornaments and listening to the story of the naughty gingerbread man.

 These reindeer were made in first and second grade. I taught them how to draw him and they loved painting him. We used tempera cakes because they really help down on the mess and me running around pouring paint every 5 seconds!

 

 

Third grade just finished drawing these grinny Grinches... Definitely one of my favorite holiday stories.

 

What are your favorite holiday stories? What gets you in the holiday spirit?

 

<3,

Amanda