Currently May

WOW, not only is it May, but it's almost the middle of the month! There has been a lot going on in my personal life this month, that my post is a "little" late. But late is better than never. I love linking up with Farley at Oh' Boy Fourth Grade for Currently! So, here is my Currently May!

LISTENING to the birds chirping outside! The weather is beautiful! Maybe a little muggy, but it's so nice knowing that the cold winter weather is long gone, and summer is right around the corner! I'm ready to swim in the pool again and work on my tan!

LOVING that there are only 15 days left of school, counting today! I only teach at a before/afterschool program, but I am counting down until the last day! Even though my next semester at college starts in two weeks, it'll still be nice to have more time off in the summer so I can enjoy the wonderful weather!

THINKING that I need to order books for next semester. I've been trying to look on Craigslist to see if I can save some money. The cost of college books is somewhat ridiculous! Yes, it's worth it....but I don't think they should be soooo expensive!

WANTING to plant some flowers! I went shopping the other day, and bought a tomato plant and strawberry plant. I went to two different nurseries to see what types of flowers they had and I saw some very beautiful flowers! I cannot wait to get a flower garden started!!

NEEDING to get things ready for summer semester....like getting my books, buying some new clothes, getting supplies, and making sure that I have everything ready to go for the first day!

SURPRISE I love finding new school teacher blogs, especially new teachers! Thanks to another teacher blog, I found The Brown Bag Teacher. She is a first year 5th grade teacher, and I haven't explored her entire blog yet, but I'm very impressed with what I've seen so far! You should go over and check her out!

If you want to link up with Farley's Currently Linky Party, head over to her page Oh' Boy Fourth Grade!

Happy Blogging,

Currently April

Wow! I haven't blogged in over a month! Definitely need to change that, but a lot has happened this last month. I cannot believe that it's April already! I'm linking up with Farley over at Oh' Boy 4th Grade for Currently. Well, currently in April I'm....

LISTENING to Word World. My niece, thankfully, watches the educational shows! I think Word World is super cute, along with Wallykazam! Wallykazam hasn't had a new episode in about 2 weeks, so I'm hoping that they start showing some new stuff here soon. If you have a toddler at home, you should really check the show out! It is on Nick Jr (I think), and it's normally on at 1:00pm EST.

LOVING my new job! I was hired last month to work at a before/after school program. I work with elementary school students and am the director/lead teacher. I am responsible for EVERYTHING! I absolutely LOVE it! I'm grateful for the opportunity and experience, because it will help me in my career. All I've ever wanted to do is teach, so I finally get to teach kids every day, and I couldn't be happier right now!

THINKING about getting my hair cut....is always something I dread. Normally, this is because I'm always indecisive. I've had really short hair, and long hair, and every time I get my hair cut, I always go from one extreme to the other. My hair is past my shoulders now, but I'm thinking about going shorter. Then again, I think about keeping it longer because when I work out it's nice to pull my hair back into a ponytail. Decisions, decisions! LOL

WANTING to start summer semester already! My classes are scheduled, but they do not start until next month. I'm excited to get started on more of the main courses I need for my bachelor's degree. The real work is about to start, and I can't wait! :)

NEEDING to blog more often. I have really slacked over the last month. Honestly, starting this new job has been exciting, but it has taken up a lot of my time. I think I just need to plan a couple days a week and set a time aside to blog. I always love looking at other teacher blogs, getting ideas, "meeting" new people, etc. In order to do that, I need to blog more often and share the ideas that I have! It'll get better....I'm determined!

HOURS AND LAST DAY I work before school from about 6:45-9:15am, and then after school from about 3:00-6:00pm. The last day of school is May 30th. (But then my colleges courses will have started a week or two before that, so MY school isn't really over, LOL) However, I am looking forward to summertime and warm weather, and the chance to actually be outside! Maybe even start running!!

Now it's your turn! Make sure to head over to Oh' Boy 4th Grade and link up! And don't forget to follow the 3 rules! You need to go to the 2 blogs before yours, the 1 blog after, and leave a comment on all 3 of them!

Currently March

I am so VERY excited that Farley is still doing her Currently linky party!! I am still very new to the blogging community, and I loved this linky party and just joined for the first time last month. I have come across so many great teacher blogs through her linky party. If you haven't ever linked up with her before, you should! Here's my Currently March:

Listening: My niece loves dogs, and loves the movie Bolt! She could probably watch it all day! Normally she wants to watch Turbo....she LOVES LOVES LOVES Turbo! But she just saw Bolt for the first time, and I think her love for dogs has her hooked!

Loving: I'm SO GLAD the weekend is here! I have done a little bit around the house today, but for the rest of the evening I plan to blog a little bit, watch a couple movies, and relax! 

Thinking: Oh my, oh my, my 30th birthday is next Sunday. EEK! Seriously though, I'm not really freaking out....I feel 30, and I'm okay with the number. The only thing that I don't like is that I am STILL in college, but I guess that's a good thing too. I didn't give up on my dream, it's just taking me a little longer to get there. Switching my major a couple of times really hasn't helped, but it is what it is. I'm actually excited for the next chapter in my life. To celebrate, I want to go on a road trip somewhere. Not sure where though....any suggestions? I've thought about planning a trip for the summer, I just need to figure out where I'm going first!

Wanting: I rented a couple movies that I'm excited about watching. "Last Vegas" looks hilarious and I love all of the actors who are in it. I'm hoping it will be a great comedy. "Enough Said" also looks really good. It looks like a good mix between a romance and comedy. We shall see if they are any good....but I'm ready to relax and watch them tonight!

Needing: I am such a procrastinator when it comes to filing my taxes every year. It's silly too, because most people would want their money returned to them - and I do, I'm just slow with the process. I need to get my paperwork together and get it done ASAP!

????????: Can you guess what this is an answer to?? 

Thanks for reading my Currently March, and make sure you head over to Farley's page at Oh' Boy Fourth Grade to link up!

Currently February

So, this is my very first Currently post, and I'm so excited to link up with Oh' Boy Fourth Grade. I am VERY new to the blogging community, and I look forward to meeting new people in this linky party!

So, about my Currently......

LISTENING: I was obsessed with the Twilight Saga series when it first came out. Ironically, I knew absolutely nothing about the movie, even with all of the hype. I rented Twilight from Redbox, and I was hooked! I then went and bought the first book, and could not put it down! I read the whole series in about a month! Flightless Bird American Mouth is the song played at the end of the first movie. It is not a romantic song, but first became popular from this movie. I love the song - the music, lyrics, all of it. I could listen to it all day, no lie!

LOVING: My nails!! I gave myself a french manicure the other day, and I love them! Normally I just file them, rounded, and go on - but I was feeling girly the other day and decided to "go all out"! Now I'm thinking about painting them a different color. Maybe tan? Not sure yet....

THINKING: I need to start exercising....NOW! This has been a real struggle for me. I'm the person that says "I'm going to start my diet on....", and then it doesn't happen. Something always comes up that deters me from doing it. I need to stop letting things get in the way, and make it a priority. The treadmill is in the other room - I just need to get on it!!

WANTING: Warmer weather....Brrrrrr.....it's cold outside! Well, it's starting to warm up a little bit now, but it has been a crazy and cold winter! Living in Ohio, we get all seasons and I love it! My favorite season is Fall. I am a sweatshirt and jeans with tennis shoes kind of gal! I love summertime activities, but do NOT like the heat! I must say, with all of this snow and temperatures around 0 degrees or below....I am ready for Summer, which is very odd for me say!

NEEDING: I really need to get my class schedule ready for next semester. (I'm still working on my degree). Classes were posted the other day, and scheduling opens up on Monday - so I need to get a move on it -ASAP!

2 TRUTHS AND A FIB: Truth #1: I'm addicted to coffee! I LOVE it! My day is not the same without my morning cup of coffee. Truth #2: My favorite color is purple. Even as a little girl, my room was painted purple. If I buy my niece clothes, I'm always looking for something with purple in it. (I can't help it!) She looks so pretty in purple, but I'm also buying it because I love the color. :) Fib: I have not traveled all over the US. I have traveled to a few states, that surround Ohio and a little south....but not "all over". I really want to travel more though. I have been to KY, TN, NY, SC, NC, VA, WV, FL, and GA. (I think I got them all). I've never been anywhere west though....which is something I desire to do. I would love to visit AZ and CO - just to name a couple places. MN also looks very beautiful! I've seen so many beautiful pictures that have been breathtaking....but I'll keep dreaming until I can find the time and resources to make a trip!


Until next time,
Jen

Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner

Hello everyone! This weekend I was browsing through YouTube, and came across a video from Jamielynn Lake who posted a video showing off her life and teacher lesson planners she ordered from Erin Condren. I have always wondered where teachers get there organizers from, and have never heard of Erin Condren, so I was ecstatic after finding this video!! You can also visit www.erincondren.com to see more of her items for sale, but trust me, this stuff is awesome! I really like how Jamielynn Lake (who posted this video of her purchase) is planning to use her checklist in the organizer as her grade book. I love the idea of having everything all in one book! These organizers are a little bit pricey, but I think it is well worth it. I know I will be purchasing one for my first year of teaching! (I may even splurge and purchase a life planner for myself as well). One can never be too organized, especially when you're a teacher! :)







Until next time,

Jen