Is It Summer Yet?

WHOA! Spring semester is in FULL swing, and I mean full swing. Aside from working 40 hours a week at my job, I'm taking 2 upper level classes, and a practicum 1 day a week. Just typing it out makes me sound like a mad woman, and that's how I've been feeling. On top of all that, I was studying from the WEST-B exam. In Washington, the state requires all future teachers to take a skills test before they can get their certificate (WEST-B stands for Washington Educators Skill Test-Basic). Then when you are almost complete with your degree you take the WEST-E, which is another skills test where they will also test you on your endorsement. Needless to say, I've been rather stressed. The test is over and I feel rather confident, but I have to wait until March 4th for the results. 

I am SO lucky to have a sweet and caring husband. He has noticed that I have been pretty hectic lately. So the weekend after my exam he took me to Seattle. We ate some awesome food, shopped, walked around Pike Place Market, enjoyed each others company, and most of all enjoyed no studying or textbooks!

February Currently

WOW, it's February already! New month means new Currently from Farley over at Oh' Boy 4th Grade!

Currently JANUARY 2-0-1-3!

First of all, WOW, 2013 already! Which means another installment of Currently from Farley over at Oh' Boy 4th Grade! I remember like it was yesterday that we were preparing to celebrate the big Y2K! What will 2013 bring us?!

Listening: I've been feeling so sick the last week. I honestly didn't want to do anything! Luckily Mr. Smith obliged since he knew I was feeling crummy. We spent the first part of the evening at my mom's eating appetizers and chit-chatting. Then we spent the rest of the evening cuddled up at home. We're not 80 years old I promise, but we're kind of homebodies. 

Loving: See above!

Thinking: The last 7.5 years, Mr. Smith and I have been moving around at least once a year. We've finally settled in a place we feel like we'll be in for a while. I have 2 years of school left, I'm not going anyway (transferring while in the middle of a major seems like it would be chaos). I have a lot of white walls to decorate!

Wanting: I have always wanted an iPad since they have debuted. I'm hoping 2013 will prove successful in that department!

Needing: I've been looking into Erin Condren's Life Planners. Does anyone have one? Or something similar?

OLW: FAITH, gotta have some! =)

Happy 2013! I wish everyone a happy, healthy, loving new year!

New Year Resolution Double Linky Party!

This is a double linky party! I'm linking up with Ms. Madden over at Teaching Maddeness AND Jen over at The Teachers' Cauldron! All about the New Year Resolutions!

  Personal: I know this is stereotypical, but I want to get in better shape! I just joined a women's only gym that is five minutes from my home. My membership not only includes 24/7 access but as many classes as I want. I've never taken a class at a gym before, so I'm shooting to try to take at least one class a week! Wish me luck! I get a lot of inspiration from Mama Laughlin, reading her blog and seeing her weigh loss journey has made me realize it is doable (but this girl is crazy and likes to run for exercise!). 
School: I know I've mentioned it many times before, but last semester was capital "C" crazy! This coming semester my course load is going to be cake compared to last! My school resolution/goal is to get a 4.0 GPA. Since I'm a junior, I'm now getting into the nitty-gritty of my major, and I LOVE it! I'm so excited for the classes that are to come!
Blogging: I'm going to attempt to blog at least once a week! When I first started this blog, I thought that would be no problem at all. Ha! Between working at the Montessori school and being a full-time student I had little time for anything else. Because my course load is lighter, I have a little more confidence that I can blog at least once a week!

One Semester Down...How Many More To Go?

I survived my first semester at Washington State University, and with decent grades to boot! I'm definitely regretting taking so many courses my first semester back to school in a while.

I have to give a shout-out to the wonderful Mr. Smith.  

(That smile gets me every time*swoon*)

I could have not made it through this first semester without him. The late nights of proofreading my papers, the weekends of me missing while taking residence in the local Starbucks or library. He's my rock!

But honestly, I L-O-V-E being in school and learning. If I had the funds and time, I would take a variety of classes just for the heck of it. I have actually taken so many history courses that I am three classes away from a minor in history!

What was your favorite course in college? Was it outside of your major?

Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary

12 for 12

12. Favorite movie you watched:

Captain America! I know it came out in 2011, but I just recently watched it! Love me some Chris Evans!

 11. Favorite TV series:

The Walking Dead

10. Favorite restaurant:

Always has been, always will be Chapala Express. It’s a local mom and pop Mexican restaurant! The BEST food and salsa in the Tri-Cities! YUM!

9. Favorite new thing you tried:

Organic milk! It's delicious!

8. Favorite gift you got:

My 13-inch MacBook Air! L-O-V-E it!

7. Favorite thing you pinned:

6. Favorite blog post:

The first one! =)

5. Best accomplishment:

Graduating with my AA degree and getting into Washington State University. Go Cougs!

4. Favorite picture:

3. Favorite memory:

For a half of the year, Mr. Smith and I were living apart due to his job getting relocated. But the weekend before Valentine’s day, he took me to Hotel Lusso and spoiled me the whole weekend!

2. Goal for 2013:

Work hard a school, get good grades, and become a step closer to my teaching degree!

1.    One Little Word:

Faith