What is it about summer that makes me want to spend money with reckless abandon?

Is it because I have oodles of time to online window shop? Or possibly because my crazy school district pays me 5 paychecks at one time, which makes feel like I'm rich?

The world may never know but Mr. Postman is going to be delivering some fun to my doorstep over the next week or so.

My new purchases included a new GHD Flat Iron.

Folica.com

 
My Sedu straightener shorted out a couple of months of go and I've been roughing it with a small travel size straightener since then. The plates are literally a 1/2 inch and pulls out my hair. After looking at pictures of my hair from my cousin's wedding last week in which I felt my hair looked a little "fluffy", I decided, no more!

I got an alert that Folica was offering 25% off through Wednesday, so I pulled the trigger and invested in a new flat iron. I use the word "invested" when I want to justify than I'm not crazy for spending $130 on a tool that makes my already straight hair - straighter. Also, I used Ebates and received an additional 5% cash back.

$185 flat iron - 25% off coupon + 5% cash back = slightly less panicked Sara.

Then I took my online shopping self to the mall. Normally I show great restraint in shopping but on Saturday I was in a buying mood. I proceeded to Victoria's Secret and took advantage of their 7 for $26 panty deal and bought the cutest little Cardinal's outfit which my sister assured me was not in the least bit "skanky".

Victoria's Secret

The picture doesn't show the navy bandeau I bought to go underneath the tank.

When I showed the outfit to the boyfriend, he looked at me and replied, "I don't get it."

Not quite sure what there is "to get" but the jury is still out on if I will actually wear this ensemble to the game on Saturday or not.

While checking out at VS, the sales girl sprayed my bag with one of their body sprays. Normally I detest this practice because I am somewhat sensitive to smells but much to my surprise, I love the scent. So I went home and ordered it online as well as another bra. Oops. At least I got free shipping and 2% cash back from Ebates.

I continued my spending spree yesterday when I decided I needed a new nail polish color. Off to Walgreens to purchase my favorite Sensationail gel nail polish.


 "Cabana Boy" -  a great orange-y red to kick off summer. Thankfully, I had a $1 off coupon and found another $2 off coupon in store.

As I re-read this, I realize it may not be the money burning a hole in my pocket but the fact that I feel like I'm getting "deals" on everything. Congratulations marketing department of every store in America...you're doing a great job!

What about you? Has the shopping bug bit you recently? Or are you forever a window shopper?

Oh why oh why can't winter break last just a few more days?

That's right. Students are back in my classroom starting tomorrow. What kind of cruel joke is to have two days of school after winter break?

I would much rather start fresh on a Monday. Oh well. While most of you are snuggled warm in your beds tomorrow morning, I will be braving the single digit temperatures to review the physical features of the western hemisphere. Don't be jealous...

The boyfriend and I have been joking around with the idea of being "stay at home people". Since we don't have children, we can't say "stay at home mom/dad" so we would just be people who stay at home, taking care of ourselves and our home. It really is a fabulous idea if you have a significant other who can support you. I'd be able to go to the gym whenever, all of my meals perfectly planned and prepared, and an immaculate home.


The problem is both Chris and I want to be "stay at home people". That whole lack of income thing would be an issue.

I'm still in a winter break state of mind so I spent most of the afternoon cat napping and blog reading.

A list has been forming in my brain of all things I want to purchase because I have serious gift card money burning a hole in my pocket. I'm one of those people that thinks about purchasing things, then goes to visit them at the store a few times, possibly even puts the items in my cart, takes them for a stroll around the store but then ultimately puts them back to be purchased another time or sometimes not even at all. Do you ever do that or can you just throw things in your cart with out thinking about it?

My current wish list:
Linking up with Shanna!

I can't not post on a special numbered day like this one.

12. 12. 12.

It won't happen again until 01-01-2101.

Pretty special day if you ask me!

Unfortunately nothing really special has happened today. Pretty normal actually.

I let my 5th hour watch the clock at 12:12 and they all cheered out loud then went back to work like nothing happened. I only wish I had video of that moment.

Today I taught my lovelies about the Mediterranean vegetation zone and a student asked how I knew that it was spelled with two "r"s. And I told them I remembered the same way I remember that Caribbean has two "b"s - because I would love 2 BE in the Caribbean all the time. Something I taught them when we studied the Caribbean about a month ago.

A student in the back piped up, "OHHHHH, now I get it!"

I couldn't help but laugh.Those little a-ha moments that make you smile. I then regaled them with my a-ha moment, the day I figured out how Burger King's Croissan'wich is actually pronounced. Even though I knew it was a breakfast sandwich on a croissant it never clicked with me that it was pronounced CRUH-SAN-WICH.

Whenever I saw it, I always said it in my head as CROW-ZIN-WICH.

No joke.

And that a-ha moment may have only been about 5 years ago.

You got any a-ha moments that make you just want to smack your head now that you that you think about it? Make me feel less silly and share yours!

Was it me or was this the quickest week ever? I swear I blinked and it went from Monday to Friday like that!

It's Friday so you know what that means...High Five for Friday party over at From My Grey Desk!

I thought this week was going to be more low fives than high fives but it turns out I had a pretty good week - I just had to look at events in a more positive way. It's all about perspective people.

Without further ado, high fives this week for:

1. Being proactive/healthy. I mentioned I've become quite the gym rat this summer but unfortunately I was sidelined this week (and next) by a pesky little mole.


I was reading Glamour a few months back and they had a whole section about safe sun. They included some pictures of moles to keep an eye and on and wouldn't you know there was a mole pictured that looked eerily similar to one I had on my left upper chest (yep, you're looking at my ta-ta in that pic up there). So instead of shrugging it off (like I had been doing the past five years) I scheduled an appointment with a derm and she said to be safe I would need to get it removed. Which finally happened on Tuesday. You wouldn't think mole removal would keep a person down but due to its ahem location I can't do any lifting or stretching AND I have to wear a sports bra for two weeks 24/7 - definitely a low five on that one.

2. This kid. I only wish my moves were as sweet as his. Captured outside of our Financial Peace University class Monday night.



3. Mexican night at my parent's house complete with sombreros.



4. A nice drive home from our float trip captured some fluffy clouds. So pretty.


5. It's officially official. My Master's is finished. Boo-yah!

Have a great weekend!

Just checking in - I have tried to make it a habit to always get a post up on Sunday but today I just have a quick little bit because I have been working my butt off trying to get my project ready for Wednesday. What is Wednesday you ask? Why it is the deadline for the winter edition of the Pinterest Challenge!

{Via Young House Love}

It is the quarterly call to "stop pinning and start doing" and it is my hope that I can link up my $@^&* craft table. Yes, it now has expletives in its official name. This thing has been a thorn in my side to finish...between the sanding and the drying of primer, paint, and poly, I am dunzo with this project. But it is looking to turn out pretty good. I will be back on Wednesday for sure with final results of the table, the craft room, however, is just beginning.

Anyone else missing their hour of sleep today? I slept in a little too late, cough cough 11:30 cough and I'm finding it pretty hard to hit the hay. I only have to make it through four days this week and then it is heaven on earth...SPRING BREAK! I will never get tired of being a teacher for the simple fact of regularly scheduled vacations.

Have I ever mentioned I'm a John Mayer fan? Well I am. I was so sad to learn that he had to cancel his entire Spring tour because his throat condition worsened. That man is ah-mazing live (seen him four times) and it just won't seem like summer without a visit from Mr. Mayer. I will be anxiously awaiting his new album, Born and Raised, which is scheduled for release on May 22nd.

I will be back on Wednesday, have a great week!

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE being off work?

I do. A lot. Probably more than most people love bacon.

I work out, blog, make good dinners, clean and organize the house, watch all my favorite tv shows, and enjoy my home.

But all good things must come to an end, back to work I go tomorrow. Luckily, we get to ease back into things with two professional development days then kids on Thursday. Maybe there will be some snow days that will get me through until spring break. This is the first year in my teaching career that I haven't had a snow day before winter break. Crazy St. Louis weather...it was literally 61 degrees and sunny on new year's eve and today it is 29 degrees with howling winds.

Anyone watch The Bachelor tonight? I've never watched it before and a couple of girlfriends told me I had to watch. The best way to sum up my thoughts about tonight's episode: Bitches. Be. Trippin'.

It'll probably end up being my favorite show, ha!

Happy Monday!