WIWW Week 2

I'm impressed with myself for even keeping up with this for more than 1 week. Here goes another episode of WIWW courtesy of The Pleated Poppy...

Thursday

Blue Lace Cami: Aeropostale

Yellow Ruffle Tank: $10.99 Kohl's

Denim Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Sandals: Too old to remember!

Navy Polka Dot Headband: CVS

Gold Hoops: Claire's from middle school!

Friday

Hokie Spirit Day!

Shirt: Campus Emporium in Downtown Blacksburg

Jeans: Ann Taylor

Shoes: Target

Super Cute Hokie Headband: Campus Emporium

(I didn't realize I was too lazy to style my hair 2 days in a row until now! Eeek for too many ponytails!)

Saturday

Virginia Tech vs BC Viewing Day/aka Couch Day!

Shirt: Victoria Secret Pink

Skinny Jeans: $20 Old Navy

Shoes: Target

A Shut-out Victory over BC: Priceless

Sunday

Cowboys football & preparing for another week in the wild world of kindergarten.

Shirt: Victoria Secret Pink (Noticing yet ANOTHER wardrobe trend for me?!)

Skinny Jeans: Xhilaration from Target

Flip Flops: Old Navy

Monday

Back to my favorite 5 year olds...

Blouse: Gap

Navy Chinos: Old Navy

Shoes: Target (yeah yeah, I like 'em okay?!)

Tuesday

Rainy, dreary day in K.

Pink Cami: Urban Outfitters

Pink Floral Blouse: Banana Republic

Brown Chinos: Old Navy

Pink Sandals: Target on Clearance!

Earrings: 1928 Jewelry

Wednesday

Hump Day... and by far my most productive day of the week, thus far.

White Lace Cami: Aeropostale

Blue Cardigan: Xhilaration from Target

Black Dress Pants: Old Navy

Black Mary Jane Flats: Target

Necklace: Forever 21

WIWW

One of my fellow Hokie teachers, Ashley, started linking with The Pleated Poppy in 'What I Wore Wednesday' posts. In an effort to distract myself from the blues September has brought, and especially to re-motivate me to get back into my exercise and good eating habits (I have not done so well getting back on track post-honeymoon!), I decided to join in the fun. I am also hoping these posts will inspire me to stay fit and healthy, and give me a reason to keep my looks fun & fresh for the fall! :)

Friday

Fridays at my school are jeans & school spirit wear day. Our principal is so awesome to allow us to sport ANY school spirit wear, so I opt to dedicate my Friday outfits to the Hokies each week :)

A close-up of my new fav pair of flats.

Shirt: Victoria Secret Pink

Jeans: Ann Taylor

Shoes: Target

Saturday

Saturday was a sweats, gym-mode, I-can't-bare-to-watch-the-Hokies kind of day. No pics to report my lack of motivation on this day!

Sunday

I decided I would get up early on Sunday and do a little retail therapy/back to school shopping. I treated myself to a day at Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and Kohl's before sadly watching some more depressing football on TV.

Shirt: Aeropostale

Jeans: Xhilaration from Target

Grey Ballet Flats: $10 from Charlotte Russe

Purse: Coach (my biggest guilty pleasure)

Monday

Back to the weekly grind in the classroom.

Shirt: $8.50 Forever 21 (I LOVE the neckline!)

Skirt: Gap circa mannnny years ago

Shoes: Target

Tuesday

Another actioan packed day in kindergarten.

Tunic: New purchase from Kohl's Sunday :)

Khaki's: $20 Old Navy

Shoes: $10 Charlotte Russe

Earrings: No clue, but I love them!

Wednesday

Hump day.

Shirt: $4.99 Forever 21

Jean Jacket: Forever 21

Bermuda Shorts: Old Navy

Sandals: $10 Charlotte Russe (noticing a trend?!)

Earrings: Forever 21

Hopefully I will continue to take pictures for WIWW. It's been a fun new hobby since I have been purposely avoiding my regular fall hobbies (ie. espn.com, hokiesports.com, espn in general).

Wake Me Up When September Ends...

No, not the Green Day song. The real-live version. September has already been a rough month and it's only half over. Ugh. I am definitely in a funk... for a number of reasons.

It started off with the back-to-school blues. I won't lie to you- I am NOT one of those teachers that counts down the days of summer until I can get back in my classroom and have my life taken over by adorable 5 and 6 year olds. Now don't get me wrong. I LOVE my job. I couldn't imagine doing anything else as a career. I adore the students I am blessed to teach and guide throughout their kindergarten year. But I also love my 'me' time. This year was particularly hard, being that this past summer was without a doubt the most incredible of my life. It was really difficult to leave the summer behind and begin the fall, knowing that the best day, weeks and times of my life were now behind me. Thank heavens for the memories though, because I've relied on them A LOT so far this fall.

Along with the beginning of a new school year comes the severe sleep deprivation. Not only are my weekdays packed full with long school hours, getting materials ready, grocery shopping, fitting in workouts, preparing meals etc... I have had incredibly busy weekends. I haven't even had the chance to sleep in without an alarm clock yet this month!!! The first weekend was jam-packed with preparing first-week-of-school materials, planning, and attending football games. The night before the first day of school was the VT-Boise State game, so I kicked off the year with a mere 4 1/2 hours of sleep. It hasn't gotten better yet. The following weekend, Andy and I traveled to Charlotte, NC for a wedding. Our flights were bright and early, and of course we stayed up late following the reception. Upon our return Sunday, we drove straight to FedEx Field in Maryland once again for the Cowboys-Redskins game that night. I arrived at work the following Monday with another restless night of 5 hours of sleep. Ugh. I need a good night's rest.

And lastly, and I hate to even say it, footba.... I can't even finish it. Recall 2 posts ago?! Yeah, well, that hasn't worked out so well. And it has put me in a huge funk that I can't seem to shake. I realize football is just a game. But man, when it rains it pours. My heart was broken the first time at the VT-Boise State game where my beloved Hokies lost the game with a minute and a half remaining. A game we should have won. A game we deserved. Heartbreak #1. Luckily, we played JMU the following week. A guaranteed win. A I-AA school. Never lost to the Dukes in football history. Or so every football fan in America thought. Ugh. Ugly. Embarassing. A waste of pure football talent in Blacksburg for sure. I can't even discuss it further because it makes me nauseous. Heartbreak #2. The Cowboys-Redskins game the following Sunday night. The only Cowboys game I get to attend in person each year. The 15-rows-behind-the-Dallas-bench-tickets that I gave Andy as a wedding gift. The beginning run to the superbowl in our home stadium. But I guess when your offense doesn't show up, you lose. And once again, for the 2nd time in the span of 6 days.... my team lost in the final minute of the game. Heartbreak #3.

Yeah yeah, it's just football. Yeah yeah, there is a lot of season left. But what a dismal start to my fall. I barely even feel like myself when I wake up each day and get out of bed. I haven't read espn.com, watched Sportscenter, or looked at Hokiesports at all this week. I haven't even ventured on facebook in my attempt to avoid reading all the negative comments and status' posted about my teams. Yuck yuck yuck. I feel like a little piece of me is missing... my passion for my job, my hobbies, and my pride lacking. I know everyone goes through gray periods.... but I wish I could simply sleep through the month and begin October with a fresh start. So, wake me up when September ends..... 

*Sneak Peek* into our PERFECT DAY!

Our amaaaazing photographer just sent me the link to the sneak-peek slideshow he put together from our wedding! I can't stop looking at all the pictures! What an absolutely PERFECT and happy day! I love reliving the moments and I am so looking forward to seeing ALL of our pictures next week and our wedding video! I only wish we could go back and do it all over again!

Enjoy! :)
http://www.stevecanningphotography.com/slideshow/mcdonaldwed/

Here's to Football...

Every fall at this time of year, the butterflies begin. My palms start sweating. My heart beats a little faster. And those butterflies. No, I'm not talking about going back to school (although that also brings physiological side effects), I'm talking about the kick-off of football season.

Now, we all know the story. I'm an only child, raised by two football-crazed parents. So naturally I inherited the competitive-must win-can't lose-footballislife gene. My mood is always altered in relation to the outcome of my football team's games. The only arguments Andy and I ever have are all related to football. Sad but true, and I figure if that's the worst we have- I'll take it everytime. So once again... the butterflies have begun upon the eve of Hokie Football season. Tomorrow I will venture to FedEx Field in Landover Maryland to watch my beloved Hokie take on the Boise State Broncos... as underdogs. Next weekend, I will once again be heading to FedEx Field to watch my Cowboys take on the Washington Redskins. Let the nerves begin...

Here's to hoping that all of my Hokies & Cowboys stay healthy, play hard, and succeed beyond all of my (and their) wildest expectations!

LET'S GO HOKIES & COWBOYS!!!