Sunday, July 29, 2012

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday, readers! I haven't been blogging much this week at all. We've been doing a lot of packing and other things around the house to get ready for our move.  Close to one week left before our move and we are so ready.


I have been doing a lot of wardrobe thinking lately.  I'm searching the stores and the web deciding what pieces I want to add to my wardrobe for work.  I didn't add tons to my wardrobe for Internship because I knew I would want to do that when I was actually hired.  I'm trying to find some key, transitional pieces that are trendy and professional.

I have purchased a few items lately, and I will continue to add a few pieces at a time.  I do not want to add too much 'summery' clothes (because I always go crazy for fall clothes), but I do need some!  This heat has got to go.  I mean, really! It is so bad.
This week, we took the kiddies on a field trip to the Train Depot.  It was neat to tour, but all outdoors and partly on train cars that are not air-conditioned.  No. Thank. You.

Because of many incidents like this and profusely sweating all summer, I decided to add skirts to my wardrobe.  Best decision ever.
Skirts seem to be really big right now.   Not that they are ever out, but I'm seeing them everywhere! I've added three basic skirts to my closet.   
The three skirts I chose were a black pencil, a white skirt and a color blocking skirt with black and tan.  I'd still like to add a colored pencil or a pleated skirt. The black pencil is from Banana Republic and is a great length.  The white and color block skirt are from Loft, and are perfect length for work too.


I also ordered this skirt from Old Navy this week online.. They didn't have it in the stores! After 25% off it was only $13.  Yes, please!  {You can use the code ONSAVE25 until 7/30 for 25% off at Old Navy}.


I am so in love with Chevron!



This will be so cute with a black or white tee and nude wedges!


Today, I'm going to link up for Sunday Social...


1. What is your dream job?
A teacher.  I have said I wanted to be a teacher since I was in Kindergarten.  It's like I just knew from the beginning that's what I would do.  I loved watching my teachers in school.. totally loved it.  I couldn't wait for the day when I was the teacher.  Dream. Accomplished.


2. If you had just won the lottery and didn't need to work for money, what would you do with your time?
Well, like I said in #1 I've always wanted to a teacher.  So, I would still be a teacher.  But, you better believe I'd shop, shop and shop!  Hubs and I would also travel every chance we got!

3. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher. Read more in my #1 answer above.


4. What piece of career advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?
I'm about to begin my first year as a teacher.  I just graduated college this past May 2012.  So, technically I am the one just starting out in the field.  But, what has definitely paid off so far during college and interviewing is hard-work and dedication. Follow your dreams.


Well, that's all I'm answering today, folks! Have a happy Sunday and a wonderful week ahead.   We are closing on our house Wednesday and I have my first team meeting this week.. Exciting!


love, the Blair Abode

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I am officially...

A second grade teacher.
I could stare at that sentence all. day. long.

Words cannot even begin to describe my excitement, joy and utter thankfulness.  
What an answered prayer. A dream come true.    
I feel so blessed to have a teaching job. 
I'm so ready to begin getting my classroom ready, and for the school year to begin! 

Here's to an excellent year in the 2nd grade. Cannot wait to meet those precious babies!
Thank you to all of the people who prayed for and encouraged me.

love, the Blair Abode


Wednesday, July 18, 2012

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday!
I hope you all enjoyed reading my Blogger 411! If you missed it, check it out and go link up with Becky at From Mrs. to Mama! The link up is still going on for another seven days!

 Today's post is... What I'm Loving Wednesday!
Jamie over at LittleDaisyMay created this link-up.  It's a fun way to share things and do a weekly re-cap. So, head on over there and let's share what we have been loving!




I'm loving.... my two new dresses that I got at Old Navy this past weekend.  Do those not look like the best dresses for this heat?  I'm so sick of sweating and being grody everyday.  Fall, please hurry up! These are so light-weight and I love the patterns.




I'm loving... How close we are to moving into our new house.  We are already at mid-July.  Only a few more weeks until closing time and then move-in day. Which reminds me... I desperately need to schedule with the movie company...

I'm loving... these pieces of artwork from Pier 1 Imports.  Pier 1 has some of the cutest artwork for such reasonable prices.  


I'm loving... This BBQ chicken recipe I tried for dinner last night.  It was delicious.  And so easy.  It's a crock-pot recipe.  I cannot even put into words how much I love my crock-pot.  There is nothing better than coming home from work with dinner already finished...



I'm loving... This entry-way nook.  We have a perfect sized coat closet in our new house.  We've already started planning this and found our guy who's going to help build it.. 


inspiration found here! Check out the House of Smiths blog.  Prepare to read all. day. long.

I'm loving... A pretty laundry room.  Because let's face it. Who likes to do laundry? If you're like me you not only dislike it, you loathe it.  BUT. The thought of a pretty laundry room.. Makes the idea of doing laundry just a tiny bit better. 



Even if you do not want to paint your laundry room, grab some reasonably priced accessories/shelving and get that place lookin' cute.  Add a neat piece of artwork or a cool mirror like she has done.  She even added bead-board... swoon.  

I'm loving... That I have a few more interviews.  A few more shimmers of hope.  I'm thankful for these opportunities and honesty, I'm honored to be given the chance for interviews in such a competitive area.

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! What are you loving this week? I'd love to hear from you!

love, the Blair Abode