H54F: Sick Kitty Summer Edition

What a mixed bag of emotions I am... 

On one hand I'm ecstatic: My summer break from teaching starts at 12:30 TODAY! 

On the other hand I'm worried: Our kitty is under the weather. (She has a high temp and it could mean other problems or just be a reaction to some ant spray that hubby sprayed early in the day on Thursday. We are hoping for the latter.) I'm trying to stay positive and keep my mind busy. 

Here's a High Five... because of course, it's Friday!!!! 

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Two little words: Summer Vacation! 

 

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Hubs and I have been planning out our road trip to Colorado. A route is picked out ... just gotta figure out places to stay and all that! 

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Yogurt land has gone Looney!

Last weekend, I tried the Carrot Cake flavor and LOVED it! The spoons are even pretty nifty! They have two characters at a time and will be releasing other spoons in the weeks to come! 

Sorry this is blurry... I always feel as though I need to rush at Yogurtland because there are so many people stealing yogurt as samples filling their cups with yumminess!

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This week my hubby and I went on a walk. No pictures of this one. Just time for hubby and I without the nagging feeling of having to document every moment! It was relaxing and fun. 

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This peach! 

 I love her and really hope that her temperature drops and she begins to feel better. 

Be sure to check out other High Five posts! Head on over to Lauren's blog! 

5 v.3.15.13

Time to link up for my High 5 and I am also linking with the Doddle Bugs!

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Sunday was my birthday and it was a GREAT day! 

The morning began with a yummy breakfast at home and then my hubby helped me cook for the week! It took so much less time that it truly was a treat! Then we went off to Disneyland and had ice cream sundaes for lunch! Yep, you read that right, FOR LUNCH! Then we went on a few rides (Matterhorn, Snow White, and Pirates) and headed for the car! Then it was off to a great dinner with another couple! It was great to spend time with great friends! Oh and I can't forget the Italian food! Yum! 

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I needed a couple new pairs of shoes, but instead i got three! (Normally i do not buy this many pairs in one stop!) Lily had to inspect them when we got home. I think she approves of my fashion sense! 

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Birthday treats from my students and the great ladies i work with! 

It's always nice to hear what the kiddos say to you on your birthday! In my classroom, we dont always give gifts, instead we give compliments! They had sweet things to say! 

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Lily had us a bit worried last weekend. She stopped eating for about 36 hours and we kind of freaked out! We realized she was a bit emotional due to seeing one too many reflections. She really stresses out over light reflecting on the walls. Anyway, she is feeling much better and back to her old eating habits. Oh, and she is definitely still getting in her share of trouble! 

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This song has been so fun to listen to and really fits in with this time change bit! Loving the Randy Houser and listening to The Highway is a great treat every time i am in the car!  

What were your highlights from the week? 

H54F 2.24.13

Whew! What a week this has been! Between sickness hitting our household and then the craziness that work and life can bring, it sure does feel like this week was a whirlwind! Oh boy! 

So, here are my high fives for the week! 

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Get well notes from my kiddos. When i called out sick on Tuesday, the therapist that works with my students ditched her original plan for my kiddos and kindly had the kids think about their teacher. They all wrote get well soon notes to me. I got pictures, stickers, notes and so much love from them!On Wednesday morning when i got to work, still feeling crummy, I was so touched to read the motes and look at everything from the kids! It meant a lot! (It has been soooooo crazy since Wednesday that i keep forgetting to take a picture of thier notes!) 

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My hubby and i have done so well on our diet! Woo Hoo for Carb Cycling! I will be writing a whole post on this but it hs been great thus far! i love that we are both committed to it and that we can both encourage ech other

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A great weekend planned! Saturday we are headed to some fun times with some good friends and I am way excited about it! More details after the event for sure! 

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Loving that my husband wants an earlier bed time lately! Usually he is such a night owl, but we have changed our night owl ways and have been hittin' the hay MUCH earlier. Loving that! Who doesn't love sleep?

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Friendship. There have been a select few ladies that have lately really stood out to me in the friend department. Those of you that i talk to on a pretty regular basis, though it may not be everyday, you all mean the world to me. For example, i got a text from a friend who was somewhat familiar with my route to work. When a shooter went nuts the other morning and ended up killing himself in an intersection i pass through everyday, i got a text message from a friend making sure i was ok. Luckily, i called in sick that morning! Others have reached out and trusted me with crucial information, invited me to outings, included me in groups i love and really jsut spent time with me. It means so much! These are all people i want in my life and the life of my hubby for a long time!

Head on over to visit Lauren to see everyone else's High Five! 

Sorry for the lack of pics this week! 

H54F 2.15.13

Here's my high 5! 

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Dinner at la creperie! One word: YUM! 

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This kitty! She has been so sweet the last couple days. This is her rediscovering her bed. (She has not used it since she first came home.)

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A day off where i could sport my rainbows! If i could wear these things all the time, i think i would. There was a time in my life where i did! Oh and i get one more three day weekend! Wowie! 

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Dieting! This Chris Powell Choose to Lose book sure does work thus far. I am down 7.2 lbs as of Thursday morning and have enjoyed it! It does take effort to plan and prep, but it is worth it! 

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Valentines day note from one of the kiddos. This made my day for sure! 

(In case you can't see it, it says "Mrs. Simone is sweet because she has beautiful hair." and yes that is me in the pink box, or at least what looks like a cactus is a drawing of me!) 

Go see Lauren over at From My Grey Desk to see more High 5's! 

H54F 12.7.12

Haven't counted my High Fives in a while.... Here they are from the last couple weeks.

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Bunco with a great group of ladies. I am not a part of the group but they really are friendly and welcoming. Someday i hope to form a group or join a great one like the two i have subbed in! 

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dinner out at Mimi's with our life group was great! I know it is hard to meet every week, but truth is, every time we end another season of group, I begin to miss these people! It really is nice to meet with a bunch of people every week! Life can get too busy, but having a group like this truly helps to feel like you have a home base! 

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Apartment FOUND! 

Looking forward to getting the big move over with and the packing has definitely begun! Stay tuned for a post on how i am determined to keep this move OR-GAN-IZED!

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Hubby is finally diagnosed! 

After several days with severe pain, my hubs went to a follow up appointment with our family doctor. Finally he has been diagnosed with shingles! Ugh! 

So glad he is diagnosed and now has received some help for the pain!

Go HERE for more info on shingles!  

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Friends and Family

These people we have in our lives have really come through for us lately. Whether it is offering to help us move, stating that they are glad we are in their lives, someone who will listen, someone who will check in with us, or even just taking the time to listen to us. They are really phenomenal people! All of them! We are so glad to have great people in out lives. 

That is my High Five for the week... or the last two! 

Head on over to Lauren's blog to check out other high fives! 

Tea and Sympathy

Its been a mellow week due to sickness in our household, but there are still some highlights, for sure! 

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My aide is pretty darn cool. She gave me a little hint last Friday and told me she would have something for me on Monday  She kept me wondering all weekend long but when she got a chance she handed over this COOL slip of paper! 

That's right she got me a personalized autograph from on of the Angels Baseball players! And best of all he is one of my faves! Love watching Howie Kendrick run those bases!!! Cannot wait til baseball is back on the tube!

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Tea... oh how i love thee! 

This particular cup is Celestial Seasonings Peach ... oh yum! 

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This face. Especially when you are sick, it just cheers you up. Quite a bit. 

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Getting my voice back. 

One of the little darlings at work (not one in my class) was over heard saying "Mrs. Simone got her voice back!" This was way better than strange looks from kids who I tried to talk to without a voice. 

It was a little bit comedic. 

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After all of this, i can see how i make a difference. I am reminded of how much I love my students and how much i love teaching them! 

What were your highlights this week? 

Check out other High Five Posts by going here! 

It's Been Awhile...

I haven't posted my high five for a while!

I'm linking up with Lauren @ From My Grey Desk to share my top five highlights from the week! Here goes nothin'!

In no particular order...

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My husband has come with me to my kickboxing class TWICE this week's  He is even sounding like he is gonna commit to it and I am in love with that! I love my hubs and working out with him really means a lot to me!

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It is the second week where I have felt SUPER on top of things. My desk may not be the cleanest, but I feel much more organized. I am using a new technique to help me stay organized! Hmm ... Might have to post about it sometime. Lets see if it works for longer! Lets just say it's amazing what sticky notes can do!

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My Birchbox came! It's the goop version and I am way excited about some of the items! More on this soon!

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Writing! I have truly enjoyed writing posts like this one and this one lately!

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It's cooling off! Thursday was cloudy and cool, but no rain! Loved that! Today is supposed to be cool! I am loving that maybe just maybe we at getting a touch of fall!

That's my high five!

What were your high five moments this week?

Food, Fun, Friends, Cars & Baseball

Wahoo! It's Friday!

For me, Fridays tend to be the worst days at work, but there's always a huge relief right after the kiddos leave. There's also the promise of a weekend to be glad for! So what keeps me reaching through out the week!? The promise of a fun time with hubs, friends, and/or family! Here's the highs of this last week (& even some upcoming stuff!):

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Over the Labor day holiday weekend my hubs and I headed to Disneyland. Well actually it was California Adventure (or as I like to call it little Disneyland!) So we definitely headed overto the new Cars Land to check it out! There's also some other new stuff on Buena Vistathat we really liked? The entrance is looking good and Cars Land was pretty impressive.

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This weekend is going to have to beat last week end! It is gonna be pretty tough thou! We had great food and great fun with great friends! Here's a look at the food views of the weekend:

Homemade waffles with berries | Ghiradelli sundaes | Breakfast pizza | Coffee Cake Muffin

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My hubby and I are headed to another angels game this weekend and we cannot wait! Great seats and mor great fun! Oh boy!

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Jami over at Somewhat Domesticated and I have a blogger date with Linny over at Linny's Vault next week and we are all way excited! Can.not.wait! Yea for bloggy friends!!!!

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I am relaxation ready! After a busy weekend last weekend, i am totally ready for a day to relax! I feel like i need to sleep like 20 extra hours to be prepared for the coming week! Ready to give that a try! 

Ok that is it for me! Lots of high fives! Head on over to visit Lauren @ from my grey desk to post yours or just to read everyone's high five!

High Five 8.31.12

Boy has it been one of those weeks where all I want to do is sleep when I get home! It's amazing that I got even one load of laundry done ... Well almost! Here's my weekly top five:

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On Sunday hubs and I went on a walk which turned into visiting REALLY EXPENSIVE model homes! They were beautiful, but then we ran the whole way home! I only walked once! Oh and did I mention it felt like I was on fire because it was like 90+ degrees out?!?!

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No kickboxing this week means I have been able to stay later at work and have been able to get on top of a few things! Yahoo for long work days!

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Dinner it with friends on Thursday night! It's always good to catch up with my kickboxing pals over a few drinks, yummy food and surrounded by sports fans! Gotta love the local brewing company!

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A packed holiday weekend for hubs and I! We are headed to the horse races on Saturday and then a little bit of wine tasting at a friends house on Sunday! Monday will be filled with relaxation for sure! 

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My book club is meeting tonight! Can't wait to talk about this book! Love enjoying a couple hours with lovely ladies discussing a book we all read! This time around we are about half way through this little gem: 

What have been your highlights for the week? 

Ready for the weekend? 

I am ... totalally ready for it to begin ... um like NOW! 

Link up with Lauren @ From My Grey Desk to share yours... or you can comment below!