Trench Coats, Scarves, and Back to Blogging

scarf:  Zara, love these & these | coat:  Woolrich, similiar | skirt:  J.Crew Factory, similar | boots:  Ariat, c/o, similar | tights:  Target, love these

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!  Wow, it’s been a whirlwind of a school year from Day 1, but oh my goodness I have been chomping at the bit to get back here!  I have missed taking outfit pictures (not the funny looks that people give you…totally forgot about those), “researching” the latest arrivals in stores (a.k.a. shopping :D), and the amazing community.

Ok, ok, where to begin…as I’m writing this, I’m currently sitting in my Happy Place (a.k.a. Starbucks), sipping a Blackberry Mojito Lemonade and procrastinating walking across the street to switch out loads of laundry at the laundromat…and I’m procrastinating with lesson planning…and cleaning my apartment.

Oh yes, ladies, that last one has been a constant struggle since beginning my first year of teaching!  I come home exhausted, both physically and mentally, and the only thing I want to do is to check out for the evening.  I’ve been so thankful for my husband, who has been stepping up and doing most of the cooking and dishes while I try to get my feet under me.  I couldn’t do this without him!

 But while I have been exhausted, and yes I’ve had my fair share of #firstyearteacherproblems, I have experienced SO many wonderful things that even on the most frustrating of days, I am reminded that it’s all worth it.

SO, what are some of the things I’ve experienced so far as a new teacher??  First off, I am very blessed to be at an amazing school, filled with teachers who really care about their students and all work long hours to ensure they are being the best they can be, I have wonderful administrators, and my kiddos are the sweetest!  The second week of school, I had a student tell me his dog ate his music folder…I literally just laughed out loud as I typed that, he was so serious, and apparently his dog is big enough to grab things off tables, so I let that one slide.  Another student, when asked why she didn’t have her recorder (those flute-looking things you all “played” in elementary school :D), she replied that it fell out of her mother’s car, and her mom ran over it.  And then there are the hugs that you get, and the excitement in the students’ eyes when they walk into your room that always brightens my day.

 Yup, it’s good to be a teacher!

 

But while I am absolutely in love with my job and I know it is where I am meant to be, my passion for blogging and fashion have certainly not diminished!  I have missed being here SO SO much, and if you all will be patient with me, I am attempting to get back into a regular blogging schedule!  *yaaay!*  With fall being my favorite season, I figured now would be a great time as ever to jump back in!

The past two weeks have been unusually warm for fall, in the Bluegrass; the day will start out chilly, and then jump 20 or 30 degrees to be in the low 80s in the afternoon.  While I’m not complaining about the sunshine and beautiful weather, I am more than ready to layer up and STAY layered throughout the day.