Football and Fall

Seriously, whoever says football is man's sport, is deluded. It's the most emotional sport out there. For example, take yesterday's Jaguars game versus the Vikings.

• First Quarter: Jaguars killed it! My whole family and J are on a huge high!
• Second Quarter: The Vikings get close the score and the Jags made a few mistakes. (Ahem, missed pass to Blackmon, blocked point, and fumbled snap!)
• Third Quarter: Wind depletes from under our sails. Jags looking like their old selves. Injuries left and right. 
• Fourth Quarter: 1 minute left, Gabbert leads a great drive and scores a TD with 20 seconds left. Seriously got bruises from all the jumping and bumping my family and J did. That all goes away when the defense let's the Vikings score a tying field goal.
• Overtime: Vikings score. Jaguars get the ball and totally blow it. Final score Jaguars 23- Vikings 26. 

Such a sad game. I really hope they do better next week at the home opener against the Texans.

I will say, football apparently reminded mother nature that it is September. September should mean cooler weather. So this week, we have Florida's version of fall!

Do you see THAT?! Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. I wore a jacket to work people! I didn't die of sweat or heat exhaustion. Woohoo! It's the little things, right?

Off to take some sinus meds (the only crap thing about the weather changing is it really does a number on me) and relax the night away. Hope you all had a fantabulous weekend! 

So here's more about me...

I hope you get a good idea of who I am by reading this lovely little blog of mine. I try my best to be as real as possible.

So when I saw the Sunday Social this week was all about me an my blog questions, I knew I had to go with it!

1. What is the name of your blog and how did you come up with it??

Laughter, Love, and Necklaces. I played around with names for a bit and this one stuck. It's completely cheestastic to say, but laughter and love are important things to me. I threw in necklaces, because it's something I'm known for. My little girls in my class always love to see what necklace I am wearing next. I realize now it makes it seem like I'm a fashion blog, but I like the name so I think I'll keep it awhile. 

2. What do you love the most about blogging??

I love the connections that you make with people. I have found so many people who share my interests and who I now consider friends. I worry about them when they post something sad and I celebrate when they post something great. My blog friends are definitely my favorite part of this!

3. What are your 2 favorite posts you've written?

Definitely my types of teachers at trainings (which could be applied to any class) and  this random one about my day. My random posts really show my personality I think!

4. What is something you'd want to tell someone just starting out in blog world?

Don't be afraid to reach out. Comment on the blogs you like, retweet the bloggers you read, and share about yourself. The blog world is a pretty welcoming place!

5. Biggest blogging learning experience you've had?

No reply commenter! I didn't realize I was a no reply commenter. I wondered why no one would reply to me and then one day I checked it and changed it.  

6. Give us three blogs we NEED to be following that you love.

Gosh, SUCH a tough question. There are so many blogs I love.

Caitlin over at A Day in the Life She's definitely a kindred spirit and so funny! Absolutely love her. 

Jessica over at Lovely Little Things She just writes from the heart and she has a great attitude towards life. 

Paige over at The Eloping Stethoscope She's so smart and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet! She also designs beautiful jewelry. 

Hope this let you know more about me! Now can't wait to chow down on some dip, wings and potato salad while I cheer on my JAGS!

Lookin' back this week...

Oh thank goodness! It's Friday. Woot. Throw your hands in the air, and wave 'em like just don't care. Ha. I'm so random right now. So let's look back at my top five this week shall we?

1. Went out to dinner last night with my bosses. We hit up the good ole Cracker Barrel and they insisted we request my friend Lauren as our waitress. I didn't argue because a) Lauren is one of my closest friends and b) she is an awesome waitress (she's awesome at a lot of other things too!). We sat there for two hours talking about all sorts of things.

2. I now have 22 students. I don't really like this, but it's really showing me how strong my management skills are. Besides, I couldn't kick out one of my lovelies, that wouldn't be fair!

3.TODAY IS PAYDAY! Chaching! Plus it's my extra money paycheck. I budget fairly decently, but this pay check always has a fun part budgeted. I'm thinking manicure? Massage? Hmmm, I'll decide soon.

4. I made it to the gym! YES. I haven't gone all that often since school started, so I'm glad I actually made it to the gym this week. I'm going tonight to shake my booty in my favorite Zumba class.

5. NFL SEASON STARTED! The Jaguars don't kick off the season at home (boo) so I'll have to wait to go to my first home game as a season ticket owner. They play the Vikings and I really hope they kick their butts!

I really can't complain this week at all. Even though my classroom is jam packed (refer to numero dos above), moving to this school is the best thing I could have done. For reals.

How was your week, dear bloggy friends? Linking up for High Five for Friday with Lauren!

Short weeks are the best...

I'm exhausted. It's only Tuesday and I'm pooped. But bright side? Tomorrow's Wednesday! The week's half way over. Which reminds me...

A few months ago, I started a Love Your Life journal. It's where I listed three positive things that happened that day. Sometimes, life just gets overwhelming you know? It's hard, but it's important to look on the positive sides of things. So here goes!

1. I got my nail polish swap package today! Can't wait to share with you all what I got. Just have to say Evani over at Simply Evani has fantastic taste.

2. I actually made it through my schedule today with only a few hiccups! That means I actually got reading, skills, math, writing and science done!  My kiddos are finally learning the ropes. Let's hope this keeps up with my two new ones that I get tomorrow!

3. Made it to the gym today. YESSSSS! Was it painful? HECK YES! Was it worth it? TOTALLY!

Overall, I'd give this day an 8. Love when my week starts off great! Do you do anything to stay focused on the positives?

I'm a star!

Ha, well not really, but in a way I am. I am guest posting over at Lalalists for Rachel today. I'm talking about my fall essentials so head on over and check it out! If you found me through Rachel, welcome!

If you are off today, I hope you have relaxing day. My plans include some cleaning and then some reading. Exciting right? Enjoy your day!

Summer is over...

Whenever I think of summer being over this song gets stuck in my head:

Love Jon McLaughlin and Sara Bareilles.

In honor of summer, I'm doing the Sunday Social.

 

What was your favorite trip/vacation/activity this summer?

Atlanta. Such a short trip but so much fun.

Favorite outfit look of the summer/clothing item?
 My bubble necklaces! They add such great pop to any outfit.

What is one thing you wish you had gotten to do this summer?
 I wish I would have seen more of my long distance friends. Never really had a chance to do that.  :( Favorite Song of the Summer? "Glad You Came" by The Wanted. It's my gym song. :) Oh and who could get "Call Me, Maybe" out of their heads??? (Plus I love this spoof of it!)

Favorite movie/tv show of the summer?
I didn't go see a single movie this summer. CRAZY! Not sure why but that makes me sad. I did watch Teen Mom though. It's my guilty pleasure and I had to see it all the way through!


 Overall, it was a great summer. I'm just ready for some cooler weather to kick in. So over standing in 90 degree weather watching first graders play!

Sometimes you just need a lazy day...

My plan for today was to be productive. I wanted to organize my bathroom, finish my math plans, and type up the grade level newsletter so I could really enjoy tomorrow and Monday. But those plans were stifled.

Yep, stifled by BUG BITES! Ugh. My ankle got bitten twice in the same spot at two different times yesterday. I woke up today and my ankle was swollen beyond belief. Walking made the bites itch, so I just had a lazy day in front of my TV, where I am finishing HIMYM on Netflix.

The lazy day was exactly what I needed. I've been going non stop since school started. NON STOP. I want to help my kiddos and help the new teachers on my team. But this lazy day showed me I need to take time for myself.

So I set some goals for next week:

• Set an agenda for grade level meetings. They've been getting off track and I've been feeling intimidated and worried about stepping on people's toes. I need to lead. So hopefully the agenda works.
• Go to the gym at least twice, if not three times. I'm going to pack my gym bag and leave it in my car every night. 
• Leave work by 4:30 (except on the grade level planning day.). Balance is important.I need to spend time with J and the other people that I love. 
• Read a book for fun each night and disconnect from the internets. Guys, I love reading your blogs but sometimes I find myself spending hours at night on my computer and that's not good. Here's to going back to reading  for fun. 

So I will let you know how I do. Now off to make an ice cream sundae and finish off HIMYM.