Updates and Empty Promises

Well, I think this is probably the 3rd time I've said "I'm going to find more time to blog on here..." but I MEAN IT THIS TIME (I think). I was re-reading my post from May... the last time I wrote... and I had posed the question "How do I maintain some of my 'New York'?" Well, I think I solved that problem. While I was home for a fabulous 3 weeks this summer, I actually got my 4th tattoo that is perfect to keep this 'New York-ness'.

I cannot believe that it is November (well, December tomorrow). This school year has gone by SO fast. I sincerely LOVE my students this year, which is awesome because I loved my kids last year too. Hopefully this trend will stay the same for the next 30 or so years that I do this... ha! My students this year are so intelligent and entertaining, it makes going to work an enjoyable thing. I have so many students that I look forward to seeing everyday and they make my day by being their goofy self. I also love seeing my students from last year, even though they are "big, bad 7th graders". Kids that were obsessed with me last year won't even look at me this year... now I know how parents of teenagers feel. So... being the annoying person I am, I usually yell their name, wave frantically, and embarrass them in front of their friends.

UPDATES:

Summer:

This summer I was in Greenville for the month of June and then went home to New York for a whole THREE WEEKS. Although it was a long... (at times boring) three weeks, it was necessary and definitely a good time.

Let's see, what else has happened since May? One of my best friends, Lindsay, was married in August. It was a BEAUTIFUL ceremony and a fun reception. Lindsay looked drop dead gorgeous and I was so happy to be a part of her special day. I can't believe we're at that stage in life where my friends and I are thinking about marriage... engagements... and all those scary topics. Oh well, the perks of being a grown up! Two of my co-workers, Katie and Gaby, were also married this summer. So, for those of you keeping score, yes... I am one of the only people in South Carolina not married. Just kidding. Sort of.

In July I met a guy named Justyn :) He makes me smile. Those of you that know me know how happy I am these days and a lot has to do with him. I mean, I'm a happy person in general, but he is so vivacious and energetic that it's something you try to keep up with. It's hard to not have a great time when I'm with him. We've been dating for about 5 months and it's been fantastic. He has introduced me to a lot of people in Greenville, so I am thankful for that. I don't want to keep talking about my love life... if you want to hear more, you know where to reach me :)

In October, my friend Sara moved into my apartment! So far we're having a good time and despite broken vacuums, messed up dinners, broken beds, and falling ceilings, we are surviving. She got a job as a 5th grade teacher that feeds into my middle school, so it's possible that I could have some of her students next year!

November... I didn't go home for Thanksgiving, but I had A LOT to be thankful for this year. For lunch, I had the privilege of traveling to ROE ROAD to see Sara and her family. After a huge meal and meeting my new best friend, Petey (her dog), it was time to go home. Afterwards, Justyn, his roommate, and I made a FANTASTIC Thanksgiving meal for dinner. We made turkey, stuffing, potatoes, uhhh and a lot more. After we ate I had to go to work. Yeah, I volunteered to work BLACK FRIDAY at Bath and Body Works. So, after dinner, I went to the mall around 11:30 pm and worked ALLLLLL THEEEE WAAAYYYY until 8am. It was awful. But, I'll be happy when I get my paycheck!

Well this was fun updating my HUGE fan base. More blogs to come. I promise.