I've been wanting to post something new for a while now, but miraculously I been SO BUSY! It's hard to imagine how busy I am considering I'm not working full time, but there hasn't been a dull moment around here in a while! There is too much going on to explain everything in full detail, so instead I'd like to make a list to recap the past month:
-I have been subbing a fair amount. Usually 2-3 times a week. I typically go to the same PK-2nd grade school, and I am really loving it there. I feel like I've been there enough to now feel comfortable in the building and with knowing my way around. Most of the children recognize me, know my name (or some version of it, hehe), and say hi to me when passing by. I have learned many teachers' names, where their classrooms are, and some of the routines and procedures of the school. I am starting to feeling at home there, and I am incredibly thankful for that!
-A few weeks ago, I hosted a Stella & Dot trunk show party. I was a bit apprehensive about this because I didn't want any of my invitees to feel they were being conned into purchasing jewelry. I thought the party would be something to look forward to and keep me busy since about a month ago I was feeling bored and lonely.
I'd say the party was a success! A small group of friends attended, and it was nice to have a relaxing "Girls Night In" filled with yummy appetizers, a wine cocktail, and fabulous jewelry! The S&D stylist who attended the party is super nice, and because of her, I am now thinking about joining her team and becoming a stylist myself. If all goes as planned, I would consider registering and hopefully hosting my own trunk shows this spring after returning from California. Hopefully, my very good friend, K, and I will find a way to embark on the S&D endeavor together, although we're not sure it is possible to sign up as a twosome. Wish us luck, and let us know if you want to host a trunk show! We need some very kind and thoughtful friends and family members to help us launch our "store"...hint..hint.. ;-)
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| a. Bardot Hoop Earrings, b. Eden Bangle, c. Janie Flower Studs, d. Garden Party Chandelier Earrings |
Above you will see my Stella & Dot purchases. Well, I guess they aren't technically considered purchases because I received them for free thanks to all of the points I earned from my friends' purchases! Thank you, friends! I did receive a couple other pieces for free as well, but those ones are gifts for certain special people. :)
-The night of my jewelry party I decided we absolutely MUST paint out kitchen. The house was almost immaculate at that point. Every room had been dusted, vacuumed, scrubbed, and organized for the trunk show, and less than 12 hours later, the whole house was torn apart. Yup, the following day Sam agreed to my idea, and we started knocking down beams and tearing bead-board down! I have to admit, the demolition phase was the best part!
Since then, we have been busily at work, in a complete rush to finish the job since we are hosting Thanksgiving in 2 days! EEEEk! Luckily, we FINALLY completed our 2nd coat of paint on the walls last night, and boy, do I feel RELIEVED! If anyone saw my Facebook status the other night, you know how incredibly overwhelmed and frustrated I was! I plan on doing another blog post soon once all of the final details are complete, so you can see our kitchen's transformation. Until then, the only other piece of info I'd like to add is I ADORE our new kitchen wall color! Any guesses on the shade we chose?
-The weekend after the S&D party, Sam & I joined our friend, M, and several other friends on a private tour of Flag Hill Winery, and it was AMAZING! I've been there a couple times before, each time learning and picking up on new information about the wine-making process. This time, we had the opportunity to wine taste in a room all to ourselves! We were given a checklist of the wines, spirits, and liqueurs we were able to try so we could take notes as we went. My new favorite (still second to the Apple Cranberry Fruit Wine) is the Red Plum Fruit Wine. So sweet, incredible, and delicious, people!!! Too bad it's seasonal only. :(
-My last new bit of information is I signed up for and began YOGA! I thought about trying yoga for a long time, but never felt comfortable going ahead with it as I hate trying new things on my own. Recently, my tension headaches came back with a vengeance! Out of nowhere, I was clenching my jaw every day, all day, even in my sleep. My head, jaw, and neck, throbbed for almost a month straight, when I finally decided enough is enough! I forced myself to go to yoga all alone and discovered I really enjoy it (so far at least). In fact, going on my own wasn't a big deal in the least bit! It gets better though, after trying out a couple classes I discovered a friend of mine, L, was also looking for someone to go to yoga with! PERFECT! Hopefully we can keep it up together. :)
Adios chicos and Happy Thanksgiving!
XO <3, C
P.S. My tension headaches disappeared after the 2nd yoga class! :)
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