I haven't updated you on what's up in my world lately so here's a quick look into the land of Jaime. I had a stupendous weekend filled with absolute silliness. It was a May 2-4 to remember thanks to lots of laughs with friends, good wine, fabulous food and a late night fire cracker session (no I did not shoot off any bottle rockets or smoke bombs, I wimped out and watched from the side lines).
I returned to work on Tuesday to finish the year off as an EA/
braillist for the vision department at the school board I worked for before I began teacher's college. I have mixed emotions returning to work. It's fantastic to be working with my awesome colleague and friend Lori, it's good to be back in the schools and into a semi-familiar routine (I was an
intervenor with children who are
deafblind before while I'm working with children with 'just' visual impairments now) but sitting in the back of a classroom makes me itch to be standing at the front instead. I miss teaching and can't wait to get going with my new career come September (whether it be as a supply teacher, a classroom teacher, a spec ed teacher or some other teacher role).
The weather here was crap for the long weekend as it usually is BUT it has been absolutely mind boggling beautiful since Tuesday! I spent Wednesday afternoon at a track meet and earned myself a burnt nose and a ridiculous farmer's tan. Bliss! After being burnt I locked my keys in the car - thank you dad for rescuing me (again).
I'm sure I'm forgetting things but that's the
gist of what's new with me. Tonight I chose to sew instead of completing an assignment - did I mention I'm taking an Additional Qualifications course in Special Ed so that I can apply for Spec. Ed positions? I know, I just can't seem to get enough of school. The result of my procrastinating can be found below. I love her! This
chiquita is a pink version of
Jessy Seeing Stars, of course she has a different lining and I added an additional star to her butt - very cute. Check her out in
the shop.
What's new and exciting in your lives?
I'm stoked that the super sweet bow necklace from Lime Green Modern's shop that I have been eying for a long while now is also featured. Loveliness all over the place. Be sure to visit the treasury to see all of the beautiful work featured.
SewMamaSew is where I originally found this fab top compliments of the very talented Made by Rae. I love the green fabric she chose for this number... I think this will be my first piece of clothing i make for moi! Fabric store here I come.
I spent yesterday on my knees; the garden is in and Jeremy isn't speaking in class or anywhere else this year. The head is dead. I left him in the garden over the winter and the winter killed Jeremy, he was busted into a zillion pieces.
I returned to work on Tuesday to finish the year off as an EA/braillist for the vision department at the school board I worked for before I began teacher's college. I have mixed emotions returning to work. It's fantastic to be working with my awesome colleague and friend Lori, it's good to be back in the schools and into a semi-familiar routine (I was an intervenor with children who are deafblind before while I'm working with children with 'just' visual impairments now) but sitting in the back of a classroom makes me itch to be standing at the front instead. I miss teaching and can't wait to get going with my new career come September (whether it be as a supply teacher, a classroom teacher, a spec ed teacher or some other teacher role).
What's new and exciting in your lives?
I ended up giving Princess Neve the choice of which clip she wanted (pink flowers or a deeper red/orange colour) and as I suspected, pink was her choice. The only camera I had on me was my cell phone so it's not the best pic of the clip but let me assure you these are some quality hair clips - very sweet to look at and well made!
I wish I was a gold loving girl; I appreciate the allure but it just doesn't do it for me. When it comes to jewelry silver is my true love and there is some sexy silver bits to be found in the Etsy shop Ali Bali Jewellery! It wasn't easy picking one piece to feature this week so be sure to slip over to Ali Bali Jewellery to see more beautiful earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
An afternoon filled with Scrabble, good conversation and the sweet smell of Lilacs which always make me think of my mom.
What scent reminds you of your mom?
I spent two evenings this week with fabulous friends, my Tribes course finished today which means I have a week of holidays ahead of me, I'm about to yank the cork out of a bottle of yummy shiraz, Mike arrives home from his business trip tonight and oh I nearly forgot... I'm a TEACHER. I didn't think this week could get any better and then I glanced up as I pulled the patio doors shut and noticed this stunning cotton candy sky. (insert ginormous sigh here) Life is good.
I don't know what has come over me but I have a serious love on for bits with birds right now. Must be Spring fever because those who know me well know that pointy beaks and sharp claws freak me out. This bird vase designed by Catherine Reece is one of the many adorable birdie designs that have caught my eye in recent weeks. Check out more lovely ceramics and pottery at Reece's Etsy shop.
S'mores Cupcakes via A Homemaker's Habitat. Chocolate and marshmallow in a cupcake?! Mmm.
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