I am so exhausted! I had such a full thanksgiving break that I'm struggling to recuperate! I had so much fun at home. I got to eat yummy thanksgiving food, went Black Friday shopping, and got to shop in Elmwood and check out all of the cute little shops there. The best part if that Saturday was walking down the street and having it start to snow. It was my favorite kind of snow...the prettiest kind. Small flakes gently swirling around like we were in a snow globe....it was perfect! I was even excited about snow getting stuck on my eyelashes :) we got to go to the food truck rodeo too! Love me some food truck food!
I was sad when I had to leave....I had a horrible trip home. What should have been a 10 hour trip took about 13. I never stopped to eat so by the time I got home my legs felt like jello, my hands were shaking and I could barely keep my eyes open!
School this week has been good! I've been soooo tired though. The kiddos have been pretty good about dealing with my deliriousness and constant laughter, they already think I'm crazy so I guess they're used to it :) I've been in bed by 8 (sometimes earlier) every night this week. So glad it's almost the weekend!!
:)
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Thankful
With Thanksgiving coming up this week I wanted to make sure I made a list of everything I am thankful for. I know I won't get a chance to do it later this week since I'll be with my crazy family (they should probably all be committed ;) ) so I'm going to do it now.
1. I am thankful for my mom and all of the support she has given me my entire life. She has been dragged through many adventures and never once complained. She has given me her sarcasm and sense of humor and has helped to make me who I am.
2. I am thankful for my daddy. He has always been there for me and can be counted in for a hug whenever I want to cry. He's always supported every decision I've made. I've inherited his cackle ;) and his social butterfly personality. I could not have asked for a better dad.
3. I am thankful for my sisters Megan and Katie. Though we don't always get along they are two of my best friends.
4. I am thankful for Sarah Rose Gravel. No matter how far apart we are we always seem to pick up right where we leave off. She's always there when I need to vent and she's always good for a laugh. I love my BFF rose :)
5. I am thankful for my job. I could not have asked for a better school to work at or for better teachers to work with.
6. I am thankful for my students. I love those sweet kiddos and could not have handpicked a better group. They always manage to put a smile on my face even when I'm having a horrible day.
7. I am thankful for my life. It's a good one despite the obstacles.
8. I am thankful for the fact that I ate a candy cane Hershey kiss this morning and couldn't even remember why I stopped eating mint things (and those of you who've followed this blog from the beginning should know this is a big deal)
9. I am thankful that I have gone 2 full weeks without night terrors!
10. I am thankful for Whitney. She has been with me through a lot. She watches superhero movies with me, laughs with me, lets me borrow her shoulder, eats food with me, shares a fro yo obsession, and acts a fool with me. She's a great friend and I'm glad I found her :)
11. I am thankful for Lauren. She forced me to eat biscuitville, lets me listen to Christmas music with her, doesn't mind when I lay down on the couch in her classroom, doesn't complain when I take my shoes off in her room (even though my feet were smelling pretty ripe) and laughs with me. She's a pretty good coworker and friend :)
12. I am thankful for every person in NC who has become family. Some if my favorite people in the world who are always there when you need them :)
I know there are a lot more things I am thankful for, but this list will do for now! I hope everyone has a wonderful
Thanksgiving and can enjoy the time you spend with your families....I know I will!
1. I am thankful for my mom and all of the support she has given me my entire life. She has been dragged through many adventures and never once complained. She has given me her sarcasm and sense of humor and has helped to make me who I am.
2. I am thankful for my daddy. He has always been there for me and can be counted in for a hug whenever I want to cry. He's always supported every decision I've made. I've inherited his cackle ;) and his social butterfly personality. I could not have asked for a better dad.
3. I am thankful for my sisters Megan and Katie. Though we don't always get along they are two of my best friends.
4. I am thankful for Sarah Rose Gravel. No matter how far apart we are we always seem to pick up right where we leave off. She's always there when I need to vent and she's always good for a laugh. I love my BFF rose :)
5. I am thankful for my job. I could not have asked for a better school to work at or for better teachers to work with.
6. I am thankful for my students. I love those sweet kiddos and could not have handpicked a better group. They always manage to put a smile on my face even when I'm having a horrible day.
7. I am thankful for my life. It's a good one despite the obstacles.
8. I am thankful for the fact that I ate a candy cane Hershey kiss this morning and couldn't even remember why I stopped eating mint things (and those of you who've followed this blog from the beginning should know this is a big deal)
9. I am thankful that I have gone 2 full weeks without night terrors!
10. I am thankful for Whitney. She has been with me through a lot. She watches superhero movies with me, laughs with me, lets me borrow her shoulder, eats food with me, shares a fro yo obsession, and acts a fool with me. She's a great friend and I'm glad I found her :)
11. I am thankful for Lauren. She forced me to eat biscuitville, lets me listen to Christmas music with her, doesn't mind when I lay down on the couch in her classroom, doesn't complain when I take my shoes off in her room (even though my feet were smelling pretty ripe) and laughs with me. She's a pretty good coworker and friend :)
12. I am thankful for every person in NC who has become family. Some if my favorite people in the world who are always there when you need them :)
I know there are a lot more things I am thankful for, but this list will do for now! I hope everyone has a wonderful
Thanksgiving and can enjoy the time you spend with your families....I know I will!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Things I Would Tell Past Me
I was thinking the other day and came up with things I would tell Past Kayleigh right after she was raped if I could go back in time.
1. Don't let him intimidate you. This is not your fault,it's his. He chose to do this and you need to stand up for yourself.
2. Go to the police. Right now. Do not
stop and think, just do it.
3. You are not going to get in trouble for drinking underage....that should not stop you from going to the cops for being attacked. He'll get in more trouble since he supplied you with alcohol.
4. Your 21st birthday is in 17 days. You do deserve a birthday and you deserve to celebrate cause you survived.
5. Don't be afraid to cry. Bottling it all up makes you feel worse.
6. You will reach out for help after too long and you will feel weak. You are not weak, you're strong.
7. Don't be afraid to ask your friends for a shoulder to cry on. Whitney has the most comfy shoulder and will let you snuggle with it when you have a bad day.
8. Your so called friends will treat you like garbage. Stand strong and don't make excuses for those cowards.
9. You will be vulnerable and people will take advantage. You have GOT to
stand up for what you want.
10. You will get to a point where you will want to slap the next person to tell you that being attacked was Gods plan for you. Refrain from violence, they don't mean anything bad by it.
11. You will struggle with religion and whether or not you believe in God anymore. You'll question how He could allow you to go through such a horrible situation. Push through. You will realize you do believe and you'll start praying again. You'll still want to know what you're supposed to even do with what you've been given, but you'll figure it out.
12. People will open up to you and you won't know how to respond. Be honest and speak from your heart.
13. Your family is the most important thing you can have. Not just blood family....you'll create a family in NC and they will be your biggest supports. Reach out to them when you need to....they love you more than you allow yourself to believe.
14. Journal. Write every single thing down. As much as you think you want to forget, you'll also kind of want to remember once in a while.
15. Enjoy your life. It's well deserved and living is always something you've loved and excelled at.
16. Remember the kind of person you are and want to be and do everything you can not to stray from that.
1. Don't let him intimidate you. This is not your fault,it's his. He chose to do this and you need to stand up for yourself.
2. Go to the police. Right now. Do not
stop and think, just do it.
3. You are not going to get in trouble for drinking underage....that should not stop you from going to the cops for being attacked. He'll get in more trouble since he supplied you with alcohol.
4. Your 21st birthday is in 17 days. You do deserve a birthday and you deserve to celebrate cause you survived.
5. Don't be afraid to cry. Bottling it all up makes you feel worse.
6. You will reach out for help after too long and you will feel weak. You are not weak, you're strong.
7. Don't be afraid to ask your friends for a shoulder to cry on. Whitney has the most comfy shoulder and will let you snuggle with it when you have a bad day.
8. Your so called friends will treat you like garbage. Stand strong and don't make excuses for those cowards.
9. You will be vulnerable and people will take advantage. You have GOT to
stand up for what you want.
10. You will get to a point where you will want to slap the next person to tell you that being attacked was Gods plan for you. Refrain from violence, they don't mean anything bad by it.
11. You will struggle with religion and whether or not you believe in God anymore. You'll question how He could allow you to go through such a horrible situation. Push through. You will realize you do believe and you'll start praying again. You'll still want to know what you're supposed to even do with what you've been given, but you'll figure it out.
12. People will open up to you and you won't know how to respond. Be honest and speak from your heart.
13. Your family is the most important thing you can have. Not just blood family....you'll create a family in NC and they will be your biggest supports. Reach out to them when you need to....they love you more than you allow yourself to believe.
14. Journal. Write every single thing down. As much as you think you want to forget, you'll also kind of want to remember once in a while.
15. Enjoy your life. It's well deserved and living is always something you've loved and excelled at.
16. Remember the kind of person you are and want to be and do everything you can not to stray from that.
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