Friday, July 29, 2016

Five On Friday

Hello, All!  Happy Friday (Again)!  I'm linking up with Amy for the last Five on Friday until September.  I guess that means I'm going to have to make a HUGE effort to post next month (maybe I should set some goals for August?!).  This link up motivates me... even if I don't post during the week, I try really hard to get one done for Friday.  We'll see what next month brings.  I may have actually have things to chat about.  Lots of plans in the works!  Here's my week in review...

1)  Finally spent the whole day at the beach with friends.  Ah... there's nothing better than hanging out, chatting, toes in the sand, watching the kids play in the water, and just soaking up the sun.  Beautifully lazy day with nowhere to be and nothing else to do be enjoy the moments.
Nothing cuter than babies at the beach :)
2)  I've been plugging along on my "quick" cross stitch project.  It really should be done by now, but it's getting there.  I'm making it for my "new" classroom (and really to give myself something to do as I wait for my kids through the seemingly endless doctor, dentist, and other miscellaneous appointments/activities we have throughout the summer.) 
Not much more to do
3)  I finished another book this week...
It was interesting, it held my attention, and I liked how all the various story lines entwined at the end of the book.  A friend also recommended another book by Kimberly McCreight... Reconstructing Amelia.  Looks like another visit to the library is in my future.

4)  Adulting... Ugh.  Every once in a while, I try to get my act together.  This week was packed with things I have been ignoring putting off for far too long.  Home refinancing, comparing insurance quotes, student loan options... Who made me in charge of all this???  One of the "biggies" this week... I bit the bullet and contacted a contractor to give us a quote on some renovation work I'd like to have done.  I am excited about just the possibility of getting a major project off the things-to-do list!

5) Logically, I KNOW that there is still time.  I really am trying to not stress out but the reality is.... summer is ending.  Not summer exactly, but the "vacation" aspect is mostly done.  I met with my new principal this week.  I went to work to introduce myself (and maybe get a glimpse of my room).  She's lovely, but my room?  I have an anxiety attack whenever I think about it.  It's not good.  I'm going in next week to start getting things sorted out... Wish me luck!!  Until then, I'm going to...
Keep Calm and Think about the Beach :)

 Have a wonderful weekend!!

13 comments:

  1. Oh no bad news about your room but I bet you have it looking great in no time, that cross stitch it a good start. I know what you mean about the endless appointments in the school holiday, we always try to cram everything in too. Enjoy the beach and the time you have left, at least you have some pretty major jobs crossed off the list. Have a lovely weekend xx

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  2. What a shame the room is not living up to expectations, I am sure you will have it up to scratch in no time.

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  3. Yes ... summer is ending ... school will start here in a couple of weeks, but it is still hot! I have two books staring me in the fact and haven't picked up either one. I went to the book store (why?) and picked up a cross stitch magazine for Halloween. Enjoyed seeing your cross stitch. Have a lovely week.

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  4. School won't start here until after Labour Day. The kids didn't finish until June 26th, so perhaps that is the reason for the difference. Good luck with your room - perhaps it won't be too, too bad.

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  5. Your day on the beach with friends sounds wonderful and I love your cross stitch. I do hope the problems with your new room can be sorted so you feel more comfortable with it:)

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  6. The beach looks wonderful and holidays should be about relaxing with family and friends. I hope you will be happy with your room once you have sorted it - the cross stitch is great.

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  7. The little ones enjoying the beach is so precious. I love your new cross stitch design. Hopefully, you'll get your classroom figured out. Enjoy your day, Pat

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  8. A day on the beach is always great! Have a lovely weekend.

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  9. Beach therapy is always good. I'm a retired teacher so I remember well having to get a new classroom ready. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

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  10. I enjoy the beach and water. Somehow it helps with prespective and is great therapy. Can relate to the saying on the ecard. My to do list is always, too long. Also, like for most people, my urgent often takes over the important.
    Keeping thinking beach.

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  11. I enjoy the beach and water. Somehow it helps with prespective and is great therapy. Can relate to the saying on the ecard. My to do list is always, too long. Also, like for most people, my urgent often takes over the important.
    Keeping thinking beach.

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  12. It looks as though you had a lovely day at the beach! I know what you mean about adulating, it isn't fun is it! Sit back and enjoy the rest of the summer and your sewing! Thank you too for joining Five On Friday. I hope that you have a great August and I look forward to seeing you again in September! xx

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  13. I too keep posting on Fridays due to Amy's party and fear I will slip back during August. Will be looking forward to seeing how your new school room turned out when 5 on Friday returns.

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