ps Happy BIRTHDAY dad!

So long September!

Darlings, can you believe that it's the last day in September already? I swear time flies. Right?

September has been a rather lazy, slightly stressful, but exciting and loving kinda month for me. In a nutshell: this month I avoided exercising and watched a lot of felicity dvds, had a major sweet tooth, stressed about my job and career, disliked my car, and spent too much money on clothes...but...I've also daydreamed a lot, had magical Saturdays, watched a lot of football, became close to someone who might be pretty special *winks*, had "grandmothers" cooking, and had yummy dinners with Leslie.

I hope ya'll have had a magical September... Here's to an even better October! :)

Today, I...

- don't feel like doing a proper blog :)
- had a productive morning, but not so much of a productive afternoon
- daydreamed...a lot
- had my mom's wonderful pot roast for supper
- got some puppy lovin
- ate too many sweets
- met leslie and elizabeth at chilli's (where i had yet another sweet)
- enjoyed the rain
- spent a lot of time snuggled on the couch with my blanket and computer
- took a long hot shower
- watched dancing with the stars
- had a pretty good Monday

10 things i learnt this weekend

*referring to my weekend

1. I love my new shoes from AE, not quite moccassins...but a good replica, til I find a real pair, and so comfy.

2. The next time I need to buy for a baby shower, I'll go to Kohls [so much cheaper].

3. Magpies definitely needs to relocate.
4. I enjoy doing sweet things for the Boyf, and I need to do it more often.
5. Sometimes I can pull off skinny jeans.
6. Boyf and I are OFFICIAL! Ahh :)
7. He is still a little under the weather, swollen tonsils *sigh*
8. Boise State not only has the ugliest football uniforms I've ever seen, they also have an ugly BLUE field to match. Haha!
9. McCloud's, this new restaurant in cc, has an amazing view from the mountain top.
10. "Men are like wine, they take a long time to mature." - Letters to Juliet [haha], such a cute film.

Happy Friday!

Cheers to a great week!

Last night: I had the perfect evening with the Boyf (even though he wasn't feeling too well). He "cooked" lasagna. Actually "grandmother" cooked lasagna, and Boyf warmed it up *winks* It was so yum! The best lasagna I've ever tasted [sorry mum]. :) I wish every week could have a midweek date night!
Today: I took off work to go to the doctor. Then I went to the mall, and bought...you'll never believe it, I swore I never would...skinny jeans. lol. In my defense, their black..so they're slimming, right? Haha! :)
Tonight: I'm watching Grey's Anatomy season premiere.
Tomorrow: Give it up for an inservice day, no kiddos! Yeah! I've also got to remember to get my dad a birthday card. :)

Black Swan

I can not wait to see this film, starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, and Wynona Ryder. Check out the trailer, http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4024108569/

Date night!

"Be deliriously happy or at least leave yourself open to be."
- Anthony Hopkins (from Meet Joe Black)

Hey blogaroos! It's HUMPDAY! And...date night! Boyf and I never get to see each other through the week, so this is gunna be a real treat. I couldn't get out of school fast enough! Haha! Hope everyone is having a happy Wednesday! x

Before you get any wild ideas haha, I'm NOWHERE close to needing a dress like this *laughs* I've just always liked to look at them. And I'm so in love w this one. So whimsical. And a Vera Wang, who wouldn't want to own one? :)

Current Addictions...

I am just so happy fall is here! I mean besides halloween, football, carmel, and all the other yummy things fall has to offer...there's also the clothes! I've missed layers, boots, coats, and scarves so very badly! Here are a few "must haves" for me this fall. ;)

1. Peacoats - I've gotta get one [or 2] *winks*

2. Grey Jeans

3. Brown/Tan Skinny Corduroys

4. Minnetonka Moccasins

5. Locksmith Purse

"No man is perfect, except for Jesus." - my mamaw giving me some guy advice tonight (she thinks I'm too picky). Haha!

10 thing I learnt this weekend...

1. At a guud MAV game, I may get a little stressed *laughs*

2. I have to start going to gym this week.

3. Being in a bleh mood on the weekend is pretty annoying.

4. Boyf's friend from memphis is pretty annoying too. But shhhh! ;)

5. Seeing the Boyf for an hour on a Saturday is not very ideal, but every weekend can't go as planned right?

6. Leslie saved my Saturday night. Thanks Leslie!

7. There's hardly any good reason to refuse a glass of berry sangria.

8. Easy A, though a little long, is a pretty good movie.

9. Sometimes a little poool side laying [with good music] can save the day.

10. Alone time can be very good for the mind.

Happy Weekend!

So happy it's here! Enjoy ya'll!

Current Addictions

*The Boyf - not in a weird way *laughs* but in that warm and fuzzy, first stage of the relationship kinda way.

*Morning coffee - Ive never been one of those people that wakes up and really needs morning coffee...well, not until now. Lately I seem to have a craving for a cup of "wake me up" coffee. When i dont have one I just dont feel as perky. (Which brings me to my next addiction)....

*Peppermint Mocha coffee - It's heavenly! So creamy, and sooo worth every cent! Try it. :)

*Bath and Body Works lotions and soaps - Lately I've been using Bath and Body Works' summer vanilla line. It's been keeping my skin so hydrated (and smelling good too). I especially love Berry..oh and the coconut...oh and the Blackberry Vanilla! Haha! Their all so yummy!

sicky!

Today has been a much much muuuch better day! Thank you Jesus! Now if I could just feel better. I think I might have a stomach bug! Bleh!

Tonight: I'm having a very chilled night of Felicity and reading! Ohh and snugglin with the pupster, Sophie! My favorite part of the day! :)

In other news: I was suppose to start "training" today. I'm runnning in Race for the Cure with mom, her friend Susan, and Traci. Mom and Susan are walking, but Traci and I are gunna try running (5k). Traci ran a mile today, so I'm a little behind *laughs*. But my body had other plans!

Tomorrow: I'll start running!! :))

i love this kitchen!

crappiest workday {ever}

...(even if he is only 7) *laughs* This day goes down in history as my crappiest work day ever! I don't even want to talk about it. I just want to completely forget about this school day forever, and I want to stop letting a little 7 year old kid get to me...otherwise I'm going to get high blood pressure, and I can't be having that haha!! Breathe, Brooke!

On a happy note, Leslie and I had a happy dinner tonight! Then we went to McKays for some literature! ;) And tomorrow is a new day!

Night night ya'll!

**My mind has been in the gutter today! But I'm not complaining. :)

10 things i learnt this weekend

"I'd say go with your heart. The head thinks, but the heart knows."

1. I'm currently looking for a new hairdresser.

2. My mum and I are good shopping buddies. :)

3. We're also trying to become UT fans *laughs*

4. I kinda worried about something this week, over the Boyf, that turned out to be absolutely nothing. :)

5. Boyf is like a book, easy to read...but shhh! ;)

6. He has me trying new foods, pineapple pizza is quite yummy.

7. I have finally decided to get a Jetta.

8. Anna Paguin and Stephen Moyer (aka Sookie and Bill from Trueblood) got married.

9. I love all the cute notebooks at target right now.

10. I don't know exactly how my life became so magical, but I'm so thankful for it.

shoe rack

I think this is a neat way to display your pretty high heels. A little crown molding, a little paint...and viola!

Happy Weekend

“For my part I know nothing with any certainty,
but the sight of the stars makes me dream.”— Vincent van Gogh

Have a dreamy weekend, blogbugs!

Me, today!

1. Today I feel...hateful (I didn't have the best day at work - but what's new right haha)

2. Drink of choice...tea.

3. If people are what they mostly eat, then I am...peanut butter.

4. Currently listening to...The Benjy Davis Project - Good Enough

5. Apparently...pink is my color. I wore a pink checked shirt today, and got lots of compliments (which always makes a person feel guud).

6. This week...is teaching me just how gross kids are.

7. One word that best describes my life at the moment is...unexpected.

8. Quote of the week..."Stress is not what happens to us. It's our RESPONSE to what happens. and RESPONSE is something we can choose."

it's tuesday not monday!

Last night: I went to the Boyf's for dinner, he cooked. Mm!! It was quite good, and I even got a few lessons *laughs*. Then we watched football [of course]. Virginia Tech vs. Boise State. I really like how we critiqued the uniforms. Haha!! We decided that Boise State has the worst style and ugliest uniforms we've ever seen. :)

This morning: Oh this morning! Don't get me wrong, I love having 3 day weekend, but they make it hard to get back in the swing of things. I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed. I just kept thinking, "Five more minutes. Ok, just five more" Haha! Finally I rolled myself out, threw something on, fixed my lunch, fixed a big glass of tea, and ran out the door. Well, about the time I get down the driveway, I spill the big glass of tea all over myself. Not the best way to start the day.

Today's life savors:

1. Dark blue jeans. :)

2. The fact that it's Tuesday..and not Monday!

3. My extra planning time this afternoon.

4. Fresh tea in the workroom (just found out today that it's in there everyday). Ahh!

5. Kisses and hugs from the puppsterz.

10 things i learnt this memorial day weekend...

1. I'm an unstoppable cheesecake addict.

2. The "sorta" Boyf is not a UT fan [and neither am i, even though i do like wearing the tshirts *laughs*]

3. I really like his friends too, which is pretty important.

4. I wish I could like sushi, but it's never gunna happen. Haha!
5. I can spend countless hours watching "Felicity".

6. A new coffee mug is always a nice treat.

7. I'm definitely a "fall" girl.

8. I luv red colored clothing right now.

9. I wish every weeknd could be a 3 day weeknd. Having that extra day is so refreshing (ok so I already knew this).

10. The "sorta" Boyf likes to cook, and he's really good at it. :)

sunday ramblings

Last night: The Boyf and I went out to eat at Hibachi, then back to watch a movie (Green Point with "Matthew" Damon). It was a so so film. But last night was so much fun, just hanging out. That's one of the things I really like about him. We can just have so much fun..doing absolutely nothing. He really makes me laugh. And I love that. All the guys I've dated in the past have been so boring, well at least compared to him. Haha!! This is such a nice change. :)

Today: I've gotta go get some groceries. Then I'm having a very relaxed and chilled day with movies, coffee, and cheesecake. Mm. :)

Tomorrow I've got to start looking for a car. So excited! I was thinking about a Jetta, but the more I look at them, the more I'm not so sure. I really want a volvo, used of course! *winks*



Happy Sunday ya'll! x

happy note

Today is a happy day...the weather in Knoxville is stunning! And it's Saturday (finally) *smiles*. Which means I get to see the new kinda sorta Boyf. Ah! What we're doing is still unplanned, but he'll be here at 7:00. :) So ready to see him! Have I told you he's a football coach? Which is one of the things I really like about him. But we don't get to see each other through the week, just on the weekends (and just on Saturdays right now). But if you know me, you know this is perfectly fine with me *laughs* Plus by the time Saturdays get here, I'm soooo ready to see him. :)

In other lovely news, it's football season! My favorite time of year. Last night I went to the AC vs. CC game! Needless to say, AC won by a long shot! And today is the first UT game! So not only is the weather stunning today, there's a great atmosphere in Knoxville, and orange everywhere!!

I hope everyone has a dreamy Saturday! x

a little bribe goes a long way

Hey ya'll! Well, it's amazing how a little bribe can completely change the behavior of 2nd graders! :) I've started giving out treats at the end of the day, and it's working!! Sooo, the last 2 days have been pretty good. Not quite as stressful, but I still come home and totally crash. It's crazy how tired teaching can make a person!!

Funny of the week: One of the little boys in my room [quite the behavior problem] but rediculously cute and so tiny brought a 24 oz pepsi for his "snack" yesterday. He kept it sitting on his desk and drank on it all day long. LOL! He was so proud of it, that I couldn't bring myself to take it away from him. And I got sooo many laughs out of it. It took both hands for him to even drink it!! Haha!! So cute! I'm thinking about bribing him with pepsi every week. ;)

I'm so ready for the weekend. I live for the weekends now [as i've mentioned before]. This weekend is going to be especially nice, since it's a long one! No school Monday! Yeyeye! This is soooo needed!

Hope everyone is having a nice stree-free day!

Brooke

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