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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Currently: February

It's February? What?!!! I'm a bit confused since I've been off school for the past 4 days due to snow. Here's my currently for this month:


Listening: I'm currently still relaxing in bed and am enjoying the quiet. :)


Loving: Since I've been off school since Tuesday, I have sincerely enjoyed sleeping in. I can't sleep in much these days - 8:00 is about the latest, but it is nice to wake up and not have to rush to be anywhere. Most mornings I've enjoyed some reading or watching TV.

Thinking: My mom's birthday was this week and we are celebrating tonight. My family has a little surprise for her and I can't wait to give it to her. I'll let you in on it later.

Wanting: Mmmmm pancakes. I've been eating healthier lately and working out tons but a girl's still got to indulge. I found the AMAZING recipe for chocolate chip protein pancakes and I've been making it every Saturday and every snow day so far. I love that it has lots of protein as I've found that it helps be eat better for the rest of the day if I eat protein at breakfast. And chocolate chips? Yum! Here's a link to the recipe from teachers_get_fit on instragram. The only unusual ingredient you need is protein powder. I LOVE Jay Robb's brand - it's super yummy and you can find it in the natural section at Kroger. It should be noted that I usually put in about 1/2 cup of almond milk to make the batter thinner.



Needing: I need to catch up on a few school things to get ready for February. I also want to get my students valentines done early so I'm not stressing last minute. I found cute Valentine's pencils in the Target dollar section and am putting a little tag on them that says "you're just write for me". Simple, easy and involves giving the littles any kind of sugar! Score!

2 Truths and a Fib:

TRUTH - I do hold my scissors upside down. I put my fingers in the thumb hole and thumb in the fingers hole. Why? That's still unknown. When I was little my family lived in Germany and I went to a German speaking preschool. We think that I just picked up scissors like that and the nice German teachers thought it was a funny American thing and never corrected me. Ooops! I'm pretty accurate cutting that way though. I can hold scissors the correct way and do in front of my students but it's much easier my way.

TRUTH - I am doing a sprint triathlon in May. 5 lap swim, 9 mile bike, 2 mile run. Why? I'm still figuring out why I'm doing this but mainly as I get healthier I wanted to set some fitness goals for myself. I figured this was a good way to get started and give me an end goal. It's a women only race and is sponsored by the local YMCA where I work out. I'll do a training program in April with certified race coaches. Right now I'm doing the couch to 5k app on the treadmill to train myself to run and I'm biking on the spin bikes at the gym. I'll add the swimming in soon. 



FIB - I don't have a dog but I sure want one! My current living situation doesn't allow pets but someday I know I'll have a doggie of my own!

Go on over and link up your currently with Farley! Have a great Saturday!



3 comments:

  1. The pancakes look yummy! Want to send me some? I'm amazed that you are doing a triathlon! You go, girl! I recently signed up to do the Color Run in March and I'm excited about that! I don't run though. Unless the threat of death is imminent... and I mean imminent. :)

    My Kinder-Garden

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  2. I am very curious about those pancakes. They sound tasty ... plus the protein powder and turkey bacon would help with the sugar crash that comes after anything chocolate chip or carb. I talk like I know about healthy eating. Need to get back into PRACTICING healthy eating. ;) And ROCK THAT TRI! I can't swim worth a lick. I <3 2nd grade. I'm actually the school teacher librarian so I see everyone ... but 2nd grade is one of my favorites. They're old enough to be a little more independent (they don't poke me as much as the littler ones ... who are cute but are so big with the poking!) and their teachers are always so ready to collaborate cause they don't get quite the same testing pressure the older grades get. PS LOVE your blog color scheme!

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  3. I'm sure jealous that you've been able to sleep in for 5 days. President's Day Break cannot come soon enough for that :) I love pancakes so I'll have to look into that healthier recipe!
    Storie
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