Lately...

Whew!  These past two weeks have been crazy busy!  Here is what I have been up to...doesn't seem like that much once I write it down!

1.  Running, running, and more running!  I feel like all I do is work out and run.  I do have to say, that I am really getting into the "running zone" lately which feels great.  Let's hope this continues with the stinking winter weather that just decided to join us!  I am getting ready for the Princess Half Marathon on February 26th, and have big running plans after that!

2. TEACHING!  I have loved teaching my firsties lately.  I am back in action after having a student teacher and have a fresh view on everything.  They sure have been keeping me busy though!  How sweet are these faces...

3. Pinteresting...you know I am addicted!  I have used pinterest to make a few gifts, organize a little, and make some great food.  Some of my favs have been a beef with broccoli, cake batter rice krispie treats (turned into similar ones from Disney World thanks to my Mom!) and cake batter cookies.  You can only cook so much on there before you start packing on the pounds though!

4. Cleaning/Organizing.  I looove cleaning and organizing.  I can not tell you how good I feel when my apt is clean, organized, and everything is in it's place.  My brother, John, left for a few weeks to go to Houston on Thursday.  I took advantage of one less person here and got cleaning!  It feels so good to get things done.  The only problem is that I never take anytime to just relax! : /

5. National Board Application.  Blah, blah blah...why did I sign up for this!  I am working (or not really working and putting it on this blog so I feel guilty about not working) on my portfolio that is due on March 31st.  It is so so so very much work and I am not sure why I am even doing it now.  Plus, there is a 50/50 pass rate, which makes me even more depressed about working on it.  The plan is to spend tomorrow getting something done!  We will see if that happens though.

I am sure you are so happy to see/hear that I am alive and well...

Mrs. Barnett : )