Day 30: Something I'm Excited For

I'm excited to plan next year's vacation. Europe? NYC?

C'est fini. 

Day 29: 5 Weird Things I Like

1. Watching Home Movies (the cartoon show)
2. Dipping almost anything into any kind of vinegar
3. Putting potato chips in my sandwich 
4. Eating frosting straight out of the container
5. Touching beans like Amelie

Day 28: Somewhere I'd Like to Move or Visit

Move: New York City
Visit: Tokyo 

Day 27: A Quote I Try To Live By

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

- Antoine De Saint-Exupery 

Day 26: Things I Like & Dislike About Myself

Likes: 
I like my dainty hands. 
I'm a spontaneous cook not a recipe cook.
I like that I'm thoughtful, especially when it comes to gifting. 
I love that traveling and photography are my all time favorite hobbies. 

Dislikes:
I tend to over think things.
I have a major case of perfectionism. 
I'm painfully shy the first several times you meet me.
I'm not as organized at home as I am in the classroom.

Day 25: Something I'm Currently Worrying About

How will I finish everything with the kiddos that I want to accomplish before the beginning of summer?

Day 24: 5 Words or Phrases That Make Me Laugh

1. Pooted
2. Sharted
3. Big Headed Alien 
4. Bo-lo
5. Stacey Ball


*Random inside jokes. I know. Totally weird.

Day 23: Something That I Miss

I miss holding my hubster's hand and walking around downtown during farmer's market in San Luis. 

Day 22: My Academics

Well, here's how my academics were as illustrated by a conversation with my hubster:

Me: Babe, I got an A+ in Ann's class.
Hubster: Who get's an A+ in grad school?
Me: Clearly, I do! 
Hubster: Ridiculous. 


Always been an overachiever, hard worker and bookworm. Graduated magna cum laude from Cal Poly. Graduated with straight As from grad school. Silly, I know, but still very cool!

Day 21: How I Hope My Future Will Be

I hope that I'll be able to continue to savor all the happiness and beauty in my life as I do now. I never want to grow too tired to be silly with my hubster, listen to random stories from the kiddos or send my friends every little thing that reminds me of them. I hope our own soy beanitos will soon enter our lives and open our hearts even more. I can't wait  to continue our adventures across the globe.

Day 20: My Fears

I'm afraid that I may not be investing enough in my family.

I'm afraid that I may not fully become who I was meant to be. 

I'm afraid that I've spent all of my patience and unselfishness on other people's children that I may not have any left for my own kids when they come.

Day 19: 5 Things I Lust After

 

 

 

poncho, ,panda mug,  nyc heart map, scarf & white ceramic watch

Day 18: A Problem I've Had

As previously mentioned, I'm an only child (golden nugget, masterpiece, insert any other clever only child euphemism you can think of). Well, it's been a problem. I'm quite introverted, painfully shy and a bit of a princess. Even when I try to not be a princess, someone comes along and takes care of everything for me. My hubster has been ever-so-patient in helping become more independent and open with others.  

Day 17: Something That I'm Proud Of

I'm proud of the relationship that my hubster and I have cultivated together. We are still so madly in love with one another even after 12 years. We continue to practice being more considerate of each other, which is always a work in progress. Most important, we still love to laugh and cook together.

Day 16: What If

What if I taught English in France...

Would my hubster become an ex-pat with me?
Would we spend our weekends eating macaroons and people watching?
Would we go on holiday to Greece, Italy and Morocco?
Would my French accent ever improve?
Would I hunt down all of my favorite Amelie places? 
Would I wear more black? 

Day 15: Your Zodiac and If I Think It Fits My Personality

Below is a Scorpio profile that I borrowed from My Daily. It's been snipped a bit, so you can see the parts that I think match my personality.

Scorpio Characteristics and Profile

(October 22 - November 21)

The Scorpio motto might be "What is hidden is more interesting than what is obvious." You are the detectives of the zodiac. Your magnetic personality draws others to you. But you can also be secretive yourself, for you learn early on that when you express everything, others may be scared by the power of your feelings. You desperately want to have someone to merge with your feelings, but can become cold and withdrawn when hurt in love.

Your Biggest Strength: Your passion about your feelings

Your Potential Weakness: Need for secrecy can be isolating

Day 14: What I Wore Today

Well, I'm planning to wear my new Cal Poly shirt, AE skinny jeans and ancient brown A&F wool sweater with the elbow patches.

Day 13: Opinion About My Body and How Comfortable I feel About It

As I tell my hubster, I really got a sweet deal out of the genetic lottery. My parents both have amazing healthy skin. My facial features are distinctive enough, which allows me to go without make-up. I wasn't the prettiest girl at school, but I was pretty enough to get by. I also was blessed with a speedy metabolism, so I can enjoy the food that I love. Of course, I've also learned how to dress my body. That's key. People often think I'm skinnier than I am because I have clothes that fit just right. Overall, I'm happy with my body. There are definitely moments when I feel very unpretty, but those days are few and far between. I'm oh-so thankful! 

I do have two goals to keep my body in tip top college shape: eat healthier snacks and keep working out with the hubster. 

Day 12: Five Guys Whom I Find Attractive

1. Johnny Depp

2. Adam Levine

 

3. Jack Johnson

 

4. Tom Ford

 

5. Justin Timberlake 

 

Day 11: Your Family

As my doctor says, I'm a golden nugget. I'm an only child. So, for so long, I only knew a family to made of three people. I always thought that three was just right. A lot of literary families were made of threes like the three little bears, three billy goats gruff and three little pigs. 

Even though I no longer live close to home, my parents and I are as close ever. I still call home fairly often. My parents are adorable and they read my blog. My recent favorite moment was my mom telling me that her and my dad are carrying my poem in their pockets for me. Oh, how I love them!