Happy Friday, friends! This has been a week of ups and downs for me with lots of feelings, thoughts, and emotions. I kind of know what sent me into this tailspin, but I managed to work my way through the days and am so glad it's the weekend. It helps having things to look forward to this weekend! That being said, aside from all the things I felt, I had a great first week with students! Our kiddos started coming to us for intervention on Monday; I've enjoyed getting to meet and know some of the sweetest little humans around. This is such a fun thing about my job: meeting new students, forming a bond with them, and being the recipient of their big smiles, waves, and hugs when I see them in hallways. I will never grow tired of this!
Here are some of my favorites from the week:
outfits
I'm still living in all the dresses while I can! Do you have a favorite? I would say for me, and considering comfort, it'll always be the black dress. But my favorite is the blush colored dress I wore yesterday that I bought for the Old Dominion concert. Have I shown you my new Dolly hat? I wore it to Mare's house on Monday night; I was having the worst hair day known to mankind, and I threw it on as I walked out the door. It might just be my favorite hat!
place
Our school theme this year is, "Crosswind is the best place to bee!" And you know what? It really is; it's my new favorite place to be other than home or church, and it definitely feels like my happy place. I love my work family! I feel so fortunate to be able to say this, friends. I promise that I don't take one second of my time here for granted!
randoms
My favorite special friend Cory sent me this on Facebook Messenger this week; he would always send me messages while I worked in the bookstore. I've missed seeing him there, but I got to see him from the stage this past Sunday, and here's what he sent to me. Is that not the sweetest? I kind of think he might have a crush on me, so I'm careful in what I say to him.
...and speaking of that, this definitely ranked as a top moment for me this week! It's been two years almost to the day of me singing on a stage, and I have missed it immensely. It felt great to be able to help lead in worship again!
This saying is a favorite thing that I saw this week; my coworker had this on her desk and she offered to print it out for me. I want to frame it and hang it somewhere in my house.
work things
The students are definitely a favorite part of my job! I walk them back and forth all day long, which I love, and they talk my ear off as we walk down the very long hallways. Check out the "affirmation station" with the mirror in my friend Heather's class; I love that they can look in the mirror and know they're all of that and so much more.
other happenings
Look at my big girls who started back to school this week! They're in third grades and kindergarten. Being a great aunt is my favorite!
Choir was my favorite on Wednesday night! Confetti canons might have been fired as we kicked off the fall season of the worship ministry. It's so good to be back, have I mentioned that?
I saved my favorite for last; I had different plans on Wednesday night that never happened, and I was frustrated. I randomly texted my friend Kendra, and she asked me to meet her at Rotolo's so she could finally eat dinner after a long day of work. I did! Look how cute this place is; we sat at the bar and talked while we listened to live music. It was the best night! We shared a half price bottle of wine, and when they closed at nine, we moved our talk to an outside patio table and stayed another hour and a half. I had fun plans last night as well, but I'll share those on Monday when I'm back for a weekend recap.
Tell me about your week; do you have a favorite moment? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. Love to all!
Jenn ❤️
Lots of good stuff here- where to start?? I like your work dresses. My favorite is the blush colored one. I'm so glad that school is going well and that you love those whom you work with and those whom you play a role in educating. That has to be a great feeling! The picture of you singing on stage is a great one and a symbol for something that you enjoy and that you are talented in. I hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you! That blush colored dress is my favorite. I feel good in it, and I always get compliments on it each time I wear it out. I hope you have a great weekend, my friend!
DeleteI was hoping for outfits on Fashion Files day but I got my wish today! I have to say my favorite is the pink. I just love the detail down the front. Are you walking so much you need the sneakers or are the sandals doing just fine? I bet the kids love you. They really are the sweetest - even at high school level. I can't tell you how many times I had a kid ask if they could hug me - at high school!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are back in choir and that photo is everything. Sweet to have a secret admirer, but yes, be careful - lol.
I'm sorry for the ups and downs of the week. I love that white patio! What a gift to have a friend able to be spontaneous and meet and glad that you reached out!
I hope you have a relaxing weekend ahead of you.
The pink is my favorite as well! I love the buttons and the frayed hem line. I'm going to run by that boutique again this weekend and see what else I can find. I try on two different shoes everyday; I wear whichever feels the best for that day, so I have been alternating between sandals and sneakers. The sandals really are great, though, and my feet don't hurt at all when I wear them. I think that may be key~ alternating shoes each day.
DeleteI get so many hugs everyday! It's the best, and I already have a few favorites who love to give hugs and who are extra sweet. I love that you got that some in high school as well! My secret admirer isn't really secret...ha! He has a disability and is just the friendliest and sweetest ever. The night out on Wednesday helped tremendously with my week; the ups and downs caught me off guard since it's been such a long time since I've had a week like this. Thanks, friend! I hope your weekend is full of fun things!
That pic of you on stage, worshiping is everything- that is a live version of "God Is Good." Love all of your pretty dresses too girl- hope it's a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love all the dresses, you look great! I laughed when I saw your first photo - I am wearing the same outfit today except my sandals have an ankle strap and my black dress is sleeveless! I wish I could post a photo, lol. So glad you're loving your job
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