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hello, november

the in-between

I can’t believe it’s already November. Where has fall gone? Pretty soon I’ll be eating Turkey and Christmas shopping and my favorite season will be over. Time goes by too fast. The past couple weekends Tony and I have had a lot going on – a wedding in California & a HALLOwedding at a theatre!…

toot your horn tuesday!

the in-between

Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes right? Yes, I said RIGHT. Yesterday and today were those days for me. I’ve been battling a cold the past week – it’s been a hard Monday and Tuesday, especially because I’m doing important lessons that require A LOT of energy. However, yesterday &…

30 years & chopped salad

the in-between

This post is dedicated to the best parents. Today marks their 30th wedding anniversary. Over the weekend, my sisters and I treated them to family pictures, (something my mom’s been wanting to do FOREVER!), and dinner at one of our favorite family restaurants. It was amazing to spend quality time with one another – the…

squash soup

wellness

Happy Friday! (& EM break for Minnesota teachers!) I recently added a new recipe to greens n’ such; butternut squash soup. It is so tasty and perfect for these cool, crisp, fall nights. When I was a little girl, I was one of the pickiest eaters. Some nights, my parents would try anything to get…

random monday-ness

the in-between

Today was my first day teaching since the first week of school. I’ve had a student teacher with me the first seven weeks of school, and since it was such a short time, I wanted to her to get the most out of her time with me. I pushed her into teaching full time pretty…

engagements & details

the in-between

I love to host. This was discussed in this post about my cousin’s baby shower. A week ago – hence the quiet front – I hosted an engagement party for one of my best girlfriends. Natalie is a sassy little Italian who has the biggest heart. We met in our British Literature course in college…

new office :)

the in-between

Over the weekend I put some final organization touches on the new office. I’m pretty excited about the outcome! I’ve been trying my hand at do-it-yourself type projects & redecorating. It’s been great, because it’s kept my mind busy – we all know that’s a good thing 🙂 It’s been really fun to come up…

content

cancer, the in-between

Current life status: content. Current activity: sitting on the patio, listening to music, watching Ace pounce through dried leaves in the woods. Current background music: “maybe not” by cat power Current weather: 75 degrees, sunny, with a light, crisp breeze Current plans for the day: continue sunning myself, celebrating an engagement of a best friend,…

28

the in-between

I was born today, 28 years ago. Another year has passed. I’ve gained another number in age. I am now closer to 30. Last night I was with my best girlfriends, drank a little white wine & giggled a lot. I had a constant smile and it was one the best nights. Today has been…

the most wonderful time of the year!

the in-between

No, it’s not Christmas. It’s FALL! The beginning of the school year! Football! Crisp weather! The list could go on… If you recall, one of my most favorite, simple pleasures in life; the first day of school! I am giddy when I wake up in the morning and know I will be meeting my students…

cup of reality, please.

cancer

Sometimes it’s not hearts and rainbows. Sometimes the sun’s rays don’t fix what’s broken. Sometimes life hands you a rotten lemon. Or in my case, slaps you with the ugly reality of taking a chemo pill and having cancer. Previous posts have suggested I make the most of life. I do. Sometimes I do this…

kaylee & ace day!

the in-between

I’m not sure why, but this saved as a draft, and didn’t get published. This post is from August 15: Today marks the beginning of a new holiday in the Doherty house – Kaylee & Ace day! This holiday’s origins: Kaylee & Ace day was started on August 15, 2014. Kaylee was going to be…