Wednesday, July 10, 2013

~Currently: July~

Listening: I have a Luke Bryan addiction. I am going through my country phase again and who better to do it with than Luke Bryan? It's a toss up between "Shake it for Me," "Crash My Party," and "I Don't Want this Night to End." Sexy smile!

Loving: Okay, hate to brag, but I have lost 6 or so more pounds this summer.(I started a transformation journey last August and lost 22 of my "being a teacher, cupcakes, wedding-retirement-baby celebrations, doughnuts, and everyday is a party" weight. I know it is all going to come back to me when I am back to a regular schedule. Summer-late-sleeping, a lack of desire for cooking (and broccoli), I have just ate less this summer. I know it! I've survived on salads, eggs for breakfast, Zone bars, water, a little soda, cheesecake, McNuggets (heck yes!) and I still worked out 2-4 days a week. Maybe I can maintain this when school starts back, but I'm pretty sure my caloric intake will increase and add the weight back on. Oh well, loving it for now, especially since I have guiltlessly ate cheesecake! :)
(Taking Farley's advice and sharing a pic :)
Thinking: Yes, school starts back JULY 15. Teacher Workdays started back this week. And, Monday we met as a staff until 12, Tuesday until 1, so what did I get done those days? Nada! :(
Wanting: Did you read above? Wanting MORE summer. One more week would be sufficient. However, I did turn my teacher brain off for a few weeks, went for a short sabbatical to the beach, and have had some extra special fun (read my "currently needing" :) So, last week, I got my mind frame right and worked on a few back to school things. Still, the stress of the first two weeks-----insanity!
Needing: This one obviously involves a man-boy. I am the most impatient in dating...I want to know, is this going to go somewhere or shall I move on....I hate playing the waiting game. I try really hard to enjoy the ride, but I would love answers to those questions that I hate to wait around on!
Tips, Tricks, or Hints: Don't spam on PINTEREST. I am not trying to hurt anyone's feelings and I bet I do a little spamming from time to time because I'm not sure who all is following the collaborative boards that I am on, but when I get a WALL of the same pin, I don't even look at it. I just scroll for more stuff. For me, pinterest works when something catches my eye. I scroll slowly and repin what I like, so a wall of stuff totally interrupts my pinterest enjoyment. Pin to boards that are VERY different if you can, and sit back and wait for others to pass your pin on for you. If you must pin more, log in later when you see more people have pinned things and pin it again.

Speaking of pinterest, are you following me? :) http://pinterest.com/tammy919/boards/ 
Head over to see what you would like to follow!I especially recommend my morning meeting board and my Get Ready: Back to School Board.

Head on over to Oh' Boy 4th Grade for more currently's and to link up your own if you are a bloggy friend! :)

12 comments:

  1. You look great! And heck yes, LUKE BRYAN! ;)

    ~Brandee
    Creating Lifelong Learners

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    1. Thanks Brandee! Heck yes, Luke Bryan :) And comments from followers and blog stalkers--heart pitter patter :)

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  2. Totally insane you are going back so quickly!, ahh what happened to summer! You look great and congrats on the hard work and amazing results from the weight loss!

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    1. Haha, Lindsay, I agree!!! We are year round though. So in September, I will be putting my feet up again for a few weeks :) Looking forward to it but soooooo plan to enjoy this first quarter with new students. And leave early SOME days to enjoy SUMMER. It is kind of the best of both worlds.

      Thanks on the weightloss too. It took a few months, but I created some serious WORK-LIFE balance that I am more proud of than the weight loss results!!! I strongly encourage every teacher to get out of the building and take care of themselves~NUMERO-UNO~a couple days a week!

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  3. Hi Tamarlynn,

    I found your blog with Farley's July Currently Link up. I am totally with you on the Pinterest thing. My other peeve, too many of the same "advertisement" for TPT stores. I mean, I love TPT I use it often. In fact I can proudly say that I have never purchased a "learning book" from Lakeshore Learning, or Barnes and Nobel. But, I lose my joy of pinning when everything I see is an advertisement for something I have to buy. (Sorry I am done complaining)

    You look GREAT by the way! I struggle with how many pictures do I post on my blog. So I think yours is tasteful!

    Cheers,
    Jameson

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    1. Jameson, thanks so much for stopping by! The comments brightened my workday :) I didn't post my first pic on here until April maybe...I decided I was no longer really anonymous on this blog and I'm proud of what I write, so...:) there I am!

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  4. Hi Tamaralynn,

    You're looking fab - congratulations! Found your blog via Farley's linky and I can't believe you're going back to school in 1 week. I don't break up for the summer for another 10 days! Very jealous of you :D

    Claire x

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    1. Wow, Claire, I will be jealous of you in a few weeks! I will be glad to have some relax time in a few weeks. Oh yeah, and I have also give myself permission to take personal days this year...I give YOU ALL permission too!

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  5. Tomorrow morning, you'll be featured as nominee for the Liebster award on my blog :) Be sure to check it out! Excited to continue to watch your blog grow!

    Lauren
    The Sweetest Thing
    Follow me on Bloglovin'!

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    1. Thanks Lauren! You rock! I will be sure to stop by tomorrow and thanks for the recognition. You have been quite the committed follower the past few weeks. I really appreciate it :)

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  6. Uhmmm there is NOTHING besides Luke Bryan!! Ready for some of L.B. tomorrow? I am!! P.S. nominated you for the Liebster Award too! Yea, cause you rock!

    http://primaryteacherhood.blogspot.com/2013/07/liebster-award-woo-woooo.html

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    1. "Country girl, shake it for me." You know I'm ready. I've been practicing all week in the car from the waist up. Haha.

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