Saturday, June 29, 2013

My first Currently Linky!

Although one of my favorite linky parties to read about is the Currently Linky hosted by Farley over at Oh' Boy Fourth Grade, I have never participated.  I am so happy to be joining the crew.  All of you veteran Currently bloggers, let me know what you think!  I'm excited to join you.


So I'm listening to Pandora in my new car whenever I can!  I got a CR-V this week and it syncs up with the Pandora on my phone and that is just the coolest feature I think a car could ever come up with. I am loving many other aspects of my new car, but Pandora gets an extra smile from me!

I'm absolutely, without a doubt, 100%, completely loving this summer vacation.  This year was much harder than other years have been and I grew a lot as a professional this year, but it also makes me really appreciate some time for myself.  I have spent time with family, caught up with friends, planned lots of fun activities, cleaned through my condo to make some donations, cooked interesting food, snuggled with my pup, and rested!  I am trying to stay balanced and get a little work done, but I am so much enjoying this time for me.  There is a lot to love right now.

I am thinking about all of the wonderful, relaxing things yet to come this summer (a trip to the Bahamas!!) and also keeping one foot firmly planted in my summer school students and their needs and my eyes looking toward next year and how I can prepare.  I'm trying not to overdo anything this summer so I've been keeping lists (me...lists...no way!) to make sure that when summer ends, I am happy and well rested and well prepared for next year.

Because I have a tendency to focus on doing the necessary things now and relaxing later, I am wanting to make sure I make time for those wonderful activities that make me balanced and happy.  Spending time with friends, eating good food, doing new activities, resting, quilting, baking, all of those things that bring me to my zen place need to find their place in my to-do list for next year!

Are you seeing a theme here?  I need to make sure I stick to my promises to myself about relaxing!!

So my tips for getting that done?  A little bit of work and a little bit of fun every day!  It may be a little less adventurous when I plan out my fun time into a to-do list, but it makes sure that I am giving myself what I need and giving my future students what they need.  3 weeks in and I think it's been working really well so far.

What are you currently up to my fellow bloggers?

Adie

6 comments:

  1. I love your tip! I agree...it is just so much easier to be lazy all summer! ;)

    Julie
    Ms. Shope's Class

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    1. I find that if I do a little bit of work all summer long, I don't get stressed as the end of summer approaches. I already have my school list for the week ready...I hope I can get it done in time for the long weekend! I hope my tip serves you well. Thanks for visiting me here at my blog!

      Adie

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  2. Welcome to your first Currently.
    I agrees with you about new cars syncing up to phones...so nice. Our does the same thing and now I odn't have to worry about bring in my old CD's

    matt
    Digital: Divide & Conquer

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    1. I have had this new snazzy car for only a few days and it is fantastic already! I have all my old CDs from my old car but I suppose I don't need them anymore. Thanks for visiting me for my first Currently! It was a fun linky to join in on, I'll definitely do it again!

      Adie

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  3. Hey Adie, I can't find your contact info--you may want to have that as a page tab at the top. I put up my 100 follower giveaway, so you can check out the post. Thanks for willingly giving away an item. Hopefully it will bring you some more followers too : )
    Oh, and your comment word verification is still on. It makes it much easier to leave a comment with it switched off : )
    Kids Math Teacher

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    1. Thanks for the tips!! I'm still learning about how to make my blog the best it can be! It is new and improved thanks to you. I hope your giveaway is a great success!

      Adie

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