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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ella, ella...


Running through pouring rain in sandals without an umbrella through flooded streets--although refreshing--is far from ideal. Naturally, it's got me looking for cute umbrellas. Here are my favorites:
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Lulu, $50
**I think I've found my favorite... :)


Barneys New York, $125


Modcloth, $30



House of Frasier (UK) $41



 MARC Marc Jacobs, $48
*I'm digging the birdie handle!
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Stay warm dry and fuzzy, friends!

-Christina

Saturday, February 26, 2011

The definition of dormancy in green and white

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Woke up from a nap and didn't feel like doing anything.
I have a feeling that today isn't going to be very productive... 

Friday, February 25, 2011

So THAT'S how you do it...

Thank you, Paula Deen!


A.) Napkin
B.) Dinner plate
C.) Salad plate
D.) Bread plate
E.) Water glass
F.) Red wineglass
G.) White wineglass
H.) Fish fork
I.) Dinner fork
J.) Salad fork
K.) Dinner knife
L.) Fish knife
M.) Soup spoon
N.) Dessert spoon and fork

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Morning Playlist

This is a short compilation of warm, fuzzy, folksy, pleasantly effervescent tunes to get you going in the morning.


Happy Thursday!

"This is for you, Teacher."

So one of my kiddos was 10 minutes late to her session today. She showed up with an apple and a big smile. Maybe her mom thought it would be a good way to butter me up. Call me a sucker, but it definitely worked.
I absolutely love my job. It's funny to think how just a little over a month ago I was praying so hard for a job. Any job for that matter! And God blessed me with this tutoring position.

At the end of my third session (long day), one of my little kidlets showed her dad her answer sheet. She was super proud of all the "100%"'s. I thought her dad would give the usual parent response of "Oh, good job." But he stood there for what felt like ages, holding that paper, beaming. He thanked me over and over before I left.

Scarfing down dinner of apple soda (a little gift from a student) and stale cheerios in the car in between sessions in rush hour traffic? Filling out tedious reports and constantly swapping out books and materials?

So worth it.
Thank you God! I always pray before I get to a session. Pray that I'll make it there safely. That my kiddos will do their best. That our sessions will be blessed. And man oh man, are they!

So I'll leave with this funny little moment from today. Evelyn is 7 years old and a complete riot.

Me: "Okay, now read this wo--"
Evelyn: "You're my friend, so I love you. Will you always be our teacher? What if you go to jail? We could bring you flowers and things. AHH but we'd have to go to the jail to get tutoring!! Nooo..." 

Friday, February 18, 2011

C is for...



cabalistic phrase        [cabalistic = secret or hidden meaning]
calculating admiration
callous indifference
calm resignation
calumnious suspicions 
canting hypocrite  [canting = monotonous platitudes; hypocritically pious]

capacious mind
capricious allurements
captivating speech
cardinal merit
careless parrying
caressing grasp

casual violation
causelessly frightened
cautious skepticism
ceaseless vigilance
celebrated instance

celestial joy
ceremonious courtesy
cerulean blue
complimentary glance