Tuesday, February 19, 2013

"I Have Been" 3

I've done this cute little meme a few times before, and since it has been a few months, I decided it was time to pull it out once more. :) Let me know if you decide to participate!

I have been:

{writing}
 A little bit of everything. :) I'm working on a new writing project (only a little at a time, since typing for too long kills my hands). I've also been revamping lessons and creating new resources for my students. I typed up a sample essay for The Great Gatsby last week since I wanted them to see what I was going for! I also spent some time last night catching up on writing some posts!

{reading}
I've been having a little bit of reading ADD. I'm still in the midst of Anna Karenina, but I'm also making steady progress in my Willa Cather Project. I also have my eye on a few YA titles lingering on my shelves. So....yeah, I'm a little unfocused. :)
 
{listening}
I've been listening to Muse's newest album all day in preparation for going to their concert in a couple of weeks. :)
 
{watching} 
Matt and I have been hooked on HGTV recently, and for no reason since we still live in an apartment! But I think we like getting ideas because...
 
{looking}
...we're looking at purchasing a home before the end of the year! We've done all kinds of budgeting, etc, and I think we'll be ready to make that big step towards searching for a new home by the fall. In the meantime, we keep looking online for houses and gathering ideas about what we want. :) It's a fun hobby!
 
{learning}
A lot about going gluten free! My doctor suggested it as a way to feel healthier, and I have to say, since reducing my gluten intake (to almost nothing), I have felt a lot better. It's a challenge, for sure, but I like feeling like I am doing good things for my body.
  
{feeling} 
Just a little achy today. I've been fighting off a cold for the last week or so, and I think it's starting to settle in (yuck). Hopefully it is over with soon. 
 
{anticipating}
The Muse concert in a couple of weeks! Its going to be a blast (we have floor tickets). I'm also excited to get to my Spring Break. I thought that I would have time this weekend (no school yesterday or today) to go through clothes to donate, but I just couldn't get to it. I can't wait to clean everything out and get rid of our extra clutter. 
 
{wishing}
For a good night's sleep tonight. My aches and sniffles kept me awake last night.
 
Also hoping that my sophomores have good essays to turn in this week. ;)
 
{loving} 
My husband.
 
Buying new clothes (my pants were too big). 
 
Feeling positive about myself. :)

8 comments:

  1. Any chance your students are more excited to read The Great Gatsby because of the movie coming out this year? It's making me really want to read it again...

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  2. Love this! Totally stealing it to schedule for next week. :D

    Great stuff. I need to get some new pants myself.

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  3. Wow, Muse. We went to see in December and it was absolutely spectacular. I'm sure you'll have fun :)

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  4. Ah, Muse concert! So unfair! Privileged Americans ;)

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  5. I love this post!! May do it myself :) So exciting that you're looking for a new home! I am too actually :) Going to look at two on Sunday!

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  6. That's wonderful that you may be able to buy a home. Good luck. I hope you enjoy Anna Karenina. I didn't enjoy it as much as War and Peace, but it's still pretty great. Have fun at the Muse concert. I love them, and they're incredible live.

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  7. I love these little tidbits. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you enjoy Muse. :)

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  8. Love this meme! I think it would be a nice Sunday post. I typically wind up doing a kind of reflective post on Sunday anyway and this would give me a format so I don't ramble. It sounds like you've got quite a lot of exciting things on the horizon! Good luck!

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