All Great Thanks Must Come To An End..

Well with the Thanksgiving Holiday coming to a close on this Sunday evening, it is back to my Third Grade world tomorrow to see my 22 students who I know have missed me so!

John traveled back to North Charleston, to go back to teaching at Berkeley High School. Today was only fun because we were "hanging" out (which consisted of me in the spare bedroom with the desktop computer lesson planning and him in the den with the laptop lesson planning) like teachers do!

I am so thankful for him in my life right now because he gets me through the good days and even bad days. I have realized God really does have a plan for everyone. It takes being patient, not forcing something, and just.....waiting.

PTL for Desperate Housewives tonight! I am getting through this week and then off to Charleston this weekend to spend the weekend with John & get some Christmas shopping done!

Give Thanks...

I am thankful for all the many blessings that I have received over the past year!

Especially for my wonderful family, fabulous fiancee John, a stable job, and my great friends!!!!

What do you give thanks for??

Tales from The Third Grade...

Well I survived. Well, the first week and two days. After the first three days of having break downs during the day while the kids were away and break downs while I was there late in the afternoon, I finally have had 4 days with out any tears.

On Wednesday, November 10, I found out I got a job at a school out in Aiken as a third grade teacher. I started that following Monday. My world has been upside down ever since. My parents and I, as well as my WONDERFUL principal helped me get my room in some type of order that Saturday before my first day.

My little school :)

This school is very cute and very full wonderful co-workers who I can definitely call my friends. It is not anywhere close to my current residence with the best roomies ever (Mom & Dad), but after scooting up the road to I-20 and about 30-35 minutes later after getting off I-20 and on every little back road - BAM - you are at my school!!!

I have 22 wonderful little learners ready to soak in all that Ms. Sink has to share with them. I am still getting into the routine of getting up @ 5:30 AM and making my trek down the road. As soon as they come in - I know its all worth it because they are the reason why i teach!!!!

Now to the good stuff..... MY ROOM!!!! Well the room in the works!!!!

Now off to enjoy the Wednesday before Thankgiving with JOHN :)

I GOT A JOB!!!

Today, I got offered a teaching job at an elementary school on the outskirts of Aiken, SC. I will be teaching 3rd grade :)

I am super pumped!!!!

Crisp, Cool Weather

As I enjoy my last weekend in Charleston for a while, I am sitting here enjoying my day, watching Clemson football, and loving life at this moment.

John's Berkeley Stags won their first round play off game last night against Camden. They will play Midland Valley Mustangs next Friday night at Midland Valley (MV). MV is right around the corner, outside of Graniteville. If everything works out right with getting someone to cover me for work, I will be there with Mom & Dad cheering on the Berkeley Stags!!!!

Last night I had dinner with Molly & Emily, two of my favorites from Winthrop and sisters of ZTA with me. We had a great time which made me feel like I was in college again catching up over a meal at White Horse or El Cancun or Sake (eateries in Rock Hill). We went to 17 North Roadside Kitchen. It was AMAZING!!! I had their Pot Roast that was on top of mashed potatoes. :)

Today while I am waiting on John to return home from his football meetings, I went to the store to get all the ingredients needed for Taco Soup. I first was introduced to Taco Soup by one of my families from Macfeat. I have made it before last year, and it is super easy!

Taco Soup

• 28-oz can crushed tomatoes (make sure you get crushed and not diced!)
• 1 can black beans, undrained
• 1 can corn, undrained
• 1 can red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 packet hidden valley ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 lb. ground beef , browned and drained

Combine all in slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips!

Happy Saturday Everyone!!!

It's Beginning to Feel like FALL

Finally, as it is November 2, it is starting to feel like FALL!!!!

As I burn my Yankee Candle Autumn Leaves (Casey can attest for it is the best candle known to man - next to Sun & Sand, our obsession with Yankee is unhealthy) and have my socks on, and just enjoy the leaves turning colors, its makes me appreciate every moment in life that I am given.

Starting tomorrow till the end of the school week, I will be subbing at the Middle School as the GT teacher while she takes the 7th graders to Space Camp. I went back when I was in Middle School and it was a blast. Now just an easy day of work these next three days with subbing & then off to Charleston one last weekend before the World of Retail takes my life over with the Holidays!

Here Comes the Bride...

(not real dress)

This past Saturday, while the Clemson Tigers were losing (sad times in my house), I was wedding dress shopping with my MOH & MOB. (Matron of Honor & Mother of the Bride ha!)

We went to Elegant Bridal and the service there is AMAZING. We were there from 10:00 (when they open) to almost 2:00. After trying on dress after dress after dress, and feeling overwelmed at times, we finally came to a conclusion about the dress of my dreams. I looked at mom while Traci walked away and told her I didn't want to go anywhere else to look, I loved my dress and love the store. Erin got her wedding dress from Elegant Bridal, so I was familar with everyone there when it came to getting my bridesmaid dress.

This weekend was full of wedding details, once John got to town, we went out to eat for the first time as an engaged couple just the two of us. We went to Takosushi and their food is out of this world. We also went to a bar with his Aunt and Uncle to hear a potential band play. Still have to contact them!

Sunday after church & Bush Family Lunch at his grandparents, we went and started to tackle the Registry at Bed Bath & Beyond. Two hours later, and only 4 pages done, we gave up and said another day or to tackle online. Well yesterday I spent alot of time adding online and deleting! It is even more fun just clicking then just scanning.

Hope everyone's Halloween was Spook-tacular & are starting a great week!