I know, I know...I've been a little off the radar for the past few weeks. With Keagan's birthday and Christmas activities, I just didn't really have time to post. Keagan's new toys (and some online shopping/browsing) were just way more fun! But I'm back, at least a little bit, and I figured I'd ease back into the whole blogging realm with a simple and appropriate linky party or two.
Personal: This one is a continuation of my resolution from last year. I gained somewhere between 40-50 pounds with my pregnancy, and I'm thisclose to losing it all (or being at a weight I like again). I'm between 5-8 pounds away depending on the day. Before all the Christmas festivities started up hard core, I had actually gotten within 3 pounds for one day, but that went away quickly. I just ordered the Zumba videos and will be working hard to get back down to size. In the meantime, I did actually buy myself some cute clothes that fit me a little better right now.
Blogging: I want to host my own linky party, but I've got to come up with a good idea.
Professional: I want to create more TpT items (keep your eyes open for more literacy centers especially), and I want them to have to mail me a check next time! I way surpassed my previous quarters and made just under $300 so far, which was super exciting. But momma has a lot of college loans to pay off. Plus my car just went ker-put, so I need to buy a new one (to me). We're looking at local auctions because this is NOT the year for us to buy a new car. Steven's job is still part time until next school year, and he's working on his last semester of grad school. Oh well, we'll find something.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I have still been doing a little bit of blog stalking in between my online shopping sprees and play time. I still have three more days of break to relax and enjoy, and I plan on juicing everything I can out of them! When do you go back?
Blog: I want to improve my writing skills and reach more people.
ReplyDeletePersonal: Get back onto the healthy eating "wagon". We let that go during December. As a result, I will lose my holiday pounds. Not many to lose, but enough to make my pants tight. :0
Professional: Find more skills to make sure I'm reaching my students just a effectively NOW with 29 kids, as I was able to do with 20 kids. So far, I'm failed to be just as effective as in the past.
I am thrilled to be your newest follower. I would love to try Zumba...it looks like fun and I could afford to lose a few pound myself. I would also love to do a linky party. I was thinking a top ten list of some kind. Good luck in 2013.
ReplyDeleteKathy O.
Third Grade Doodles
I am so with you on your goals! Zumba is so fun but I haven't done it in awhile. I have the check goal for TPT too and am getting closer but still not made it. I guess I need to keep creating some more products too:) I have having a giveaway soon. Check out my recent post if you would be interested in participating!
ReplyDelete~Holly
Fourth Grade Flipper
We go back on the 2nd...boo! I'm still not ready! :) Congrats on losing almost all of your weight - that is awesome!! I'm not coordinated enough for Zumba, but I know lots of people love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up!
Happy New Year's Eve!
Amanda
Teaching Maddeness
You will love Zumba!! I am a huge fan - I don't look the best doing it since I am always tripping over my own feet, but I feel great after I'm done.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your TpT accomplishment! Such a huge success :)