SNOWED!

Last Weekend: IT SNOWED

Details: I spent the weekend watching Netflix under my electric blanket while it snowed. Thankfully I didn't have anywhere to be. 

This Week: 

BRRRRR

Willie in my class!

Details: This week went very fast! I had two tests and one paper. A KNEA meeting and I worked every day. First graders say the most hilarious things so I look forward to seeing their smiling faces. It has definitely been a learning curve. Sometimes I catch myself at home telling the TV "shhhh" when I think the volume is too loud. This weekend I'll be baking a cake for my lover's grandma YIKES! She's probably the best chef in MHK so I have to make it extra yummy. 

Weekly Obsessions:

watching Maleficent

drinking earl grey black tea

making science experiments for 1st graders

listening to Taylor Swift "Blank Space"

missing beaches, warm weather, coconut drinks

Winter is here!

                                                Two Weekends Back: HALLOWEEN! 

Kissy Visited! 

Ring Tailed Lemur

CD4 T Cell

Details: Kristin and Mason came to the Little Apple for the weekend and it was really fun and very cold. We tailgated at the Bill, played board/phone games, laughed a LOT, and checked out the ville. 

2 Weeks Back: 

Details: It was my first week without any tests so I just relaxed and spent my time doing stupid stuff like stalking people on Facebook and buying enrichment for my betta. Yes, you can use enrichment for fish. I got Beta (that's his name, as in beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin)  anyways he now has a heater and different treats (e.g. blood worms, daphnias).

Last Weekend: Happy Birthday Josh and Jack!

The Week:

Details: I apologize for lacking on the photos, but this week was quite busy. I started a new job teaching first graders and I'm learning quite a bit! It feels so weird working with little kids because they are so similar to adults, but cuter and sometimes nicer. This week has been mostly a free week so that I can adapt and figure out all of their personalities. I also had three tests and two reports due so a typical day can be described as: wake up early, study, school, work, study, go to bed late. Today was the first day I was able to sleep in and I woke up at 6:30 AM FAIL! Hopefully I can sleep in tomorrow :) 

Weekly Obsessions:

making lesson plans

watching Virunga on Netflix - YOU MUST WATCH IT!

eating chicken pot pie

wearing every piece of clothing and accessory I own because it is freaking cold outside.

dreaming of Thanksgiving Break

Halloween on FRIDAY!!

Last Weekend: Wichita Visit!

Details:

The other Malone's stopped by and we carved pumpkins and laughed at Jack's jokes.

The Week:

I exercised outside all week because it was freaking gorgeous out! 

Weekly Obsessions:

making a cell biology costume....FOF1 possibly

watching Chopped on Netflix

eating red curry with chicken

anticipating the ending of the election

excited to wear my LEMUR COSTUME! 

Homecoming Week at KSU

Last Weekend: STUDYING

Details: 

Homecoming week at K-state - picture of the 'Spirit Sign' by Kappa Alpha Theta

Week: STUDYING

I attended a KNEA meeting where Dean Mercer (of Education) discussed the "A Walk in my Shoes" documentary.  It was inspiring and also cool to hear that Kstate invited Michelle Obama to speak at a Landon Lecture in the Spring. She has not responded yet. 

Weekly Obsessions:

eating large amounts of Ghirardelli dark chocolate sea salt caramel filling squares

wearing shorts and tees - love the warmth in October

dreaming of living in a tiny house http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/pages/houses

listening to Beware by the Griswolds

watching the Arrow (Season 2) 

Parentals Visit!

Last Weekend: Parents Visit the Little Apple! 

Details: 

- Flint Hills Discovery Center

- Insect Zoo and University Gardens

- Manhattan on the hill

My dad loved crawling through the children's jungle gym at the Discover Center and taking pictures of hideous spiders at the Insect Zoo. We also climbed all over the Manhattan sign on the hill. Our favorite meal was brunch at the Chef. More things to cross off my bucket list! 

Week: 

I spent the week volunteering at various events accumulating hours for my teaching program. I also became an officer for the KNEA organization. I'll be spending Monday nights taking pictures of events and spreading news about teaching. I also have NOT been studying which will kick my booty this weekend. I just can't focus when the weather is this gorgeous! 

Weekly Obsessions: 

missing the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita 

listening "what I'm really needing now, is a double shot of crown"

eating vegetarian meals

making Christmas lists for my homies

watching the Originals on Netflix