Wednesday, October 30

I'm back from my conference.  I'm curious to see how the last two days went with my student teacher.  Tomorrow will be interesting.  I hope my nerves aren't tested, because I'm still sick and you do not poke the (sickly) bear.

And before you say anything, yes that is the same shirt I wore on Monday.  Don't judge me please, but I just couldn't figure out a better outfit and I am sick.  That's all I've got in terms of excuses.  The sweater I brought to wear for today just didn't look right.  I felt too sloppy.

Top: Gap
Skinny Pants: Old Navy
Scarf: Forever 21
Flats: Target

Monday, October 28

I'm sick.  Again.  With a nasty cold.  Such is life.  Here's my outfit.

Top: Gap
Blazer: Kohl's
Skirt: LOFT
Tights: WalMart
Shoes: TOMS
Necklace: J.Crew Factory
Bracelet: Victoria's Secret

Tuesday, October 29

I wanted to post yesterday afternoon, but the internet connection at my hotel was spotty.  Also, I was still sick and felt like crap, so I didn't have the patience for anything.

I was at a conference on the Common Core.  It pretty much sucked.  I heard every freaking research book rehashed in the last two days.  At one point, I think I was tempted to use the table leg to knock myself out.  Many of the presenters' PowerPoints had so many typos in them I wanted to scream; they talked about some learning strategies as if they were brand-new.  For example, they acted like no one had any idea what a KWL chart was.  Seriously?!?  I think if my district had known, they would not have paid money for that.  And if I had to hear a variation of Hattie, Daggett, or Marzano again....well you know what I wanted to do with the table leg.

The one awesome thing was my hotel room.  It was HUGE.  It had a kitchenette and the shower was one of those two-sided showers where the water comes out of both walls.  YES!

Dress: Kohl's
Cardigan: Banana Republic Outlet
Necklace: Kohl's
Boots: Lane Bryant

My kind of hotel room: wine glasses provided :)

I was so ill that as soon as the sessions let out that afternoon, I crashed in my room.  I was ready for some Nyquil and a good night's sleep!

Saturday, October 26

In between bouts of illness--first a stomach bug and then a really bad cold--I ended up being able to go to a high school reunion of sorts.  It was fun, but it was a LOT of driving for such a short amount of time hanging out.

Dress: Kohl's
Tights: WalMart
Boots: Lane Bryant
Necklace: LOFT
Scarf: Forever 21
Jacket: Guess from Marshall's

Thursday, October 24

I didn't get a chance to post this due to Parent Teacher Conferences Round #2 and a bout of illnesses.

Top: Marshall's
Skirt: Marshall's
Blazer: JcPenney
Tights: WalMart
Booties: Ariat
Necklace: from Irish Festival

Monogram bracelet: Altar'd State
Sparkle bracelet: Target

I will have to wear this outfit again; I got hit on twice while wearing it.  Thank goodness, neither time was during parent teacher conferences.  THAT would have been awkward!

Wednesday, October 23

The last full day of the week.  And thank goodness too!

Want the run-down of parent teacher conferences?  They went so very well!  I go in with lots of student work and data.  That way, the students' work really speaks for itself.

Navy and White Top: Ann Taylor
Emerald Pants: Express
Mustard Cardigan: Charlotte Russe
Gray Loafers: Aerosoles from Marshall's
Leaf Necklace: Irish Festival in KC

The colors in this picture turned out really weird.  Those are emerald green pants, a navy and white top, and a mustard cardigan.  The pants look teal though.  And the top looks like it matches the pants in this picture.

Tuesday, October 22

Parent Teacher Conferences Round #1 happens tonight.  I'm hoping all goes smoothly.  I don't really have any issues with students and any grade issues have been dealt with ahead of time, so fingers crossed that I don't have any doozies.  If my student teacher can not butt in, I think it will go well.

I dressed to (hopefully) impress today for the conferences.  I want to look professional, but I also wanted to be comfortable for teaching all day.

Top: from Goodwill
Blazer: JcPenney
Skirt: Marshall's
Leaf Necklace: from Irish Festival in KC
Kitten Heels: Union Bay

I love this skirt.  It is stretchy and feels like pajamas.  You know, if I wore skirts as pajamas.