What's Up Wednesday

My first linky party on this blog :) Oh what a time to remember. I'm linking  up with Shay,  Sheaffer, and Mel. I love this little linky party because I feel like it says SO MUCH about my current mood, stress level, and obsessions. 

On the last Wednesday of each month they answer these questions and I thought I might as well participate in one before the craziness of the school year sets in!

1. What we're eating this week

Probably one of the four recipes my mom knows how to make. Oh and chocolate. I eat one piece of dark chocolate each day :)

2. What I'm reminiscing about

Outer Banks, NC. My little slice of heaven down south

3. What I'm loving

Honestly, the paycheck that comes along with a full-time salary position

4. What I've been up to

All things education, recently. Between gathering back to school materials, reading professional articles on my population of kiddos, figuring out how I want to structure my day. My brain may explode and ooze out sticky notes, Flair pens, and Starbucks. 

5. What I'm dreading

I randomly picked up a hostess shift this Saturday and I'm having major regrets. Yes extra money is great, but please refer to #3 on this list.

6. What I'm working on

Setting up my classroom! My poor room needs a lot of TLC this week. There were two teachers in my room before me this year and they left quite a bit of materials for me! I say that with a sense of sarcasm because most of the materials are unusable. #ohteacherlife

7. What I'm reading

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion for my book club!

8. What I'm listening to

As always, anything Taylor Swift. 

Oh and the Piano Guys Pandora station. 

Recently I've rekindled my love for Stevie Wonder

9. What I'm Wearing

Lots and lots of dresses! Anything breezy yet appropriate for unair-conditioned classrooms in the early September weather.

10. What I'm doing this weekend

In addition to #5, I'll be soaking up the moments with my precious puppy and visiting my family when they make their semi-annual trek to our favorite camping grounds. No worries, we glamp instead of camp.

11.What I'm looking forward to next month

Anything and everything pumpkin! Pumpkin spice lattes, cinnamon candles, apple pie, Bath & Body Works fall candles, you name it, I love it.

12. What else is new

I just got back from a nice weekend getaway with two close friends! One of them has a cottage about 3 hours away from home so we went up for a much needed girls weekend.

Bonus Question: What is your favorite summer to fall transitional piece in your closet?

I have to say SCARVES! There are just so many ways to wear them...wear them with a short sleeve, with a long sleeve, over a sweater, layered under a fall coat. Plus they vary in thickness. Light, cotton scarves in the beginning of fall and heavier, darker colored scarves towards the end of fall. Love them!