tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89618042853777050492024-03-13T22:51:36.851-07:00The Queen of WanderlustFashion,Travel, LifeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-34808685176429153822017-07-07T10:04:00.001-07:002017-07-07T10:04:22.946-07:00New Computer!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Alright, I'll be honest. I haven't had my own computer for about 3 years now. I haven't been able to post regularly for that amount of time which is why I haven't posted much since. All that is (hopefully) about to change! I finally got a new computer after saving up for a bit and I am going to try to work on getting the blog started back up, at least a little bit.<br />
<br />Lately I feel I have been lacking inspiration for outfits and mix and match ideas. My wardrobe feels blah. I was looking back through old picks just a few weeks ago and wishing I could have some of those ideas back. Well, I can. It just involves me giving some effort towards that thing that I want, so that's what I'll do. Stay tuned.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-18866512152533507472017-02-10T16:37:00.000-08:002017-02-10T16:37:07.136-08:00Follow me to Instagram!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Obviously I have not been around here so much lately. I am trying
to do too much at once, I suppose. I know, I know...that's a really great
excuse. Well, I have been working towards saving some money for a new computer
all the while trying to work (teaching, ahhhhhh) and plan a wedding. The
computer problem stops my from posting much (as I don't have a personal
computer, currently posting this from the boys computer!) and my busy schedule
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outfit pictures to inspire and challenge myself. I'm hurrying to get back to
that. Until then, I guess I'll post on Instgram until I have a bit more time.
If you'd like to check that out, here is the link! Follow me there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-2092887687330133002016-08-31T15:32:00.000-07:002016-08-31T15:32:01.809-07:00NEWS! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Most of my friends and family already know this, but.....I'm engaged! The boy popped the big questions just after our 2 year anniversary. I am in the middle of trying to decided all the crazy details of a wedding, but really, I just want to take some time and enjoying being engaged. With that, I thought I would share our story on here and have it written (or typed) out somewhere, so, here it goes.<br />
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Chris and I met when we were both in college at the University of Nevada, Reno. We were both in a political club in 2008. Chris had been in the club for a while, but that was the year I was finally able to join since I didn't have a crazy school schedule my final year. We hung out in this club with other people each week and during events (like the picture below, which was from a political rally just before the 2008 elections). Chris said he had a crush on my way back then, but I was so focused on working and trying to graduate college that I didn't really have a lot of extra time and, let's face it, I was a bit clueless. Chris asked me to get a cookie with him one day, but I had to work and he never asked me again, so by the end of that school year, I had graduated and moved (briefly) to Colorado and we fell out of touch.<br />
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Then, one day in 2012 (November I think), I commented randomly on a post Chris made on Facebook, and we started talking, which led to a very long conversation on chat which went on for days. At the time, I was finishing my Master's Degree and starting my first year of teaching and I was well, a bit depressed. I had just moved out of my parents house and was living with friends. I had to commute to work everyday and was pretty busy with that so I didn't really have a lot of free time to talk to friends. When Chris and I started talking, it was so nice to have someone to talk to and he was so easy to talk to. I could open up to him so easily and he said the same of me. We finally started hanging out more and going on little adventures around the area, like hiking. We both had many things in common and didn't have many friends, especially ones to go on adventures with.<br />
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This would have been the perfect start to a relationship, however, Chris was dating someone at the time. It was a very rough time for me because I had strong feelings for Chris, but I really needed a friend at the time, so I tried to just be friends with him. After about a year and a half of hanging out as just friends, I started to wonder if I could be just friends with him. I was so torn up about it at this time. I was really hurt and I didn't want to put him in any uncomfortable position and make him choose between me and his girlfriend. I started to pull away a little, but he just kept hanging on. Finally, I told him how I felt and he held me as I cried. I knew he has a girlfriend and I told him I was going to be around less. After about a month of not talking to much, he finally asked me to hang out with him. That day, he broke down and told me that he and his girlfriend were done. He said it had been a long time coming and he knew that she wasn't that one in his heart any longer. The next day, he kissed me and asked if I wanted to be his new girlfriend. I was hesitant (but also super excited) for the simple fact that he had just ended a relationship. He told me he hadn't really been in it for a while and he and I could take things slow. So we started dating in 2014, as seen below at a Reno Aces game.</div>
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From then on, we were inseparable. It was so nice to be able to give all of myself to someone I shared so much in common with. He told me he loved me September of 2014.<br />
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After about a year together, I was being kicked out of the house I was staying at with friends. It was a very quick move out and I didn't have a lot of time to search for a new place, so Chris said I could move into the extra room in his house. So after only a year of dating, I moved in. It worked out well and we even got a little kitten together. Hallow (pictured below)<br />
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We met each other's families and spent last Christmas in Portland, OR with my sister. Chris has been so supportive of me and really been a rock for me (and whatever other clique terms you can think of), but really, he makes me better. I am less anxious, worried, and stressed when I get to come home to him and we both challenge each other and get each other to go on adventures and take chances,<br />
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Finally, July 3rd, Chris said we should go for an evening walk up by the observatory that overlooks our little town. I said sure and we arrived there just before sunset. We sat on this little bench and looked out over the city. Chris gave me a letter and got down on one knee and proposed. Unfortunately, it was really windy, so he did have to yell a bit, hehe. I said YES, of course, and then we told our families. It has been such a great time to just be engaged and enjoy planning a wedding, which will take place sometimes next fall.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-41789214166686986102016-08-29T20:00:00.000-07:002016-08-29T20:00:22.876-07:00The last few days of a road trip.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So far I have shared my first few days of our summer road trip with you. We went to Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Went to Rocky Mountain National Park and then stayed in Boulder, Co that evening. After this, we were off to St. George, Utah and a huge change of scenery: from the tops of the Rockies, the the desert southwest. We wanted to hit Zion National Park during our adventures, so heading south and making a loop on the way back home was the best way to do that. We stayed an evening in St. George, Utah and tried not to melt. It was 114 degrees F that day, which the boy said was the hottest temperature he has ever experienced in his life. We stayed in the hotel room during the hottest part of the afternoon and got ice cream later that night, however, when you are dealing with temperatures this extreme, it never really cools of enough. My advice: Lots of sunscreen and lots of water.<br />
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After a very warm day, we knew we would have to get up early the next morning and head to Zion NP. We were at the park by 7:00 am and it was already warm and becoming crowded. I had never been to Zion before, but I was so excited. The colors of the rocks are stunning and what a lovely place to be before the sun is too high. We arrived at a good time to explore before the heat got to us.<br />
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Zion is so different from Rocky Mountain but spectacular just the same. Here are some of my pictures from the morning in the park!<br />
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<li>If you can, don't visit in the summer. Not only is it extremely hot, but it is also very busy and crowded and there is a line for the bus that takes you around the park. We only waited 30 minutes, but could have easily waited much longer.</li>
<li>Bring your own water bottles and make sure they are reusable! The national parks are no longer selling plastic water bottles (good for them!) so bring your own or plan to buy a reusable one there. Also, make sure you bring PLENTY! </li>
<li>Watch the weather. Not just for heat, but flash floods as well. Flash floods come quickly and could easily funnel straight into the canyon, leaving you with no way to get out. Check the park postings for more info. and if they are expecting rain. </li>
<li>SUNSCREEN! I am a freak about sunscreen and my family and friends will say the same thing. I always have it with me and always have it on. I even have 2 bottles in my car at all times, just in case. I hate being sunburned and in a place this sunny, it happens quickly.</li>
<li>Do not feed or try to pet the wild life. Keep the wild life, well, WILD. We say many people trying to put the squirrels. Just don't so it. </li>
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I love visiting our nations National Parks, especially since 2016 is the year that the park system celebrates 100 years! The boy and myself decided our summer road trip would be to Rocky Mountain national park and to Colorado (see previous post for the first part of the trip). Well on day 5 of our trip, we got up early and drove into the mountains to visit RMNP. I had only been here once before for a quick trip, so I was so excited to see the mountains and wild life. It is really magnificent to go from 100 degrees in Denver, to a much chillier 65ish in the mountains and there was snow! SNOW! I love taking a break from the crazy heat.<br />
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The views were spectacular, there were waterfalls all down the mountain sides and we got to see elk! The mountains have always been my favorite place to escape to. I grew up around the Sierra Nevada and my family and I were always going on trips up into the mountains. The mountains feel like home to me. There is a lot of quiet reflection to be had up where the air is cooler. I'm such a mountain person and my heart will always belong in the mountains.<br />
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I found so much inspiration on my trip, that I can only show you my pictures to explain it, and even those don't do the actually park any justice. So until you can go and see for yourself,hopefully these pictures will be enough!<br />
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Look! This elk has a pretty necklace! I've never seen one this close before. It was so thrilling.<br />
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Isn't he cute?!<br />
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I could stare out at the mountains forever!</div>
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So many wildflowers.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-4056760790422769742016-08-19T17:00:00.000-07:002016-08-19T17:00:08.732-07:00Road Trip Fun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This summer, the boy and I took a road trip to Colorado so that we could go to Rocky Mountain National Park and so that I could show Chris Denver and the surrounding areas. We also were able to hit the Utah and Wyoming state capitals as well, and take a quick stop to visit my grandma in Vegas. It was a great week long trip! We started by heading east towards Wyoming. The first night we stayed in Evanston, just across the Wyoming border. It was a cute little town with a pretty park.<br />
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The next day we stopped in Cheyenne for a quick view of the capital complex then off the Fort Collins, CO. It was so pretty in Fort Collins and we stopped at the farmers market and truly enjoyed this town. (We also walked around....a lot!)<br />
Downtown Fort Collins<br />
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Dessert at The Chocolate Cafe! <br />
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Day 3 was off to Denver! I really love Denver and it has such a nice downtown. There is so much to do. However, we arrived in Denver to 100+ degree weather. We went to the aquarium to escape the heat and stayed indoors during the hottest parts of the day.<br />
Denver Convention Center<br />
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Pretty Lights in Larimer Square.<br />
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Capital Building<br />
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By the River!<br />
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At the Aquarium with my new friends, Mr (Mrs?) Piranha.<br />
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After Denver it was off to Rocky Mountain National Park for a full day of fun! I will post about that soon and the end of the road trip, plus some road trip tips soon! Enjoy. </div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-66791111744941241442016-08-16T13:11:00.002-07:002016-08-16T13:11:26.887-07:00A little ways away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a little while since I have posted on here. Part of this is because I no longer have my own computer. It went to computer heaven about a year ago and now I have been working to save money to get a new one. This was set back by the fact that someone hit my car and crushed the side mirror, causing me to have to replace that around the new year. Now, I am almost to my goal to be able to get a new computer! With this new computer, I hope to be able to post more. I will have the ability to edit my own photos and to not only have a work computer. I am excited to post more in the next few weeks, so hang in there. In the mean time, here is a lovely picture of myself and the boy at a baseball game.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-7382383353785495902015-10-07T18:07:00.002-07:002015-10-07T18:07:32.318-07:00Dreaming of Fall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love seeing all the bloggers and their adorable fall outfits. Such inspiration! Cool colors, fall jackets and vests, boots, sweaters...oh, my! All the while standing in amazing autumn hued backgrounds that set my heart aflame. Meanwhile, in my drought ridden, overheated little piece of earth, we are about to have record setting temperature this weekend...and not in the chilly way. It is supposed to be 90 degrees here Saturday. Say it with me....YUCK!!!! Well, at least I have plenty of fall inspiration to view while I am inside under the air conditioning wishing for rain. Here are some of my web favorites for the week.<br />
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I am all over Pinterest looking at fall outfit ideas. <a href="http://thissillygirlslife.com/2014/09/55-fall-outfit-ideas/" target="_blank">Here </a> are some of the many looks I am envying right now.<br />
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Speaking of Pinterest, I am also getting sick of my long hair and pinning hair ideas like mad. What about <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/101119954111362263/" target="_blank">this</a> cute look? Or <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/101119954111363603/" target="_blank">this one?</a> Or <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/101119954108281201/" target="_blank">this?</a> I can't decide yet.<br />
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Boots! I am in need of some new riding boots for the weather change (crossing my fingers...soon please, soon!). I really like these <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-boots/recently-retro-boot-in-brown" target="_blank">lace up</a> ones and also the <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-boots/equestrian-crossing-boot-in-black" target="_blank">two-toned</a> look of these.<br />
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I'm looking for some fall inspiration so here is some from other bloggers around the web. Over at Selective Potential there is a <a href="http://www.selectivepotential.com/2015/10/pumpkin-prep.html" target="_blank">wonderful fall look</a> that makes me want to run straight to the pumpkins. And, The Clothes Horse makes me want to go <a href="http://www.aclotheshorse.co.uk/2015/10/outfit-autumn-in-orchard.html" target="_blank">apple picking!</a> Of course, <a href="http://www.kansascouture.com/" target="_blank">Kansas Couture</a> has my thinking about red boots for the cooler weather.<br />
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I hope all of you dear readers are having a more fall like autumn than I and I hope you are enjoying it! Here is to hoping the nip in the air visits me soon.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-90220165281446136722015-08-02T14:22:00.000-07:002015-08-02T14:22:00.166-07:00The red blazer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, summer is almost at an end here (for me at least). It's time to go back to class next week then back to school is just around the corner. Wow, where did my summer go? Oh well, I guess I'm ready, right? I'm trying to convince myself. Haha.<br />
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As for my outfit, I was meeting a friend from work and didn't want to be too casual. I still wanted my dress to be a bit summery as I am not ready to give up the bare legs and cute dresses. I took a pretty casual and sleeveless dress and added a nice blazer over it so that the dress would be dressed up a bit. It also added a great pop of red color to the black and white dress. The heels are new (from ModCloth) and I was so excited to wear them. They made a nice neutral statement on my feet.<br />
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Dress: Kohl's, Blazer: Macy's, Shoes: ModCLoth, Bracelet: Etsy</div>
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I love painting my nails, but I use my hands all the time for crafting, cooking, cleaning and everything else so my nail polish always ends up chipped the day after I paint my nails. I decided to try the new <a href="http://www.target.com/p/sally-hansen-miracle-gel-nail-polish-sugar-fix-370/-/A-15332357?ref=tgt_adv_XSB10002&AFID=bing_pa_df&LNM=15332357&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=15332357&LID=17pbs&ci_src=328768002&ci_sku=15332357&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=msn&CPNG=pla_new_health+beauty&adgroup=pla+cosmetics&LNM={Keyword}&MT=broad&LID=17p18249858&KID=09a1f3da-5f51-4f95-980a-cb5dc015b73a" target="_blank">Sally Hansen Gel Polish</a> in a pretty grey shade to see if my nails would look nice for longer. This was day 3 after applying the polish and my nails still look pretty darn good! I'd say that's a win in my book. </div>
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New shoes! Always one of my favorite things. These are pretty comfy and very cute. </div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-43754694287721892512015-07-27T16:38:00.001-07:002015-07-28T15:55:05.183-07:00Keep rollin'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Lately life has been a whirlwind of adventures. I think it always is, but it just seems especially busy lately.<br />
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I'm house sitting this little guy a few days this week. He may look cute but he can bark all day.<br />
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I wandered around the state legislature building and found this neat Nevada shaped mirror!</div>
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More mirror. Skirt:Target, Shirt: Modcloth.com, Shoes:dsw</div>
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In other news, I adopted this tiny little ball of fur who is taking up so much of my time. But she's just so adorable. This is Hallow!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-4051719281353506392015-07-21T21:00:00.000-07:002015-07-21T21:00:01.503-07:00Date Night White<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I adore summer whites! I am not one who wears white often, but it feels so perfect in summer. I am pretty clumsy and usually end up with food or coffee (usually coffee) down the front of whatever I'm wearing, especially when I wear white. Oh, well. That won't stop me from wearing it.<br />
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I had a date night with the boy and wanted something fun and light so I put on this dress and brought out my newish shoes. Put the look together with some cute earrings and it's time for a nice dinner on an outside patio. Hooray for summer!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-8458731995939856782015-07-19T16:43:00.000-07:002015-07-19T16:43:00.451-07:00Summer break<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Summer is in full swing here. As a teacher that means lots
of relaxing and enjoying the summer sun…NOT. I have been working on lesson
plans, reading school books, and creating classroom décor for next year. Plus,
I have already started having dreams about my next class! Ahhh. Well at least I
can take lots of breaks and go outside and play with the dog or go down to the
river. Well today I took an actual break
and went out to lunch with a friend. It is nice to be able to get out of the
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My favorite summer heels. They are wedges and so comfy!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-91429402100682722482015-07-17T09:37:00.000-07:002015-07-17T09:37:00.344-07:00My life lately<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Lately I have been working on classroom projects and ideas and creating all kinds of things for my classroom for next year. Who says teachers don't work in the summer? HA! I have been busy all over the internet looking up ideas and such (thanks Pinterest!). Here are some links and such I found this week and been loving.<br />
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Picture from my word wall in my classroom. The kids love zombies!</div>
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Great finds for the classroom that can be found at the local <a href="http://www.minds-in-bloom.com/2014/08/classroom-finds-from-hardware-store.html" target="_blank">hardware store!</a></div>
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WHAT!? A <a href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/91643631-elmers-electric-crayon-pencil-sharpener-1680/" target="_blank">crayon sharpener</a> that is not in the back of a crayon box!? Exciting!</div>
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I'm thinking of an owl theme classroom for this coming up year. <a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/2014/02/owl-classroom/" target="_blank">This classroom</a> has some great ideas for how to make it cute and colorful. </div>
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I'm also looking up home ideas on <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/" target="_blank">Design Sponge.</a> We just cleaned and donated a bunch of old clothes and household items and now I need some ideas for color and design around the house.</div>
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Also while browsing the internet I found <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/clever-columnist-heel" target="_blank">these heels</a> and ordered them.<br />
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I have been watching Orphan Black in a marathon while working as well. What a crazy show.<br />
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We are also thinking about adopting a kitten! I am super excited about this idea. I have been wanting another cat since our family cat passed a few years ago. How excited am I!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-62121921270061190322015-07-14T04:30:00.000-07:002015-07-14T04:30:01.368-07:00Night and day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sometimes you need to be able to change your look quickly from day to night. For me, this often happens at work. I go to work with a more casual and easy look generally. It makes working with kids much easier. For my day look, I wore sandles and kept my hair down and makeup light. This look is more simple and I could run errands and go about my daytime business.<br />
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Dress: JCpenny, Shoes: DSW, Earrings: Charming Charlie</div>
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THis is my "It is really sunny and bright out right now" look. Too much sun in my eyes and I think Luna back there would agree.</div>
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The evening look. For evening, a quick shoe change to some cute heels, a little bit more makeup, and the hair in a ponytail. A fast switch for when you have a date or drinks after work/errands.<br />
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Shoes: Target</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-65362804834049470952015-07-12T14:42:00.000-07:002015-07-12T14:42:00.034-07:00Inside the caves...under the ground<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of my biggest fears is mines. In Nevada, we have a lot of them, both new and old. This fear stems from my 4th grade field trip. First we learned all about Nevada history, then we watched a video about mines called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHcZ3h9cKlw" target="_blank">Stay Out and Stay Alive</a> (may not be the exact video but similar). Let's just say the video scared the heck out of me. The next day after the video our class was going on a field trip to visit a (safe?) mine. I was up all night with nightmares and terrible thoughts about this trip. When our class finally got up to the mine, I refused to go in and sat outside the whole time and to this day I still do not like being underground, mines, or even replicas of mines.<br />
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When the boy and I decided to go on our trip to Great Basin, we researched all the amazing things to do and see. One of these things that everyone seemed to recommend was <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/historyculture/lehman-caves-national-monument.htm" target="_blank">Lehman Caves.</a> It looked neat, but I wasn't sure I was going to be able to go. My fear stopped me. The night before we went I was once again having anxiety about the thought but as an adult I figured I could do this. Plus, caves are not man made like mines are, so there is a little bit more security there. Well, ladies and gents, I did it! I conquered my fear and went in. It was amazing and interesting and such a surreal experience. The pictures I have aren't great but we had to keep moving and I didn't have much time to set up. All I have to say is, conquer your fears. Go out and do something amazing.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-35938452643806434102015-07-10T16:30:00.000-07:002015-07-10T16:30:00.477-07:00Great Basin National Park!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have a bucket list and part of it includes attempting to get to all the US National Parks. I love the wild, beautiful places of the world and it would be wonderful to get to them all. They are such important pieces of our nation and just amazingly beautiful. Plus, I have wanted to visit more since watching the Parks And Rec. last season and wishing I had Leslie Knopes job. haha.<br />
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The boy and I decided that we would pack up and take a road trip to our state's <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm" target="_blank">Great Basin National Park</a> since we both were excited to see it! Of course it was better than we expected. Here are some wonderful pictures from the park. I'll try to let the pictures speak for themselves...<br />
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Bristlecone Pines are some of the oldest living organisms on earth. They grow in some of the harshest environments in the US. This one is at around 10,000ft. in elevation and just below a glacier. </div>
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One of the southernmost glaciers in the US is in Great Basin but since we've been in such a drought, there isn't much left. </div>
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Wheeler Peak is the second highest peak in Nevada. </div>
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Great Basin also has one of the darkest skies in the country. It is far away from most major cities so there is hardly any light pollution.</div>
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It was a wonderful trip (besides the flash flood warning) and I would love to go back again someday, I would highly recommend this park to anyone who wants to visit magical places with such rich wildlife and history. There are also caves inside the park, which I will post about next time. I just have far too many pictures for one post. </div>
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Highway 50 through Nevada has been called <a href="http://ponyexpressnevada.com/pony-express-loneliest-road.html" target="_blank">The Loneliest Road in America</a> and was once the route traveled by Pony Express riders through the state to deliver mail <a href="http://ponyexpress.org/history/" target="_blank">(Pony Express History anyone?)</a>. It is an empty expanse and lovely salt flats, mountains, and valleys with hardly any towns or other people seen for miles. While most people might find this "lonely" as the the nickname states, I find it beautiful and enchanting, at least to visit. This is where the boy and I began our road trip from Carson City, NV all the way out to Great Basin National Park. Summer road trips are great and can be full of fun and interesting places. Here are a few photos from the road, or The Loneliest Road.<br />
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On the road to Great Basin.</div>
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Shoes: Teva</div>
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The lovely open road. So much sky. </div>
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Eureka, NV. Another small town along the way.</div>
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Yay! I survived.</div>
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<a href="http://parks.nv.gov/parks/ward-charcoal-ovens-state-historic-park/" target="_blank">Ward Charcoal Ovens</a> outside Ely, NV. </div>
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Cows on the open range!</div>
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Welcome to Ely, NV!</div>
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That was the end of Day 1 of our road trip. The next stop was Great Basin NAtional Park, where we camped for a few nights before driving home. Since this post is a bit picture heavy, the next post will be from inside the park. Enjoy!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-64342070242718168882015-07-07T15:07:00.002-07:002015-07-07T15:07:53.315-07:00Edit, edit, edit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am currently very busy editing photos from my recent camping trip to Great Basin National Park. It was so incredibly beautiful and amazing. The park system is so amazing and I am glad to finally be able to say I made it to my state's greatest park (in my opinion). I will update you all with pictures from the trip and more information when I am done. For now, enjoy this picture of my getting ready to leave for our long road trip, but finding a stow away in the car. That's right, the dog really wanted to come with us. Haha.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-82735380113942607732015-06-10T19:02:00.003-07:002015-06-10T19:02:21.936-07:00Oregon Adventures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've been in Oregon (mainly Portland) for the last few days watching my lovely little sister graduate from dental school and exploring around the area. I love Portland and the surrounding areas. They are just so green and full of tress, so different from my desert existence.I was so excited to go to Portland and for it to be cooler than Reno and for there to be more rain. Well, turns out it rained more at home than in Portland! Haha. It was soooo hot so my wardrobe consisted of shorts and tank tops most of the time. Not much in the way of fashion for this trip but lots of travel photos. Here are some of the photos from my week of adventures! Enjoy.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-7110121931879921162015-06-02T17:08:00.002-07:002015-06-02T17:08:55.635-07:00Summer Blues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is barely summer (break) and I already have a bit of a bug. Yuck! The AC is on so it's nice and chilly in the house but me, I am wearing a sweater and drinking tea. And reading of course. I feel strange knowing it is probably 75 degrees outside and I am wearing a sweater, but it's one of those things I take comfort in when I am sick or feeling icky. I hope you all enjoy your day and hopefully this too will pass quickly!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-25939822793641768002015-05-26T16:08:00.002-07:002015-05-26T16:08:35.595-07:00End of the (school) year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Another school year is almost over and it is bittersweet as always. I am so ready for summer and to prepare for a new class, but at the same time I will miss this lovely group of students I am sending on to fifth grade. I have now been teaching a little over 3 years and I have learned so much. It is incredibly difficult to be a teacher but also incredibly rewarding. I know I haven't posted in a bit, but my job gets in the way in the best possible way. Today, I just wanted to write a quick story about the highs and lows of teaching.<br />
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I knew exactly what I was getting myself into when I decided to become a teacher, or at least, for the most part I was aware. My mom was a teacher before she retired and when I couldn't find a job after my undergrad school was done, I became a substitute teacher. I have always worked well with kids and volunteered, tutored, and helped out around schools. After just a year of substitute teaching, I knew I wanted to go into teaching and be able to work with kids every day. I also knew that teaching was a very difficult job. Not only do you have to deal with children, you have to deal with administrators, parents, other teachers and even politicians who think they know what is best for your job. (haha!)<br />
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I went forward on my journey, got my teaching degree and began my first year in the classroom. BAM! I was immediately overwhelmed. So much paper work needed to be taken care of, so many individual needs of not only the students but of all the other teachers that needed my students or needed me to be part of the fourth grade team. Thank goodness for my coworkers who were very helpful those first few months. Around October I really started to get the hang of the daily routine. However, as soon as I was used to something, it would change again. Teaching teaches you to become flexible and to think on your feet.<br />
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About half way through the year I was so exhausted. I kept getting sick and I was stressed and tired. I had to start preparing the students for the big end of the year tests while still teaching the subjects and taking care of my own personal life. I was discouraged to say the least. It was just so much. Then, during one of my parent-teacher conferences a parent told me what a difference my class was making in her sons life. He was enjoying reading more since I picked out a few books I thought he would like and he was doing much better in spelling and math. She was so glad to have me for her son's teacher! Wow, what a compliment. All the rest of the conferences were quick and boring, but that one made all the difference.<br />
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By the end of the year I was ready for summer, but I knew I had done a great job through the school year. The students didn't want to leave on the last day. I sent them on their way feeling satisfied with the job I had done. And every year now I feel the same way on the last day. The students grow so much by the end of the year and so do the teachers. It is a terribly difficult job at times but it is also incredibly rewarding. All I can say is, dear readers, I hope you find your own job that you enjoy and feel like you are making a difference. There ends my rambling and I hope to be back to new photos soon. So go forth readers and enjoy your summer. I know I will!</div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-77614338290087464272015-03-22T16:30:00.000-07:002015-03-22T16:30:01.885-07:00Lazy Sunday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today has been spent outside reading, working in the yard a little and generally just enjoying the spring. I forgot how much I like this kind of weather. Not to hot or too cold. I sound a bit like Goldilocks there.<br />
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I also discovered spring brings spiders. I do not like this. Spiders freak me out to no end. I have to scream and run and let the boy deal with them. Oh, well. At least he's willing to do it. I also discovered a centipede in the yard today. It was such a neat looking little creature. I should have snapped a pic!<br />
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I love mixing darker colors with bright colors. I always feel like I can't be bright all over, so I like to tone down the bright with dark. Plus I love how the black top makes the green of these shorts really pop! That's my favorite way to really show off the color of a particular item of clothing. Pair it with something darker to make it stand out. I actually have a few pairs of shorts that are bright like this and I almost always wear them with black. It is interesting to find such patterns in the way that you dress.<br />
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The warm weather continues! Ahhh, it is so nice here. I finally get to use all the warm weather clothes I bought in the fall when they were all on sale. This dress is one of those items. I bought it from Modcloth on sale in the fall since I knew it would be a great dress once spring and summer finally arrived. I try not to do that too much, buy out of season. There are just some items that are hard to turn into winter items and when I buy something, I really want to wear it right away!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-8082454236782676082015-03-13T17:01:00.001-07:002015-03-13T17:01:15.955-07:00Warmer Weather<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey dear readers! I'm sure many of you are wondering how it is even possible that I am wearing a dress right now! Well it seems spring has arrived around here and almost even skipped to summer. The winter here on the West Coast has been short and dry. The short part I don't mind, but we really need some moisture. Send us your snow! We'd really be okay with that. Alas, it seems another year of drought is headed our way.<br />
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Today it was warm enough to wear a dress and sandles! Admittedly I did wear a sweater most of the day with this outfit though. We have daffodils and toads croaking and buds blooming. It is nice to be able to finally break out the spring clothes all the way. Hopefully this weather will stay so I don't have to keep switching back to tights and sweaters.<br />
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Dress: Modcloth.com, Shoes: DSW, Necklace: Gift</div>
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Luna the dog is enjoying the warm weather as well. She lays in the sun most of the day and tried to figure out where our little toad seems to be. I'm glad she hasn't found him.</div>
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Luna is giving me a strange look!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17984149534973154354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961804285377705049.post-19584085462845302522015-01-15T20:50:00.000-08:002015-01-15T20:50:00.310-08:00RiverWalk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Reno, NV has the lovely Truckee River running straight through the downtown area. IT makes it one of the most interesting places in all the city since you can hear the lovely sounds of running water, see the icy waters in winter and see kids and adults splashing in the water in summer. It is a gathering place and a lovely place to sit on a sunny afternoon no matter the season. Although Reno's downtown area may not be the nicest area in the city, it has starting to become a rather new and nifty place. There are new restuarants, plays, concerts and hotels along with activities throughout the year. (i.e. Santa Crawl. Too many people for me, but still a fun event. <a href="http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events/12-13-2014/reno-santa-pub-crawl" target="_blank">Santa Crawl!</a> ).<br />
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When I was in college I found myself downtown often. It was a neat place to be with cute coffee shops and a few funky little stores. It is nice to see that it is being revitalized! Plus the city is getting a Tesla Gigafactory which is bringing major jobs to the area. Woohoo!!!!<br />
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The downtown ducks at the river!</div>
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Jeans and top: Loft, Cardigan: Old Navy, Shoes: Target ( a few years ago), Headband: ?</div>
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The Boy took these pictures of me by the river. It was a pretty nice day and we were on the hunt for records. There is a cute little record store right on the river. </div>
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The only sad thing I notice when looking at these pictures is the severe lack of water. I know it may look normal, but with the last few years being so dry the water level is significantly lower than normal. Here is to hoping for snow and rain. We need it!</div>
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The Boy hanging out with me!</div>
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