LOL: when i grow up...

The photo above is of a journal I had in elementary school, in which I said my favorite subject was citizenship (social studies) and that I wanted to be teacher. I also wanted to be, at some point in my K-12 years: a ballerina, ice skater, author, independent coffeeshop owner, psychologist, lawyer, filmmaker, and journalist. Teaching was the career I kept returning to. As a result...I am currently finishing up my bachelor's degree in education : )

I think a person's career/career goals say a lot about what they enjoy and what they care about, which is probably why teachers often ask students what they want to do when they grow up. If you haven't guessed it yet, I have another set of elementary kids' opinions for you today! The following answers were responses to the question what do you think you would like to do for a living when you grow up?

Student responses...

• "When I grow up I want to be a psychologist and report the weather so I can warn people when bad weather is coming."
• "When I grow up I want to be a police officer because they can speed and they have cars with hidden sirens for the undercover police officers."
• ‎"I think I would like to be a professional athlete when I grow up because I would be able to raise money to donate to charity."
• "What I will do for a living is I will make the world a better place."
• "When I grow up I will be a lawyer because I like to help people and you get a lot of money."
• "When I grow up I want to be a teacher because I want kids to be extra smart."
• "I think what I will be doing for a living is I will be a teacher because I love to teach. (That is why I always grade myself. I am getting ready to be a teacher.)"
• "When I grow up I want to become a history teacher because I love history."
• "When I grow up I would like to be a nurse. I would like to be a nurse because I like to help people when they get sick or hurt."
• ‎"When I grow up I want to be in the NFL because it is fun and I can learn more about football."
• "What I would like to do for a living when I grow up is to become a policeman because I can be helpful, solve problems, and help people figure things out."

Aren't the students' responses inspiring? They just fuel my desire to be teacher and help students reach their goals.

What did you want to do as a career when you were in elementary school? How does it compare to your career goals now?

design dreams: window seat envy

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I love window seats so much. Someday the house I own will have one, just like my family's house does now. My favorite of these three is the second one. How do you feel about window seats? Which of these three is your favorite?

things that are making me happy

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• The photo above
• Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail polish (especially in Commander in Chic)
• Watching The Golden Girls
• Yummy ice cream treats
• Seeing and now quoting the movie Your Highness this past weekend
• Long walks with the dog
• Reading articles on Reese Witherspoon's wedding
• Making delicious chicken and pasta dinners with the boyfriend
• Weather getting warmer
• Listening to all the Glee volumes on shuffle
• Visiting with family and friends this past weekend

What is making you happy this week?

weekly gems

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• A few simple ways to save money.
• Adore this collection of super cute teal items.
• Coffee ice cream? Yes, please!
• Just in case you need some reasons to go on vacation.
• Photos of Laura's trip to the top of Rockefeller Center took my breath away. I need a trip to NYC, stat.
• Love people who love their pets.
• Tips on how to green your kitchen.
• I've officially added Edinburgh to my list of places to visit in my lifetime.
• The best time of day to do different activities.
• Help out a little girl named Violet!

Happy weekend : )

what teachers make

Today is a big day for me...it's the Teacher Job Fair at my university! Today's post is in part to inspire and pump me up for the job fair, and in part just because I think it's a great video. In the current controversy over teachers' unions and public school funding, it remind us what education's main focus ultimately needs to be - motivating students and making a difference in their lives. ***Disclaimer: There is some swearing in this video.

outfit envy

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These outfits really appeal to me. They have some of my favorite things: scarves, jeans, navy, gray, pearls, flats like Sperry's or TOMS, stripes, and a splash of color. The last outfit is my favorite. What are some of your favorite fashion elements? Which outfit would you wear?

have your cake and eat it too

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“You’re a human being, you live once and life is

wonderful, so eat the damn red velvet cupcake.”

- Emma Stone