Kat's Playbook: Must Read

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Hunger Games Madness

As if my love for Jacob, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill wasn't enough for this 14 year old at heart. I am now so excited for the Hunger Games movie to come out (March 23rd...mark your calendars). Perhaps yet another midnight showing appearance?? I think so!!!

Don't spoil it for me, but I have only read the first book. I figured that I would just wait to read the other two until after I see the movie. That way....I am just in so much suspense not knowing what shall happen next to sweet Katniss. Anyone else wish they were a badass bow-n-arrow fighter?? Because I sure do!!!

Now I'm on the lookout for a shirt or something to completely embarrass myself with.

Posted in: 14 at Heart, Let the Games Begin, Must Read, Must See on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 4 comments

Just Breathe...And Then Read

First of all, I must say that I absolutely L-O-V-E teaching. It makes my heart happy to get to know these kids and become their classroom "coach". I love my commute (two stop signs & three turns which totals .3 miles). I love that on some days I can grade papers, go to yoga, stop by the store, start dinner, and STILL be home all before I would start my commute for my last job. I love the school, teachers, students, and overall moral there.

However...I also must admit that Student Teaching is hard!!! Yes. I knew it was going to be. (My Dearest E warned me many a times!!) But here a few of my realizations:

- I have 3 episodes of Gossip Girl, 3 of Pretty Little Liars, 3 of Modern Family, and even Desperate Housewives on our DVR. Hell I am sure there is more, but that is the top that I saw when looking for a recorded Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to ~~parent~~ entertain Mr. T with while making dinner. Instead of my Must See TV....I am catching up on videos of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show and the life story & legacy of Muhammad. Anyone wanna get some popcorn and join me???

- I spend just about every night reading up on the content. I mean, who the heck knows the details of the Byzantine Empire, Mongol Rule, and Fallout Shelters just because?? Not this girl.

- I just picked up a copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain. It is the chosen book for our monthly book club. I want to read it tonight (especially after slacking and not even starting the last book club book....Again sorry girls!!). But honestly...Ivan the Terrible and Kievan Russia just scream "Read me! Read me!! Read me NOW!!"

- I do have to give myself props for learning 180 student names in the first two weeks. Don't even ask me to tell you their last names, but I can at least call on them when they fall asleep during a video or give them a fist bump in the hallway.

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The funny thing is...I may be putting in just as much or even more hours than I did at my previous job but I am still LOVING it. I know some days will be an absolute failure, but I also know that each and every day will start and end with a smile. :)

Posted in: Book Club, Must Read, Student Teaching, Teaching, work on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1 comments

Oh Peeta! Peeta! Peeta!

Tonight I am hosting our Book Club (which is really talk-about-the-book-for-15-min-and-then-drink-a-lot-of-~~wine~~-microbrew). But either way it is a time for the neighborhood gals to get together.

This month's book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I absolutely loved it. Quick read, very entertaining, and of course...set it up for the next one. Now I just can't wait for the movie to come out this February. I feel like it is the next Twilight sensation where 14-year-olds and other 30-year-olds like me just might want to be the kick ass Katniss and go crazy for Peeta, and Gale.

Even downloaded this song from the soundtrack to play tonight.

Posted in: Book Club, Must Have Music, Must Read, The Jams on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1 comments

Top Gifts for this Thirty Year Old

Thanks to my family and friends, I am blessed with these Must Have gifts for a 30 year old.

1. Cowboy Boots - Now I am not just a girl who rides a mechanical bull, but also one with super cute boots!!

2. Nano - I LOVE music. Love love love. My Jams seriously complete my day. And so my original Nano was slowly dying after 5 years of daily use. Now I can rock it out to this tiny nano.

3. Yoga Mat - A new yoga mat makes yoga practice just that much better.

4. Super cute Orange Watch - Sorry Elle Woods, but Orange IS the new pink!

5. Super soft zip up - perfect to wear while running, to yoga, or just around.

6. Inspirational bracelet - from goodworksmakeadifference.com. Loving this!!!

7. Super cute cardigan. Perfect for the future teacher to wear!

8. Tim Tebow Book - Yes, you will all be shocked....I actually did not own this book yet. HOWEVER....this one is in the works to get signed!! Gator Guy and Mr. T are the best!!! I just hope that Timmy signs it with his digits so we can hang out asap.

9. Beer of the Month Club - What more could a girl ask for than some micro brew delivered straight to our house!!! (Thanks Dree!!)

10. Bronco Tickets - Ok, I'm the jerk that completely forgot to include my Bronco tickets on this post originally. So a BIG thank you to Dree and my Bestie for your very generous gift. You clearly know the way to my heart ;) But really, the game was the perfect way to conclude my bday week!!

Posted in: Birthday, Must Haves, Must Read, Must Wear, Tebow, Thirties Rock on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 0 comments

3 Things - 3 Days

1. I am going to my first ever book club tonight. I still need to finish about 75 pages (slacker) and plan to do so on the train this evening. The book of choice: Sarah's Key. Very well written, however, just a little too intense and depressing at the moment. I had to put the book down and take 10 minutes after each read to just come back to reality.

My suggestion for next month...something else a little more up beat or else I will pick for everyone to read this:

2. Speaking of....obviously since I am quite the Tebow fan and soon to be his BFF, people often think of me when they read or see anything about him. The best part...I don't ever need to research or look out for hot "Tebow" items, because everyone sends them to me right away. Just yesterday, I was sent This Article by Sport Illustrated. Seriously, if you are a fan, you will love it. If you are a naysayer, just give it a try...it is another way to look at being a succesful quarterback. Interesting. And for more entertainment, I was sent these two videos. Both hilarious.