Currently: February 2016

Reading... The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane by Kelly Harms. 

Playing... nothing. 

Watching... The Middle and occasionally The Golden Girls. 

Trying... to find a better teaching job. I'm applying like crazy. 

Cooking... less. I hate how little cooking I've been doing. But I don't have much time anymore. It's my passion and it's bumming me out. 

Drinking... water. I don't drink much, other than juice and water. 

Calling... no one. 

Texting... no one lately. 

Pinning... whatever catches my eye. Mainly gardening and saving money tips. 

Tweeting... random things; freebies, giveaways, etc. 

Going...  nowhere. I went to school to sub for a few days this month. 

Loving... that spring is almost here and February is almost over.  

Hating... February. This has been the worst month so far this year. 

Discovering... new family on Ancestry. I'm always trying to expand my family tree. 

Thinking... about ways to advance my life. 

Feeling... tired and lost. 

Hoping... to see my boyfriend soon. It's been 10 days, almost 2 weeks. That's the longest we've been apart. I'm also hoping March is a better month. 

Listening (to)... nothing in particular. 

Celebrated... nothing in particular. 

Smelling... nothing. 

Ordering... vital records. Not for myself but for genealogy purposes.

Considering... nothing. 

Starting... nothing. 

Finishing... February.  

Weekly Love

TGIF! I'm so glad this week is over. Last week I was sick with a sinus infection and this week school was closed for winter break, so no work this week. I'm currently looking for a more part time or full time assistant teacher job; something with better hours for pay and my CDA program. Jose, however, started his new job at United Airlines yesterday.

Here's what I was loving this week.

Violet the baby goat. She's adorable! I love how she jumps around and explores :)

This lemon coin purse from Kate Spade.

Colorful post it notes at the office.

This quote. 

Coldplay at the Superbowl. I didn't watch the Superbowl (I hate football) or the performances, but I did see pictures and this is beautiful. 

Piper the pg has a new friend, a puppy! It's adorable!

These adorable 4 month old panda cubs learning to walk.

This birthday cake is so cute!

I don't know what it is, but there's just something about this collection that I like.

This quirky wall hanger. I would use different animals though.

Extra Love: 22 Things I Hope My Boyfriend Knows 

xoxo,

Courtney 

Weekly Love

Happy Friday! I didn't work at school this week but I volunteered on Tuesday to get my hours in for the CDA program. At the speech pathology office, I'm a clerk now and my hours have changed to Tuesdays and Fridays.

P.S. Make sure to pre-order my friend Mary's (of Uncustomary) book This Is About You.

Here's what I've been loving this week.

RAINBOW BAGELS! Need I say more? Oh and you can get it with Funfetti Cream Cheese or Cannoli Cream Cheese (with chocolate chips). 

This adorable 4 year old Brielle. She's been on Ellen and knows a lot about the periodic table.

Grease Live was awesome!

This artwork made with flowers.

This planner from Paper Source.

Glitter Frames from Urban Outfitters.

These cuties :)

The glitter hearts Iphone case from Urban Outfitters. I wish I had one just for this.

The Happiness Planner.

Extra Love: DIY Watercolors ~ Amazon might be opening a bookstore ~ World Nutella Day ~ Seeing a couple dressed like they were in the 1940's. I overheard them say that they weren't in a play or movie, they dress like that everyday 

xoxo,

Courtney

Currently: January 2016

Reading... The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane by Kelly Harms. It's so good and a great chick lit book. 

Playing... nothing. 

Watching... The Middle. I've been hooked on that show for a few weeks now. 

Trying... to make this a great year, save money, and spend less. 

Cooking... less. I hate how little cooking I've been doing. But I don't have much time anymore. It's my passion and it's bumming me out. 

Drinking... hot cocoa, now that it's chillier out. 

Calling... no one. 

Texting... my boyfriend. I don't text many people. 

Pinning... whatever catches my eye. Mainly crafts and Valentine's Day though. 

Tweeting... random things; freebies, giveaways, etc. 

Going...  nowhere. I went to school to sub for a few days earlier this month. 

Loving... my boyfriend like always :) 

Hating... how my followers on social media and on here are dropping like flies. :/ But it is what it is. 

Discovering... how to be more positive, happy, creative, and just be myself. 

Thinking... about changing my appearance a bit. Nothing drastic, just getting a new hairstyle and wardrobe. 

Feeling... tired.

Hoping (for)... a better 2016. 2015 has been rough. 

Listening (to)... nothing in particular. 

Celebrated... nothing in particular. 

Smelling... nothing. 

Ordering... nothing. 

Considering... getting my permit again. I never renewed it a few years ago, so I'm back to square one. 

Starting... nothing. 

Finishing... the Event and Wedding Planning course (still) and I'm determined to finish the tedious CDA Certification (a teaching assistant program). 

xoxo,

Courtney 

Weekly Love

Happy Friday! It was a quiet and quick week; thank heavens this week is over! I didn't sub this week, I didn't do too much work at the speech pathology office either, and nothing exciting happened either. Well, NYC did get about 30 inches of snow though. So, I was digging out over the weekend; but it's been quite mild, which is rare for January, and it's melting fast. Anyway, here's what I've been loving this week.

Tian Tian, the panda bear, at the National Zoo in D.C. enjoying the snow this past weekend. It's adorable!

These crazy milkshakes in NYC. This is a meal in itself! There's really no need for lunch or dinner. 

This paper decoration.

Watercolor planner stickers from Etsy.

Mason Jar planner inserts.

 

These floral Christmas trees.

This beautiful book. 

This umbrella art installation.

This women's style. I love that she doesn't care and still wears colorful clothing.

These fun cookies! I don't care if they're meant for kids, I'd make and eat them too!

Listen to my weekly happiness playlist. 

xoxo,

Courtney

Polka Dot Day

I hope you celebrated life with polka dots yesterday because it was Polka Dot Day and Celebrate Life Day. In honor of Polka Dot Day here's my top 10 for fashion and decor.

Polka Dots by courtney-dyson featuring coral flats

Polk Dot Home Decor by courtney-dyson featuring a twin sheet set

xoxo,
Courtney

Weekly Love

Hey there ~ I worked on Tuesday in the school office and I had off from my speech pathology job due to a funeral. My aunt (my dad's sister) passed away on Saturday, so the wake was on Wednesday and the funeral was yesterday; it's been a long week. Other than that, NYC will be getting it's first snowstorm this weekend. Saturday into Sunday we're getting about 6-12 inches. But Tuesday's supposed to rain, so there will be puddles everywhere.

P.S. It's Celebrate Life Day! Go have some fun!
P.P.S It's also Polka Dot Day. Look out for a fashion/decor post tomorrow.

Here's what I've been loving this week.

These rainbow cookies. Taste the rainbow.

This mug. 'Nuff said.

This book is really good. 

This faux crystal cluster from Etsy. 

This guy. If you live where it snows, you'll relate.

These cookies are look too good to eat (check out the rest of the article too).

This adorable picture. Now this is true love. 

This little girl singing Old McDonald. This video is a few years old but it's my favorite. It's hard to stay mad or annoyed when you see it. 

Extra Love: These adorable puppies ~ My cute cousin Ryan ~ Everything I see in Michaels

Listen to my Weekly Happiness playlist.

xoxo,
Courtney