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10 things that made my week

finding my halloween costume, finally

my students did fantastic work all week

finally getting over my illnesses

the third ward, downtown milwaukee

stepping on crunchy leaves

pumpkin spiced-everything

family parties

emails from friends abroad

seeing halloween decorations everywhere

my sister and brother-in-law are in town from new york

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the cutest video ever.

wine corks

I decided for my next table centerpiece, I want a giant basket filled with corks from bottles of wine I've drank. Unfortunately, I never saved these before I made this decision. So, needless to say, I've been buying a lot of wine lately, but that's perfectly fine with me and my friends. More excuses for wine and movies. I wonder how long it's going to take to fill a big basket.

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pumpkins

Reappearance

I'm sorry I've been neglecting this little blog lately. I've been ridiculously busy with work and school and then, because of those two things, I've been pretty sick lately. But I PROMISE to update this little blog more often from now on. I have missed it.

missing my books

i have been so overwhelmed by school lately that my reading for enjoyment time has taken a hit. when i only had to worry about working full time, i averaged about one book a week. but now that i work full time and go to school full time, i've seriously been slacking on the reading. i've been working on the same book {An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusesabagina who inspired the movie Hotel Rwanda} for about two or three weeks now. it's incredibly upsetting.

i'm sure that i could find twenty minutes here or there to read, but it's just not the same. i can't wait until i have a break from reading assignments, papers, observation hours, lesson plans and presentations to read again.

i have a few books waiting for me...

Lie My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa by E.B. Sledge

... to name a few.

corn maze at midnight

last night i had my first official fall experience... i got lost in a corn maze. my friend ashley's parents own a pumpkin farm and for her golden birthday we had a party at the farm. yep, totally a wisconsin thing to do.

that was the first time that i've ever been in a corn maze. we went out at midnight with only the moon to light our way. and, of course, friends jumping out of the corn stalks to scare me, but that actually made it more fun. so gripping my best friend's hand for dear life, i ran through the maze and after an hour finally made it out. it was so much fun. and just a little terrifying.

it was a fun night, only thing that was missing was apple bobbing... but i find that a little gross anyway.

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If historical events had Facebook

I found this online and thought it was so funny that I had to share. I love that someone spent the time to think through these events and I would love to read more. Can you imagine them?

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Love for Fall

It's been a bit chilly lately and I LOVE it. I'm tired of the heat and humidity of summer already. Why I wish it was fall:

I love cardigans.

I'm tired of a/c and sweating.

Crisp, cool weather.

Hot apple cider.

Scarves.

Pumpkin spice lattes.

I have a mustard yellow purse I'm dying to use.

Leaves change colors.

School is in session.

Jeans. All the time.

Pumpkin patches.

College football.

Candy corn and caramel apples.

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