Pink is my favorite color after all :)

So I went to get my annual hair cut and coloring last Thursday. I usually don’t wait a year to cut my hair but I do go that long this time because I was “letting it grow out”. I gave in to my annual craving of cutting it all off! I did and am pleased with my decision! LA, the hair guru, who also doubles as my big sister’s best friend, asked me what colors I wanted. I usually respond with the same thing everytime, “what ever you want to do”. I completely trust her with my hair and know if she does something that I just TOTALLY hate, she’ll do whatever to make it better. Plus, I’m not too incredibly picky with my hair, after all I’ve been living the past 9 or so months coloring with $3 out of the box color from Wal-Mart! She asked if I wanted pink this time and I told her to go for it. I know what you are thinking, PINK?. But it’s not that bad. It’s a few pieces on either side on the under layers. So it’s barely visible, yet it packs a HUGE punch when you see it poking out through my lovely blonde locks and highlights. Zack hates it, and hated it when she was doing it. Sweetie went with me to my appointment in hopes that he could get his hair trimmed during my appointment. So we both got our hair makeovers at the same time.

 

Here are some pictures of my hair.

 

Before. Not so recent (two years old!) but the hair looks THE  EXACT SAME as when I got it cut! :) See, I needed an update! P.S. the beautiful girl accompanying me in this picture is my LOVELY, older sister, Sarah, read about her here :)

Here’s a picture of my hair cut, you can’t see the pink really well here.

 

And here it is! I have the top layer of my hair pulled up so you can see the pink! Trust me, I am not brave enough to have it showing that much!

WIMP

I know you probably think I forgot about all of you who read my blog. No worries I haven't forgotten just haven't found the right thing to blog about. With both of my sisters in the blogging world, most of what I am going to write about they beat me to! So, here's one I KNOW they haven't done! Check out their blogs(Sarah at HoneySugahDahlin' and Sami at SavannahSteelMagnolia) if you don't believe me!

I have seen this all over the internet. WIMP doesn't mean a person who is a scaredy cat. For all purposes today in my blog it stands for What's In My Purse(or bag if you so choose to do that!)! I got on YouTube the other night and spent well over an hour watching peoples videos describing what's in their purse/bags. Hopefully you will play along and show us what's in YOUR purse! Here goes...

 

 

I got my purse for Christmas from my parents. It’s a Vera Bradley Betsy in Raspberry Fizz. I LOVEEEEE Vera.

 

There is a Push Pop from two weeks ago when I took R and D to Wilders World in Tifton that I forgot was even there.

 

 

This is my purse open. It looks more crammed than it really is.

 

 

My zebra umbrella.

My Vera sunglass case in Hope Garden that holds my ABSOLUTE most prized possession, my Costa Del Mar Isabelas. :)

 

A one hour massage gift certificate from a lady I babysit for.

 

 

My Tervis Tumbler. This is probably the most random item in my purse. It generally get’s thrown in when I leave work so I don’t leave it behind.

 

My Vera Hope Garden tech case. This has been tampered with because I had to remove my camera from it, sorry y’all!

My keys! On my keychain is MORE VERA! This is the ID case in Hope Garden. More on my keys below.

 

I LOVE rewards cards…as you can tell! CVS Extra Care Card

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Harvey’s key!

Big Lots Buzz Club Rewards

 

Winn Dixie Discount Card

Rite Aid Wellness Card (the only one I can use in my town! All others are for surrounding cities!)

My zebra key to my sister’s house.

 

Spongebob key to the house of the kids I babysit.

A keychain in honor of Zack with our initials and the day we started dating 2.14.7 :)

 

Awesome chapstick holder!

 

Car keys.

 

Cards out of my ID Case(minus my ID, debit card, and school ID so you can’t find my TRUE Identity and come find and kill me!) Notice there is no money :(

 

ORBIT GUM is my ADDICTION!!!

 

Random room spray I took out of my car to bring to my room. It obviously hasn’t made it yet!

 

YESSS $3. My ID case was EMPTY, which is usually where I store my money when I have any!(Which isn’t very often!)

 

Pens. (all are colored but ONE black pen and ONE pencil.)

 

My phone. Not very often in it but happened to be when I was toting everything in to take pictures!

Rechargeable AA batteries for my camera.

 

Outlast top coat. It’s supposed to keep the 8 hour lipstick put but I like it as a gloss.

 

Gum wrappers lol.

 

Yes, more money! 10 cents.

Silly Bandz…Two of the girls I babysit got me hooked…yes I am well aware of the fact that I am 20 years old! :)

 

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My sweet kids :)

I know I told you I would write this yesterday but didn't actually do it. I know, I am a slacker! :) Here are some pictures and updates on how my day was yesterday!

I went and got J and R from school and we went and got lunch. We spent the whole afternoon nearly playing hide and seek and playing the Xbox. It was a blast. I know I am going to have fun with these sweet youngin's this summer!

summer :)

So tomorrow I start my summer babysitting job. I am completely excited! Last year I kept and fell in love with a little boy named Nate. It was hands down the best summer I have ever had. I spent time with Nate every day and grew closer and closer to him. As August neared, I had to cope with the fact that I wouldn't get to see my little man as much anymore. I stopped to visit a few times on my way home from college on the weekends and then they moved.

This summer I am sure will be completely different yet equally enjoyable. I am keeping an 10 year old girl, R and her younger brother, J who is 8. I am not used to older children. I have experience with babysitting them but the majority of the children I babysit are younger. However, I am sure we will have a lot of fun. Because they are older I can take them to a movie, bowling, or even putt-putt and am sure they will enjoy it! I am excited to get to know them and grow close to them over the next few months.

I'll update you tomorrow on how our first day goes!

And the verdict is...

Well I have pretty much talked myself out of changing my major. I love younger children and could probably do more with an Early Childhood Education degree than a Middle Grades Education degree. I thank my friends and families for honestly giving their humble opinions and leading me in the right direction!

On another note this weekend has been great! Friday night we ate at Sarah and Bubb's. We had "Fatties", and they were AMAZINGGGGGG! We have never tried them before and they were out of the world! A fattie is a layer of bacon weaved like a basket and laid out. Then on top of that goes hamburger meat and then whatever you would like to add in the middle. It is then rolled up like a log and smoked for 3 hours. Bubb made another rendition with weaved bacon, sausage, granny smith apples, and maple syrup that I was reluctant to try. I did though and it was way better than the hamburger fattie! My Bubb is an awesome 'Cook".


P.S. These are all from my sister. I stole them from here!


Saturday my mama, Sami and I spent most of the afternoon soaking up some rays in the swimming pool. Later than night we met up with some of Mama and Daddy's friends and Sarah and took a trip down to Uvalda to Benton Lee's Steakhouse for a super awesome supper. The steaks my sisters got were HUGE. They both brought back almost as much as would be served at any other restaurant for leftovers!

We took my car to Benton Lee's and let the old folks ride in the RV. We called it the Geriatric Party Bus, we named it that with much love :)
(Another picture stolen from here!)

Today I went to Zack's cousin, Macy's dance recital. I have gone the past three years and have thouroughly enjoyed seeing her dance and improve every year. She did so well this year she'll have to work EXTRA hard to make it any better next year!

To change or not to change.....

My major that is. I have been thinking and talking with friends and family about my future as an elementary school teacher. I am contemplating on changing my major to Middle Grades Education with a primary concentration in Math and a secondary concentration in Science. I can't believe I have never doubted my choice I made four years ago until exactly halfway through college.

One reason for the contemplation of a new major is the fact that there are so many candidates out there for Early Childhood Education. It seems everyone is going that route and with the economy in the shape that it is in many elementary school teachers are being laid off and few are hired.

I love working with younger children and that is where the majority of my experience is from working at daycares and babysitting. It isn't until recently that I have been exposed to middle school students, other than when I was that age myself. I have substituted at the middle school and to my surprise enjoyed it. I am at a point now where I need some advice before I make a final decision.

One major thing that will affect my decision is time. I have busted my butt to stay on track in college and make it out in no more than four years(8 semesters). According to my calculations, I have only taken 3 extra courses so far that do not fit in the MGE curriculum. That puts me 9 hours behind. If I take one course extra each semester I will be caught up. I will take a heavier load than normal but I think I can do it.

Overall, I think either choice I make will be right for me. Either way I will be working with children and that truly is my passion.

Until next time,
Suzi

Hallelujah!

Well no having to "re-follow" me thanks to my big sister, Sarah, who informed me that I can do it all through settings!

This is my new blog. Stand by for many more cute things in the days to come! Working on a good blog.

Love y'all!