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My friend Mark and I are postcard buddies. We swap travel tips and talk about what Adam Richmond/Anthony Bourdain spots we've visited. My collection has about 15 postcards so far. 

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I love collecting shells. I'll find them in the nooks of our car, my pockets, or on top of my desk.

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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin 

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You know you live in a small town when the doughnut man gives you your doughnuts even though you only had a credit card, and he only takes cash. Then, he says, "Come back when you get the cash. Just don't forget." 

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My hubster's gma saved a bunch of his toys from when he was a wee one. This pup is my favorite.

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Mystery bouquet from Trader Joe's to remind me that spring is around the corner. 

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Required college reading and just-for-fun-post-college reading. Can you tell which is which?

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Snow is still fun here. :)

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Looking forward to our vacation. Not quite sure if I'll be swimsuit ready because I've lost a few days of working out to my sinus infection.

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My hubster's grandma used to say that we were like a duck and chicken because we didn't speak the same language. There were always lots of hand gestures, short sentences and lots of laughter. My chicken finally has its friend back.

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It's going to be a wet weekend. We already have a small stream in front of our sidewalk. 

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Clouds looked like cotton candy today.

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Last Valentine's Day post. Promise. I went to my other school (Remember, I work at 2 schools.) to plan for tomorrow. I found all of these super cute homemade valentines waiting for me. Isn't the camo-inspired valentine too cute?

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When you teach, paper valentines with cartoon characters go with Valentine's Day like milk and cookies. 

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I was trying to take a photo of my little bean. Then, Tabatha and her big head bumped me. So, ta-da!

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Cutest puppy ever! Look how happy he is in his stroller.

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When I was a wee one, I loved learning about the color wheel. From then on, I've always leaned towards the cool side of the color wheel. 

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A morning drive through the country. Fresh air for my throat and emerging cabin fever.

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Inspired by Inception. Life is a puzzle. 

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Our Jasmine is coming in nicely. Spring is almost here.

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I'm sick from the kiddos. I have little patience to get the right shot, so I'm just trying to get any kind of shot up. Thanks for your patience.

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The middle school where I sit from 8:30-3:30 (on a Saturday) learning how to teach amazingly gifted kiddos. What a loooong day!

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Yes, the first week of February is already done and we still have Christmas lights out. I was embarrassed until the kiddos requested Feliz Navidad during the music assembly today. Feliz Navidad!

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My mom sent me these adorable Valentines to share with my friends. The trick will be to get them out before V-day or they're going to become a cute decoration in my craft room.

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My hubster told me why the rat is top dog on the Chinese calendar. He mooched a ride on the ox to get across the river. Then, hopped off immediately. Sneaky or smart?