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May 4, 2014 By Rachel

I’m so excited that May is finally here!!!
I can’t really keep calm!
Now to clarify…I don’t like getting older!
But I love celebrating and I like to s t r e t c h it out!!
My birthday is May 10th! I will be 25 and skinny! 32!
I know I’m a few days late…but It’s Currently Time with the fabulous Farley!
Listening:
I’ve had Pandora on all day to the Dave Matthews Band station. 
Loving:
I love May for many reasons!
Here are the top 3:
#1 – It’s my birthday month (see above)
#2 – One month left of school
#3 – I get to celebrate my mom!
Thinking:
Our state testing is this week!
I’m a nervous wreck!
Why does it fall on Teacher Appreciation Week?
Testing does not make me feel appreciated!
Why does it fall on my birthday week?
Testing is not a good birthday gift!
My kids are ready and I know they will rock it!
Wanting:
Self explanatory!
Why is it the last little bit that is so hard to finish?
Needing:
I am in major need of a pedicure!
I’m waiting till Friday.
After testing.
Celebrating me!
Surprise:
This is for my girl Alison from

She’s amazing!  She’s hilarious!

You should visit and see for yourself!

She won’t disappoint!

Hope you’re enjoying your weekend!

Oh and 

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    1. Unknown says

      May 4, 2014 at 11:49 PM

      I am very lucky that we don't have testing like you do in Canada. It sure is a stress reliever! It must be because it's May; everyone is talking about their nails. In my post I talk about Jamberry – I love them!

    2. Jennifer Laffin says

      May 5, 2014 at 1:20 AM

      Testing during Teacher Appreciation Week? Someone has a very funny sense of humor… Best of luck to you and your kiddos! They will rock it!!

      Sending positive thoughts your way, even though it's not Thursday. 😉

      Jennifer
      Mrs. Laffin's Laughings

    3. Sarah says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:34 AM

      I am a huge birthday month advocate too!

      Yeehaw! Teaching in Texas

    4. Alison Rose says

      May 7, 2014 at 3:59 AM

      OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You picked ME…ME…ME! Thank you, Rach!!!!! I am overwhelmed with joy. I just fell on the floor from jumping and chipped the paint on my big toe. I need to get a pedicure with you for the end of testing and your 25th skinny birthday!!! I think I should call the big wigs and tell them there should absolutely not be any testing during your birthday week. What in the world were they thinking planning this? They didn't ask my input. I'm pouting that they didn't take all of this into consideration. I need a glass of water…you need water. XOOXXOOXXO
      Alison
      Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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