Darn!

Ok, I realized I started the 30 Day Blog Challenge at an extremely busy time! Parent-teacher conferences are this week, so I think I will pick up the Challenge after my marathon of conferences on Tuesday. Hopefully, things at work will die down a little bit so that I can actually set aside some time for myself to do fun things, like reading for pleasure, blogging, and walking outside in the park.

30 Day Blog Challenge, Day 3

Day 3: Your First Love

Other than the love I have for my family and friends, I do not think I've ever been in love. I have been fond of certain people, and have even been in lust, but never love. Love is feeling complete comfort, trust, and adoration of a person. Love is not wearing make-up, wearing sweatpants, and not straightening my hair. I hope I haven't missed it...although there haven't been that many men in my life, so I don't think I missed the love train. I keep waiting for something magical to happen though. I mean, I know it's not going to be angels singing in heaven and roses spontaneously blooming when it happens, but there has to be some significant feeling when you fall in love.

End of this ramble.

30 Day Blog Challenge, Day 2

Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name

I am a sucker for witty names. I've tooled around on LiveJournal for several years and was ready for a switch to Blogger. I brainstormed a list of words that described me, such as teacher, pink, lady, classy, bookworm, nerd, etc. After playing around with some combinations, "Classically Fabulous" was born. I didn't know of the Coco Chanel quote until later, which totally blows my mind. Looks like I was channeling Coco during my brainstorming session!

30 Day Blog Challenge, Day 1

I have seen this challenge floating around the blog world, most recently on this blog: http://katieslifejourney.blogspot.com/2010/10/30-day-blog-challenge.html.

While I have every intention of writing every day or, at least, every other day, it's just not happening right now. I am hoping that this blog challenge will motivate me to post every day!

Ok, so Day 1's Prompt:Introduction, recent picture, and 15 facts about myself


Here I am, posing goofily in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. I'm a 26 year old first grade teacher in New York City. I grew up in Southern New Jersey with my mom, dad, and younger sister. I escaped the suburbs for the city when I went to Boston for college. I hope to return there someday, to the land of the Red Sox, brownstones, and chowda. I studied elementary education, and then went on the Teachers College, Columbia University to get my Masters in Gifted Education. Currently, I'm still taking classes in the Literacy Specialist program, so that I have lots of options for jobs in the future. I love cupcakes, shoes, books, the beach, and photography.


1. I grew up on the Jersey Shore...the REAL Jersey shore, not some derelict place where orange, NYC people party. I'm from Cape May County, which has a boardwalk, beach, and beautiful Victorian houses.

2. I have a minor reality TV addition. I love Top Chef (and Just Desserts), Real Housewives (of New York, New Jersey, Beverly Hills, and D.C.), The Amazing Race, Project Runway, and America's Next Top Model.

3. While working on a paper in Starbucks near Lincoln Center, I found myself sitting at a table next to Adam Sandler and Rob Schnieder. I did not ask for an autograph because they were just so chill sitting there and I didn't want to cause a scene. I WISH that I did.

4. I auditioned for Teen Jeopardy when I was a Junior in high school. I did not get on the show, though.

5. I didn't have my first kiss until I was 21.

6. I used to work in a tee shirt shop on the Jersey shore where I grew up.

7. I had horrible acne as a child, starting when I was in 3rd grade. I finally went on Accutane when I was in 7th grade, which was a godsend. However, I still struggle with feeling comfortable in my own skin after so many years of teasing and jeers about my appearance.

8. My great-great-great-great-great-great (etc.) grandfather on my father's side of the family came over on the Mayflower to America.

9. I want to write a children's book some day.

10. I never expected that I would live in New York for more than a year. I cannot believe how lucky I have been to live in a city like this.

11. I have never been in love.

12. I have the best job in the world. I love that I can inspire young minds and set their minds on fire each day of the week.

13. I love shopping and fashion blogs. My favorites are Kendi Everyday and The Chloe Conspiracy. I hope that one day, I can dress as half as good as they do! I'm a sucker for sweaters, boots, and pretty jewelry.

14. If I wasn't a teacher, I would love to be an actress. A Broadway actress.

15. I LOVE dogs. I hope that in the next few years, I can get a dog. Preferably a rescue beagle or greyhound. Or both :P

Argh!

Totally having one of those weeks where I feel like I am barely keeping my head above water. The silly part is I know that all of my worries are totally little things, but all of them keep piling up.

Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...

Superfreak

"Well, we all have stuff we don’t talk about! I am a 28-year-old virgin. Mainly because I wanted my first time to be special and then I waited too long and partially because I’m pretty sure guys find me annoying. I’m a virgin! That doesn’t make it drinks conversation! We all have stuff we don’t talk about!" April, Grey's Anatomy

Spoke to me in more ways than one...

Cute story my mom reminded me of today.

I used to babysit these two adorable little boys when I was in college. One night, when I was getting them ready for bed, the older one turns to me and says, "I'm going to find you a husband. I will find you a merman for you to marry."

I totally forgot about this! Thank goodness for moms and their amazing memories =)