Job and CHICAGO

I started my job this week and I already love it. The absolute best part is that I finally have co-workers!! It's so wonderful to have people to talk to, eat lunch with, and get advice. I also love the fact that I finally know the kids I'm working with, and I get to see them everyday so I can see their progress. I work with my groups all day Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and then I'll sub as needed (hopefully at the same school) Thursday and Friday. 

I'm also going to Chicago with Charlie this Thursday. I'm SO excited!!

Gifts

I did it. I went to the mall today.

Charlie's company has a Christmas party in a couple of weeks and I picked up this dress from Urban Outfitters. You can't really tell, but those are sequins :)

I also got these from J Crew

My friend Rachel, who now lives in Chicago, was in town. She was looking at these boots from Sperry and now I'm obsessed. I'm trying to decide between the black and the hunter green, and whether or not I can justify getting rain/snow boots when it is currently December 3rd and 70 degrees in Texas :-/

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The most wonderful time of the year

It's that time of year again. The time when I set out to find the perfect Christmas gifts, and end up finding twice as much for myself.

I love all things that have glitter, shine, and sparkle so I'm in heaven now that it's in style!

I also love blazers. They make me feel put together, even when I'm wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

One word. Shoes.

Other pretty things.

This is a perfect sized cosmetic bag to keep in my purse.

images from: J.Crew and Nordstrom