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Currently 2016 – Happy New Year!

Hello blog! I know it’s been awhile, but it’s a new year so maybe that will change… 

Linking up with Farley to start the year off!


Listening: We’ve been re-watching all of the 30 Rock episodes on Netflix. We’re onto season 6 now!


Loving: No explanation needed here! I think we all love having days off!!


Thinking: My hubby keeps asking me what I want to do today. Part of me wants to head out, somewhere, anywhere. But, the other part of me just wants to sit on my couch. 

…which leads me to….


Wanting: I love sitting the couch, watching TV, playing around on the laptop… I want more couch time!! (But I also know I could be more productive in my office…)


Needing: I’m such a bookworm! I love breaks because I get to read so many books!! I’m currently reading 2 books which I normally don’t do, but one is on my Kindle and I don’t like to read on there right before bed. I know I won’t have time to be involved in 2 books once we go back to school so I need to keep reading!


One Little Word: POSITIVITY! My husband is a very, very positive person. Being with him for the last 6 years has made me take a more positive outlook on life. It can be hard sometimes, but I know that being positive will make me happier on the inside and out, so 2016 is a year to continue my positive ways!

Happy New Year!!!

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  1. 2 Literacy Teachers says

    January 1, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    Ha! I think everyone, including myself, is loving break!! What books are you reading? I'm always looking for some good reads! Happy New Year!
    Lindsey:)
    2 Literacy Teachers

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    • Elyse says

      January 1, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      I'm reading See How They Run by Ally Carter, it's the 2nd book in a series. Also reading the 10th anniversary edition of Twilight called Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined πŸ™‚ Best book I read over break was November 9 by Colleen Hoover!

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  2. Kathy O. says

    January 1, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I am glad that I am not the only one who loves couch time!! It makes me feel guilty, but it rejuvenates me too! Today is definitely a couch/pj day for me too! We may head out for a burger and a beer…but that's about as ambitious as I'm gonna get today. Enjoy the rest of your break!

    Kathy
    Third Grade Doodles

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    • Elyse says

      January 1, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Sounds like a good day to me! Enjoy it!

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  3. Carrie Ogulnick says

    January 1, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    I think we all need MANDATORY couch time in our daily life πŸ˜‰ LOVE your word too!

    Happy New Year!

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  4. M Whitt says

    January 1, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Seriously, when Christmas break started for me on 24th, we had to start the running of all the different relatives houses, it continued until 27th πŸ™ When I woke up on the 28th I was so excited to not have to go anywhere and just hang out on the couch!! I know EXACTLY what you mean by more couch time!

    Wishing you all the best in 2016!
    Melanie

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  5. Carol Davis says

    January 2, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Oh my, I just finished reading two books at the same time! I rarely do that, but one of them was a heavily detailed book and it was tiresome, so I read a young teen book at the same time! Sometimes I can do a fiction and a nonfiction book together, but I do tend to mix up the characters with two fiction books! Have a great January!
    Carol
    Teachers Are Terrific!

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    • Elyse says

      January 2, 2016 at 2:41 am

      Young teen books are the best to get lost in!!!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

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  6. totally elementary says

    January 3, 2016 at 2:31 am

    I love sitting on the couch too!!! Too much fun! I'm going to have to look into the book November 9 you recommended. Thanks!

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