Random Catching Up Time

This is the last week I will be without internet!! I've gotten a lot done; reading my book, packing, getting Valentine's Day gifts in the mail. I am definitely ahead of the game here!

My birthday is next week as well and I have no idea what to say when my family asks, "Kristen, what do you want for your birthday?" Now, I usually say I have no idea. And up until this morning, I really had NO idea what I wanted. 

But first, I want an Erin Condren Planner. The only problem. I want the 2013-2014 planner and that's not coming out until summer. BOO!! Look how pretty this is and it can be all mine!!

Source: withfaithandgrace.com via erin on Pinterest

I'm obsessed with all things organization. Now, one that comes into my apartment might argue, but I know where everything is in my apartment, classroom, car...you get the picture! I tried using the iCal app on my phone, but something about having a paper planner, seeing it all laid out and being able to write in it with PRETTY pens, excites me! :)

This is the Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Now, with this one, I've been thinking about this a lot and I want a nice, 'professional' camera. I want to learn to take nice photos, but something easy to use. I even went to BestBuy and asked some camera expert their opinion. Now, I know they're expensive, that's why I want to become educated on it and take classes to get the most out of a nice camera. Now, camera people, which one should I look into AND do I NEED photoshop as well? I hear so many great things about it, but it's soooooo expensive!! 

If not this year, I'll buy one myself after some sort of accomplishment. Now, I have to make some sort of deal or goal and if I achieve it, I will have an excuse to buy myself this lil' gem! ::insert happy-face here::

On another note, I have continued to read all your lovely blogs on my phone these past few weeks and decided I think I want a blog makeover or face lift. I don't have a button, signature, or social media buttons and I want them...like NOW! 

My lovely friend Sarah (bless her heart) tried to tell me how to make my own button and even gave me the link and URL code and... I just couldn't do it. I didn't know how to use Gimp (a photo application and I've tried PhotoBucket, but my images weren't loading onto the website) and on top of that, when I kinda not really at all figured it out, I had no idea what I wanted my button to look like. Umph!

So, I've come to the conclusion that I want to invest in someone ELSE redesigning my blog. I've made the decision that I want to have this blog for years and years down the road. For me, spending hours upon hours trying to get a picture uploaded for a 'button', or getting frustrated because my URL won't cooperate, just does not sound fun to me.

Now, my wonderful bloggy friends, who do you recommend? 
I want something simple, but classy and with all the bells and whistles. I want someone who will be willing to be flexible and willing to change the name of my blog, once I get married. (Yes, I already know my new blog name once I tie the knot...wierd? Go ahead and judge me, oh well!) :)

I've done some lookin' around, but there are too many to choose from. I thought asking around and getting personal recommendations would be easier. Once I decide, I'll let the designer know that you sent me over. :)

My life in a picture- Starbucks and weekly lesson plans

Now onto what I've been up to. It's not a lot, so I'll keep it short.

• Packing up the rest of my apartment because I'm moving into Mrs. D's house this week!!
• I've been reading A LOT. I simply cannot put down the book, Where We Belong by Emily Giffin.
• Today, here in Northern Tennessee, schools have been canceled because of an ice storm we had over night. I woke up at 5 am (like I usually do) and was getting ready when I got the call at 5:20 that all schools were cancelled! SCORE! Went back to sleep for another 4 hours!
• Had a hard week at work. I'll just keep it at that. 
• Making the rest of my meals for the week, so I can pack up my kitchen.
• 29 more days until my Mom and Dad come to visit me down here!! :)
• 53 days until Spring Break and I can go see The Boy and my family at home.

That's about it. Sorry, it was a long post, but it was building up. I hope everyone had a great weekend and I'll see y'all on Sunday for the Sunday Social!!