Fellow teachers... can I get an AMEN?! Happy Friday! Two more Fridays to go!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Guest Posters Needed!
If you are interested in guest posting for Fantastically Average, I am looking for a few people to take over my blog while I drive cross-country during the middle of June. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to
jessica (at) fantasticallyaverage (dot) com
Thanks!!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Revolt Now Fitness: Week 3 - Rewarding myself for a job well done
I have heard that after three weeks of doing something, it becomes a routine. So, I was very excited to finish week 3 of Revolt Fitness this week and "officially" make this one of my daily habits.
Before I reached the 3-week milestone, though, I had to come up with a way to motivate myself to stick with it. And what better way to get motivated then through a series of rewards?
When I started Revolt, I made a short list of things that I want to "reward" myself with after each week of successfully sticking to the program. I know the BIG reward will be the awesomely fit body I will have at the end of all this, but short-term rewards are important, too. Plus, it justifies my shopping habit.
Here is what I have treated myself to so far:
Oh, and these rewards are pretty sweet, too:
Do you see my triceps there? Those were a nice surprise when I saw this picture on my camera!!
If you want to sign up for Revolt Fitness and treat yourself to some great results, I would love it if you would sign up through my affiliate link here! I am trying to recruit a "team" to do Revolt with me during the month of June, and we will compete with the other bloggers and their teams. Any takers?
Before I reached the 3-week milestone, though, I had to come up with a way to motivate myself to stick with it. And what better way to get motivated then through a series of rewards?
When I started Revolt, I made a short list of things that I want to "reward" myself with after each week of successfully sticking to the program. I know the BIG reward will be the awesomely fit body I will have at the end of all this, but short-term rewards are important, too. Plus, it justifies my shopping habit.
Here is what I have treated myself to so far:
Lunch bag(s) from Thirty One
Sandals by Born Concept from Marshalls
A trip to Bloggy Boot Camp in Charlotte
Oh, and these rewards are pretty sweet, too:
Do you see my triceps there? Those were a nice surprise when I saw this picture on my camera!!
If you want to sign up for Revolt Fitness and treat yourself to some great results, I would love it if you would sign up through my affiliate link here! I am trying to recruit a "team" to do Revolt with me during the month of June, and we will compete with the other bloggers and their teams. Any takers?
This is not a paid post. I was
chosen to be part of a group of bloggers who participate in Revolt!,
and was given access to the program for free, in exchange for an honest
weekly review for the duration of the 12-week period. All opinions are
my own.
Monday, May 20, 2013
5 for Five
It's time for another round of 5 for Five with me and Jenn...
...and I have to admit that I'm totally unprepared for it yet again this week. I spent my weekend at Bloggy Boot Camp, so last week was kind of consumed with getting ready for that, school stuff, and generally getting my life together in preparation for packing up our house soon. So you're about to see a whole bunch of red all up in this piece.
But before I share that, let me share this - I got to meet Jenn in person this weekend, which was awesome! Here we are at the after party sponsored by Mirassou Winery, along with some other amazing bloggers.
Fun, right?! I had an awesome time and learned a lot about the business side of blogging. I have a long way to grow, and a lot of the stuff they talked about was slightly over my head, but I still feel like I got a whole lot out of being there. This was also my first time meeting other bloggers in person, and it was definitely a great experience!
Ok, enough putting it off - here is my list from last week:
1. Comment on all 5 for Five linked posts. I commented on half. I read them all, though!
2. Go to yoga one time. Nope. I went zero times.
3. Call the gym. I actually went in, and they gave me another number to call. I still haven't made that call, but I did do what I originally set out to do, I guess. Plus I wanted to count something as green.
4. Clean makeup brushes.
5. Purge closet and dresser. I got rid of two trash bags full of clothes. Which are now in the garage.
Obviously, I need to step up my game this week.
1. Send out my "virtual business card" to the bloggers I met this weekend. I was one of the very few people who didn't have cards to hand out. So I'm planning to put together a cute e-mail and send it out to all of the new friends I met who gave me their cards!
2. Create a Facebook page. According to Bloggy Boot Camp, I need one of these. I think they are right.
3. Pack up dishes. We are gradually packing up the house this week, and this is my immediate job.
4. Put the dining room set on Craigslist. I don't want to keep it, so we are not going to bother moving it. We're trying to sell it, but if we can't, we will donate it.
5. Go by the thrift store. I have to drop off the big pile of stuff that Andrew and I have decided we don't need any more. There is a nearby thrift store that is partnered with the school I work at, so I'm going to take it there. Hopefully someone will get good use out of our pre-loved stuff!
I hope you all had a weekend as great as mine, and that you have a great week, too!
...and I have to admit that I'm totally unprepared for it yet again this week. I spent my weekend at Bloggy Boot Camp, so last week was kind of consumed with getting ready for that, school stuff, and generally getting my life together in preparation for packing up our house soon. So you're about to see a whole bunch of red all up in this piece.
But before I share that, let me share this - I got to meet Jenn in person this weekend, which was awesome! Here we are at the after party sponsored by Mirassou Winery, along with some other amazing bloggers.
With some of my blog IRL friends this weekend!
Fun, right?! I had an awesome time and learned a lot about the business side of blogging. I have a long way to grow, and a lot of the stuff they talked about was slightly over my head, but I still feel like I got a whole lot out of being there. This was also my first time meeting other bloggers in person, and it was definitely a great experience!
Ok, enough putting it off - here is my list from last week:
1. Comment on all 5 for Five linked posts. I commented on half. I read them all, though!
2. Go to yoga one time. Nope. I went zero times.
3. Call the gym. I actually went in, and they gave me another number to call. I still haven't made that call, but I did do what I originally set out to do, I guess. Plus I wanted to count something as green.
4. Clean makeup brushes.
5. Purge closet and dresser. I got rid of two trash bags full of clothes. Which are now in the garage.
Obviously, I need to step up my game this week.
1. Send out my "virtual business card" to the bloggers I met this weekend. I was one of the very few people who didn't have cards to hand out. So I'm planning to put together a cute e-mail and send it out to all of the new friends I met who gave me their cards!
2. Create a Facebook page. According to Bloggy Boot Camp, I need one of these. I think they are right.
3. Pack up dishes. We are gradually packing up the house this week, and this is my immediate job.
4. Put the dining room set on Craigslist. I don't want to keep it, so we are not going to bother moving it. We're trying to sell it, but if we can't, we will donate it.
5. Go by the thrift store. I have to drop off the big pile of stuff that Andrew and I have decided we don't need any more. There is a nearby thrift store that is partnered with the school I work at, so I'm going to take it there. Hopefully someone will get good use out of our pre-loved stuff!
I hope you all had a weekend as great as mine, and that you have a great week, too!
Friday, May 17, 2013
I'm headed to...
Bloggy Boot Camp!!
I'm driving to Charlotte today after school to stay the night, and the conference itself is tomorrow.
I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. This is not only my first blogging conference - so I don't really know what to expect AT ALL - it is also my first time ever meeting a blog friend in real life. I feel like I'm going on a blind date (which I have actually never done, but I imagine this is what it would feel like).
Here are some of the things that have gone through my head as I get ready...
Did I pack the right clothes? I have two outfits packed that I think are cute. Everyone else will most likely look cuter, since that usually happens, but I think I did alright for myself.
What is the meal situation? Saturdays are my "cheat day" from the Revolt diet, so I'm really hoping that there is good food! But no candy. I don't want any candy.
I am really excited to see how some of my blogger friends sound in real life. I already know what they look like from pictures, but it's kind of bizarre that I have never heard them speak (save for the few brave ones who have posted vlogs).
Will I be the only person there without a "real" camera? How about an iPad? I'm just going to carry my iPhone at the conference and a notebook - maybe I'll bring my laptop in my bag just in case everyone else has theirs.
Should I have gotten blogger business cards? Clearly it is too late for this now.
What if I talk in my sleep and embarrass myself?? I have been known to say strange things in my sleep. I'm rooming with my blog pals Jenn and Allie, so hopefully I'll stay quiet this weekend. Or at least not say anything too weird.
What am I forgetting? There is always something. Hopefully this time it's nothing super important.
Despite all of my nervous questions, I am actually really excited. I think it will be really fun to meet some fellow bloggers, and get some tips on how to grow my blog in the process!
Oh, and one more question...
Are YOU going??? If you are... please come and say hi to me!!!! I'll be the one in the bubble necklace, writing in my Erin Condren planner. That should set me apart from the other bloggers, right?
I'm driving to Charlotte today after school to stay the night, and the conference itself is tomorrow.
I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. This is not only my first blogging conference - so I don't really know what to expect AT ALL - it is also my first time ever meeting a blog friend in real life. I feel like I'm going on a blind date (which I have actually never done, but I imagine this is what it would feel like).
Here are some of the things that have gone through my head as I get ready...
Did I pack the right clothes? I have two outfits packed that I think are cute. Everyone else will most likely look cuter, since that usually happens, but I think I did alright for myself.
What is the meal situation? Saturdays are my "cheat day" from the Revolt diet, so I'm really hoping that there is good food! But no candy. I don't want any candy.
I am really excited to see how some of my blogger friends sound in real life. I already know what they look like from pictures, but it's kind of bizarre that I have never heard them speak (save for the few brave ones who have posted vlogs).
Will I be the only person there without a "real" camera? How about an iPad? I'm just going to carry my iPhone at the conference and a notebook - maybe I'll bring my laptop in my bag just in case everyone else has theirs.
Should I have gotten blogger business cards? Clearly it is too late for this now.
What if I talk in my sleep and embarrass myself?? I have been known to say strange things in my sleep. I'm rooming with my blog pals Jenn and Allie, so hopefully I'll stay quiet this weekend. Or at least not say anything too weird.
What am I forgetting? There is always something. Hopefully this time it's nothing super important.
Despite all of my nervous questions, I am actually really excited. I think it will be really fun to meet some fellow bloggers, and get some tips on how to grow my blog in the process!
Oh, and one more question...
Are YOU going??? If you are... please come and say hi to me!!!! I'll be the one in the bubble necklace, writing in my Erin Condren planner. That should set me apart from the other bloggers, right?
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