I’m over the heat. Today, the temperatures hit 95 degrees.

Yuck.

I’m not used to this type of weather.

Over. It.

The weather, combined with packing, makes me a sweaty mess of a human.

Luckily, mid-day, we got a nice little package on our doorstep.

Yasso sent over some delicious treats to kick off the summer!

Even Rosie was excited about the delivery. (Though I can’t tell if she was excited about the human dropping it off, the truck that drove away, or the fact that there was FOOD to be eaten. Maybe all of the above).

Cookies ‘n Cream has been my favorite ice cream flavor for as long as I can remember. I could drink an Oreo milkshake every day for the rest of my life. I never buy a carton of Cookies ‘n Cream at the store for fear of polishing it off in a day.

These bars allow me to indulge in something sweet and delicious. With 5 grams of protein and only 100 calories.

They also allow for a nice, quiet, reflective 5 minutes. Away from the packing. Away from the crazy. And focused on my dessert.

Also, Rosie approved.

(Note: I gave Rosie my already-licked-clean stick. Please don’t feed your dog chocolate!) 

The people over at Yasso want you to try out these delicious bars too.

Two readers will receive a coupon for a free box of Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars! All you have to do is check out their website and comment below with which flavor intrigues you most.

Winners will be chosen by random drawing next Thursday (6/30). Limited to US residents only!

Happy Friday!

And happy last day of work to me!

I can’t believe the day has come. It still feels so surreal. Despite the fact that I’ve said goodbye to the kiddos and the office is all packed up, it just doesn’t feel real right now.

Which is probably good because being in denial is better than feeling all the emotions. So, I’ll take it.

We’ll be busy moving all weekend so I’m sure it’ll hit me then, but for now, I’ll pretend it’s not happening 🙂  Since I’m struggling with all the change, let’s stick to some consistency by doing a round of Fun Facts Friday.

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1) Ankur and I are moving to a dry county. Meaning they don’t sell alcohol. In the grocery store or at restaurants. Don’t fret. I’ve discovered “Pappy’s,” a local liquor store in Virginia that sells wine. For days when being “dry” just doesn’t cut it for me.

2) Packing and organizing has made me realize how many oils I’ve collected over the past few months. I’m only slightly obsessed.

3) My mama just got into town to help us as we pack up the apartment. Per usual, she’s fixing up my broken pieces and putting them together again. Moms are the best.

4) I was so sad to find out that my little monkey moved to Sacramento. Fortunately for me, he came back on Wednesday to say goodbye and I was SO happy to give him the tightest squeeze as we part ways for who knows how long?!

5) We had our final “Cheers to Rocketeers” event last night. I was debating on whether I should go to it. With the move happening, on top of everything else, I’ve been feeling so exhausted and the thought of going out to celebrate and be social seemed much too difficult. I’m so glad I ended up going out because I was reminded why I loved this place so much. I love these people with all of my insides.

6) My glass of wine was much bigger than Brianna’s last night. (The bartender was Indian. Brown bond).

Now I’m off to get some caffeine in my system. And probably some water.

And then off to my final day of work.

Whoa.

Happy Friday to all!

Questions of the Day:

• Do you use essential oils? 
• What are you doing this weekend? 

I did it.

I said goodbye to my babies and my families. Not without a million tears, of course. But I did it.

It wasn’t easy.

I’ve watched these kids grow so much over the past three years.

Kids, who were once unable to identify all letter sounds, are now caught up to a 4th grade reading level because of their persistence and investment in their growth.

Kids, who once lost faith and hope in their ability to learn, are now able to understand that their brain processes information a little differently and so they advocate for what they need.

Kids, who used to have social anxiety, are now so comfortable interacting with others having found a sanctuary in their classroom.

Kids, who used to elope from the classroom and run down toward the street, are now able to identify what it is that they need and communicate it to an adult to help them.

We burned the bridges between school and home.

We became more than just teachers and students to one another.

We formed a family.

 

So, making my way through the family yesterday to say my goodbyes was a very, very emotional experience.

But in the words of A.A. Milne…

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

 

It is my last and final week at work. And last and final week in this apartment. The movers are coming this weekend to pick up all the furniture and then we’ll officially be homeless.

So, to say this week will be extra emotional is a complete understatement.

Some grape juice will be needed to help me process (or rather, not process….) all the goodbyes and endings.

But, before I get too teary-eyed, let’s relive this past weekend through pictures.

Friday:

Finishing off parent-teacher conferences with a bang. Or a pop. Or, really, a pour.

Which was then followed by me passing out on the couch during the Warriors game. Typical Friday night.

Saturday:

Jen’s festivities continue! We all gathered at Karyl’s home for Jen’s bridal shower.

Everything was decorated so beautifully. My favorite being the mimosa bar. Obviously.

After lunch, we played a few games. One of the games was a “How well do you know the bride?” game.

Emily and I got a little competitive on this one.

We both tied. Both of us got more points than Juan. #Winning #JenChoseTheJuan #ShouldHaveChosenDivyaAndEmily

(Love you Juanski)

After Jen’s bridal shower, Ankur and I drove to Clayton for Casey and Rose’s wedding. We missed the ceremony, but were luckily able to make it there with plenty of time to celebrate the newlyweds!

Before heading back home, we visited Ankur’s old neighborhood and the home he grew up in. I loved getting to see all the things and he loved getting to show me all the things. Like the Baskin Robbins he worked at for two weeks. And the park where he had his graduation party. And the street he grew up on. So, naturally, selfies were required.

We stopped at Fresh Millions for dinner. Because, apparently, vodka and champagne don’t count as a well-balanced meal.

Sunday:

I slept in until 9AM (this never happens!) and woke up feeling lazier than usual. I blame the weather. (Or the dehydration…). Around noon, we drove over to Walnut Creek to pick out an early birthday present from my new Mama 🙂

So excited to add charms to this beautiful bracelet! <3 

The remainder of the day consisted of cleaning, Harry Potter, and a little food prep.

The final countdown is on.

Seven more days of this apartment.

Five more days of work.

Three more days with kiddos.

Approximately two more minutes until the tears start rollin’.

Wish me luck for the remainder of the week.

Happy Monday!

Questions of the Day:

• What did you do this weekend?
  
• What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this week? 

Happy Friday!

Last Friday with my kiddos. I’m going to try to keep it together. Thank goodness I never wear make-up to school. Or ever.

I’m looking forward to the weekend ahead! My Saturday plans include Jen’s bridal shower in the morning/early afternoon and a wedding to attend in the late afternoon/evening. But, aside from that, we don’t have too much going on. Which is perfect because we need time to pack up the apartment before next week.

Which leads perfectly into my only fun fact from the week…

I’m moving. I’ve been a Bay Area resident since 2012 and, though 4 years doesn’t seem like a large amount of time in the grand scheme of things, it will always be my home. It’s where I began my professional career. It’s where I met some of my closest friends. It’s where I’ve had some of the best experiences of my life. And it’s where I fell in love.

And it’s for this reason – the falling in love and getting married bit – that we’re packing up and moving out of the state. Ankur starts school in July so we’re shipping our things (and our selves) out to Tennessee.

We leave on the 26th of June. And I have to be out of the apartment by June 18th.

So you can imagine all the clutter and chaos that is present in my life right now. There are so many things scattered everywhere because, by the end of the work day, I’m too emotionally drained to pack things up. Every time another box gets packed, I tear up a little bit.

So. Many. Emotions.

But, despite all that, I’m excited about this new adventure. I’ve never lived outside of California so it’ll be entertaining to watch me try to navigate life in the snow and humidity. But I’m up for the challenge.

Especially cause I’ve got this crazy kid with me every step of the way.

I’ll be back on Monday.

Likely with a weekend recap that involves a lot of tears and giggles and wine.

Have a great weekend!

Questions of the Day:

• Have you ever had to move to a different state? 
• What are you doing this weekend?