Okay, people, I better get this written before I forget everything. And run out of time because Talk About It Tuesday returns tomorrow. That’s right. My bed and I have a date tonight.
Before I begin, let me tell you that I have just now joined the Nutella train and I am in love. I enjoyed it with my apple today. I do not understand how this could possibly be healthy, but I’m choosing to believe the commercials. Do NOT leave a comment telling me that I am killing myself or my liver or causing my organs to shut down by eating Nutella. It is now my absolute new favorite thing and if I don’t have anything within close promixity for dipping, why then, I just use my tongue. DEE-LICIOUS. And according to the commercials, it’s also part of a nutritious diet. So there.
Alright.
Vegas.
We stayed at the pool for hours on Tuesday and then we all went our separate ways in order to get ready. Then the girls from the pool and I met up at a cute little place in the hotel for a pre-party drink to loosen us up a bit. Shake out the nerves, if you will. Quench our thirst, if you won’t. We also met up with Tanja from Journey of a Substitute Teacher. Yay – love that girl!!!! (except for the fact that she is a young-in. Ha!)
Then we headed to the meet up. Which was in a big conference room. And it was loud. And there were people everywhere. And I kept hearing, “Teeny!” which is really weird because I mostly go by the name of Kristin and sometimes Krist (my siblings insist on putting that final “t” and I don’t get it either, but it’s true) and the hubs calls me sweetie. But no one in my real life calls me Teeny. So that was weird. And, actually, not quite accurate seeing as how I’ve pretty much eaten my way through the entire summer, as well as on every mini-vacation I’ve been on thus far.
Right away, we saw Rachelle and Natalie from What the Teacher Wants — our wonderful hostesses. I “borrowed” these pictures from their Facebook page. You should go check out all of the Vegas pictures {HERE}.
Sarah is going to be so excited that you mentioned her on here. I hate that I didn't get a chance to meet you and Hadar. I guess I'll just have to go next year ๐
Elizabeth
That meet up sounds fun. But I had a hard time getting my mind off the Nutella, that is it I am going to town tomorrow for Nutella. I live thirty minutes from town but it is a small price to pay for Nutella.
I'm so sad I didn't make it to the meet up. I decided I needed to spend some quality time with my grandma instead. Definitely will be attending next year. Just wanted to thank you for all of your help with my blog again! Your advice has been so helpful! Teaching with Giggles
Really, really, really fun!!!! I'm so glad we got to go together ๐ Love you BESTIE!!!
Oh my goodness! That story about seeing someone you knew from real life was too funny! I would be the same way! Bloggy world and real life are two completely different things!
Can't wait for talk about it Tuesday! Let the finale speculations begin!
The Polished Teacher
You're so funny! I love your blog.
Hahahah! Dying over your dream! Literally laughing out loud! I LOVE everything you write, Kristin! Thank you for sharing your secret life. I'm the same way! Shhhhh!
Irene
Learning With Mrs. Leeby
Haha!! You are hilarious!! Thanks for your sweet comments (especially about the glasses…haha!), I absolutely LOVED meeting you and am so glad we can real life friends now too. I love your story about your school friend and I can't believe you screamed and ran away – SO FUNNY!
Oh my goodness! I loved your story about running into someone you know in REAL LIFE because I can relate! Haha! I'm not sure I want to share about my blog with my school friends. Recently, one of my co-workers found my blog & Instagram account! She was like "Carol, you have a blog?!" I was totally freaked out. All I could say was "How'd you find me?!"
Carol
Super Sparkly in Second
I don't think I called you "Teeny" once the whole time….but I may from now on. You are so funny… I love it!
Christy
Crayons and Whimsy
Nutella, graham crackers and roasted marshmallows…your welcome. ๐
Heidi
Secondgradealicious!
LOVE your blog- and every time I see you post a new post I can't WAIT to read it. OMG I LOVE my secret blog, too- secret from the real-life world! HA! OK- ADHD kicked in and I see the comment above with nutella, graham crackers, and roasted marshmallows- yum. I dream that I forget to pick my kids up from specials ALL the time.
Thanks for the joy you bring! You really are a celebrity. Remind your husband again.
Carolyn
Kindergarten: Holding Hands and Sticking Together
Okay!!! I went to Vegas. It was AWESOME. Was scheduled to go to the teacher blog meet up but sadly… my husband's phone was stolen at the pool. So I decided I needed to counsel and comfort him. It was a good thing I didn't know you were going to be there or I would have deserted him and it wouldn't have been a good thing! LOL! Are you thinking about ever presenting? I would love to hear you!So thad I missed you!
Ok, I may be guilty of having called you Teeny. ONCE. That is it lol. It was great to finally meet you and I'm laughing at the youngin' part ;)I just look younger than I am!
Journey Of A Substitute Teacher
As always I am laughing out loud at your post. I would have done the same thing if I saw someone from my school. I try to keep everything a secret. Except then I share stuff and they ask where it came from and I make up a name….I'm not great at lying so some people know. I hope other just forget. I have also started having nightmares. One was that a kid came back to me from my class last year only he was a twin and one was evil. Another was that I got observe on my first day back and my principal said she was un impressed with what I had learned this summer and then no one got home the right way. Ohh brother! Can't we teacher just have a relaxing summer?!
Rambling About Reading
I am not enjoying the fact that I wasn't there. Or that I didn't see you all when I was in Cali. I'm kinda stomping my feet and throwing a temper tantrum because this made me sad!
It was great meeting you and I'm so glad you decided not to act on that silly "Restraining Order" nonsense! Also, I would be happy to set your husband straight about your celebrity status. What do they know anyway?
I have never tried Nutella myself (no haters, please), but I saw this recipe for Nutella gelato on Pinterest tonight – here's the link: http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2013/07/nutella-gelato.html. Being that I've never tried it, I don't know if it sounds good or not, but sugar, cream, flavoring…what could be wrong about that?
You were so sweet to me at the meet-up, and people…she is as terrific as she seems!
Charlotte aka Professional Blog Stalker
P.S. I just printed up your Sight Words Lists and Daily Language Arts Skills Review, which are filed on my computer under "Teeny", of course!
SHUT UP! I love you!!!!!!!
Love your blog!
It was so great to see you again! Your blog always makes me smile and laugh out loud too!!! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and I WILL keep you up to date on the next steps in my 'orphan care journey'! Oh, and no wonder I can't make progress on anything in my life…I just started following TWO MORE bloggers thanks to your last post!! Now I'm up to 516 I'm following!! ONLY 701 unread posts!!!!! I will launch my stores before school begins, I will launch my stores before school begins, I WILL launch my stores before school begins!! ๐
Thanks,
Nancy
The Apple Basket Teacher
Sounds like a fun time!!
Dude…she got you SO good!! I'm still giggling about it! LET'S GO BACK!!!
โค -Stephanie
Falling Into First