You look like a sunflower...or a buttercup.

Yes, that is what a student told me today. 

I guess I needed to wear sunshine today because it was a tough day at work.

No education class can prepare you for the days tragedy hits your school. 

One of our freshmen passed away yesterday, and we are not the same.

When I started teaching, I didn't know that these adults I call my colleagues and these teenagers I call my students would become people I call family.  

I don't have the right words for the occasion, so allow my outfit to distract you from the more serious matter at hand.  

The Outfit:

Skirt: Banana Republic (last year)

Sweater: Target

Boots: Steve Madden

Scarf: Made by Momma 

I explored yet another color scheme. I think I pulled it off. Yeah?

Jeff actually helped pick it out. I gave him a choice between a white sweater and this one. He chose this one. Good choice, Jefferino. 

Last time, I wore the skirt like this. 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

Momma's Birthday Weekend

This past weekend, we celebrated my beautiful Momma's birthday. I felt it necessary to extend the occasion for two days. Honestly, she's worthy of an entire week. On Friday, we chowed down on some burgers and mashed potatoes. On Saturday morning, we enjoyed a couple's massage. (We even scheduled another one for the end of March!) For dinner, Dad fixed a delicious spread of filet mignon, vegetables, and sweet mashed potatoes. Too bad my acid reflux flared up something wicked. Ah, the joys of a geriatric digestive system.

Allow me to show you what I wore on Friday. Dang, was this outfit comfortable. One of my male students told me that I looked as if I was going on safari. Maybe I was, kid. Maybe I was. I'm hunting wabbits.

Oh, and do you like Mom's coat? That was my birthday gift to her. She continuously hunted for a yellow coat but to no avail. Who found the perfect one? ME, of course. (I'm also the same one who found the red boots she searched forever to find.)

 This shot is blurry, but I had to include it because Dad called it his "Green Mile shot." Oh, Dad.

Thanks for completely obstructing the view of my boots, Blue. 

Outfit Deets:

Mom's Coat: Black Rivet via Wilson's Leather (similar here)

My vest: Forever 21 (similar)

Jeans: American Eagle (similar)

Boots: Diba via DSW (similar)