Sunday Social

It's been a while since I've participated in the Sunday Social link up.  Now that I'm back at work, I'm trying to get back into my normal routine.  You'd think that during the summer, I would have had plenty of time to go to the gym, blog, and read.  However, it just didn't happen like I had hoped.  So, it's time to cram all that into my busy days after work and get back to a normal, busy life!

This week's questions:

1. What do you miss most about being a kid?
Living carefree, not having to go to work, and not having the responsibilities and bills that I have now!

2. Did you have a nickname growing up?  What was it?
Nope - never had one.  Although, I also wanted to go by SaraBeth (my name is Sarah Elizabeth), but it just never happened.

3. What was your favorite thing to do at recess?
Talk to my friends!

4. What did you want to be when you grew up?
I've always wanted to be a teacher.  I never had another thought about my future career.  I was always destined to be a teacher - and I'm so happy that I am one!

5. Did you participate in any school activities?
In high school, I played tennis (for one year!) and was in the marching band all four years!  I was also in the Honor Society and BETA Club.  Marching band certainly kept me busy, but I wouldn't have had it any other way!  I loved those years!

6. What is the funniest thing you did as a kid that your parents still remind you about?
Well, there was the times when I was little and super shy, and would hide under my mom's dresses when we went to events.  Or the time when we were at the beach and I stood on the balcony in my bathing suit and yelled out to the boys down below....

Have a great week, everyone!

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Weekend Update: Backstreet Boys Concert

This weekend was one of the best.  Ever.  My cousin and I went to VA Beach to see The Backstreet Boys in concert.  Oh. Yes. We. Did!  Maybe you aren't a fan.  That's fine.  In fact, a bunch of my friends made fun of me for liking them and going to the concert.  But I think the joke is on them because this was seriously the BEST concert I've ever been to!  We had an amazing time.  We sang, danced, and screamed like little girls!  The whole place was on fire!  It was incredible!  And if you haven't heard or bought The Backstreet Boys' new cd that released a few weeks ago, you are missing out.  It's awesome.  Go check it out!

The opening acts at the concert were DJ Pauley D (a total joke) and Jesse McCartney.  I enjoyed Jesse's part of the show.  I hated DJ's part.  I don't know why he was there.  If I wanted to hear a DJ, I would have gone to a club.  Seriously.  But lets get to the best part.  The photos of THE BOYS!!

**Some of these photos are mine, and some belong to my cousin.**

What's the best concert you've ever attended??

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Literary Junkies Link Up

It's that time again for the Literary Junkies Book Club.  And once again, I catch myself saying that I've been the worst book club member.  I really haven't wanted to skip all these months of book club reading, but that's just how the cards have fallen.  In fact, the book that they read this past month was one that I planned (and am still planning) on reading for a book challenge I'm participating in.  But, I just haven't been able to read that much lately.  And with school starting back, I just don't see where I'll find that much time to read, but I'm going to begin reading in bed again.  That's when I typically read the most during the school year, so we'll see how that goes!

Now on to the Literary Junkies Link Up questions!!

1. What are you currently reading?  Tell us about it!
I am currently reading Rome for Beginners.  I'll tell you more about it once I finish - I'm enjoying it so far!  And, most of you Literary Junkies are probably familiar with it anyways!

2. What is one book you think every person should read at least once in their life?  Why?
Oh boy.  I can't think of one book in particular.  But, I will have to say any book written by Karen Kingsbury.  Yes, she's a Christian fiction author.  However, her stories are amazing.  Life Changing Fiction is what it's called and it's so true.  She tells about the ups and downs of families, relationships, careers, life, tragedies, and everything else that impacts us today.  Wonderful reads!

3. Do you think you could ever write a book?  If so, what genre would it be?
Actually, I've tried.  I started writing a book for NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - which is in November.  I didn't get that far in the story, but I do want to revisit it and add to the story.  I did have fun working on it and it's definitely a goal of mine at some point in my life to write a book.  

4. Do you listen to audio books?  Do you look for the same things in an audiobook that you do in one you'll read?
I have never listened to an audio book.  I have always wanted to try one out.  I think that I probably would look for the same things that I do in regular books.  

5. Can you suggest a book of each type for others to try?
Fantasy- I don't read much fantasy.
Nonfiction- The Book Whisperer.  I'm reading it now and it's perfect for any Reading teacher!
Romance- This is everything I read.  Anything by Nicholas Sparks or Nora Roberts.
Classics- It's been way too long since I've read a classic...
Young Adult- The Gossip Girls series.  Such a fun read!

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I'm Back!

Wow - it's been a while since I've been around here.  I've been keeping up (the best I can) with my favorite blogs on Bloglovin' while I was away.  But my blog was really lacking!

I spent two weeks away - one of those weeks I was on a cruise to Alaska!  The rest of the time, I've been busily getting ready for school.  Which I'm not...but that's beside the point!

Here's a little sneak peek of my trip!

I'll be back soon..I promise!!...with some new things to share!

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