My moment with Stanley

Last week, something amazing happened at work.

Yes, THE Stanley Cup came and visited our school. It stayed about 2 hours and it was such a fun experience. The kids went crazy and I think that we teachers may have had more fun! We got to touch it, hug it, kiss it, whatever we wanted. We just ran up, taking selfies and seeing if we could get a picture with no one else in it. Luckily, I did! It made my week, touching the cup that the whole team has touched, specifically my favorite Patrick Sharp. IT WAS FANTASTIC!

Have you seen the cup? I never went to the Blackhawk rally, but I have to say, this was better!

BLACKHAWKS!

What a game! This was one for the books, a game to remember. I didn't get nearly as much sleep last night and my voice will probably be gone. We stepped out to celebrate on the streets and it was so fantastic to be a part of this energy, a part of this place. This is our city! What a celebration! Fireworks, lanterns, street poppers, flags waving everywhere. A night to remember for sure! Did you watch????

GO HAWKS!!! 2013 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!

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Two Words

He's gorgeous

They're (almost) Here!

Yes, we've all heard about it but I'll say it again. Tomorrow. It begins. I cannot tell you how excited I am for these games! I've been waiting four years and I can't believe it's finally here. 


There is just a country camaraderie that I love about the games. Everyone knows what's going on and everyone is rooting for the red, white and blue (USA...even though Britain is sometimes pretty cool!). It is definitely my favorite thing to be addicted to and I cannot help but be amazed at what amazing feats these athletes take on.

I'm definitely looking forward to the marathon, the swimming, the diving, the gymnastics and the beach volleyball. Oh and seeing the Royals around.

Ok and seeing these guys:

Enough said! What are you looking forward too? Who's your favorite Olympian? We have a local guy, Conor Dwyer, who will also be swimming, so I will definitely be keeping an eye out for him too (he's a sight for sore eyes!)

Back in the Swing

When I was little, the first sport I ever learned how to play was tennis. My parents were both super good at it and we would go to the courts behind our house all the time. I also learned to hit the balls against our garage door. Sometimes I did it so often that the paint would fall off! I never played on a team because my serve was never up to par, but this summer, I vowed to get it off the ground again.

My mom and I went to play over the weekend and I am STILL sore from it. I truly forgot how much of a full body workout tennis is, but it felt so good. So since I'm trying to get back in the swing, how cute is this Kate Spade racquet case? I love it! I saw it in the newest issue of Rue. Maybe it'll be on eBay someday!

Kate Spade had a whole tennis line this past spring that I died for, though of course, because of those high, high price points none of it became mine. So for now I'll just dream it!

Do any of you guys play? Do you have a sport that you love to play still or once played?

Weekend Highlight: Super

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I will admit, I barely watched the Super Bowl or the commercials! I had meetings and work and other things. The only thing I really saw was this beautiful man at the end! He's always so happy, and I think that's why he's so well liked. All of my friends were happy the Giants took the victory! So intense at the end, I thought.

Is it just me, or is anyone bound to get sucked into The Voice again this season like I was this past summer? It's such a fantastic show and to me the premise of it speaks volumes. (plus getting to watch Blake Shelton and Adam Levine in action for a few hours=perfectly ok by me!)

Other than making my way through job applications and trying to accomplish little tasks, this was a pretty good weekend!

Hope you all have fantastic weeks! I need to start making my Valentines and hoping that I can stay ahead!

~Susan