desire is the difference

Last week my tennis team had a heartbreaking loss.  The boys still have a chance to finish 1st in their region, but that one loss really got them down.  I was trying to think of a way to get their spirits up and help them continue to fight for what they really want.

I remembered when I had a tough loss in a tennis tournament one weekend, I had little confidence going into my next one.  My dad and I used to sit in his car before I would go out to play a match and listen to the same song, every time.  This time, my dad pulled a little red card out of his wallet that said, “Desire is the difference.”  He told me that the one who desires it the most would be victorious.  It would set me apart and I would have the drive I needed to succeed.  I have never let that motto leave my mind for one instant since.  Later on, my dad gifted me with that card.  It hasn't left my wallet since. (picture above)

 So I decided to stop by Hobby Lobby, pick up some red card stock, and make 10 cards for the boys.  I told them the story about my dad and how it had really helped me, not just with tennis, but in life.  The boys were really excited and it seemed to be just the inspiration they needed.

Now everyone always asks about the song we listened to.  Let's just say, we loved the Remember the Titans soundtrack.  So not only did we listen to this song, but we'd listen to the entire thing everywhere we went.  I hope you are ready to be inspired :) Here it is...

Remember the Titans: Titans Spirit (Score)

saturday with dad

This weekend my dad came to visit!

When he got here, we went around Athens for awhile before picking David up for a UGA basketball game!  My dad had a bunch of tickets, so we took a few other people with us!

It was my FIRST UGA men's basketball game!

I had been to the women's before, and every other sporting event at UGA, but this was a first for me.

It was so fun!  

UGA beat Texas A&M and I even got to see a fight in the last few seconds!

 After the game, Dad, David and I went to try out a new BBQ place in Athens.

Pulaski Heights BBQ was definitely good and unique!  Especially the building!  So cool!  But I think that Fresh Air is still my favorite BBQ in Athens.

 Hazel was excited to see Dad!  She loves people!  Even more than other dogs most of the time!

She is getting bigger!  She weight 17.5 lbs two weeks ago, but she's still pretty small.  She is still as cuddly as ever too!

I think I've finally got my sewing machine figured out, so I'm excited to try out a few things I've pinned on my Pinterest boards for the day I got one!

Hope you are having a great weekend too!

Merry Christmas!

I can't believe I haven't blogged since December 6th!

Since I've been off work, I have spent a lot of time with the puppy!

And catching up on sleep....

I am fully rested and ready for a new semester now, but I'm so excited I still have another week off!

Since I've been on Christmas break I've...

Spent time with family and friends...

I've taken lots of walks with sweet Hazel, in my new kicks...

Completed a few puzzles with the hubby...

Started reading books... FOR FUN!

Watched lots of movies and Modern Family Season 3...

(Hazel hid beside the couch during one movie!)

And loved on my sweet puppy!

As you can tell, it was no exaggeration that I've spent a lot of time loving on my puppy!  Hazel met LOTS of family and friends.  She is purely exhausted.

David and I are going to enjoy some time in the mountains before life gets crazy again.

We are going to visit Asheville, NC and the Biltmore!  We are so excited!

I hope you had a MERRY CHRISTMAS as well!

four day weekend friday

Today was beautiful... main reason, I had the day off!!! Woo hoo! I think teachers are happier than the students on holidays. With today off and my conference this week, I really only taught 3 days! It was a refreshingly short week! A big shout out to all the presidents that I will be thinking about on Monday while I'm sleeping in again ;)

This week I've had my students working on a Medieval Magazine. I changed the project up from what I normally do and unfortunately, did not have an example for them. I stayed up really late Wednesday night creating this masterpiece for my students as an example. (Then I totally passed if off like a former student did it!) This is the cover.

Now if you haven't tried Sparkling ICE yet, then you are seriously missing out! This zero calorie water drink has the carbonation of soda and the flavor of fruit! Yummmmmy! My favorite flavor... Lemon Lime.

What's great about having random days off? Filling them with doctors appointments.

Drove to Marietta to visit my parents :) Just before I left, I lost my phone in my apartment for an hour. I found it in the refrigerator. How do things like that happen?

Came home to my sweet daddy, who made me stir fry. Be jealous, it was yumtastic. In case you are wondering, of course its a word.

Can't wait to snuggle up here tonight and dream sweetly! Home, sweet home!

Now I'm about to watch the Office and Revenge with my dad. Hope you all had a great week as well. I'm linking up with Lauren from High Five for Friday for this post. I'm so happy the weekend is here!