pay it forward

 Alright.  I'm just going to lay it out there.  This has been the LONGEST week of my life.  We've had STAAR testing, I've subbed a handful of dance classes on top of my regular classes, and a toilet overflowed all over my shoes on Tuesday.  

And those were the high points, friends.  

Needless to say, I'm in need of some sunshine and lots of chocolate this weekend.  However, because it's Friday, because STAAR Writing is over, and because all of the toilets I've used today have been in working order:   

That's right.  Joy it is today!  And I thought I'd kick off the weekend full of joy and chocolate with something to brighten my spirits a bit...

I originally saw this "pay it forward" thing on Jessica's blog, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it.  

Here's how it works:

The first 5 people to comment with their e-mail and blog address will receive from me, sometime in this calendar year, a gift - perhaps a book, a baked good, music - a surprise! There will likely be no warning, and it will happen when the mood strikes me. The catch? Those five people must make the same offer on their blog. And who knows, I might be feeling extra generous and pick more than 5! ;)

So there you go!  Comment away!  Even if you don't have a blog, you can still comment, and I will probably send you something anyway because I have lots of extra baked goods laying around here most of the time.

Have a fabulous weekend, everyone!  I'll see ya Monday with my weekend update!