outfits worn by a very tired ap gov teacher
showed up. did my best. wore outfits.
It’s been a WILD week—busy, heavy, and exhausting. I’ve been trying to intentionally choose joy as much as possible. AP anything teachers know it is literally a sprint to the finish line, and we are deep in it right now with AP exams. We is tired.
So I made my Four-Shirted-Husband™ build a fire so we could have s’mores. In class, we learned about the Space Race while I played outer space ambiance videos on YouTube and floated through the classroom like I was in a NASA-adjacent dream sequence (next year I’m getting an astronaut costume)1. I listened to my new Kacey Musgraves vinyl on repeat, baked cookies on a weeknight, took a eucalyptus epsom salt bath, walked my pups, called a friend, moisturized, ordered tacos for takeout, and chose humanity over anger more times than I can count.
I read the news with caution. I somehow got my hair to survive three full days sans wash. I watched the WNBA. I wore a matching pajama set. I (mostly) chose empathy over rage. I went to bed early.
I did the things! I hope you will too.
Here are some fits and unsung heroes from another very average, very ordinary week of a very tired AP Gov teacher.
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Monday
All I’m going to say is this fringe shirt was a stunner. People literally stopped me in the hallway to compliment it, which led to me shimmying the fringe in agreement. I will say there were some challenges involving restroom logistics, but all was okay.
My seniors took their AP Government exam and felt great. College Board hit them with a fascinating argumentative essay prompt: develop an argument as to whether social movements or congressional actions have done more to expand voting opportunities.
Anywho, here’s the fit…
🏅Unsung Hero: Body Wash
What on earth is in this that makes it smell so incredible? This was gifted to me (bc I harassed them), but honestly I’ll go right ahead and continually gift it to myself with my own damn money. For the record: this is coming from a HUGE scent snob.
Tuesday
After work, I had to get lab work done. Fine. I booked online, looked cute, felt cute, and entered a waiting room with no desk, absolutely no human authority structure, and a ton of confusion.
They called my name and the phlebotomist immediately complimented my outfit. Good sign. Then she started making phone calls, googling things, and I sat there long enough to make myself anxious just looking at the vials and needles in the room. SOMEONE GET ME AN APPLE JUICE.
She came back and said they couldn’t run the test. I begged to let me call the doc, but with 20 minutes until closing and a room full of increasingly hostile walk-ins, I was released into the wild.
Malice toward none, but I cried real tears in the car.
All this to say: I took this outfit off so fast in a fit of rage, a flat lay is all I have for you.
🏅Unsung Hero: Fantastic Tortilla Chips
Let’s just say I was salty and needed some joy. These were great.
Wednesday
This color combo was fully inspired by the one and only Ritika in this post. I started the day with the sweater around my waist and spent the remainder of it wearing it 52 different ways, only to arrive at the conclusion that I liked the look better without it.
🏅Unsung Hero: Curling Wand
Evonne Sturm paid me the kindest hair compliment last week, so I’ll share with you my tool of the trade: this very solid, budget-friendly curling wand. I simply cannot figure out how to use a legitimate curling iron.
Thursday
I didn’t expect to channel a Salem Witch Trials x Country collab on your average Thursday, but here we are. And honestly, I’m not really mad about it. Someone redeemed the situation by saying they “love a monochromatic moment!”
🏅Unsung Hero: Matching Jammie Set (top | bottom)
I usually wear an XL t-shirt and basketball shorts to bed. This Target set is a massive yet easy upgrade for me. (I go up two sizes in the shirt for max comfort)
Friday
I was hesitant to wear this gingham vest with temperatures only peaking at sixty degrees, but it was a perfect fit for a human like me who always runs hot. I taught about the fall of the Berlin Wall and reminded my students that one year before this iconic moment a bouncin’ baby girl was born weighing 7 lbs 11 oz with blonde hair and blue eyes… dramatic pause… ME! Crickets.
🏅Unsung Hero: Tanning Lotion
I SWEAR by this stuff. Listen, if the “guns” are coming out but the sun isn’t really out yet, a tanning lotion I put on at night (with a mitt) that’s pleasant and gives me an AM glow is a non-negotiable.
Last Week on Rambling In Style
That’s the week. Wishing you, your mamas and mom-like figures a wonderful Mother’s Day! I did the things, you do the things. We ride again next week.
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Might I remind you that I do NOT teach elementary school. These are 11th graders who had to watch my shenanigans.
God speed to you for being an AP teacher AND in such an insanely difficult time. I think we should be forced to answer that question!!
Sorry to hear you had a tough week!
The outfit with the fringe top and the white pants is just amazing!