Remember when I said that I'm having a hard time right now... call it the winter blues, call it life, whatever, it just sucks. Hence needing a reset? Which is why I have really been taking a long hard look at myself to figure out what I can do to get myself back on the … Continue reading Reset #1…contentment
Anyone else? I recently listened to Rachel Hollis' Rise podcast, she did a whole episode on how to start your day by jumping out of bed with joy. (You can click the link and it will take you to the exact episode.) Jumping out of bed? With joy? Yeah, not my cup of tea. Let … Continue reading I need a reset
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Photo by fotografierende on Pexels.com It's that crazy time of year again. The time of year where I wrap up another school year-number seven to be exact. The time of year for Mother's Day. The time of year where I remember my mom's diagnosis of lung cancer. The time of year for her birthday. Happy … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mom
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I tell my students that I want to be a writer when I grow up. I've honestly thought that I had NO chance at all--that this was just some fantasy. However, my sweet little family has been supporting me along the way and that has given me the courage to … Continue reading A Writer’s Journey Starts Now
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift; that's why it's called the present." Funny how almost two decades ago that quote was my mantra. Probably because it was so philosophical. Ha! Yeah right! It was actually because I loved the play on words. (Insert geek face here.) My cousin and I … Continue reading Being present
I have spent 10 years obsessing over having a baby. I went to endocrinologists and completed test after test all to show that everything seemed pretty normal. Well, except for that little thing called endometriosis. However, for a lot of women that doesn't mean infertility. Except, it does for me. Joe and I felt called … Continue reading At peace…
I went to Paris with my mom last night. I know what you're thinking, "Paris? On a school night?" I agree it's crazy! But it happened. It is a brisk morning with a warm sun. The waffles in the courtyard steam on the end of my fork. My mom, sips on her black coffee, watching … Continue reading Paris with my Mom
Dear Parents, It's the end of a very long week for me. I not only taught your child, along with 25 other students, but I also stayed after and shared with you all the amazing things your child is doing in my class. I skipped potty breaks, dinner, and even forgot to worry about the … Continue reading A letter from your child’s teacher…
One moment you look at your day with satisfaction. The dishes are all clean, the laundry is so caught up there's no more hangers, the dinner is simmering on the stove making everyone drool; it's a perfect day. Maybe the windows are even open with the cool breeze and sunshine coming through. Your kids are … Continue reading Life is weird
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