We're coming into the swing of summer! The weather continues to get warmer, the days continue to get longer, and we are getting into the days of summertime (at least here in the United States). As such, if you have school-age children or if you work in a school setting (like me), you're probably looking … Continue reading How to Plan a Trip
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Looking Ahead
I'm settling in very comfortably to my summer break. I am very thankful for this time that I get off to relax. However, it's not just a time to slack off and do nothing. I've spent summers like that before. While that's not a bad thing (and no shame to the ones that do it), … Continue reading Looking Ahead
Cost
I've been rolling this idea in my head for a while, and I think now I'm finally ready to write it. This is a little different than some of the other posts I've written recently. But, as always, I believe in sharing what is on my mind. I was talking to a coworker the other … Continue reading Cost
Finally Done with Year Three
It is my last week of school! I am so excited to be done. This year has been so much on me in so many different ways. Honestly, I think I am more excited to be done than my students are. It has been such a long year for me. Like I mentioned last week, … Continue reading Finally Done with Year Three
Teach and Learn
It's almost the end of the school year for me! I am so glad to be done with this year. It has been one of my longest years of teaching (and I don't have that many to go off of). I want to do a more complete review next week, but for this week, I … Continue reading Teach and Learn
The In-Between
I find myself jumping from goal to goal. I've gotten a little better at this, but I sometimes find myself constantly looking forward to something. I'm ready to be at my ideal weight, I was ready for my black belt, and I'm for sure ready for summer break. But by always looking forward to the … Continue reading The In-Between
Grace
Do you forgive people when they mess up? Hopefully that answer is yes. But what about yourself? Are you okay to forgive yourself when you mess up too? In this day and age, it can be so easy to be mean and say hurtful things. But I believe it can also be just as easy … Continue reading Grace
My Martial Arts Journey
This has been something that has been in the works for a while now, and I'm so excited to finally be writing about it! If you're actively involved in my life in any way, you already know what I've been working on. And if you're friends with me on Facebook, you either know or you … Continue reading My Martial Arts Journey
Common Values
I talked last July about The Foundations of a Relationship and how you build your relationship. I want to expand more on that post today. I attended a wedding over the weekend. I knew the bride and she has been a good friend of the family. But I had just met the groom that day. … Continue reading Common Values
Holding Yourself Accountable
A super important part of progress is the idea of being able to hold yourself accountable. You are responsible for your own actions, and it takes a great deal of strength to be able to understand why you succeed or fail. I've been working on my overall health and how that impacts me. I'm trying … Continue reading Holding Yourself Accountable