The big topic lately that I have been talking about on here is growth and goals and improvement. Since that's still on my mind, I want to continue talking about that. However, I want to talk about in a different way. An important part of having goals is the process of setting them. I want … Continue reading Setting Goals
2021
Mental Blocks
Do you ever just work at something and no matter how you try, you can't seem to get it? Sometimes it's a physical thing that stops you, but a lot of times, it's a mental block. I am trying to learn new things this summer, and I get frustrated because I can't get them as … Continue reading Mental Blocks
One Year of Teaching Down
I am almost done! I made it through my first school year as a licensed teacher! The pandemic made it a weird year, and I definitely never thought I would be teaching virtually for most of the year. Regardless, I made a lot of memories, established good relationships with my students, and learned many things … Continue reading One Year of Teaching Down
Wrapping up my First Year of Teaching
It is absolutely insane to me that there's only about a week left of my first year of teaching. It doesn't seem possible and yet here it is. I've learned and grown a lot this year. I'm developing my teaching abilities and I'm always looking to improve. I've built relationships with my students and I'm … Continue reading Wrapping up my First Year of Teaching
Growth
I've got just a couple weeks left and then I will officially be done with my first year of teaching! I cannot tell you how crazy that is for me. I have talked a lot about growth this year already. But I'm going to keep talking about it as it's still relevant. Growth is sometimes … Continue reading Growth
Graduate Advice
It's that time of year again! Graduation is right around the corner or has already happened for some colleges. The world looks a lot different since the last graduation season. We're actually having graduations this year. My own college graduation was postponed to this weekend. So having been a year removed from college "graduation" and … Continue reading Graduate Advice
Finding Passion in Life
As the school year is winding down, I'm finding there's a lot more stress and things to plan. A lot of my college-age friends are preparing for finals, and even my students are beginning to sense the end of the year is coming. For my class personally, we are finishing out content this week. We're … Continue reading Finding Passion in Life
Privacy in the Public Eye
To start off, I need to put in a disclaimer: I don't think I'm bigger than I am, and I love each and every one of my followers very much. I am so blessed and humbled. In the 4.5 years I've had this blog (yes it HAS been that long), I have watched my followers … Continue reading Privacy in the Public Eye
Taking the L
I'll be the first to admit that I'm pretty competitive. I like to win and I like to be the best. However, in games, like in life, that doesn't always happen. I'm human. I mess up. I make mistakes. And many times, the hardest critic of my own actions and slipups is me. I messed … Continue reading Taking the L
Money Tips for the Young Adult… Or Anyone Else
Budgets and money are something everyone deals with in some way or another. Money is a driving force in a lot of people's lives. I know I'm young, but I like to think I have good money tips. While I'm sharing mainly for people just starting out, I don't believe that will be the only … Continue reading Money Tips for the Young Adult… Or Anyone Else
Battle Kim of the Republic 