This week in the United States is Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great time to spend with loved ones. One of my favorite traditions is talking about what everyone around the table is thankful for. But even though Thanksgiving may only be one day, you can practice this idea all … Continue reading Practicing Gratefulness
Fall
Sorting Out Priorities
I'm almost positive I'm not alone when I say ot feels like there's a lot on my plate. I have a lot that I need to balance and juggle. I also feel that once I let one thing go, my brain tells me I'm a failure and I start dropping other things. So then, when … Continue reading Sorting Out Priorities
Spoons
It's been a busy couple of weeks. So much so that I haven't had time or I've forgotten to write. But I'm back now! And today I want to talk about spoons. Yes you read that correctly. Spoons are important. The Spoon Theory is a pretty common one in the circles of illness and disability. … Continue reading Spoons
Starting Fresh
It has been an absolutely crazy week since I last wrote! The big news is that I moved! I'm renting a house, and I'm so excited about the whole thing. This is the such a new adventure for me. I'm pretty settled in my job, paying down my car,, and getting to be a functional … Continue reading Starting Fresh
Adapting to Change
I don't really know what to write this week. There's a lot I want to say, but also a lot I want to keep under wraps too. My life is changing. My teaching is very different from how it was last year. My pacing is different, my students are different, and my approach is different. … Continue reading Adapting to Change
Celebrating Five Years
Can you believe it? I know I certainly can't!!! But somehow or other, this blog has officially been around for 5 years! Sometimes it doesn't feel like it's been that long. I still remember why I started this blog. I have a lot of thoughts in my head, and this is a productive way for … Continue reading Celebrating Five Years
Take a Break
Fall Break for me starts at the end of this week! I am so excited to have a week off of school! I know some people can get up in arms cause teachers get "a lot of breaks". But truthfully, teaching is hard work. I deal with almost 100 teenagers every day. Not to mention … Continue reading Take a Break
Things Fall Apart
I write a couple months ago about how when you fail, you can either let it become a setback or make it a comeback. I still feel that way, but I also need to be real with you. Sometimes life falls apart. It doesn't always mean you failed. Things just happen. You do what you … Continue reading Things Fall Apart
10 Things I Love About Fall
Fall is my favorite season! Maybe it's yours too, or maybe you don't really have a fall (or autumn) where you live. Regardless, I want to share with you the things I love most about fall! The Colors!- I have to start here! The leaves on the trees change color, and it just gets so … Continue reading 10 Things I Love About Fall
Battle Kim of the Republic 