This will be my last post of 2023 because I will not post in between Christmas and New Year's. But it is the end of another year! Time is such a funny thing in that it keeps moving whether or not you want it to. I want to take today and maybe slow down time … Continue reading A Wrap-up of 2023
This year has and continues to be a lot. There are so many things always going on in my life. Some I talk about, and some I keep to myself. Some take a day and some take almost all year. I've also spent a lot of time this year working on goals. Some of the … Continue reading Projects
If you've ever been on a plane, you've probably heard the title of today's blog. "In the event of an emergency, please put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs." That sentence isn't just good for planes, but it's also good for life as well. I don't like to make assumptions, but … Continue reading Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
My older sister got married over a week ago! (That's why there was no post last week). I was so fortunate to be able to be right by her side as her maid of honor. The wedding itself is more her story, so I want to offer my perspective and some advice for someone who … Continue reading Being a Maid of Honor
It's my birthday tomorrow! I love my birthday, celebrating my birthday, and all that comes with it. In the past, I've introduced myself on my birthday, I've talked about things I wanted to do, things, I've learned, and other ideas as well. This year, I want to talk about something a little different. I want … Continue reading Celebrating Birthdays
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. I wanted to take this post today and talk about my thoughts on libraries, especially as a teacher. Public libraries exist all around the world. They are often, if not always, free to use. In the library alone, books are available to check out. Here in America, using the … Continue reading An Educator’s Thoughts on Libraries
Conflict is something that happens to all of us, whether we want it to or not. At some point in time, you're going to disagree with another person. Your views will not ever be the exact same as someone else's all of the time. How do you handle that conflict? Do you blow up, and … Continue reading Conflict Resolution
It's hard to believe I'm already in week 3 of this new school year. It feels like it's going so fast already. I'm learning about who my students are and creating the relationships with them. They, on the other hand, are beginning to be more comfortable and are testing some of the boundaries and the … Continue reading Stuck in Limbo
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
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
Battle Kim of the Republic 