I am thankful to live in America. We have a lot of freedoms that are outlined in the Constitution and the Amendments. Today, I want to talk about some of those freedoms and what I believe one of them ACTUALLY means. The first Amendment to the Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an … Continue reading Free Speech
Happiness
Free and Cheap Activities
We live in a world that is getting more expensive by the day. It can feel like everyone wants a piece of money, and that there is not enough to go around. I know I can definitely understand that, so today I want to provide a list of ideas of free and/or cheap activities that … Continue reading Free and Cheap Activities
Level Up a Relationship
My partner and I got into a really good conversation recently, and I think this is something that other people might want to hear as well. We do a lot of things together, but we also do a lot of things separately. We're in different careers fields and we have some different hobbies. We don't … Continue reading Level Up a Relationship
My Summer Plans
My school year is officially done! My students are off to enjoy their summer, and I plan to do the same. However, like always, even though I'm not in the classroom every day, I'm still pretty busy all summer long. I am doing a number of professional developments this year, including one this first week. … Continue reading My Summer Plans
Year Four in Review
It's my last week of the school year! As I write this, my students only have two more days left. Grades are turned in, and we are closing out the year. It's been an interesting year, full of both good things and bad. This was my largest group of students I've ever had. That came … Continue reading Year Four in Review
Bad Books
I love reading! I always have. I read a lot when I was younger, and I am falling back in love with it as an adult. I plan to read at least 30 books this year. Unfortunately, not every book that I have read is good. Some books sound good on the synopsis, but then … Continue reading Bad Books
Appreciating Teachers
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! It's the time of year where you buy little trinkets for your students teachers that they don't really need! I'm just kidding. As a teacher myself, I love receiving gifts from students or admin to show that they care. But more than the gift itself, it's the thought that counts. I … Continue reading Appreciating Teachers
Growing a Green Thumb
I love gardening. Spring is beautiful with all of its new plants. I want to help create that kind of life in my corner of the world too. There's just one problem. I'm not great at growing plants. I don't have much of a green thumb. I've killed a lot of plants. But I want … Continue reading Growing a Green Thumb
Spring Rebirth
Spring is here! Flowers are starting to grow and bud; animals are having babies. Life is being breathed back into the world. I've planted my garden, and I have sprouts already popping up! I've seen a bird making a nest in a spot in my house. Spring is a time of refresh and rebirth. And … Continue reading Spring Rebirth
My Real-Life Skill Tree
I feel like I've been in a funk lately. I got out of my routine and am struggling. Plus, we're getting to the end of the school year. I'm ready to be done, and my students are ready to be done. It's difficult to get through the days. The weather is getting warmer, I don't … Continue reading My Real-Life Skill Tree