I have made a decision for myself. After some events that happened last month, I've decided to lean in to myself, who I am, who I want to be, and what I like. The first realization that has come from this is that I am and want to be soft. I like dresses and flowers. … Continue reading Soft But Powerful
I apologize for not writing the past couple of weeks. It has been an incredibly stressful time for me lately. I have a new work schedule, and my life feels like it's in chaos right now. However, I'm not going to run from it. While I may not say everything on this blog, I do … Continue reading What’s On Your Stove?
Some days are hard. Some weeks are hard. Some months are hard. And some years are hard. Parts of life are hard. That's something we all experience in this life. But more that matters is how we handle those hard times. I have officially started my fifth year of teaching. It's crazy to be in … Continue reading Rise Again
I had a bit of a realization this week. Every goal you want to accomplish requires conscious effort. Now I know that sounds like an obvious statement, but I want to take today's post to explain more about this in the hopes that maybe you can have that realization too. I am a very goal-oriented … Continue reading Conscious Effort
I think it's interesting how, even as a professional, I still find myself in training. Training is not a bad thing. It helps me to become better in different aspects of my life. I start training tomorrow for my next school year. I have two days of district training and two days of school training … Continue reading Training
I was reminded this past weekend of just how many people I have around me. Many of these are people who want me to succeed and do well. I am so thankful that I have them to support and encourage me. My brain likes to tell me that I have to do it all by … Continue reading Support System
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 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
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
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
Battle Kim of the Republic 