I don't know about you, but I would not be where I am without the support of the people within my circle. My friends and family provide me so much support. They lift me up in the bad times and keep me sustained in the good times. My brain likes to lie to me. It … Continue reading The Support of Good People
Thankful
Bloom Where You’re Planted
I've been learning a lot about myself here recently. I'm still growing and working on who I am now, and who I want to be. But one thing I feel I've really learned recently is to bloom where you're planted. I have spent a lot of my life wishing certain things were different or looking … Continue reading Bloom Where You’re Planted
Practicing Gratefulness
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
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
The End of Year 2
Today was the last day of school for my students. This means that my second year of teaching has come to an end! I wanted to use today's post as a chance to reflect on what all went down this year, and maybe provide some insight to some of you as well. I should have … Continue reading The End of Year 2
System of Support
One if the really cool things about where I teach is that we've realized we're not alone. I know it can be toxic when a workplace mentions that they're like a "family," but I truly am grateful for my coworkers. This year of teaching has been hard on all of us, and knowing we aren't … Continue reading System of Support
Reset
It is so crazy to me that we're already a month into 2022. I feel like January normally takes forever to get through. But this year, it feels like it has flown by. I know, for me at least, that this year is already starting out full of chaos. There's been a lot going on … Continue reading Reset
The Poisonous Pursuit of Perfectionism
Old habits die hard. I wrote a post in July 2020 about Overcoming Perfectionism, and yet I'm still here writing about this same topic. It doesn't matter that I know perfectionism is overrated. I still fall into the same trap that I have to be perfect at everything I do. And yet again, that is … Continue reading The Poisonous Pursuit of Perfectionism
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
Battle Kim of the Republic 