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August has arrived, and with it comes the days that I remember I have a real job and so I am in full preparation mode for the coming school year. I have just one week left before heading back for teacher's meetings and two before welcoming my students for another year of adventure. If all… Continue reading Summer Bucket List In Review
One of the best parts about being a teacher is the opportunity we have each June and July to relax, rejuvenate, and review. During the school year, we have so much on our plates between lesson planning, after school coaching, grading, curriculum writing, and "other duties as assigned" that self care becomes virtually impossible. The… Continue reading Summer Bucket List
Last night I came across a photo that kind of took my breath away. Not in a "wow, this picture is amazing" way... more like a "holy crap, what have you done to yourself" way. I can't scrub it from my mind today, and it's making me feel uncomfortable in my own skin. The picture… Continue reading Learning To Love Yourself
How old were you when you started wearing glasses? My sister was in second grade. I remember how frustrating it was for her, always sporting big, plastic 80's frames. I was one of the lucky ones. I was able to see just fine, never having to worry about how "uncool" glasses made me look. Honestly,… Continue reading A Pair For Every Outfit
It’s been a month today… a month since a light went out in our home. It feels unsettled here... quiet... something that should be here is missing. My heart hurts. I cry almost every day when I remember that something is off. One month ago today, our precious little Scout dog, our sweet girl we… Continue reading Small One
Forty Fat and Fabulous 