I should preface this by making it clear that I’m not suggesting letting go of having dreams and aspirations, but rather the idea that there is A dream that needs to come true. For the better part of the last 20 years, I have been fighting for my dream of being a teacher. I’ve been … Continue reading Letting Go of the Dream and Embracing What is…
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Celebrating Being Alive…
Today is the anniversary of my stroke. That's possibly a weird thing to “celebrate,” but each year that’s what Valentine’s Day reminds me of- a day that changed my life forever and continues to with its residual aftermath. Every year, I celebrate that I'm alive and have made it through another year healthy and moving … Continue reading Celebrating Being Alive…
Surrender…
A couple years ago, The Washington Post published an article that talked about picking nudge words for each new year rather than resolutions. A word to encompass your intention and focus for the year ahead. This really resonated with me as I’ve never been one to get into the whole resolution thing. I prefer to … Continue reading Surrender…
Keeping Promises…
Three days after my last post, my cousin went into the hospital. A week later she passed away losing a battle with congenital heart failure, a disease that runs in my dad's side of the family, perpetuating a vicious cycle of people in our family dying much too young. This disease claimed my uncle at … Continue reading Keeping Promises…
Legacies…
It’s that time of year again for some reflection. Though, anyone that knows me knows reflection is a constant state of being for me, but today is the anniversary of my dad's passing, and that always comes with a certain level of renewed perspective. As I get closer to the age he was when he … Continue reading Legacies…
Growing Pains…
Last month I had another birthday- one of my best as I spent multiple days over the month catching up with friends and family. It was extended for so long that it took me a while to remember that having a birthday meant I’m a year older. I guess I’ve finally reached that age where … Continue reading Growing Pains…
The 10th Month of 30 Days…Following My Curiosity
I finally made it...the last 30-day challenge of the school year. I started this as a way of attempting to have some semblance of balance throughout the year, something I have never really been able to achieve as an educator. I'd love to say that it brought the balance I was looking for, but instead … Continue reading The 10th Month of 30 Days…Following My Curiosity
10 Months of 30 Days…Listening to my body.
This month was completely upended before it even began. I initially wanted to add additional activity to the end of my day. Nothing intense necessarily, or even super long. I just didn’t like the habit I’d gotten into of coming home and zoning out in my comfy chair, completely depleted of energy for my entire … Continue reading 10 Months of 30 Days…Listening to my body.
So, This is a Resort…
Those that know me at all or have been following my blog for any length of time know that I take solo vacations frequently. Maybe frequently isn't the right word because I live on teacher pay, but I try to go once a year on a solo vacation to regroup and decompress. This year I … Continue reading So, This is a Resort…
10 Months of 30 Days…Flourless February
Before I really get into this, I want to make one thing clear: Flourless February is NOT the same as low carb. This is about not eating refined flour. The brain and body need carbohydrates to function properly; it’s just about eating the right carbs. Ok, moving on Coming into this challenge, I didn’t eat … Continue reading 10 Months of 30 Days…Flourless February
Miss B's House 