A few years ago, I decided to create a 30-day challenge for every month of the school year. My intention for this was to see if I could help myself find some balance in my life as teaching was always an all-consuming career for me. It was one of my many attempts to tweak the … Continue reading A Year of Challenges…
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Life has a funny way…
It's that time of year again where some people announce their resolutions, some simply set new goals, and most make new promises to themselves for the new year. For the past few years, this has come in the form of nudge words for me, and I was all ready to go, and then I saw … Continue reading Life has a funny way…
My Commencement Speech…
Over the course of my teaching career, there were a couple times that I was in the running to be the graduation speaker. Every time I was told that my name was in the hat, I immediately panicked: “What if they choose me? Omg I’d have to speak in front of people!” (Which I know … Continue reading My Commencement Speech…
Life-aversary
The day has come and gone, but it's never too late to celebrate a life. Valentine's Day is always a special day for me, but not for the reasons some might think. Each Valentine's Day marks another year that I have survived and grown since my stroke. This year is my 10th year stroke-free. A … Continue reading Life-aversary
Love in the time of corona…
As I’m watching the increasing panic/anxiety/chaos around me, I’ve become even more determined to ground myself in positivity, and not fall into what I'm calling the pit of despair (shout out to all my Princess Bride peeps. How many said it in the albino voice? Just curious). It’s so easy to be heartbroken in these … Continue reading Love in the time of corona…
Miss B's House 