Reporting live from Livingston, Guatemala, where I have not stopped sweating since arrival two or maybe three days ago. The constant state of sweat is the least of my worries right now, as things have not been going so well.... Continue Reading →
I went to a University and received a fantastic education. I read the New York Times. I'm a Latin teacher. I'm currently reading "The Aeneid" for fun. BUT.....you should know....I. LOVE. Twilight. I'm definitely Team Edward, I think Bella is... Continue Reading →
If on Sunday I find myself full of hope, high on Jesus, fridge stocked with healthy ambitions, heart full of good intentions, and believing the best in all people, there is always Monday to crush my spirit in case I'm... Continue Reading →
I have warm fuzzy memories of Sundays when I was little. We would pile in the Dodge Caravan and head to church as a family. There was a play structure that all the cool kids hung out at in between... Continue Reading →
I started this year with a challenge....several actually. New Years always seems like a beautiful chance to start over. But the only thing that truly makes the day different at all is the writing of the full date and indicating... Continue Reading →
"hmmm....Ke$ha's bowl looks dirty....she looks unhappy....is she dead?" (tap on glass) "nopenope not dead. I bet she wants me to clean her bowl. poor fishie. I have so much work to do but...I better take care of this right. now. I... Continue Reading →
ooooh this weekend feels good. feels SO good. my sister is home from the college place, and its my 27.5 birthday! Oh yeah. Half birthdays should always be celebrated. we's going out tonight. I made all my students sing songs... Continue Reading →
this is an honest request. i need to get off the couch, where i normally throw these parties, and get to a real table. that would be an adult step up. out of my sweatpants and away from boxed wine?... Continue Reading →
I graduated from the wonder that is UCSB. Aka - the Land of 1000 Halloweens. Halloween is at least a week-long holiday there. We were known for dropping classes if they had midterms or essays due the last week of... Continue Reading →
I'm pretty sure I'm not a good teacher. And I definitely know I'm not supposed to be a mom yet. Here's why... I always joke with my students that if there were ever a real fire on campus, I would... Continue Reading →
Well. It's 10:45pm on a Wednesday night. I'm finally home from work, the gym, dinner with friends. I am showered, the kitchen is clean, and laundry folded. And now its clearly too late to start studying. The only thing I... Continue Reading →
Sunglasses Always Fit 