As a teacher, many images come to mind when I think of things that may "define" me. You can probably think of them, too. Meetings, emails, grading papers, ink all over my hand, students, brown bag lunches, the copy machine,... Continue Reading →
Easily the most fun I've had this year as a teacher was in looking over this "assignment" I created when I had a sub come in. I asked the students to create "Missing" posters for me, and with a description,... Continue Reading →
I've kept a diary most of my life, the last few year's have been a public one on this blog and others. I don't know if it's the new Pinterest habit that's gotten me thinking so craftily, but I thought... Continue Reading →
What makes a "friend?" How do we stay in contact with them? We live in an age with "followers" on instagram, twitter, tumblr, Pinterest, and social media that require absolutely no personal knowledge of or physical, live contact with another... Continue Reading →
It's funny to think that man made up time. The way we organize it makes no sense - 60 seconds in a minute, 60 of those in an hour, 24 of those in a day, 7 of those in a... Continue Reading →
To try and help inspire writing, I am subscribed to a writing prompt that is delivered daily to my inbox. However, I have a terrible habit of reading emails on my phone and then never looking at them again. The... 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." Twilight Movies: Top 10 Reasons Why... Continue Reading →
This is my fourth year of teaching junior high, and unfortunately I'm having one of those quarter-life crisis moments where you look at your job, calculate how much time you spend loving it minus the time you spend hating it,... Continue Reading →
Forgive me, readers, for I have lived away from my blog. It has been two months since my last post. A lot has gone down this summer, and my Fall is going to be busier. It's my fourth year of... Continue Reading →
I made it through my first week of special ed summer school, and as a reward, came down with a case of strep throat. (Side note: if you need a new diet trick, google images for "strep throat." Appetite will... Continue Reading →
it has been an interesting few weeks. end of volleyball season, my uncle died, my school term is wrapping up, work is crazy as usual, i'm about to turn 28. there has been family, friend, and boy drama. ive got... Continue Reading →
I have a park near my house where I do a 3.5 mile loop most evenings, for almost two years now. I love Daylight Savings allowing me the sunlight to run even after work and volleyball. But sometimes I find... Continue Reading →
Sunglasses Always Fit 