So I don't typically ask for anything from my readers or much from even my friends or family. However, I currently have a large donorschoose project out there to fund a professional development for myself. I have been researching mindfulness and its effects on kids and I want to take a 200+ hour training on … Continue reading Creating Peace
Category: better life
Polar Bears and Waterfalls
The other night I had the most incredible dream. I was walking on a very narrow and rocky path along the mountainside. I know there was someone else with me but I can’t remember who it was or if it was anyone I actually know. I was very scared along this path because I was … Continue reading Polar Bears and Waterfalls
Bucket List Update
I haven’t spoken about my “year of single bucket list” in awhile. It is still a work in progress even if some things have changed slightly. I’m not quite ready to write publicly about some of those changes, but soon enough. Here are some things I have accomplished: 7.) Meditate daily. I miss a few days … Continue reading Bucket List Update
A Story of Why I Teach
As I am back at work this week and going through my classroom as well as sitting through the endless professional development sessions, I keep reflecting on why I teach. I keep finding items from past students and looking forward to my new incoming students. I'm trying to maintain my focus this year and put … Continue reading A Story of Why I Teach
The Dating Game- Why I Don’t Need It
Recently, I went on one of the dating apps, just to see what was out there. I know what you are thinking "um, remember how you are going to be single for a year?" Yes, I remember, but I also don't think that means I can't date. I know how I am, it takes me … Continue reading The Dating Game- Why I Don’t Need It
Advice on Love and Relationships from Strangers
At the end of my last relationship, in one of my exes and my conversations, I stated: "I need a man, someone who is ready to be a grown-up." I feel comfortable sharing this because he completely agreed with me that he had some growing to do and that he wasn't ready for the settled … Continue reading Advice on Love and Relationships from Strangers
Boxing and Bluegrass
It's been 2 weeks since I posted my Year of Single bucket list. So far I have a knocked two items off my bucket list. 1.) Try boxing 23.) Attend a concert of someone I’ve never heard of. Boxing I have taken on 2 different kinds of classes. Body combat and standard boxing with … Continue reading Boxing and Bluegrass
Growth After Break-Ups
Recently, I experienced a very painful break-up. Yes, I initiated the break- up and yes, it was for the right reason. Yes, I questioned myself every single day. It sucked. I cried a lot, I lost a lot of sleep. However, almost a month later I'm starting to see the things I was meant … Continue reading Growth After Break-Ups
Be Kind. Reconnect. Spread Love.
Not even a week ago I wrote about not being an asshole during this political season. Today, an unspeakable tragedy happened in Orlando. While I have seen love and support present itself in the wake of this horrible situation, I still cry on the inside seeing the hate, greed and narcissism that is still running … Continue reading Be Kind. Reconnect. Spread Love.
How the Spark Returned
Ten months ago, I wrote about how I was burned out on teaching in this post: Why My Fire Burned Out. Yesterday, I found myself looking at Education Master's degree programs and even in the future, Doctorate degree programs in education and human development. That doesn't sound like someone who is planning on leaving the profession … Continue reading How the Spark Returned
Confessions of A Likely Spinster 