The Light
I need to quit writing that I’ve been busy. At the same time, it’s at the forefront of my mind. 12+ hour days nearly every day. They are taking their toll, yet I see the light.
It’s getting brighter…Read More »The Light
Christy
Albino Squirrel
One of my neighbors is an albino squirrel. I saw her at the base of a pine tree today when I took Willow out. She was munching contentedly on a magnolia seed pod. As I took Willow back inside, I noticed that she went up the tree. I went and grabbed my camera.Read More »Albino Squirrel
All is Well
The blog hit 10,000 views today!
I had 10 students come to get extra help with A.P. Biology during lunch today.
Another teacher sent over 10 ginormous hot plates and some test tubes to me from her classroom.
The Chair of my department brought us donuts and coffee during our professional learning community time.Read More »All is Well
Balanced in Chaos
I’ve worked as a high school teacher for about 6 full months now. It’s official: I have my first teacher cold.
But don’t worry. I’ve developed a time honored cold remedy that’s sure to knock it out quickly! Cider (or beer)*, ice cream, NyQuil (or generic alternatives), and cough drops.Read More »Balanced in Chaos
Natasha Borzilova House Concert
I took a break from editing, writing, grading, etc… to join my house concert family in experiencing Natasha Borzilova‘s wonderful music. Read More »Natasha Borzilova House Concert
Just Breathe
I’m grumpy.
It’s Saturday. I was in a training for much of today that felt like a waste of time. This made me grumpy. Read More »Just Breathe
You Are Beautiful
One of the things I get very
frustrated about is hearing people beat themselves up. I have too many friends and family members who do this. I really wish that they could see the beautiful person that I see. I wish when the negative thoughts come up (e.g. “I’m too fat,” “I could never do that,” “I’m not smart enough,” etc…) surface, that they could hear my voice in response.
“You are beautiful.”
“If I can do it, you can too.”
“You are enough.
“You are enough.
Honored and Grateful
The first two weeks of school are over. At them end of them I’m feeling a lot of things: honored, grateful, excited, hopeful, exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated.Read More »Honored and Grateful
A Little Magic
It’s really amazing how simple it is to brighten someone’s day.
I go to Nicko’s Diner pretty often. It’s close, the food is good, and so is the service. Since often go by myself, I sit at the counter along with anyone else who might be there.Read More »A Little Magic