I’m accepting of the fact that I’m a recovering pessimist (more here). Most days I look at the bright side of life. I find the joy in the little things, and it feels wonderful.
But 20+ years of negative thinking are hard to shake, and sometimes I start falling into bad habits.Read More »Bumps in the Road
Happy Thanksgiving!
I rather like that a holiday devoted entirely to gratitude exists, despite it’s fictional historical background… Read More »Thanksgiving 2015
There are two more days until Thanksgiving break.
An entire, glorious five days off from work.
I can’t wait!Read More »Two More Days
It’s November 5. Didn’t I just start my new job a few months ago? No, that was back in January. Man, time has flown this… Read More »Time Flies
Yesterday the title of my name changed for the third time.
Technically it will officially change in December, at the end of the semester. After 5+ years, close enough.Read More »Changing Names
If this is true, I’m definitely being changed right now. Probably for the better.
But that knowledge isn’t getting rid of the nervousness.Read More »Naked
This morning, I should be running my first 15k.
Since I’m sitting her writing instead, you can probably guess I’m not.Read More »Trade-offs
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
It’s funny how one ending can bring up others.