It's bizarre how much of our identity is tied to our profession. Maybe it isn't so strange - we spend so much of our time at work, getting ready for work and unwinding from work. Work is where people tend to spend most of their days. It makes sense that our self worth is so … Continue reading I’m Not “Just” a Teacher
Anyone else exhausted? I can taste spring break on my tongue, but it's not quite here yet. My patience is running slim, and my student's are antsy to be out for the summer. It's been a rough week in my classroom. On the bright side - three more Fridays until break! Lets get on with … Continue reading Five Thangs Friday #7
Is your cup half full? Half empty? I want neither. I want a cup that is so full, that it overflows onto the saucer beneath it. With the self-love, respect and energy that overflows, I want to give to others. I recently heard this quote on a podcast. People always say you can't give unless … Continue reading Don’t Give From Your Cup, Give From Your Saucer
I've begun to really look forward to Five Thangs Friday. It makes me really take a step back and think about five things that truly made my week better - which can help me when I'm stuck in a rut, as I have been. I haven't posted much lately. I've lacked thoughts, which is a … Continue reading Five Thangs Friday #6
I. Am. Exhausted. Mentally. Physically. ALL OF IT! Work this week has been rough, but ya'll, we made it! It is Friyay! So here's my five favorites from this week! #1. Meal prep! Since we moved, I haven't prepped my meals for the week which has led me to eating whatever leftovers I could find … Continue reading Five Thangs Friday #5
Who doesn't love alliteration? Three T's in a row? Hot damn! As you may have picked up from other posts, when I'm not writing this amazing blog, I'm a full time teacher. I started teaching three years ago when I became a corps member for Teach for America in the West side of Chicago, and have … Continue reading Teacher Tangent Tuesday #1
They say it takes a month to make a habit, so does that mean I'm one week away from Five Thang Friday being a habit?!?! This week has been pretty good to me. We're continuing to settle into our new home and I'm adjusting to this commute (as discussed in a previous post). Read on … Continue reading Five Thangs Friday #3
