Well, I'm down to a week and I have my first adventure planned...stay tuned. But today, I'm just going to ramble off another story. It's summer and as a teacher, I'm off for the summer. Well, mostly. Except this summer and last summer and pretty much all of them. So far since school has been out, I've been … Continue reading Summer Running
Month: July 2016
Two weeks out…
The birthday is getting closer. The big 3-9. Ahhh...I'm getting so old! Just kidding. I really don't feel old and I'm actually excited. People keep offering suggestions about what I can include in my 40 new adventures and I love it! Keep 'em coming! I can't actually start them yet though because I set a … Continue reading Two weeks out…
40 before 40
We all have those moments. The ones that stand out more than others. I was 17. I had just graduated from high school. The year was 1995. My mom, who was 38 years old at the time, was celebrating her 20th high school reunion. She graduated in 1975...exactly 20 years before me. My mom insisted that … Continue reading 40 before 40
Meet Bill Nye and Selfie in Space
I know, I know...ambitious. I hear you. I get it. So what. Why not be ambitious? Why not reach for the stars? Why not dream big? Why not... Okay enough with the clichés. I taught 5th grade for 9 years and absolutely loved it. I taught with amazing people and met so many wonderful kids and … Continue reading Meet Bill Nye and Selfie in Space
50 before 50
Travel to all 50 states before I'm 50. Yep...you read it right. The fact that I'm even talking about my 50th birthday is really weird. The fact that I have to visit an average of 3.45 states per year in order to meet my goal is a little crazy. I'm going to do it though. … Continue reading 50 before 50
