Last week during one of my many inspirational and motivational speeches, a student raised her hand and said, "Mrs. Kyle, you should get a box and write soap on it...that way you can actually stand on it when you're talking." So I did. It was a great idea. That kid is going places. I'll need to tell … Continue reading On My Soap Box…
I'm writing this to hold myself accountable. I like carbs. Not the good healthy ones. The bad processed ones. Like, I could eat cookies and cheez-its for every meal. Last week, I stress ate about 20 packages of swedish fish (the little halloween sized ones, but still). It's hard to eat well in the summer because … Continue reading Be Fit and Eat Healthy
I know this isn't my birthday, so how can it be a new adventure? Let me explain my ways... It's the birthday that started this whole blog madness. It's the impending one that a certain someone is having a hard time with. It's the reason I started my 40 adventures before 40 and the inspiration for … Continue reading #7 My Husband Turns 40
I definitely went golfing. I was sort of bad at it. Okay...I was really bad. My husband has been golfing for years. He told me the story of his first time golfing. He was 16. One of his brother's friends took him. It's a fond memory of a great guy named George Shepard, who has since … Continue reading #6 Golf…sort of
It's true. All summer the weekend was really an extension of my days off. I did work a lot over the summer though. Whether it was finishing classes so that I could get to the next step on the pay scale or STEM meetings or conferences. I'm almost to the bottom right corner of the … Continue reading Weekends Have Meaning Again…
Holy History...not necessarily literally...just that there was a lot of it. And I dig that stuff. Close second to science. I really dig that science stuff. I had no idea and I was so impressed. So was Beau. Which is not always easy. He tolerates and supports my travel goals...but sometimes he's less enthusiastic than I'd like … Continue reading #4 and #5 Savannah and Charleston
As many of you know, I have this crazy bucket list. One of my "things" is visiting all 50 states before I'm 50. While it's ambitious, I'm confident I can get it done. I mean an average of 3.45 states per year is no biggie...drop in the bucket really. What most of you may not … Continue reading #3 Sunrise and Swim
While this is not an official 40 before 40 adventure, it's definitely an adventure in which I partake each August... Let me set the scene: The children are getting excited about seeing their friends, who's in their classes and which teachers they have... They are ready to sport their new clothes, haircuts and gear... Parents are out … Continue reading Back to School…
I know that you are eagerly awaiting my 40 before 40 blogging (ha)...so I will give in and keep you waiting no longer... Adventure #2: Hike to Mount Pilchuck Lookout. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-pilchuck I shall tell this story in photos and reflections. And cheesy analogies. And quotes from the mountain. Reflection #1: Bring your own toilet paper. Better yet...don't … Continue reading #2 Climbing a Mountain
It's true. I've been in denial, but the proof is in the blog. I think I might be an attention whore. Let me explain. I've been receiving positive feedback about my writing. My ramblings speak to moms, teachers, almost 40 somethings or anyone who is getting a little older... And I like to make people … Continue reading I have a confession…
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