I'll try to keep it short, but I do have a story to tell. I like to think I'm an engaging teacher. I teach. And the kids learn. Like maybe it could be that simple. However, middle schoolers can have an entirely different agenda. You know, raging hormones and all. So more often than not, … Continue reading Funny Friday #2
Well, as close to one as I'll ever get... But a girl can dream right? I know. I know. My title should have been "best conference ever" or something like that. My adventure buddy (and fellow science nerd) Rachel and I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2017 Space Exploration Educators Conference at NASA's … Continue reading #21 Becoming an Astronaut
Most of you know that I'm a teacher. Of the middle school variety. Those kids make my day every day...sometimes they make it chaotic and I want to rip my hair out (but I already don't have very much of that...so of course I leave it in my head), but mostly they make it why … Continue reading #14 Spirit Week
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
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…
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…
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
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
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