Photo via Guys, I have to confess something— I have probably eaten my weight in sugar (mostly chocolate) since Christmas. Literally. It all started innocently enough–I gave myself the old “It’s the holidays” excuse back in November, which got me right back into the bad habits I’ve had with sugar pretty much my whole adult …
Okay, I Have to Talk Teaching. . .(Bear With Me)
I know I talk about teaching basically all the time. I keep telling myself that I really should learn to digress regularly on other topics that don’t have to do with education, but I kind of can’t help it—apparently when you spend 10-12 hours every single workday doing something that asks so dang much of …
It’s Coming! It’s Coming!
Now that it seems that our plans to stay here in Logan for another year have basically solidified (or pretty well near so), I have been taking stock of what’s to come—the changes coming at work, the things that will remain the same, and the exciting curve balls that may lie ahead. But although I’m …
Just So You Know What to Expect
I’m still hoping to get a few posts up on the blog this next week, but just so you know, I STILL have over 500 pages of writing left to grade by Thursday night, and I can’t make any promises when it comes to my blog this week. However, lest you fear that I did …
Playing Photographer
On Monday, my friend Liz told me about a great opportunity to “shadow” a professional photographer on a shoot (at which Liz was the model). Although much of the shoot was spent observing the photographer and helping her out with her light reflector, I still learned a ton (and had a few chances to get …
Bloom Where You’re Planted
Yesterday, while trying to attack the mountains of grading at work, I decided to check my email really quick. As my inbox came up, the first thing I noticed was a forward from my husband that was from the last PT school we were really hoping he’d get into. As I opened it to …
My Life in Numbers This Week
Number of new ankle boots bought in the past week: 2 (I was hesitant about jumping on that particular trend, but I decided I really love the pairs I got, esp. the ones in these pics) Number of miles run over my long 4-day weekend: 14.65 (woo hoo!) Number of papers graded over that 4-day …
This is What Mental Health Days Should Look Like
Here is a great Truth I’ve learned: Mental health days are utterly necessary every now and then to prevent sickness, to get yourself back on track, and to fend off a lingering case of the blues. Here’s another great Truth I’ve learned: To truly have the fullest potential for restoring mental sanity, mental health days …