Saturday was an amazing day. I looked at myself in the mirror and everything looked right. My eyes sparkled. I was exuding happiness. By Monday, it was… Read more “Highs and lows”
Take aways
I just finished the audiobook for Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Damn. Was she listening to my inner self as she wrote that? I know she… Read more “Take aways”
The good, the bad, and the ugly cries
Last Friday, I left my phone in the kitchen. I had to take a new route from work to F’s school, but I figured since I know… Read more “The good, the bad, and the ugly cries”
An admittance
So… I told my supervisor that I would read some growth books over the summer. I started to, but it got too real too quickly. Shame and… Read more “An admittance”
Starting the work
A few months ago, my cousin shared a meme which said something along the lines of, “sorry, self care is also eating right and exercising.” Well, for… Read more “Starting the work”
Check in
I drew a line in the sand and set boundaries with after work interviews. Next week, my daughter has her curriculum night the same time as my… Read more “Check in”
Beautiful life
This weekend reminded me just how beautiful my life is. Full of love and full of amazing people. Full of smiles and laughter and hugs and caring.… Read more “Beautiful life”
Reminder of life
Death is a reminder of life. I feel behind on work matters. I am too tired to clean the kitchen. I give what I think is my… Read more “Reminder of life”
Symptom tracking
What if, when I get lower than low, it’s because my hormones are even more out of whack than usual? What if my lower than lows are… Read more “Symptom tracking”
The power of no
Wednesday afternoon my assistant principal emailed to say I had been chosen to be a mentor for one of the beginning teachers in the building. I am… Read more “The power of no”