The first time I left the classroom I grieved for months when school returned. I looked at social media posts from teacher friends and previous colleagues with sadness in my heart. Though I appreciated not feeling that beginning of year stress, I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I felt less whole. BeingContinue reading “Change is Brave”
Category Archives: courage
You Look Scary
When did being scary-looking become more accepted than looking older?
Wonderful
My mom had to believe and have faith that life would be wonderful someday. Her strong faith was the music. Her reality was the lyrics.
Life is full of contradictions. What I know now is that all those contradictions can exist together and be true.
Thank you, busyness
I hate being busy. I admit it. The older I get the more I enjoy slowing down, and some days I would just prefer to stop. As a younger woman, I had so much drive and ambition to get all the accolades and do all the things. As an almost 40 year old woman, I’mContinue reading “Thank you, busyness”
Tidbits
When you learn tidbits that will make life even a micro-fraction (yes, I made that term up) better, soak it in and use it. Here are a few tidbits I’ve picked up over the last few days. Last of all and kind of off topic, I am in love with fall right now. It isContinue reading “Tidbits”
FEAR
I’m grateful for the courage to be vulnerable. I’ve never been good at expressing hard feelings verbally. Fear always gets me. Fear of hurting someone’s feelings. Fear of making someone upset. Fear of making someone angry. Fear of not being a people pleaser. Fear of not being perfect…even though I know I’m imperfect – imperfectlyContinue reading “FEAR”
Contemplating Marriage
In July 2010, somewhere around the fourth of July, Matt & I made our “in a relationship” status official. In a few weeks, we’ll celebrate our nine-year wedding anniversary. Thirteen years together is a fairly long marriage these days, and I’m proud of our marriage. To say every day is easy would be a lie.Continue reading “Contemplating Marriage”
Labyrinth
I’m in a power struggle with the world right now, and the world is winning. Each day, I lose more and more control. For instance, I’m jumping into an entirely new career and chapter in life. I’m applying to jobs outside of my comfort zone, for roles that are very new to me – whereContinue reading “Labyrinth”
Fake It Till You Make It
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Fake it till you make it.” Oftentimes, we use it as a mantra to help us through challenges. At least, in my experience, that’s when educators use it the most. As teachers, we are asked to create positive learning environments for our students. We are also told our attitudes setContinue reading “Fake It Till You Make It”
Grit Over Grind
Recently, I learned the difference between grit and grind. Brene Brown described the difference something like this: Grit is doing the right kind of hard – pushing through for what’s on the inside of you. Grind is doing the hard stuff for others and the external rewards. I’m a big self-reflection kind of gal. AlwaysContinue reading “Grit Over Grind”
Cardinal Confidence: A Passion Project 