The last time I posted was quite a while ago. I stated how I was going to write more, journal more, etc., etc. Well, it didn't happen. I totally own it. I completely underestimated the power of grief from losing my mother a year ago, being a mother of a son who is struggling with … Continue reading The summer after a covid school year
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Writing during a pandemic
I have had a hard time sitting down to write for quite some time. I keep talking about it and thinking about; however, something always seems to get in the way. I can make the excuse that I don't have time, but I do spend some time on the couch watching Netflix.I can make the … Continue reading Writing during a pandemic
Beet healthy
Now that schools are closed, there are so many negatives and positives to being at home all day, every day. Negatives: It is hard to be a teacher and a work-from-home momI want to wear PJs every dayI have no routine Positives: I have more time with my sonI get to wear PJs every dayI … Continue reading Beet healthy
Taming the Inner Critic
My inner critic is harsh. Let's just be brutally honest here: my inner critic is a true mean-to-the-bone, socially unacceptable bitch. You know the type: They put you down every chance they get. They blame you for everything wrong that happens. Why did the boyfriend leave? You. Why did you not get that job you … Continue reading Taming the Inner Critic
Confessions of a Mom, Teacher, and Writer
This year was supposed to be my YEAR of WRITING, but something happened. Life. The truth is that I let life overwhelm me for a bit. So in an attempt to help me put every worry in it's place and remember what is really important in our short lives...here are my confessions: I am a … Continue reading Confessions of a Mom, Teacher, and Writer
Summer Reading
As a special education teacher, it is always bittersweet when summer finally arrives. I am beyond ready for the break from IEPs, meetings, and SOL drama. However, the thought of leaving "my kids" is heartbreaking. I call them "my kids" not because they are "sped" but because during those 9-10 months of school I spend so … Continue reading Summer Reading
NaNoWriMo is coming to an end…
Tomorrow is the last day of NaNoWriMo 2015. I can't believe the month is coming to a close. November has been a month of ups and downs for me. It has also been the most depressing NaNoWriMo I have had in three years....but as Lily Tomlin has said, "The road to success is always under … Continue reading NaNoWriMo is coming to an end…
A Good Reading Day
Today seems like the perfect reading day. I love a day where it is a little chilly out. Then I curl up on the couch and read a book (even if it is just during my son's naptime). So if you have just an hour like sometimes I do, go read one of my books. … Continue reading A Good Reading Day
The End of Summer
Today is officially my last day of summer. I woke up to my four-year-old sliding in bed with me and snuggling. There is no better way to start the day than that. However, it makes the thought of waking up tomorrow and going to work a hard one. I am excited to have the new … Continue reading The End of Summer
Save the Puppy
As a teacher, it is bittersweet that the school year has come to an end. I absolutely adore my students and their parents. I truly do. Due to being a career changer, I (at times) feel like I don't fit in with the "meant-to-be" teachers. They always knew they wanted to be a teacher. I … Continue reading Save the Puppy
Jessica Warren 