Life's worth living.

Once again I am cutting it super close here! Today is the second to last day of May and I’m finally getting around to writing this month’s blog. May has been crazy! I don't feel like I have much to say this month other than I MADE IT TO SUMMER BREAK!! I am so thrilled about this. That home stretch through the end of the school year is no joke. Ah the sweet bliss of knowing I have half of May, all of June, all of July, and the first part of August off work. I love working in a school for many reasons, but paid summer vacation comes in WAY at the top of that list.  One thing I do want to highlight is the final project I did with my students: coping skill popsicles. You’re on the edge of your seat waiting for an explanation of this profound project aren't ya?!? The kids get to pick a few coping skills and make their own little paper popsicles to take home for the summer that can hopefully remind them to take 5 deep breaths or play with a fidget instead of whacking their sibling o...

  It’s April and if I had to pick a word to describe this month, it would be Yo-Yo. Weird right? And I guess that’s actually two words?!? Not sure about that one.  I can't stop changing my mind. Mainly about my health and fitness. It’s just crazy to me how my feelings and motivation and determination can fluctuate so stinking much. Sometimes, I feel all in - like I will do literally whatever it takes to lose weight. And other times it feels like I’d rather step in a puddle with socks on and then walk over a pit of legos than ever even think about eating a carrot again. What is with that? I’ve created fitness plans and workout routines that will carry me into the next decade, and on other days I’ve wondered if I can sit long enough on my couch that my butt will permanently mold into the cushions. What is with that? Some moments I’ve been excited for summer, and others I’ve been full of dread over the thought of shorts and swimming suits and exposed arms. What is with that? I’ve...

I’m really cutting it close with my post - it's the last day of the month people and I’m thrilled!! I have been trying to think of something deep or profound or life changing to share with my blog world, but I just haven't really come up with anything fabulous. So instead of trying to force myself to be witty, I’ll just give an update about the month and share a bit about what has been going on with your girl. First things first, I just have to give a huge shout out to my new nephew Otto!! Welcome to the world my man. Remember at the beginning of the year when I said that nothing cool ever happens in March?!? - I was wrong. Otto is so cool. He is God’s gift to our family. I couldn't be more proud of my sister and her husband for the way they are transitioning from one kid to two. Otto is sweet and squishy and all the goodness of baby love wrapped up in one tiny dude. I can't wait to see who he grows into. Being an aunt is truly one of my favorite things. I honestly stru...

Happy February people! It’s the month of loooovvveee. Before I start, I want to admit that I ALWAYS struggle spelling the word February. It’s an annoying word to write because of that first “r” - I never say Feb-Ru-ary so it seems so wrong to write it that way. I honestly don't know if I’ve ever typed that word without a red squiggly line under it telling me I’ve made a mistake. Anyone else?!?! It’s just one of those things that makes my blood boil. I think I need to get over it. Or learn how to spell.  Anyways - back to love.  Tomorrow is Valentine’s day and I have a lot of feelings about it. Honestly, I’ve been having a lot of feelings about a lot of things lately. And I don't know why. I would say that I generally like Valentine's Day because I have a lot of people in my life that I love and that love me. I’m blessed and I know it. But what is it about Valentine’s Day that can get this single gal all twisted up inside?! What is with the pressure that this day brings? How...

  Happy 2023 people!  It’s good to be back in the blog world.  As many do in January, I’ve set a few goals for myself this year. I have overarching plans for 2023, but I am trying to break them down into smaller, more manageable increments by setting goals for each month. That way maybe I can make some positive changes in my life but not get overwhelmed or burnt out too fast. Here goes nothing I guess.   One of my goals for the year is to write and post a blog each month. I really do love writing and would like to do it more. So I’m going to. Plus I think it will be kind of cool looking back at the end of the year to see what I’ve been learning and thinking as the months pass by.  It feels weird committing to writing each month before knowing if I’ll have anything to say. So just keep in mind that some months may be more interesting and entertaining than others. Like think about March - what exciting or wonderful thing ever happens in March? We’ll find out....

  Welcome back my people!! It’s been quite some time since I posted on here. We’ve almost reached the year mark since my last blog. Wow. What a year it has been am I right?!? Who would have thought that 2020 would have played out the way it has?? 2019 was my best year yet. I was on top of the world and feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident in the way my life was heading than ever before.   2020 started off promising too but we all know that March hit and everything changed. The year took a hard nosedive and seems to be continuing its downward spiral. This has been a year of turmoil and conflict and fear. I have a lot to say about a lot of things, but not today. Today I wanted to share a little something that I have been learning through this year. It’s nothing profound, but it has helped me in profound ways. Here it is. Are you ready? Be prepared to be amazed. What you plant, grows. Wow. Is your world rocked? It’s a simple concept but for some reason it’s...

I did it. It’s done. On October 6 th I ran 13.1 miles in a row. On purpose. Yes I realize it’s been close to 3 weeks since that day. But honestly it’s probably taken me that long to process everything. Plus my life has been pretty much non-stop since then. Thank you for your patience as I’ve been trying to get my life and my thoughts together. The Thursday and Friday before the race I was FREAKING OUT! Like seriously. I was so nervous and feeling really negative about the whole thing. Feeling like there was no way I was going to be able to do it. And I was honestly dreading it. But, after talking with a coworker and spending some time journaling/praying about it – my attitude shifted. And I’m being honest here by saying that I realized that most of the turmoil I was conflicted by was because of pride. Say what?! I believe my insecurities were rearing their ugly head because I was afraid that I wouldn’t be “perfect” or be “the best” or complete it in a time that would make ev...