Happy Monday, friends. If you're a student, you've probably had a few days to rest and relax before grades were publicized. If you're a teacher, you've probably been grading and stressing over submitting grades by the looming deadline (forgive my absence, but I was doing the latter). Now, depending on how well you… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Grades Don’t Define You
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Wellness Wednesday: Sleep On It
Happy Wellness Wednesday, friends! We are just six short days away from Spring Break, but there's just one little thing standing in our way: finals. That's right! It's finally finals week, which probably means lots of coffee, studying, and sleepless nights. So often we decide to pull all night study sessions instead of getting a… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Sleep On It
Motivational Monday: Give Love
Happy Motivational Monday, friends! I don't know about you, but I had an incredible weekend, and I owe so much of that to you guys. I turned 29 on Saturday and was spoiled rotten with so many delicious treats, cards, and gifts, I've fallen into a bit of a sugar coma. One cake… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Give Love
Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Friday Findings
Happy Friday, friends! This has been such an incredible week, but I'll admit, it's also been ridiculously long and exhausting. I've been so busy, it feels like I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I'm really looking forward to starting Spring Break in less than two weeks, but until that… Continue reading Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Friday Findings
Kermit Says: Live WE
This year, I had the pleasure of teaching an incredible young woman who transferred last fall. During one of our earlier conversations, she told me about a program she was involved in at her previous school called WE. After hearing her share stories of service and empowerment as a result of WE and WE… Continue reading Kermit Says: Live WE
Wellness Wednesday: Here’s to a Healthy Back
Happy Wellness Wednesday, friends! This week has been quite a whirlwind filled with lots of sitting, standing, walking, and heavy lifting. Actually, now that I think about it, there probably isn't a day that goes by when my students and I aren't sitting for long periods of time or lugging around ridiculously heavy and… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Here’s to a Healthy Back
Tuesday Tunesday: Get Pumped Up!
Happy Tunesday, friends! We are less than 24 hours away from the big announcement and opportunity I've been alluding to on Snapchat and Instagram, and to say I'm nervous is an absolute understatement. The butterflies are swirling about and my hands are shaking just thinking about it. When I feel anxious and worried, I try to take… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Get Pumped Up!
Wellness Wednesday: Goodnight, Moon
Happy Wellness Wednesday, friends! I have always been in love with sleeping. I honestly can't imagine anything more enjoyable than curling up in my big bed, wrapping myself in the coziest blanket, and drifting off into the peaceful night. The thing is, however, it takes me forever to get there, and counting sheep just doesn't… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Goodnight, Moon
Tuesday Tunesday: An Ode to Warmth
Happy Tunesday, friends! Chicago has been experiencing some unusually warm weather for the last couple of days. 60 here. 70 there. And while I assume this is because of global warming, I can't help but bask in the glorious warmth. The sunlight feels so good against my skin and puts me in a great mood, and I'm… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: An Ode to Warmth
Motivational Monday: Power Through, not Down
Happy Motivational Monday, friends! Can you believe we're just 22 days away from the end of Spring quarter and a much-needed Spring Break? We're so close to the finish line, I can see it in the not too far out distance. The thing about finish lines, however, is the closer they seem, the… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Power Through, not Down
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