As each year comes to a close, I often find myself in deep reflection. I think about everything that happened throughout the year, and how time seemed to move at different rates in different circumstances. Some days seemed to drag, while others flew by. Some events felt like they just happened, when they actually occurred several months ago. The inevitable, "I can't believe the year is over!" pops up in my mind, and yet, here we are again. So, how do you measure a year? When

It’s hard to believe that we’re about a month and a half into the new year. I’m happy to say that I’ve been feeling rather productive lately! I consider myself a ‘doer’, and although this does not define my self-worth, I’ve had trouble accepting days that feel like nothing has been accomplished. Staying at home with an infant can often feel that way, especially when naps are shorter than expected. Sometimes I will get started on something (for example, this blog post), and ha

The previous post about organization (in the classroom) is from September of 2016. You can access that post here. I was recently inspired by the show Tidying Up on Netflix. I initially intended to watch something else, but that show just happened to turn on and start playing, so I tuned in. Was it a sign?? I finished watching the episode and reflected on my own life. Last night I decided to try out some of the strategies from the show. It started snowing earlier in the evenin

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is nearly over! I just reread the last post of 2016, which ended with: So… what’s next? What’s in store for 2017? More writing, for sure. Daily drawing! Yoga! The rest, time will tell… Celebrations, successes, challenges, losses, and everything in between has made this year uniquely its own. After reading other posts, looking through my calendar, and skimming through photos on my computer (thank goodness for those!), I’m reminded of all that has

Hello there! Welcome to my (very first) blog, and thanks for reading! It’s a new year… and a BIG year for me. I turn 30 in June, my fiancé (Andy) and I are in the process of buying our first house, and we’re getting married in September. Besides these milestone life events, I strive to balance my professional goals/aspirations, roles, and responsibilities in the world of education. I work in the Baltimore County Public Schools system, one of the largest in the state of Maryla