I have to admit, it felt a little strange not going to work yesterday. My social media platforms were full of first-day-of-school posts and photos, and a part of me felt as though I was missing out… but then I thought about how I can sleep in, go to the bathroom whenever I want (which is quite frequently nowadays), run errands and get everything done around the house… so the feeling was somewhat temporary. I suppose most of it is due to the fact that I’m in a transitional pha

It’s been nearly a month since the school year ended, and about three months since my last blog post. I find it fascinating how time can seem to go by so slowly in some ways, and fly by in others. The past several months have been busy, full of change/growth (hence my last post), professional development, and travel. Here’s a brief photo recap: While many of my colleagues/fellow educators were counting down the final days of school, I found myself wanting to hold onto each da

Growth. It’s a topic with multiple meanings and contexts, which is why I find it so fascinating. I have been reflecting on the different aspects of growth in my life lately… Gardening has been a hobby of mine for years, thanks to my mom and grandma. Some of my fondest memories with my grandma were spending time in her garden. She had the most amazing flowers in the front of her house, where butterflies and moths would regularly congregate. I also remember picking cucumbers an