Part 1 “Get through your fear to see through the beauty on the other side.”- The Good Dinosaur I went to my women’s group last night, and the woman speaking said, “suffering teaches persistence.” One of the lessons I learned through my dad’s addiction was persistence. I have always been an overachiever and felt like... Continue Reading →
Quick Guide for a Hoosier in San Francisco
Culture Shock Saturday-Tuesday Early June So my husband and I (we are in our mid-thirties) took 4 days to explore the city with no kids. We weren’t really sure what to expect and neither one of us initially had a huge desire to go to San Fran, but it was a new place to explore,... Continue Reading →
FDA approves first-ever implant to treat opioid addiction — Global News
The FDA has approved a drug-oozing implant that will help opioid addicts curbs craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time. via FDA approves first-ever implant to treat opioid addiction — Global News
Lesson 2-Loyalty
Somewhere along the line a ‘little’ thing called loyalty became very important to me. Because of my hypersensitivity to it, I’ve realized that our society is honoring this idea less and less. Some of the people that I come in contact with on a daily basis are lacking this character trait altogether. It has become... Continue Reading →
Memoir Project…Just a Glimpse
A skeleton with skin draped over his bones stands before me almost unrecognizable, except for his kind, blue eyes begging for someone to show him mercy. The tattered flannel shirt swallows his once muscular body. He has created his own personal Hell and his demons have forced almost everyone away. He has damaged too much,... Continue Reading →
‘Please Let Me Survive This’: Sub Pens Hilarious Account Of A Bad Day At School — Scary Mommy
This sub’s detailed description of kids’ bad behavior is going viral Parenting is hard work, but we sometimes forget the people at school put up with just as much bullshit as we do. That’s why this hilarious note from a substitute teacher about students’ behavior on a typical school day is going viral. The note... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Success?
I had a plan when I set out to Hobby Lobby. I was feeling creative and had a vision for the blank wall space in my kitchen. I just needed to get a few materials to start being an amazing DIY woman. I had pinned all of my favorite "Command Center" boards on Pinterest and... Continue Reading →
Lesson 1…Truth is Subjective
It is impossible to tell the truth from a lie when dealing with an addict. I don’t even know when the addiction really even started. As early as I can remember, my dad always had a beer in his hand, but that was just normal to me. Everyone drinks beer, right? A thirty pack... Continue Reading →
Teacher Appreciation Day, Who Knew?
Awesome…19 days left until summer break, we just finished our state standardized tests last week, and I got to start this ‘highly regarded holiday’ day with my sixth extended, formal observation of the year. Did I mention that I’m an 11th year teacher rocking a Master’s in Secondary Education? How many more formal observations can I... Continue Reading →
5 Tips #SurvivingParenthood
We all have it. There is no escaping it. Mom’s have dreams and aspirations that are put on the back burner because raising children is all consuming. It is especially rough to live in an era where social media is the ultimate bragging playground. The mom guilt really sinks in when we scroll through Instagram... Continue Reading →
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