Do My Kids Care About New Year’s Eve?

New Year’s Eve stopped being a big deal to me, years ago. In fact, I almost resent its existence because of the pressure to experience it to the fullest. So I basically ignore it now. But I do love celebrating anything and everything with the kids. Almost every year, we have toasted to a random … Continue reading Do My Kids Care About New Year’s Eve?

Getting A Horse – Everything You Need To Know

This collaboration post is about getting a horse which I wished for on every star when I was a kid. 😂 At some point or another, quite a few people think of getting a horse. You could be thinking about it, and you’ll have multiple reasons why. You could just want one, or you could … Continue reading Getting A Horse – Everything You Need To Know

Am I A Good Teacher?

Well, I have been an ESE teacher for a little over a week and I gotta say, it's exactly how I visualized it and I'm so happy in that classroom that I feel like my heart is going to burst. Watching these kids take in the information and sometimes watching them struggle, it's an awesome … Continue reading Am I A Good Teacher?

Meeting New People And Learning To Teach

Before starting to teach, I had to make it through training week and I have a story that I just must share. At the meet and greet, the night before training started, I was introduced to the other members of the ESE team. It was then that I met my soon to be work bestie. … Continue reading Meeting New People And Learning To Teach

Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher

One thing that I learned over the summer was that there really is a teacher shortage. After sending out some resumes and applying with the school district, I soon found myself inundated with interview requests. It was both an ego boost and a sad statement of our education system. Anyway, I agreed to an interview … Continue reading Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher

Manage Stress and Anxiety with These Effective Tips

In this ridiculously stressful world, it feels like anxiety is constant. But it's important not to let it get the best of you. via Pexels Understand Your Triggers So, what do you do? Well, for starters, you need to understand your triggers. Keeping a journal to record situations, people, or activities can help make you … Continue reading Manage Stress and Anxiety with These Effective Tips

I Almost Didn’t Graduate

In my last post, I gave the basic update of my life but I I do have to share the story about how I thought it was all going to fall apart. I gotta say that I didn't think I was going to make it through this last semester, because of Research Methods Lab. The … Continue reading I Almost Didn’t Graduate

Here’s To Future Adventures

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the last couple of months. I finally finished my BA which I never thought it would happen. (My graduation ceremony is August 2nd!) I passed my Exceptional Student Education Certification Exam and will start a job as a middle school ESE teacher in August. … Continue reading Here’s To Future Adventures