The Gist of Life

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babies & owls

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I have always liked to host a good party! My party hosting started back in the days I only muttered a couple words – tea parties with my stuffed animals, pirate treasure hunts with preschool friends, first overnights in elementary school, and the list goes on… (i.e – very Monica Geller from Friends, but without…

diy – it’s not too bad!

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I completed my first do it yourself project yesterday. It felt amazing! Now, I completely understand why certain people have such a hobby in recreating pieces for themselves! What I am most proud of, is that I really did do this project MYSELF! & I wasn’t afraid to TRY! Let me tell you a little…

office

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I’m back. I have more motivation than I’ve had all summer. Sorry for my stuck–germs. Ick. Kaylee, get a grip. I did not create this blog to whine – forget it! My Wednesday started at 7am: I cleaned our master bathroom (& I mean, REALLY cleaned it), cleaned our bedroom, washed ALL the windows in…

slide; don’t stumble

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Yesterday I tried my hand at painting. I did not create any sort of art; I painted the front room, off our front entry. In the morning, I sent Ace on his way to doggie day care, came home, cranked my tunes, and got to work. I found it soothing, even though I had no…

hobbies-schmobbies

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There is one thing I want to get clear – this post will be a lot of rambling. I thought once I would start a blog, writing inspirations and daily insights would just appear on my computer screen. I love to write. I love to write creativity, I like to journal, I love to write…

deadheading & the arrival of summer

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This Memorial weekend has brought the sun. It has been absolutely beautiful outside; mid 70’s with a wonderful breeze. My grandma’s wake and funeral brought a week of tears, sprinkled with a couple laughs. Being around family is always a good thing. Family really is the most important thing. They really are there until the…

springy, freshness

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New growth. New life. Another Spring. This weekend I spent some time with my grandparents. My grandma has had a battle with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood, for the past 7-8 years. It’s been a rough road for her. The chemo she was on was hard on her body, and she was frequently…

so I changed my mind

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I have definitely eaten my words. I am happy I am a teacher. My students surprise me in ways I never thought possible. I changed the direction in my ending unit, and couldn’t be happier. My students are going to be teaching mini lessons to the rest of the class on topics we have covered…

defeated

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Days like today make me second guess being a teacher. The crew this year is exhausting. I’m only in my fourth year of teaching, but I have to think this group of 13 year-olds may be one of the more difficult groups I’ll come across on my teaching path. I know other professions have their…

a little vitamin d

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It’s amazing how much a little vitamin D can change a mood. Minnesotans have had a rough, long, horrid, freezing, miserable, winter. Being a teacher, I definitely felt the repercussions of kids not being able to get outside, (“stop tapping your pencil!”, “no, you can’t bring in snowballs to the lunchroom”, “quit poking each other!”…