The Gist of Life

the in-between

hey, i’m back!

the in-between

It’s been over two weeks since my last post – betcha you thought you got rid of me, huh? The past couple weeks showed me a dandy or two, but the most important thing I realized is that I HAVE to write. My wrist is a-twitchin’ and I could not wait to get back into…

today’s wednesday?

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Hold on, today’s Wednesday?? Not yesterday? I have officially lost it. I am not quite sure what’s happening with my mind – for real. I used to be extremely organized, I would stay focused & complete tasks I’ve started, & no mini anxiety attacks. Now, like I said, I think my mind is disappearing. Today…

a puppy party

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Today is Ace’s second birthday. I’m just going to put this out there now – judge all you want – I had a mini birthday party for my dog. Seriously, judge me. I know I sound a like a crazy. However, at least I KNOW I’m a crazy, right? By admitting and knowing I’m a…

& it’s only the beginning

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Happy Thursday, Friends! I write to you this Thursday evening with a jumbled brain & a thousand to-do lists. After the whirlwind of my scans at Mayo, I have been movin’ & shakin’; unfortunately, as the title says, it’s only the beginning. [Sorry there was not a Wordless Wednesday post  – I think it’s the…

happy national teacher’s day!

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A letter to all fellow educators:  Thank you. You mold the minds of the future – literally. Educators do not get nearly as enough credit as they deserve. You spend your day teaching students life long skills, as well as the state standards we are all judged upon. You & you alone hold the light…

i forgot about you, spring

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I forgot the way the crisp, spring breeze runs wild through the trees, making the branches dance. I forgot how a simple song through the patio speakers rock me to sleep. I forgot how much the sun’s warmth is needed on my cheeks. I forgot how the birds sound, singing their joyous little songs. I…

sunshine is good for the soul

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Happy Monday rosebuds! Let me just say – I’ve never felt so good on a Monday; hence the title – sunshine definitely did wonders to my soul the past four days. For the entirety of five days, Puerto Rico gave us amazing weather, tasty sangria, & loads of memories. We stayed in two different locations…

packing essentials

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I love packing. Yes, you read that right: I love packing. I love putting together list [weird!], I love laying out outfit options, & most of all, I love organizing everything neatly in suitcase. [I’ve actually been known to empty an entire suitcase because one shirt doesn’t lay the right way].  However, I’m also known…

a happy heart

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This weekend made my heart happy; actually my heart was blissfully happy. Let me break it down for you in a few words and multiple pictures: Friday: Joined by two of my favorite people in the world, we attended a cooking class. There were others in our group, and we experienced making tapas & sangria….