Being a teacher means constant countdowns until breaks. Whether it’s fall, thanksgiving, winter, spring, or summer. Always looking forward to something other than where you are. And then you’re on break, but so anxious about going back, that you never quite enjoy these “breaks.”This summer I want to do nothing and everything all at once:I … Continue reading

Wonder what would change if I began to journal again.. excited to find out.

Breaking up with myself I hope this letter finds you in a moment of reflection and self-discovery. It's time for us to have a difficult but necessary conversation. Over the years, we've shared countless experiences, faced challenges, and celebrated victories together. We've grown, learned, and evolved in many ways. However, as I reflect on the … Continue reading

Are you the main character or just selfish?

3 things keep me young. My 21 year old sister My high school students TikTok I’ve been hearing a lot about becoming the main character in your life. And while I like the sound of that, as someone in a relationship.. I struggle to find that balance. I believe that being the main character in … Continue reading Are you the main character or just selfish?

5/23

I’ve always been hyper aware of my visibility. Brown skin, broad shoulders, 6’1. Always felt the world was watching. That feeling caused me to shrink myself. If not in my size, but in my exploration of figuring other ways I could blend in. This took place in my clothes, neutral colors, but also my product. … Continue reading 5/23

I always heard you needed to love yourself before you could anyone else. But I never quite felt it. Loving yourself means you know your worth, and won’t allow anyone to treat you less than. But also allowing others to love you because you know you’re deserving of it. To love yourself is to understand … Continue reading

Love yourself girl, or nobody will Self love’s impact goes beyond the well-being of just oneself. How you see yourself determines your strut in how you navigate this world. How you see yourself determines how you believe others see you, if at all. How high do you hold your head? Do you even give the … Continue reading

I cried over spilled milk this morning. Well, I cried over coffee. I think this goes without saying, but to be honest- it wasn’t the coffee at all. It’s everything at once. I say this to say, crying over spilled milk makes 0 sense; however, spilled coffee? Valid.

I want to see life this beautiful always, can it be beautiful always? There are always flowers for those who want to see them. I miss seeing the world the way I used to…I look at old pictures and get taken back to once upon a time when the world didn’t seem so harsh. I … Continue reading

Teaching the course Technology and Society means I have the pleasure of keeping up with and sharing latest technologies with my students. I am amazed by the advancement of Ai and currently figuring out the most productive way to introduce Canva features such as MagicWrite and programs like ChatGPT without promoting cheating. Back in MY … Continue reading