Geocache- the act of using GPS services to locate a hidden package or item. Over Spring break my husband and I found ourselves with some alone time. This isn’t something that happens often so we decided to make the most of it. Sure, we could have done the usual date night and gone to aContinue reading “Our First Geocache Adventure”
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Lesson From an Aspiring Author: Pantser
In the writing world there are two types of people. There are the Planners and there are the Pantsers. In most areas of my life I consider myself a planner. Schedules are my best friends and I do very little without first consulting them. Routines help keep me sane and the healthiest rhythms of myContinue reading “Lesson From an Aspiring Author: Pantser”
Five Minute Friday: Define
This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Define. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Define”
Dressing and Educating: Days 134-138
Day 134: March 13, 2017 After a week of testing, it was nice to return to the usual schedule and routine in the classroom. In English we read through and interpreted the prologue to Romeo and Juliet and in Honors World History we spent time summarizing major events from the Russian Revolution. I wore aContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 134-138”
March Updates (Bullet Journal)
Three months into my bullet journal and I’m feeling more organized and productive. I’ve nailed down a weekly spread that works for me and I’ve added all sorts of collections that have allowed me to dump my mind. I used to carry around these lists in my brain and now I have a place whereContinue reading “March Updates (Bullet Journal)”
Road Trip to Pittsburgh
My husband closed out his Upward Celebrations season with a trip to Bridgeville, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a family, we loaded up the car for the final time this winter and made the most of the four hour drive over two state borders and through several mountains. The landscape was beautiful throughout ourContinue reading “Road Trip to Pittsburgh”
Lesson From An Aspiring Author: Always Write
This week at my SCBWI meeting in the Central South Ohio Regional Chapter we had an author visit from Jennifer Maschari, author of The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price. Throughout her presentation, Jen focused a lot on publishing. It was really helpful to hear from someone who has gone through the process before and who isContinue reading “Lesson From An Aspiring Author: Always Write”
A Madness So Discreet: A Book Review
Title: A Madness So Discreet Author: Mindy McGinnis Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Copyright Date: 2015 (photo credit: Good Reads) Set in the 1800s in a famous insane asylum in Ohio, this thriller explores insanity and the patients who find themselves exiled to the depths of asylum halls. Grace Mae is the oldest daughter of a senator. When herContinue reading “A Madness So Discreet: A Book Review”
A Lesson in Spontaneity
I’m not a spontaneous person. Creating lists and plans are part of my coping mechanisms. When I’m stressed I rely on my bullet journal to get me through. I start each day knowing what needs to be accomplished and I develop plans for getting it all done. This weekend, our family was on the wayContinue reading “A Lesson in Spontaneity”
Dressing and Educating: Days 129-133
This week my school gave our post-assessments. Each day we were on a modified testing schedule. The focus of the week for me was giving and grading post assessments so instruction was minimal. Here’s a look at my outfits this week: Day 129: March 6, 2017- Carly and One Size Leggings from Lula Roe Continue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 129-133”
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