Let me tell you about my friend, Courtney. Courtney is not only my friend, but my colleague of 5+ years: we’ve been on the same special ed team since 2010. When you work with people over several years, you get to know them in a close and authentic way. You learn what makes them tick, and […]
The dirty little secret of eating clean, paleo, gluten-free, whole30, etc. is something not enough people talk about: food prep. That is to say, the hours upon hours of messy kitchens and meticulous food prep that go into preparing a meal. At the most inconvenient times, nonetheless. Often, the times you are most tempted to […]
This week I will finish supervising my third consecutive student teacher. Over the last three years, I’ve gotten to know several 22-year olds, and I’ve been thinking a lot about this generation of women. And I’ve been thinking about my role in their lives. I find myself praying for the next generation of women. Crying […]
The number on the scale. The number in your bank account. The number of instagram followers or facebook likes. The number on your paycheck. The number identifying your age. You are more than a number. Do you believe that? I used to believe my identity was wrapped up solely in a number–the number on the […]
I cannot believe it’s February already. My husband and I have agreed that January is a month to figure out the trajectory for the rest of the year, and in the end, our annual big-picture goals actually reflect the course of 11 months. Who’s with us on that? A quick recap of my January goals: […]
Happy 2015! I am excited for a fresh start this year. How about you? Here are my goals for January: 1. Read (that means finish) at least two books. I aim to read at least twelve books per year, so I’m hoping January will help me get off to a great start. Right now, I’m […]
My word for 2014 was authenticity. (2013 was renew; 2012 was trust; 2011 was perspective; 2010 was beauty, in case you were wondering.) Authentic: not false; true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character (definition given by Merriam-Webster) I am a recovering people-pleaser. I struggle with worrying–and caring–about what others think of me. I chose to […]
I’ve been a goal-setter for a long time, thanks to my husband for encouraging and inspiring me to set goals, and to evaluate them on a regular basis. December is such a crazy month, that I think we do all we can to just get by, to just barely make it. Can I get an […]
Everyone is posting pictures with their perfect families. And pictures of their perfect decorations. And pictures of their perfect lives. Because it’s the perfect time of year. Wait–Perfect? It’s easy to believe the lie that our friends and family have the perfect lives, isn’t it? No one’s life is perfect. So before you fall for […]
Calling all gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan Influence Conference foodies! …Because, cupcakes.
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