My Writing Life

Yesterday, I created a timeline of my writing life.

Bamboo Raft Ride: Thai Travels

After our elephant encounter, we drove further into the jungle. We stepped out of the car to the sound of a rushing, bubbling river, ready for a forty minute "raft" ride down the river. "Uhhhh..." I said when I saw the "raft." Now, I'm not sure what I was expecting. The name was quite clear:…

A Loud Friday

Today was FULL of energy. What was it? The warm spring air? The heavy winds? A Friday after spring break? Whatever it was, these kids were on one today. Every Friday, we play a “Fun Friday Game.” It’s just that- fun. There’s no official instructional purpose. Today, we played Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag. We were…

Haiku

Haven’t done a haiku yet this month. My favorite easy-out! It’s trivia night. We learn how little we know. Third place, but full hearts.

Notice Something Someone Enjoys Poem #2

Trying another poem about one of my students today.

Something Special Just For Me

“Oh my gosh,” I said. “This is incredible.” I grinned at my husband. Maniacally. Eyes glittering, hands flapping. “What!?” He asked frantically. He was a bit excited. Confused. Concerned. “I….. made…..” I drew the moment out as long as possible. I moved slowly towards the surprise. My hands reached out. My fingers curled around the…

A quick goodreads review before bed

A Gentleman in Moscow: I loved every bit of this! The characters, the wit, the language, the vocabulary, the setting, the Russian Revolutionary history, the culture…I smiled throughout most of the book, and many chapters had a part that made me pause, reread, and enjoy it yet again.Then, after such a leisurely pace, to find…

Attempting to Amp Up the Classroom SOLSC

Trying to improve the slices in the classroom.

I made it to spring break

I’m exhausted, mentally and physically. I’m eating ice cream (DQ Blizzard) purchased for me thoughtfully by my husband. I’m reading my book, but one last task is required of me today. A slice. There. Now I can rest.

Swapping Embarrassing Stories

My friend and I were sitting at the post-run hangout at Heavy Riff. For some reason, we got on the topic. One story always sticks out in my head as the most embarrassing moment of my life. I was planning to type it in this slice, yet now I can’t bring myself to! Anyway, it…