Understanding Katie
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Your Day is Done
Today was a busy day. I was actively on my feet, talking and teaching all day long (as opposed to other teaching days when I am circulating and helping individual students while they…
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It is Well With My Soul
This morning, I packed lunch and a quick beach bag, threw some beach chairs in the back of the Quest Love, and the kids and I headed to the beach. I have been…
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Long Tirades of Protest
I simply abhor politics. The whole shebang. Politicians, political conversations, political headlines, etc. all make me roll my eyes and shop online. Which is so odd because all through college, I kind of…
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Un-Leadership
I am a leader. I say that not in a bragging way, but in a very matter-of-fact way. The way some people might say, “I’m shy,” or “I’m dramatic.” I am a leader.…
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Desperate Housewife
At the beginning of the summer, I have grand visions of myself as a housewife. I will deep clean every nook and cranny of our home. Each closet will be meticulously scrutinized, de-cluttered,…
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The Master’s Plan
I have very few regrets in my life. Very, very few. I believe that mistakes and missed opportunities in our pasts help shape and guide us into our futures. Regrets are just part…
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My Keys to Happiness
Last week at the gym, I tried listening to a podcast instead of music while I was running. I didn’t like it. I need the beat of the music. But, the podcast I…
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Eff This Healthy Shizzzz
A few weeks ago, I blogged about how I have given up certain things in my life in order to simplify and make myself happier. One of the things I gave up was…
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Purging My Schedule
The other day at lunch, I ran up to the grocery store near my school to pick up a few things for an ice cream party I was throwing some of my students.…
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I’ll Miss This One Day
This past Saturday afternoon, we were all in the kitchen having lunch. We had a baseball game to get to, and Chris and I were hurrying around trying to get ready to go…
