Five on Friday: Things I hope to do this break
IT IS THANKSGIVING BREAK! Thank the gods. I’m so, so happy it’s finally hear. I don’t care much about actual Thanksgiving day but I do love a week off of school...
Author: noemikjames
So close!
Just one more work day until the break. I keep catching myself thinking it’s the winter break. That is how late this feels for me. (Did you know 11/28 is ...
Not just a regular Wednesday
It was not just a regular Wednesday for a number of reasons. I left work early, because we had no staff meeting and I had to be at my son’s school for his...
Stewing in discontent
I’m in a foul mood this evening because the replacement battery that I ordered (after I cleaned out the filter and checked that nothing was obstructing an...
Weekend + Workout Recap
Weekend This weekend was nice. It was a good mixture of scheduled activities and down time, seeing people and being solo. I wish VERY much that Thanksgiving bre...
Belt Test
My son had his belt test today. I assisted. It was long. 40 kids tested! My son was the senior student. He did a great job. Im so thankful for our dojo. It’s a ...
Five on Friday: It finally feels like fall edition
September and October are our most beautiful months and sometimes that wonderful weather pushes into November. It did this year, and I feel like it’s only just ...
Trimester 1 Reflection
Tomorrow is the last day of the first trimester. My 8th graders have been struggling this year. I’m not sure if it’s because I have two classes, whi...
In the mix mew
I had some time to get work done at home today. And I also had a cat who was very much in the mix. She wanted to be on my papers, and on my lap, and attacking m...