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Month: April 2022

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Perimenopause punch!

Posted on April 28, 2022 by noemikjames / 1 Comment

After a couple months of quiet slumber, my perimenopause has awoken! Oh how I have NOT missed you perimenopause. I have been having night sweats all week. I hav...

Health & Well Being/Work/Teaching

It seems I need a break (And I’m taking one!)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by noemikjames / 7 Comments

On Sunday night I had a dream that I tested positive for Covid and I was SO HAPPY. The thought of taking a whole week off of work, with permission to rest, was ...

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The rhythm of my (alternating) weeks

Posted on April 19, 2022 by noemikjames / 1 Comment

I’ve been trying out my alternating week schedule for about two months now. Instead of always going to the dojo, or running, or driving carpool on the sam...

Parenting & Family/Photography

Bunny Ears

Posted on April 17, 2022 by noemikjames / 2 Comments

My daughter and I made bunny ears for her bearded dragon. We’re pretty pleased by how they turned out. I hope you’re having a good weekend, whether you’re celeb...

Work/Teaching

A crazy end to a crazy week

Posted on April 16, 2022 by noemikjames / 1 Comment

There was a lot going on this week. I had a lot of carpool duties, my allergy shot, a professional development meeting at the same time as my kids’ dentis...

Life/Parenting & Family/Photography

Highlights of the weekend

Posted on April 13, 2022 by noemikjames / 2 Comments

I’ve been really tired this week, and after what felt like weeks of not adjusting to the Daylight Savings Tine, I want to honor my bodies desire to sleep at 10:...

Health & Well Being/Photography

I’m going to miss this

Posted on April 7, 2022 by noemikjames / 3 Comments

Driving to the coast to run really did the trick. It was cooler there and the views were beautiful. Taking the time to drive somewhere new and different really ...

Health & Well Being/Perimenopause/Work/Teaching

Sad Sack

Posted on April 6, 2022 by noemikjames / 2 Comments

I’m in crap mood. This week has not been what I had hoped it would be. I’m tired and I still don’t feel great. I’m having a hard time ge...

Life/Marriage/Parenting & Family/Work/Teaching

Ping Pong Thoughts on a Sunday (to be posted on a Monday)

Posted on April 4, 2022 by noemikjames / 1 Comment

{Frequently I will write a post in the evening, but since I know it will post the next morning, I change the “todays/yesterdays/tomorrows” to match ...

Health & Well Being/Parenting & Family

Thankful for the spring break margins

Posted on April 1, 2022 by noemikjames / 1 Comment

My son and I ended up getting what my daughter has. I am very thankful that we’re on spring break, so we had to space to fall like dominoes into this cold...

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