Call me nuts if you like, but I really like being super busy. I love having a long to-do list and little down time. In fact, now that the school year is winding down and I'm finding myself with fewer and fewer tasks to fill my time at school, I feel sort of lost. Yesterday, I was ... Read more...
On Money vs. Time, Or, I Have No More Extra Income Gigs
Ever since I started teaching full time six years ago, I've never just taught. I've always had some kind of side gig going to earn extra income. I've tutored after school, at times in two programs at once. I've written curriculum. I've written standardized test questions. I've ... Read more...
How Far Would You Go To Save Your Pet?
As I mentioned last week, I had to put my beloved cat to sleep last Sunday (yes, it was not the best Easter I've ever had). It's a long story, but what I thought was an asthma/allergies flare-up was actually a blood clot in her lungs. To say that I'm devastated is an ... Read more...
Funk
I'm in a funk. Big time. That is all. ... Read more...
It’s Official: I’m Stressed Out
According to my doctor, I have been experiencing anxiety attacks. You know what my response to that was?Oh good, something else to worry about.I went in because I've been experiencing some shortness of breath accompanied by a feeling like my heart is racing. It comes and goes and ... Read more...
What If It’s Never Enough?
When I was in the thick of paying off my personal loan, I always thought to myself, boy, once I've paid this debt off, I'm going to feel so good. I'm going to have so much more money to save every month. I'm going to be able to go on a vacation, save for a house, update my ... Read more...