Fun Review Lessons

This past weekend was our review week for finals. I have always had a struggle making review finals fun. Last year for Fall finals I made a huge team treasure gain and then gave them little bags of treats and supplies for finals. It was intense. If you are interested you can check out my … Continue reading Fun Review Lessons →

Embarrassing My Teenage Self

The other day, as I was counting out my quarters to purchase a muffin from a coffee stand, a post idea came to mind. What things am I doing now as an adult that would have made me embarrassed doing as a teenager. I am sure we all remember those times when our parents or … Continue reading Embarrassing My Teenage Self →

My 2017 Challenge

The winner of my 2017 challenge poll is....*drum roll* .... is the writing challenge! This will probably be one of the most challenging of the challenge choices for me. I have had an idea for a book about my 3rd culture experiences for a long while. I suppose this will be the year that I … Continue reading My 2017 Challenge →

2017 Challenge Poll

In 2016, I found what fun I could have with challenging myself to try new things or push myself to do more of what I love (like reading). This coming year, I want you to help me decided what I should do for my main challenge. Though I failed at the reading challenge, I learned … Continue reading 2017 Challenge Poll →

Save Your Money This Holiday Season

Merry Christmas!! I can finally say that without being a weirdo. I can also light my Christmas tree in the evening and not be worried my neighbors are judging me (I put my tree up early this year....early NOVEMBER to be exact). This blog has been a blog in the making. I have wanted to … Continue reading Save Your Money This Holiday Season →

I’m a Failure

Here it is, I have a month and a few days left of the 2016 Book Riot Reading Challenge (not sponsored) and I still have nine books on the list to read. Of course, they are not "fast read" books nor am I a fast reader. So I am throwing in the towel. Yep that … Continue reading I’m a Failure →

This Historian’s Perspective On The Election

I wasn't certain if I would write this post. The backlash from this election has continually put a disgusting taste in my mouth. However, as a historian, teacher, and a voter, I felt that it might be beneficial (if only to myself) to write my thoughts down. So as I sit here on a Saturday … Continue reading This Historian’s Perspective On The Election →

Five Awkward Things I Do Now…After Teaching In Korea

All things considered my adjustment into teaching in the United States has been rather easy. However, being what is called a third culture kid and now a third culture adult, culture around me has always been a focal point. There are just some strange moments that happen because my brain automatically short-circuits to think like … Continue reading Five Awkward Things I Do Now…After Teaching In Korea →

A Fall Adventure: A Walk Down A Tiny Town Road

A few weekends ago, I went to watch a friend in a live performance of Clue. It was a good performance but I was also excited about visiting a new town....well in reality it was more like a street but it was such a cute little place. I am looking at revisiting the town before … Continue reading A Fall Adventure: A Walk Down A Tiny Town Road →

Easy Pumpkin Cake or Muffin

The perfect fall dessert, its easy to make!