Last week in my classroom, we studied butterflies. Now, I must be honest, it is rare for me to do any additional research on our weekly thematic units. Any knowledge I pass on to my class is either information I learned in previous years or comes from a book I choose to read. The latter… Continue reading Metamorphosis
Category: Reflections
to be loved
God is blessing the works of my hands
Learning How to Love
So I am up with my hot lemon water, trying to prepare for April. After receiving some insight from my best friend, I realized that Spring Break was pretty good. I did not travel nor did I necessarily have a "staycation." I was very productive. I slept in! I worked out most of the week… Continue reading Learning How to Love
Bad seeds
It's been a rollercoaster week. Tonight, I have reached the point where I am questioning my relationship with God. Not my faith, at least I don't thinkā¦. I do not doubt who He is just what I have known Him to be to me. I internalize situations, meaning I try to see what I could… Continue reading Bad seeds
The Way I Think
Is there a theory behind love?
Treasure Hunt
Every Christmas since maybe my college years, perhaps my mid-20s, my dad has ended the gift opening/exchange with a treasure hunt. Each family member has a stocking that contains a clue/riddle. We have to figure out the hiding place of the next clue which may or may not have a present with it. Typically, the… Continue reading Treasure Hunt
What should Dreamers do
I vividly remember the night I sat on my parents' bed, rocking my niece to sleep, watching the news of the murder of a young teenager Black boy wearing a hoodie, clutching a bag of skittles. In my mind, I tried to visualize the scene. How fast was the boy walking? What song was playing… Continue reading What should Dreamers do
Humble Beginnings
It happened either on my way into work this morning or while I was sitting during my break time. It is a thought that has become quite common with me these days, "I really do love my job. I really do love teaching." However, during the last few hours of my shift today, I was… Continue reading Humble Beginnings
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