It's Not What You Think...

So another year completed and another year approaching. I recall the school year starting mid August and ending mid May. Now it seems the school years have become longer, starting first of August and ending the very end of May. Maybe it's just me?

The year was wonderful and I've learned so much more about students and myself. I came down with a mild case of Trichotillomania this year. I don't remember when it started, but I do remember my husband saying, "Wait...is that..are you pulling out your hair!?" It all started when I began to worry about my schedule. In case you don't know, teachers have a very tight schedule that constantly changes. And by constantly, I literally mean by the hour.

The best piece of advice ever given to me was when I was student teaching in 4th grade. My awesome mentor says, "I see that you are very organized and have a very specific schedule, I hope you know that when you are a teacher...that all goes out the window. You need to think on your feet and learn to adjust at the drop of a hat." I thought she was joking at the time, but thank goodness I'm a fast learner.

I was worrying about a million and one things to do when I noticed myself looking for a juicy bit of white* hair. (*Side note, since I started teaching, I now have little white hairs) Not just any hair, but the ones that are thicker than the others that obnoxiously taunt me by standing straight up after I've fixed my hair. The ones that are so thick they feel awesome to break apart. I tried to stop by tying my hair back. So far so good. I think it's just a nervous tic I have. At least I hope.

I have another vice. Bob's Burgers. I am absolutely obsessed with this show. Netflix has the 1st season on, so I've been watching it religiously. If you have Netflix and a couple hours to lose, I suggest you watch season one. I'd have to say, "Sheesh! Cab, Bob!" is my favorite. Ugly Americans is awesome for a god laugh too.

Happy summer to you! ;)

Prospect for a Painting

Thank you to my father for amusing me and taking me to the best spots possible for my next painting. I wasn't sure which, the southern or northern area of Round Rock, was the best place for a picture. I think this was a good choice.

Bee Pollen Testimonial

Every year it seems that my immune system is faltering. Every year the sniffles and flu come at the most random times of the year. Of course if one student catches it, we all do. (By the by, younger students have been known to sneeze and touch every area of the room) I've tried Airborne, Vitamin C drinks, and Claritin.


One day my husband, being the medicinal deviant, offered bee pollen to me. The thought of ingesting bee pollen didn't quite sit well with me at first, especially the smell. The smell was awful, but the taste was familiar. The taste was of corn pollen, or to the Dine (Navajo) Tadidin. It was tasty in an interesting way. Guess what? This year I have yet to catch a cold. When I feel the sniffles or the "burnt cookie" smell in my nasal cavity, I take bee pollen rigtht away. Make an informed decision: 

Pros here

Cons here

How Is This Still an Issue?

How is this still an issue?