I have Phish stuck in my head. I was flipping through the Sirius XM channels on the way to work and came across Jam On, the jam band channel, playing "Down With Disease" and it was a total flashback to early college. When I was a college freshman, my friend and I hitch-hiked to a … Continue reading May 16: This has all been wonderful, but
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May 15: the ides of May
Things that are on my mind: I'm sleepy I got an email from a student's mom that started with the greeting "Hi Teacher Robyn!" And now I want to be called Teacher Robyn instead of "MISS!" I had a kid who was my student in another semester one down to my room after school and … Continue reading May 15: the ides of May
May 12: I don’t even know anymore
Last night, I had the craziest dream. I dreamt I had another baby, a boy. Annika was so excited to have a baby around and immediately asked when I was going to have another one, like it's just a regular thing with me. Anders was super helpful. Annika is so persistent though, that I remember … Continue reading May 12: I don’t even know anymore
May 10: too much
I have too much going on in my brain to focus enough to write anything worth reading, or at least that's how it feels. Everything is heavy. However, I did try a new snack: almond butter granola cups. They were really good and I recommend them wholeheartedly.
May 9: total exhaustion
There are no words for the mental and emotional exhaustion I have right now. I'm wiped out. It's almost a calm place to be, because there is nothing left in the reserves. Sleep would be nice, but I'm not sure that my body and muscles will let me do it. My body is on alert: … Continue reading May 9: total exhaustion
May 4: Insert Star Wars Joke
I'm so tired. I almost fell asleep, and now I'm blogging this on my phone with my eyes half open. I thought about just going to sleep and writing tomorrow, but I figured I could just write with my thumbs on my phone. So this post will be short. This week has been more busy … Continue reading May 4: Insert Star Wars Joke
April 19: Weird Things Keep Me Up At Night
Last night I didn't sleep very well because I woke up thinking about how Donald Trump is just like Johnny Friendly in On the Waterfront. Johnny is a mob boss who is always talking about how he likes people who are tough and he surrounds himself with big, burly guys. He talks about loyalty and … Continue reading April 19: Weird Things Keep Me Up At Night
April 16: My ears are inverted or something
My ears are popped or congested or something. I've tried everything: decongestants, irrigation, yawning, swallowing, pulling on it, shaking my head (just ended up dizzy), blowing my nose... all the tricks I know and that the internet knows. As a result, I seem to have lost 75% of my hearing. This is frustrating Annika to … Continue reading April 16: My ears are inverted or something
April 15: Snow and Sick Day
St. Paul cancelled school for tomorrow. Seeing the weather outside, I would say it was a really good choice, because the roads are terrible. I'm still sick with a stupid cold, so I'm staying home tomorrow and having a sub. I'm really disappointed, to be honest, because I don't want to miss a day, but … Continue reading April 15: Snow and Sick Day
April 13: I’m a little stitious
It's Friday the 13th and I made that joke with all my classes, but only the seniors got it. Vocabulary: it makes a life better. I'm still sick. It's storming outside, I guess. I haven't been looking outside, but I was laying in bed and I heard thunder. Actually, Annika heard thunder, and she is … Continue reading April 13: I’m a little stitious
Adventures in Distraction 