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Summer Sparkles
I love doing my nails. I love that it’s a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to change up your look. Plus, when you’re a teacher and can’t do something crazy like put colored tips on your hair (not that...
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Summer Uniform
It’s not surprise to really anyone that it’s hot in Texas, but this summer has proved to be particularly dastardly. Over 20 days in a row over 100 and we have two days next week slated to be 107....
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I Miss…
These kids. This is Burns and Grayton, one of my best friend’s adorable and charming children. I’m not sure why exactly, but the three of us took to each other pretty well. When we were in California...
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Put Another X On The Calendar, Summer’s On Its Deathbed
I wore this on my last day of summer. A day of breakfast with an old friend, church at Hulen Street, going to see “The Help,” and a Dexter marathon. I’d say I made it count. I love most of what I...
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As Summer Becomes October’s Cold
Well, here we are, the lovely and equally fleeting Texas Fall. A few short weeks of perfect temperatures and windows thrown open. A few short weeks of California. I can finally live in leggings and...
View ArticleI’m Just A Little Bit Caught In The Middle
I’ve been a teacher for six years. I started as a last minute fill-in in a middle school where no one checked on me. One. Single. Time. From December to May. I then went from a long-term sub to a full...
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Burning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone
Decking out my legs in neon purple tights is way too much fun. It lets me be a little bit rocker, which I secretly hope to be. But I also secretly hope to be classy and classic and retro. Like...
View ArticleOn Not Having Children, Being Fruitful, and Being a Feminist
*Disclaimer: The following is in no way my announcement that we have decided to never have children….Mom. Let’s start with some adequate background knowledge, because any teacher worth their salt will...
View ArticleMy Favorite “Independent Womanist” Disney Princesses
A few weeks ago while hosting a baby shower, I overheard a conversation regarding Disney Princesses and how they are terrible role models for little girls. Although I’ll never relenquish my desire for...
View Article5 Signs You Now Live in Europe
1. Despite the fact you grew up in Texas, land of 106 degree summers, the sight of 85 on your weather forecast scares the shit out of you. Not only is your apartment air conditioning frei, but also...
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