Teachers and students are out for the summer... hallelujah!!! One of my favorite things to do over the summer is to go to the pool! Whether I go alone and take in the sun while catching up on some reading, have a fun day with the hubby, or enjoy the fabulous pool and sun with… Continue reading The must-haves for a fashionable pool day

Hello to a much needed long weekend! Whether your hanging out with family or friends, in a backyard to the lake, there are so many fun ways to celebrate this memorial weekend. Rocking my awesome 70's Sunnis, a tank and my fun flag shrug- this girl is ready to Celebrate!!!! Need suggestions on how to… Continue reading Red, Wine, and Backyard parties!

I am Currently writing as I sit in the hospital room of my grandmothers as I watch her struggling to breathe- it is by far one of the worst things I have seen. The last couple weeks have been tough hearing and now seeing her decline. Death is not something that we like to talk… Continue reading Life as we know it

As the end of the year is coming to a close, I find it hard to believe that I have almost completed my 4th year of teaching orchestra! While some weeks seem to last forever, I have found that the sayings are true "The older you get the faster time flies." There were a lot… Continue reading Realizations of a 4th year Teacher!

  One of my favorite TV shows ever would have to be "Friends!" I just love it! I love the fact that these almost strangers became best friends through living in the same apartment building. They lived life together sharing in each others heart break, excitement, and day to day dramas. First off, I love… Continue reading Friends

I have always known that I had the best mom, but after teaching for a little while I began to realize really how incredible she was and is.  There are so many students that I have had that don't have the support I have had from my parents or the encouragement that I have had.… Continue reading Mother’s are the best

The first two weeks of May, schools, students, parents, and restaurants are gearing up to show their appreciation to teachers. Students and parents are thinking up cute little presents to give their teachers, something that will make them laugh and know that they are appreciated. Restaurants send out emails and Facebook alerts for BOGO burritos,… Continue reading Thank a Teacher!

May the fourth be with you and also with you!!! I don't know about you, but I love Star Wars and always enjoy May the 4th!!!! Last year I had my strolling strings students play the Star War theme music over the speakers for announcements... It was Epic!!!! I had the students do this again… Continue reading May the parties begin!

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7   Peace- It's that moment you feel as though everything is right in your life... the moment the anxiety ceases, the moment you feel like you can breathe again. We have all experienced these… Continue reading Peace