Lucky or Blessed?

I’ve been stressed over some health issues lately. I tend to be a worry wart and blow things way overboard, so keeping this in mind, I’m freaking out all week until my appointment. Gathering the data needed to adequately asses my health was not fun. I don’t like being rolled into tubes that emit loud …

Lacking Patience

For my entire life, I can remember truly struggling to wait. I experienced the typical can't-wait-to-open-my-presents struggle when a little kid, but I didn't out grow that tendency. If a package comes in the mail that should be placed under the tree, or nicely wrapped until my birthday, I can't wait. It's rather pathetic. I'm …

Things I See

I struggled to find a topic for today’s slice, so I decided to generate a list of things I can see while laying on my couch. Fuzzy blue blanket Brown leather sofa Wood grained coffee table with black metal legs shaped like trapezoids Knitted coasters with brown bears, elk, and pines Fake IKEA weeping plant …

Game Classics

I remember Solitaire from my childhood. Setting up the cards for a single player brought the sounds of shuffling and flicking stacks to the forefront of my memory. I’d play games over and over again. Some I’d win. Others not even close. Feeling nostalgic, I found a Solitaire app and recently downloaded it. There is …

Tame Sleep-Filled Day

I'm happy to report that today was very tame and filled with lots of sleeping. I mean LOTS of sleeping. The kind of sleep that people dream of after a long work day. I love when you first climb into bed and it feels cool as the sheets haven't yet adjusted to your body temp. …

Not Overslept

I jump out of bed knowing my alarm didn't buzz waking me at the usual time. Oh no! I overslept! I dash to the bathroom, turn on the shower, and begin setting up my cosmetics. I forgot to turn on the coffee pot! Scurrying to the kitchen, I quickly press the "brew" button. I hear …

Rainbow Colors

Teachers at my school are very talented. They create some of the most awe inspiring things. One such thing is a pretty decently-size bulletin board that spans floor to ceiling and down part of a hallway. It features a chalk rainbow drawing flowing from a paintbrush and beautifully crafted letters. Today, our school psychologist conducted …

Let’s Talk About It

Depression. It's that weight balled up tight inside, that penetrates deep down to your soul. It's the feeling of a darkness that looms over and around you, regardless of how bright the sun is shining. It's not something you can out run. It doesn't always respond to your therapeutic coping mechanisms. It can be strong, …

Surrendering to Giggles

My students have been somewhat goofy this week. Now I'm not opposed to a little fun and laughs, but it's been quite excessive! Perhaps this is due to the recent full moon or the impending start of Spring Break in 3 days? Maybe something is in the water? I don't know! Whatever the case, I …

Time Travel Portal?

An interesting sight to behold during my morning commute happened to be the rising sun. As it sit upon the interstate, I had a pull toward it, like beckoning me to some great beyond. "Drive through my portal of radiance," came an unspoken message. Perhaps this was a sign that "new horizons" are coming, literally …