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Favorite Holiday Memories

Favorite Holiday Memories

Favorite Holiday Memory Do you have a favorite memory from a holiday? Like, one that’ll make you remember those holidays for holi-DAYS to come? I actually do. I have one that really sticks out to me. This particular holiday memory was about when I was 12 or 13. My...
What are you thankful for?

What are you thankful for?

What are you thankful for? What are you thankful for? Thanksgiving is right around the corner, & in that spirit I’m going to write a gratitude post. What is it that I’m grateful for? I’m grateful for many things, places & people in my life: I’m grateful for...
Problems with Public Transportation

Problems with Public Transportation

Problems with Public Transportation The public transportation system in Illinois is a complete mess. I can say that because I take it every day to work & am almost always late by 30 minutes to an hour. Or, I’m sitting on a bus for 3 hours on the way home. I can’t...
My Favorite Pair of Shoes

My Favorite Pair of Shoes

My Favorite Pair of Shoes Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? Or did you have a favorite pair of shoes? My favorite shoes in the world, & I’ve tried many different brands of shoes; are Vans. I have had Vans as my main shoe for the last 10 years. No, not the same...
Self Confidence/Self Image

Self Confidence/Self Image

Self Confidence/Self Image  I’ve come to notice something about myself. I often think I can’t do things. No matter what it is.  Even if it’s as simple as doing something for a teacher or writing a blog post. I always think it’s going to be received terribly or...
Chez’ Francois Poutinerie

Chez’ Francois Poutinerie

Chez’ Francois Poutinerie Last night, I had the privilege of going out to Chez’ Francois Poutinerie for dinner. What is so special about the restaurant? It’s autism friendly! That was an automatic plus for this blogger! Their specialty is poutine. Poutine is a...
You know what’s Funny?

You know what’s Funny?

You know what’s funny? You know what’s funny? Let me tell ya. I’ve come to realize over the last few years that ourstudents are the most grateful & happy people in the world. Why you may ask? They arethankful for all the love, support & friendship they...
Music.

Music.

Music. Music is a wonderful thing that we get to experience. I was asked if I have a go to karaoke song or a song that I just like to belt out. I don’t really. I like everything, except hardcore rap. But if I had to pick a genre to sing, that's always fun, no...
Have you ever had a vacation that was your absolute favorite?

Have you ever had a vacation that was your absolute favorite?

Have you ever had a vacation that was your absolute favorite? Maybe the vacation happened when you were a child, a teenager, a young adult, or an octogenarian. One of my favorite vacations was when I was about 15. I went to Italy with my family. Family meaning, my...
My biggest inspiration

My biggest inspiration

My biggest inspiration Someone asked me recently who was or is my biggest inspiration? Honestly, I don’t know. I have so many positive influences in my life. I think I’ll pick the first 2 people in my SUPER long list. My first influence is my Mom. I know everyone says...