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Quick training update
Everything has been going AMAZING with my training. I got to meet my coach Becki Spellman when she was in town to race the 3m Half Marathon a few weeks ago, and hang out with all my Oiselle Volee #LoneStarBirds! It was such a fun weekend full of one of my favorite things – running. […]
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I can’t believe I’m really training!
Wow. I’m finally feeling a little bit official as a runner. After 2 years of consistent running, many races, trying to reach PRs and signing up for my first marathon, I actually feel honest when I tell people that I’m a runner. Something else that is making me feel more confident in my sport (as […]
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Wildflower Half – My First Time on the Trail!
On May 7, I took the plunge. My first trail race, and not only that, but my first time running a trail at all! I found the Wildflower Half through Facebook on my quest to add some new races to my schedule this year, and honestly, I signed up because the logo and medal were […]
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Race Recap: Statesman Capitol 10,000
On April 10, I ran my second Statesman Capitol 10,000 … better known as the Cap10k! This race will always be special to me because it was my first race, and what really propelled me into the running world. When I first ran it, I thought I was prepared and realized that while I was […]
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Newspaper Blackout
Here’s a few more poems from my former students. They are now in 8th grade, and did blackout poems in their ELA classes. Since this time 7th grade they have matured so much, and their poetry shows it.
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Teaching and Loving Poetry
Poetry could arguably be one of the toughest types of writing to delve into and interpret meaning. The figurative language can be overpowering, and sometimes the word choice is antiquated. Even modern-era poems can take a while to interpret. Now, imagine teaching poetry to 7th graders in an urban setting. Most students have never even […]
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10 Thoughts I had while trying out a coconut oil hair mask
I recently read a post by Priya on Model Behaviors where she mentioned using a coconut oil hair mask. According to her, and other sources, coconut oil is great for your hair as far as strengthening, moisturizing and adding shine. I’ve used a dollop of coconut oil in my hair after washing it, to help […]
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Nails. Always.
Ever since I was a little bitty 5-year-old, I’ve been getting manicures. Call me spoiled if you want, but my grandfather would always take me. He would get his hair cut, beard trimmed and he would get a man-manicure. While he was getting groomed, I would get my teeny nails done. It’s something I love […]
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Podcasts…who would’ve thought
OK, honest moment, y’all. I love podcasts. I never thought I’d be that type of person, I always thought they were lame and why would anybody want to listen to random people talking about random things, but ever since Serial came out, I’ve been hooked. Over the Christmas break I fell deeper into my podcast […]
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