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In a Rut.
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“I’ve Always Loved my Name” book review
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Disgusting Little Details
He used to make eggs and chorizo every Sunday morning, and added a lot of salt on his plate. He came into bed every night smelling like the earth, his breath hot and grimy. I couldn’t tell when he brushed his teeth last He loved the sound of a Starbucks drink lid coming off. One… Continue reading
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Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla
I grew up listening to the whistle of the train passing through. To the smell of dog food every week day. To the sound of bells on the street that signaled raspados and elotes. We used to blast Los Temerarios while doing our chores on the weekend. My sister’s first love was cumbia. Mine was… Continue reading
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Sometimes People are Great
My first assistant was very shy and very sweet. When I opened up to me I learned how complicated her world was, how haunted by the past, and how supported she was in Minnesota. Losing her was rough. She had a way with kids that just came naturally. I could never sooth them that way.… Continue reading
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Some Days…
Some days I feel like I can be a toddler teacher forever, like I was meant to do this. Some days I want to leave in the middle of my shift. I’d go faraway, to a different country possibly, where I can start over and be a writer, not a teacher. Then some days one… Continue reading
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Happy Fathers Day
I miss the way he loved too hard and cried too often. I miss the way he could laugh at the world one minute and talk about it for hours the next. When the world broke my heart, he could put it back together. He was in love with love, calling it beautiful and marvelous… Continue reading
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Small Talk That Goes Nowhere
“Hey, how are you?” “Good, and you?” “Good, thank you.” “That’s good.” *** “It’s really hot today.” “It is but I saw it was gonna rain the rest of the week.” “That’s good.” *** “Where are you from?” “New Hampshire. You?” “I’m from here.” “Oh, cool.” *** “Are your parents dead?” “No, are yours?” “Yes.”… Continue reading
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Dear Inner Child,
It’s not your fault that the grownups in your life let you down. It does not define you. You were not unloved. Your parents were damaged beings that were not ready to be parents. You turned out amazing without them. Yes, you’re still fragile, hurting, and anxious, but it does not define you. You will… Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I’m all about sharing the experiences of early childhood education and navigating married life.
In my professional life, I’m a lead teacher in a toddler classroom. It’s a challenging role, but I find it incredibly rewarding to watch the children in my care learn and grow.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, and I love to knit and crochet. There’s something so satisfying about creating something with my own two hands.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s going for a hike or just snuggling up on the couch with a good book, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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