It has been 3 weeks since I’ve updated. This was a secret test to find out how many of you were concerned about my well being. Thank you to the 4 of you that frantically called texted me and said, “I need some morning reading material…if you know what I mean. Where are your updates?” Thank you for being concerned. And for sharing that you read my blog on the toilet. Fab.

A LOT has happened since I last posted. That’s the reason so much time has gone by. I let a couple days/events go by and then I never want to update because it’s too much. And then I opt for a photo dump. Or I wipe out a few weeks of my life and pretend I sat and stared at a wall and did absolutely nothing. So I’m going with the latter.

Aside from staring at a wall, here is one important life update.

The school year has ended and there were so many tearful goodbyes (mostly on my end). My students will be moving on to high school and I also made the difficult decision to leave Cupertino Middle School.

I know that I am leaving behind a great staff and an incredible district, but I feel like it was important for me to make the move at this time in my career.

It was not easy saying goodbye to my 8th grade kiddos. I can honestly say that they are the reason that I got through my first year of teaching. 

It’s hard to believe that I got through that year. It definitely wasn’t easy. And there are SO MANY THINGS I would do differently. But it was unforgettable.