22 Days of Thanks Day 9

It's so difficult to reflect and to write something positive and full of thanks when I'm feeling the exact opposite. Today was definitely a frustrating day, and as much as I would like to release these feelings of frustration and anger out of my system, a part of me continuously holds onto these emotions. It...

Thank U, Next – 22 Days of Thanks Day 8

Happy Thursday! It's almost Friday! 🙂 I'm not sure if it's because I've listened to Ariana Grande's newest single, "Thank U, Next," too many times on repeat today or if it's the fact that today was a rough day, but on this eighth day of thanks, in the words of the catchy chorus, "I'm so...

22 Days of Thanks Day 7 – Special, Second Post!

Also, before I forget, there's one more thing to be thankful for today!! Mahalo for all of you who have been along this journey with me! I'm super excited and extremely grateful for all of your continued support! Me ke aloha, Mauri

22 Days of Thanks Day 5

Man, today was such a good day! Today's post will definitely have more than one thing to be grateful for as I reflect upon this day. I am grateful for good days at work (aka the days I teach first grade). My first grade babies are such sweethearts, and my heart is always filled with...

22 Days of Thanks Day 4

Aloha pumehana kākou 🙂 As this relaxing weekend comes to a close, I feel this is the perfect timing to reflect upon today and to show more appreciation in my life. On this fourth day of thanks, I am appreciative of new beginnings. When one door closes, another door opens. Although I am always super...

22 Days of Thanks Day 3

Aloha mai kākou e nā hoa 🙂 I have been out all day that I almost forgot about typing up today's post! Since it's almost midnight where I am, I'm keeping today's post brief. (you're welcome) Today I am appreciative for chill, relaxing days where I do not have any obligations. These moments of peace...

TGIF – 22 Days of Thanks Day 2

Holy moly, it's finally Friday! Another week has flew by, and although it is not even noon yet, I am already in the Friday mode. Nothing can phase me! Staying in a classroom on a beautiful, sunny day? Easy! Forgetting to eat breakfast before heading off to school? I'm currently in my prep time, so...

22 Days of Thanks – Day 1 (& yes, I’m back!)

Aloha mai kākou! 🙂 I guess I'll first start off this post by apologizing for the hiatus! Being a first-year teacher with no background in teaching/education has been a challenge, and it has definitely taken a toll on me. Add that to the tutoring job I already had, volunteering on Wednesdays, plus teaching hula classes...