22 Days of Thanks Day 13

As I reflect upon the series of events that have been taking place in my life, I cannot help but be amused at how life is playing out. With this in mind, on this thirteenth day of thanks, I give thanks to timing. Yes, I know this is a bit similar to Day 1, but I...

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...

22 Days of Thanks Day 6

There's so much I want to say about today, but I just can't find the words to describe it. Well...actually...it's not that. The words are screaming out in my head...but it's not the right time to say them yet. I know I had promised to be completely honest in these blog posts, but sometimes it's...

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...

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...

Nerves for a New Chapter – Teaching Diaries

As summer vacation comes to an end for my students, things have been slowly returning back to the regular school year schedule... Work Days At my current tutoring job, my students have been excited about starting a new school year. Some are excited to start a new year in a brand new school. Some are...

I am not okay.

I am not okay. For a while, I've been feeling like I'm in a slump. Constantly doing the same thing over and over again with no sign of anything getting better. Constantly comparing myself to those around me, all the while jealousy gradually building within the chambers of my chest. I feel stuck, and I...

Wedding bells are NOT ringing!

Aloha mai kākou e nā hoa 🙂 Hello, friends! I hope you've been having a lovely week so far! As I sit here reflecting on life, my mind wandered to a conversation I've had a little more than a week ago. I had gone to eat breakfast with my friend, Wyatt, and while we were...