Michie Smashing Thoughts
Girl, You Need to Stop [RUNNING]
This is a piece I wrote about running and telling yourself “Girl, you need to stop!” when you need to take a break. Life and running are all about balance.
Spoiled Dogs
This is a poem I wrote about what I call ‘spoiled dogs’. My model text was the poem “The Empty Vase” by Monica’s lover Julio in the the episode of Friends called “The One with All the Jealousy” A special thank you to Andrea Gibson for igniting my passion for poetry again and for their amazing writing class I took over this past month.
The Habits of a Fat Teacher
This is a piece where I talk about habits and how I am working on getting my nutrition and fitness habits back on track. Real life word problems and body positive resources included.
Seroq-hell and The World of Side Effects
In this piece, I am going to talk about my experience taking meds to support me in managing my bipolar and the world of side effects that comes with it.
All my Tinder Wives [The Beauty in Bisexuality]
This is a piece about the virtual world of dating and the different experience of dating men versus women on these sites.
Solo Date 8: Anxiety on High Rock
This is solo date 8, one of the first solo hikes I did that turned into my first lesson on anxiety.
The Art of Not Rushing
“It’s just another manic Monday, I wish it was Sunday ’cause that’s my fun day. My I don’t have to run day” – The Bangles Do you hate being rushed on Monday morning? Or do you hate someone rushing you when you’re getting ready to go out? I do. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyday […]
Food Prep After the Fall Off
This is my quick Sunday food prep after the fall out- meaning after falling out of that good nutrition rountine.
An Educator’s Journal of What it’s Like to Teach During COVID
This is a personal account of what it is like to be a teacher right now.
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