ARE YOU SERIOUS? I made it to May? I did it, I did it, I really really did it! Three more weeks of classes, one week of catch-up periods for students needing the extra time, and then my high school teaching experiment will come to a close. Whew. I’m so proud of how well I did the past three semesters ~ objectively speaking, and on paper, I was a complete success in my position. Internally, it’s a lot messier, and I could write a book on how I failed my own expectations. But still, I survived this long! YAY ME!

I’m currently hard at work collecting middle grade recommendations for books I may have missed while I was buried in my professional detour, and would love to point you toward this list from Katie while I get that put together. She has a great mix of older classics and newer titles that deserve to be added to the canon ~ hello Vanderbeekers and Coyote Sunrise!

Oh, and I found a swimsuit! It’s a miracle! This top and bottom from Target fit me perfectly and I love the coverage and support of the top and coverage and fit of the bottom. My top and bottom are very different sizes, so it seems like a two piece is the way to go for now. My mid-torso is going to get some sun for the first time in twenty years ~ cue the SPF 100! If you missed them, here are more of my wardrobe favorites.