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Education, Humor, Middle School, Texas

Summers off? Ha!

July 3, 2017July 19, 2018 johnstonselagems

Have you ever dared to say these words- "You're lucky you're a teacher. You get the summers off"?  If so, you should be throat punched. Or maybe you need to know what most, not all, teachers do during the summer. For the first week, we try to sleep in, but our internal clocks won't let… Continue reading Summers off? Ha!

Family, Humor, parenting, Texas

Are they ready?

May 23, 2017 johnstonselagems

  As of next Thursday, my husband and I will have a senior and a freshman in high school. What? When did this happen? I've been thinking about this craziness for some time. My husband and I have talked extensively about the fact that we only have a couple more years with our girls under… Continue reading Are they ready?

Tagged anxiety
Atkins, Gratitude, Humor, Low carb, Texas, Weight loss

Happy Anniversary to me!

May 9, 2017 johnstonselagems

It's been ONE YEAR! That is nothing short of amazing, my friends. 365 days that I have stuck with something. Ask my husband. It's a freakin' miracle. The past couple of weeks my body has been rebelling and insisting that I eat sugar. Ice cream, chips, cookies...BAD, BAD, and more BAD. So I'm trying to… Continue reading Happy Anniversary to me!

Education, Humor, Middle School, Texas

Go home, you’re drunk.

April 26, 2017 johnstonselagems

Anyone from Texas knows that old saying, "If you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes, it will change." Well, I understand that, but this is ridiculous. Go home, weather. You're drunk. I think I've had a runny nose for 139 days now because our weather is so jacked up. And it makes the students… Continue reading Go home, you’re drunk.

Education, Family, Humor, Middle School, Texas, Uncategorized

Feeling Entrepreneurial

April 24, 2017 johnstonselagems

Teachers sometimes need extra money. Did you know that? I mean, I know everyone thinks we make the big bucks because we educate the youth of America, but sadly, we don't. I can't even begin to address the fact that people that throw or kick a ball around makes millions of dollars while teachers worry… Continue reading Feeling Entrepreneurial

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