June 2017 I have to say I was pretty happy to say goodbye to May. It was a month filled with lots of fun stuff (birthdays, Mother's Day, Memorial Day weekend,) but also a lot of not so fun stuff (doctor's appointments, SOCCER!) I have high hopes for June 2017. First, I have to say even though it's only day 2, the weather is already 10 times better. We've had 2 days in a row … [Read more...]
Happy Endings: Change your Perspective
Endings It's that time of year where things are winding down. A couple of weeks of school left, one dance performance done, my student's performance in just a few weeks, and hopefully the end of Winter. (Seriously. This Wisconsin weather has been pretty crazy. I think we've had both our heat and air conditioning on this week.) Endings are happening, and I think we're all … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving and the Things I’m Thankful for Today
Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving! If I'm being honest, I haven't been all too thankful lately. I've been sick, tired, and generally just burned out. I took on a lot, didn't get enough rest, and just got into a bad space. Even though it was No Yell November, I wasn't too nice. Then, the guilt came. It wasn't pretty. But, I'm slowly digging myself out. It really helped … [Read more...]
Making Performing Arts accessible for your family
Performing I have always loved performing. Since I started dance classes at our local Parks and Recreation Department, I've loved getting on a stage and entertaining people. The love I get from sharing dance with people is almost as powerful as the love of dance itself. Not everyone gets to experience performing arts from a young age. Often, there is one visual art class a … [Read more...]
Forty is the new Forty: Happy Birthday to Me!
Forty The day has arrived. As of 9 am this morning, I have joined the club. I am forty. Wow. That feels really weird to say. I mean I know I rarely get carded anymore, being in my pajamas on Saturday nights by 10 pm (Ok. 7pm. Who am I kidding?) is perfectly wonderful, and I have three kids, but forty still doesn't seem real. However, as I've gotten older, I'm learning to … [Read more...]