Still Standing in the Rain
Happy Saturday y’all! I would love to tell you that lately everything has fallen perfectly into place. That every interview has led to the right opportunity, that every change has been easy, and that I have confidently embraced this new chapter with a smile on my face, but that wouldn’t be true. The truth is,…
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5 Ways to “Pencil in” Joy into your Schedule
Open your planner for a second. I’m willing to bet it’s filled with meetings, appointments, deadlines, errands, and all the things that have to get done. We carefully schedule work, family commitments, and responsibilities because we know they’re important. But when was the last time you actually penciled in something that simply brought you joy? Somewhere along…
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An intentional August
There is something about August that feels like standing at the starting line. For many educators, this month is filled with classroom checklists, lesson plans, fresh notebooks, and the excitement (and nerves) that come with a brand new school year. Even though my August looks a little different this year, I still find myself preparing…
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When Doubt Gets Loud
Lately, this song has been living rent free in my mind: What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish. While it is a sad song, it became the soundtrack to a season where I found myself wrestling with something I never expected to face so deeply: imposter syndrome. At the beginning of this quiet storm, I questioned…
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Happy Mail is on its way
Today is one of those days I know I’ll remember for a long time. This morning, I dropped the very first The Rainy Chapter Happy Mail packages into the mailbox, and I couldn’t stop smiling. It’s funny how something as simple as a handful of envelopes can carry so much hope, excitement, and nervousness. When I first…
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Creating Joy: The Story Behind My Happy Mail
As I get ready to mail the very first Happy Mail packages to my Founding Review Team, I can’t help but pause and reflect on how much this little dream has already meant to me. Creating this first collection has been more than a creative project. The entire process has been therapeutic. For so much…
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July Is Here! Welcome to The Rainy Chapter Community
Happy July! There’s something refreshing about the start of a new month, especially in the middle of summer! It’s a chance to slow down, recharge, and prepare for whatever comes next. I’m so excited because this month also marks the official launch of The Rainy Chapter! What began as a simple idea is now a community…
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Overcoming Setbacks: Lessons from a Rainy Chapter
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how quickly life can change. Sometimes things happen that leave us questioning everything. We replay conversations, decisions, and moments in our minds trying to figure out what we could have done differently. The truth is, sometimes there is nothing you could have done. Sometimes bad things happen to…
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The why…
Why I Created The Rainy Chapter Every story has a rainy chapter. The kind of chapter where the path ahead isn’t clear. The kind of chapter where you’re carrying more than most people realize. The kind of chapter that tests your strength, your patience, and sometimes even your confidence. I’ve experienced those chapters myself. As…
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