Tag: dailyprompt

What tech would I be better off without? I KNOW I’d be better off without my phone, but it is a necessity every day. I waste so much time on my phone and lose too much sleep. Sometimes reading posts or watching videos can be stressful. Other times, I get frustrated with my Duolingo chess…

Am I a night or morning person? The answer should be a morning person because I’ve always had to be at work at the crack of dawn. The truth be told, I’ve been burning the candle at both ends all of my life. Late nights and early mornings left me with very little sleep during…

The beach is my haven of solitude. The sugary, powder sands of the gulf are like no other The quiet, calm-lapping of the waves gives me peace. A book in hand, a lounge chair, and the warm rays of sun allow me to reset. The only conversation I have to have is with myself. Perfect!

My favorite month of the year is January. The major holidays are over for another year, and celebrating the birthdays of my six granddaughters all born from January to May is much more pleasant to me. This time of year is a stressor for me due to the loss of my dad. Remembering the death…

Do I trust my instincts? Yes, yes, and yes again. As a school principal, I always used my gut to make decisions. I wanted to do what was best for the students (and staff). My gut proved to be a good indicator of how I should make decisions. Student elopement and rage were always two…

The part of my routine I always seem to skip is maintaining friendships by staying in contact. I find myself a bit of a hermit since retiring. Thank goodness I have a job at the university that forces me to go out into the world. Once I’m there I’m fine. My anxiety of the unknown…