Wondering. Wandering. Wanderlust.

I’m so excited to start the new year with my new best friend, Sharon. @sharonthesheepadoodle was born 11/13/18. Puppy and I are doing great and I am so in love.💜 #minisheepadoodle #sheepadoodle #dogsofinstagram #doggo #myicecreamsandwich #oldenglishsheepdog #poodle #birthannouncement https://www.instagram.com/p/BsIoSs6HsvW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=khs5j8aalk7x

Spent some time chatting on the pod about #popculture, people who should be cancelled, and tedious things. Check it out. #Repost @partyof4pod with @get_repost ・・・ It’s our 1 year anniversary! New episode is out now! @knayte @jessbin329 @abspeck and @jgloye talk about the holidays, Kevin Spacey, and elements of pop culture they find tedious! Check it out. Link in bio. #podcast #popculture #gaypodcast #lgbt #gayculture #arianagrande #kevinspacey #christmas #christmasmovies (at Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8YygYnWdG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2gqz3ne61yaw

I start over all the time. Today I did it again. After a summer of minimal workouts, a lot of work, some bike rides, , too many “f*ck it”s, vodka, late nights, and late night food, my body and my mind feels it. I haven’t found a home gym since I left my last one. Right now I’m shopping around, and I’m kind of waiting until I feel good enough to join a group exercise gym. I have a 4 week plan in place and I’m cleaning up my diet while also adding intermittent fasting. Right now I feel like I’m the epitome of a person that read every health/fitness plan and I’m trying to put it all in place. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I did the #niketrainingclub benchmark, a 20 min endurance workout, and arms. I was so sweaty and I already feel a bit sore. You gotta start somewhere, and I’m start damn near the bottom. But, that’s ok. #fitness #newyear #newstart #workout #weighttraining #endurance #selfcare

I went on a run/walk tonight. Even with a bruised rib, you can't ignore this out of the ordinary weather (#climatechnage) and you have to enjoy it. One of my favorite things about Mass Ave is @silverinthecity's signs, whether it be their window decor or their little sign on the sidewalk. And this one really spoke to me today. "Choose hope over fear. Everyday Bravery." Most of you know that I'm a teacher. Most of you know that I am passionate to say the least about social justice and politics. Today at school we had a meeting to address an evacuation plan for one of my students. We had to address the plan in the event of an active shooter. Less than one week has passed since 17 innocent people were gunned down in their school and I'm sitting here trying to convey to a parent that their child is safe and we have a plan. In the past you would quickly pass through this part. It was a blip on the radar. It was not something we truly worried about. Today it was something I really worried about. Hell, I'm still worrying. And as I reflected on this meeting throughout the day and later scrolled my Facebook/Twitter I struggled. I struggled because I am happy that the conversation is continuing and people are mobilizing, but heartbroken that a conversation/discussion even has to be had. I fear that we will never find change because we can't make it happen. I do have hope though. Hope that pushes much of my fear aside. I will as the sign reminded me, wear my bravery as a badge and fight for my kids, fight for social justice, and fight for a future that that discussing an evacuation plan for an active shooter doesn't feel like it will ever happen instead of feeling like it could. . . . #teaching #guncontrol #commonsensegunlaws (at Silver in the City)

We all need a good laugh every once in awhile, but this week especially. And we laughed 😂 so 😂 hard 😂. Part of the reason we survive such a demanding profession is being able to laugh and commiserate with each other. Otherwise survival would be barely possible. #comedy #teacherlife #LessonPlans #Rigor #Differentiation #Modifications @eddiebcomedy (at Indianapolis, Indiana)

Y'all. I am so excited! @michelleobama @womensfundindy #conversation (at Bankers Life Fieldhouse)

Looking forward to sunny days and street art on my next trip. #latergram #wheretogo? #travel #solotravel #nomadchristmas #slumlordtraveler

Another beach day. Another peso. Jose Ignacio is beautiful. The sun here is downright intense and there is no escaping it. ☀️ ❤️ 🌊 #solotravel #nomadchristmas #slumlordtraveler #uruguay #joseignacio #beachday #travel #southamerica #waves #backpackerlife #ladybackpacker (at José Ignacio, Maldonado, Uruguay)

Window seats are where it's at. #windowseatforalways #backpackerlife #nomadchristmas #slumlordtraveler #travel #adventureawaits #avianca #solotravel #southamericabound #sunburst ladybackpacker

3 years ago I jetted off on my first #solotrip to #Peru to hike the #IncaTrail. Today starts another! Miami ➡️ Buenos Aires, Argentina ➡️La Paloma, Uruguay ➡️ @lagunagarzon , Uruguay. It's going to be awesome. #nomadchristmas #solotraveler #southamericabound #slumlordtraveler #Argentina #uruguay #backpackerlife #ladybackpacker #adventureawaits (at Miami International Airport - MIA)

“Indifference and neglect often do more damage than outright dislike.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . . . It's our duty as citizens to make sure that our elected officials are working for us. I email, call, and text. This week I met with a staff member of @sendonnelly's team to have a chat about education and other political concerns. We have to engage to make change! Next steps are to seek out my local legislators. Even if it doesn't move in the direction for positive change, they'll at least hear from the point of view of a teacher about #education. #resist #indiana #congress #donnelly

It's cold and it's winter. I leave when it's dark and I come home when it's dark. Just take me back to sunshine, warm weather and a cool breeze. #tbt #greece #travel #backpackerlife #sunset #catamaran #santorini 🇬🇷 🌅 😊 (at Santorini caldera)

Ending this holiday break with a sunset and thinking about the sunsets I'll see on the next break. ✈️ 🌅 🇦🇷 🇺🇾 ☀️ #adventure #travel #sunsets #optoutside #solotravel #adventureawaits (at Monrovia, Indiana)

Yesterday we got to see a bit of Athens. The Flea market was really cool and The Temple of Zeus was interesting. Today we attack the Acropolis and take in the last bit of Greece 🇬🇷 See ya tomorrow, Indiana! #travelgreece #greece #athens #backpackerlife #travel #NoWeAreNotOnOurHoneymoon #30hrsoftravelingahead (at Athens, Greece)

The last time I was at @chateauversailles the mirror room was being restored. This time is was on full display. The mirrors are neat, but the chandeliers are on point. #backpackerlife #AandJAdventure #adventureawaits #versaillespalace #tourist (at Palace of Versailles)

The early bird does not catch the right train and has to pay a 30 pound exchange fee to catch the later train. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️😒#inthetinyprint #mustcheckin30minearly Mornings like this (up early and traveling) remind me of our Europe adventures when I studied abroad in Ireland. 🚂 🇮🇪 Feels good. #adventureawaits #AandJAdventure #youreaprettygirl (at Eurostar Train Station - St Pancras)