I think there are times that really good teachers become a little complacent in knowing that they are good teachers and it takes a better teacher to knock us on our ass a little. Erin Mills is my ass knocker. I am a good teacher. Screw modesty, I am a great teacher. Sometimes stellar. This … Continue reading Ms. Mill – Superstar
Author: mscoyleabroad
It’s Been A While
I think there is this preconceived notion that once the last chemo is over, life begins again. For me, that was partly true. I was able to drink and eat real things again. I didn’t have to sanitize my hands and my desks after every student sneezed. I could go on weekend trips with friends … Continue reading It’s Been A While
Carmelo with Katie
Katie and I headed out on Saturday for Carmelo. It had been a shit week and really a shit six months. This overnight was needed for both of us. Katie made a list of all of the places she wanted to visit before her move to Colombia. I am beyond grateful she saved Carmelo for … Continue reading Carmelo with Katie
The Stupid Week
We had this week from hell at school. I really have no idea HOW the snowball of awful happened, but I do know how it affected me. It started with this project that my students were forced into. It was a pilot project set forth by the school administration to try and implement school-wide project-based … Continue reading The Stupid Week
Date Night with Tavis
I got the text message, "So glad to have my eating and drinking buddy back!" My friend Tavis is loves tastes as much as I do. We love trying new food. We love experiencing fine-dinning restaurants. We love wine pairings. I have plenty of friends who share this love with me, but Tavis is special. … Continue reading Date Night with Tavis
I’ll Love You Forever
I think I have been putting this one off because I know that as I write it I will be crying. And I have already started. November 14th at 6:45pm I was officially diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. There was no crying. No screaming. Just numb acceptance. This was the official results day of the PET … Continue reading I’ll Love You Forever
Kim-O de Mayo
What do you do when your blood work comes back normal and you can finally drink alcohol again? You celebrate! Salud! My friend Robert asked what I was going to do the day I could finally drink. Have a party, obviously. And that is when he coined Kim-O de Mayo. May 9th was my last … Continue reading Kim-O de Mayo
Shots, shots, shots, shots
Fun fact, when chemo is over, hell is not. We have all learned in the process that chemo kills cells, good and bad ones. The bad ones are the kill you kind, but the good ones keep you healthy and defensive. White blood cells are the little fighters of all the crazy germs that end … Continue reading Shots, shots, shots, shots
Silly Socks and Wigs
What do all of the UAS teachers and students do for the English teacher the Monday after she finishes her last chemo? They all take off their shoes, put on some really silly socks, and wear some wigs. Then they come in all day bringing memes about finishing chemo and "take that" cancer cards and … Continue reading Silly Socks and Wigs
Leo’s Water Breaks
My poor baby has gotten to know the mechanic very well. Leo is an old man and one problem with getting old is lots of your parts stop working properly. When I purchased Leo, he was squeaky clean inside and out. His old owner took impeccable care of him. But after a few road trips … Continue reading Leo’s Water Breaks
