#makingthemcount

[nashay-blog1]

I was feeling like having tacos earlier today so I made this variation to substitute. I grilled some tilapia using this seasoning, topped it with raw tomatoes and onion and wrapped it in lettuce. Sort of like the real thing.... :D haha #macros #makingthemcount #preplife #anditsnoteven #tacotuesday #cravings #satisfied #sortof #bahahah

[mywhole30before30-blog]

Making... a difference: I've recently been tutoring a 5th grader who suffers from severe anxiety. Without disclosing too much information, I'll say that her intense emotional responses have affected her schoolwork and ability to participate in social situations. I'm not going to stand on my soap box and tell parents how to do things, or even fellow teachers that I disagree with certain approaches, but I do think there is one thing to take away from the above image. The first test score is from a few weeks ago, the second one she got back yesterday. For months, this student struggled with math tests. This is a smart girl, who knows the answers, but who crumbles under pressure. For months, her teacher would tell her "I know you know this stuff, so you must not be trying" or "just focus, you can do this" - both positive(ish) affirmations... but not constructive. I worked with this student for a few weeks and we spoke about the stress that she feels and her moments of panic. Without knowing it, she told me exactly what she needed: small coping mechanisms ("Let's just skip it and go back later."), confidence boosters ("Wow! Will you teach me how you did that?"), and memory triggers ("So every time you see the word 'of' between fractions, you should be multiplying.") The improvement in her grade is certainly wonderful, but the smile and pride she showed when telling me about it was really the best evaluation of my efforts. My take-away: people have a way of telling us what they need. Just listen and, if circumstances allow it, help in whatever way you can. Listening: It's the single easiest way to make a difference.

[jmedownunder]

As if Bondi Beach couldn't get better!!!! 🐶🐶🐶🐶 #fellinlove #myfuturepet #bondibeach #frenchie #withatail #wut #finaldays #makingthemcount #precious #itgavemeahigh5