tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post2763260302741685884..comments2024-03-18T15:51:55.843-07:00Comments on Hit the Ground Running: Clean SlateAli K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-27352870941528024492016-04-18T05:33:41.598-07:002016-04-18T05:33:41.598-07:00I think we all have those moments we feel disengag...I think we all have those moments we feel disengaged- it's normal. It's good to see that you've turned a corner and are working on refreshing your mindset. Sometimes life stress can get you down in a ton of ways and it kind of spills over into other parts of your life. And new workout clothes totally motivate me to work out! Maybe that's what I need to get out of my running funk ;-)Montana Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592368759795707989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-48959743196376673502016-04-16T16:43:22.236-07:002016-04-16T16:43:22.236-07:00I'm enjoying springtime, but I'm hoping su...I'm enjoying springtime, but I'm hoping summer stays away awhile longer! :)Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-6776541099002898722016-04-16T16:42:51.534-07:002016-04-16T16:42:51.534-07:00They never cease to amaze me with what interests t...They never cease to amaze me with what interests them!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-37542858234122403282016-04-16T16:41:55.969-07:002016-04-16T16:41:55.969-07:00It definitely helps when you actually LIKE the top...It definitely helps when you actually LIKE the topic!<br />Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-31167936186777894212016-04-16T16:41:32.693-07:002016-04-16T16:41:32.693-07:00So until recently, we had "reading" and ...So until recently, we had "reading" and "language arts". Florida just changed that to "ELA" (English Language Arts) which covers the entire gamut. It's really just a change in coding and some standards, but I like it because it makes grading easier.<br /><br />The Safari print is my favorite. I've been eyeballing it for MONTHS and finally pulled the trigger!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-42294400125360270932016-04-16T16:40:25.605-07:002016-04-16T16:40:25.605-07:00New clothes are such good motivation to get moving...New clothes are such good motivation to get moving...they make me feel so fast!<br /><br />In our curriculum we touch on memoir, historical fiction, and classic fiction, so we hopefully get to read a little something for everyone! I do love this project though, because it's so nice to see the kids exhibit passion for learning for once.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-77214330558336068592016-04-16T16:39:19.636-07:002016-04-16T16:39:19.636-07:00Don't you love knowing you've used your ge...Don't you love knowing you've used your gear so much it's worn out?! That's a sign of truly dedicated work.<br /><br />I tend to only wear my skirts at races too, but I'm trying to get used to wearing them for shorter runs, too. I do love my SS shorts, too, though!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-60570705147773400902016-04-16T16:38:22.219-07:002016-04-16T16:38:22.219-07:00I think I'm to blame for so many kids choosing...I think I'm to blame for so many kids choosing that topic this year. Last year one student did serial killers and I remembered that the paper was good, so when I was listing past projects to give the students examples, that was one I brought up.<br /><br />The next thing I knew, 7 kids had chosen the topic! But at least they're all picking different serial killers!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-57718456134261777542016-04-14T06:53:32.974-07:002016-04-14T06:53:32.974-07:00Interesting to hear some of the topics they picked...Interesting to hear some of the topics they picked! Yay for new running clothes! Very cute! I've also bought some summer things, but it's back into the 30s in the mornings so I haven't worn them yet. Can't wait for summer weather so I can!Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-872777679813560962016-04-13T11:38:30.011-07:002016-04-13T11:38:30.011-07:00Those are some pretty interesting topics right the...Those are some pretty interesting topics right there..lol<br /><br />I love your new picks for summer running! I think I may invest in some new shorts this summer. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-75911970220410040812016-04-13T09:08:25.251-07:002016-04-13T09:08:25.251-07:00I am happy to hear things are better. I remember ...I am happy to hear things are better. I remember doing a project FloJo when I was young. I read and read and read! It was by far my favorite paper EVER!Stacihttps://thisgirlruns.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-52996087596885585252016-04-13T07:29:22.967-07:002016-04-13T07:29:22.967-07:00Aww, I think I would have liked that project! Engl...Aww, I think I would have liked that project! English (we called it "language arts") was always my favorite subject. And I never would have plagiarized, either - I actually enjoyed writing! In 8th grade I was going through my SNL-obsession phase and I'm sure I would have picked something having to do with the history of the show or comedians or comedy writing or something.<br /><br />I just LOVE that tiger print lionness skirt. I've been so tempted to get it many times, but, my running clothes drawer is overflowing and I just really don't need any more, especially bottoms. Maybe this summer, if I can still get it online, I can use it as one of my treats for getting out the door in the off season :-)Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728566362857791633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-60752988936920674282016-04-13T07:10:17.799-07:002016-04-13T07:10:17.799-07:00Your new clothes are so cute!! I always like to ge...Your new clothes are so cute!! I always like to get some new running clothes to give me a little extra push out the door. I'll probably get an outfit or two just before I start training for Chicago. <br /><br />I like that project. I would have liked researching my own stuff in English class. To be completely honest, English was always my least favorite subject and I would generally just withdraw in class and not do very well. I would have liked picking out something with some direct historical reference instead of just fiction. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-48809283227182781702016-04-13T07:05:40.331-07:002016-04-13T07:05:40.331-07:00I AM getting new running gear for summer because i...I AM getting new running gear for summer because it appears that all of my current running gear is falling apart! Two of my favorite pairs of capris got tears in them last week and I've realized several of my running bras just don't provide the support they used to. For the first time ever I placed an order for new running gear on Amazon - a box should be arriving today! Yay! BTW Under Armour is so weird with their Amazon shop. Some of their stuff is available with free shipping via Prime and some of it isn't! <br /><br />I love your lioness skirts. Do you know I still haven't worn the Skirt Sports skirt I purchased weeks ago? I realized I only wear skirts when I race and I don't have a race scheduled again until the fall! :-OKristinahttp://www.blogaboutrunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-913977540880649792016-04-13T05:21:12.235-07:002016-04-13T05:21:12.235-07:00Well if I was in your class I would totally be wri...Well if I was in your class I would totally be writing about serial killers. I read all kinds of books about them. I guess I get more interested in the INVESTIGATION aspect. I can't even imagine trying to get 8th graders to 1. write the paper without plagiarizing or 2. giving up. I taught 8th grade English for half a semester... when I was 22. I got emergency certified. When my students wrote papers, they were all plagiarized. I just would type their first sentence into google and BOOM there it was. So they weren't even good at it. And I wasn't even a good teacher because I didn't warn them at ALL about plagiarizing! You know, because I wasn't a real English teacher. :) Oh well we all survived and now I am where I belong- in a music classroom!Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com