Into the sun

Today, the allergies hit me in full force. I spent the day feeling nauseous, but was happy to get in a sunset kayak.

Today's moment: feeling reprieve from the allergies

The start of a masterpiece

Today, I worked on the beginnings of a masterpiece, hopefully. It's going to be a combination of many of my favorite Austin images.

Today's moment: excited to do the art journey, but anxious to see the end result

Super moon, super night

Tonight, we took out the kayaks to enjoy the super moon and a glass of wine. Though the moon came out late, it was worth it!

Today's moment: waiting on nature

Thinking of...

Tonight I watched one of those movies... You know the ones that put you into an emotional state. After hearing a song on it, I was overcome with memories of my grandmas, two of the most important people to ever pass in my life.

Today's moment: missing my grandmas

Unplugged

I've been in love with the band, Kaleo, for a while but tonight I got to hear them live!

Today's moment: being treated to live music

Tinkering

Tonight, I took home a makey makey to get some great maker ideas for my advisory.

Tonight's moment: feeling like a young kid, excited to show off a new toy!

Comfort in clouds

Today was the first day back with students and my first time having an advisory in five years. I'll admit, I felt a bit rusty and I'm tired tonight, but glad to be back.

Today's moment: finding relief in the clouds that came during my walk

At the fair

Today, I attended my first activity fair for ninth and tenth grade students, trying to drum up interest in a new tech club. Though not quite what I expected, I'm exited to see what the year holds.

Today's moment: hopeful

Making

Tomorrow, we are having an activity fair so, today, I'm frantically making things to showcase a maker club I'm starting.

Today's moment: enjoying creating for money!

Shooting the breeze

Today was a delight. A day of wine tasting. Despite the heat, the breeze made today a delight. Top that with awesome music.

Today's moment: enjoying the moment

A night at the grill

Tonight, we headed to Fredericksburg for a before school getaway. We set up the travel grill with hot dogs, pineapple, broccoli, peppers, smores, and more.

And... It was beyond delicious!

Today's moment: grilled pineapple

Let it rain

Today, it rained after 50 days of heat and drought and it was as lovely as always.

Today's moment: a taste of fall and a little playing in the rain

Pizza, pizza

I've been craving pizza all week, so we did it. We treated ourselves to two humongous slices of pizza. Yum!

Today's moment: pizza.

Summer nights

Today, we had a back to school night for teachers at my new school. Free food, music, and entertainment... Plus, great views.

Today's moment: enjoying a new atmosphere

Spooky

I made this painting almost a year ago at one of those painting classes. Since my little niece loves all things spooky, I gave it to her. The result was pure joy. She was in spooky heaven.

Today's moment: joy in being spooky

Ideas

Yesterday, I painted my first big painting in months and it felt great. Today, I'm full of so many ideas for so many things. I can hardly contain them.

Today's moment: feeling inspired

Nostalgia

Today, I met up with a friend and returned to the trails behind the house I grew up in. Though hot, it was great to reminence.

Today's moment: nostalgia

It's hot

We went from having 25 straight days of raining to having our 45th day of no rain. But, if this is right, it appears there is a trend: it's always hot in Texas.

Today's moment: counting down to fall

Hopeful

Today, I had my second day of physical therapy. After an hour of deep tissue massage, I'm feeling a little better.

Today's moment: hoping for a recovery

Tonight, I treated myself to a glass of wine. I am not one to drink more than a few year so tonight was an exception.

Today's moment: toasting to a new year

Day two

Today marks day two of my new job and I still can't get over this view. Every time I step outside, I'm enamored by this view!

Today's moment: appreciation

The beginning

Today was my first official day on the new job and I think I'm already in heaven with these views.

Here's to the journey ahead!

Home sweet home

It feels great to be home tonight after a summer of traveling... Just in time to start my first day at a new job tomorrow.

Today's moment: excited for the future and content with the past.

Testing new waters

Today, I finally arrived back in Austin, with my kayak waiting for me at the door. So, I wasted no time in putting it to use in the water! It was great fun!

Today's moment: testing new waters

Everyday's a donut day

Today, am awesome man brought us donuts... The most delicious ever.

Today's moment: a reminder to indulge sometimes.

The Strip

For the first time, I went to the infamous Las Vegas strip. Though my heart belongs to New York, I enjoyed the experience.

Today's moment: living it up with new faces

"Dry heat"

My first morning waking up, I was greeted to this view! Sadly, this heat is killing my allergies!

Today's moment: saline spray

Vegas, baby

Well, I made it to Vegas, the city of lights! And, oddly, I'm here for teaching purposes. Irony.

Today's moment: excited to explore another new place.

Sitting by the tree at the lake

Today, I arrived in Memphis with just enough time to bike song the park and plop myself in my hammock.

Today's moment: enjoying the shade and the crickets

I want to ride my bicycle

With my knee injury and travel, it's been longer than I want to admit since my last bike ride. Today, though, I took to the streets and it was marvelous.

Today's moment: loving my bicycle

Water splurges

For the first time in a while, I went out kayaking and it was wonderful. Now, I'm making plans to purchase my own!

Today's moment: splurges