Ms. Terry's Blog

Listen, it's that indeterminate time that we in the education world call Winter Break. I kind of know when I have to go back to work, but that'a problem for three or four days from now. And I really don't remember much from the last month. I do remember Model UN at the beginning of the month, because our students did a great job. ezCater and Subway almost made me pay for the same lunch order three times, but the conference itself went smoothly. We didn't lose a kid, and we had two groups get outstanding resolution and one student win outstanding delegate. Their work in Model UN always amazes me, in large part to the public speaking aspect. Many adults are afraid of public speaking, and these kids are doing it. 10/10. Thanks to Mrs. Brooks for chaperoning with me! Other than that, December has been a bit of a blur. I went to the Enchanted Forest twice (good times). I started doing InstaCart to fill time over break and make some money. We drove to North Carolina for Chris...

Between our trip to Martin and the week of Thanksgiving, I worked (like many people). It was not very exciting. It was busy. The week of Thanksgiving was exciting. Let's discuss. 1. It was my birthday. Yay. I am now 34, which means I only have more more year before I age out of EF Ultimate Break and Contiki Trips, which are for 18-35 year olds. Taylor Merch that I got myself for my birthday. More merch Merch Also merch Merch 2. I saw & Juliet at the Orpheum with my mother. It is a jukebox musical retelling of the end of Romeo and Juliet with the music of producer Max Martin (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, etc). I thoroughly enjoyed it. The music was fantastic and it was hilarious. There was a non-binary character, and my mother was confused. She liked the character and their storyline, but she was definitely confused. 3. We went to the UT vs. Vandy game. Unfortunately, UT lost, but the first half was pretty competitive. I enjoy seeing the band's performances,...