Daily Vlog | Random Ramblings

[@MichelleRey75]

I'm truly enjoying your daily vlogs. A morning treat for me as I am getting ready for work.

[@nappyashley]

I feel like your Daily Vlogs are the perfect PD session that I need DAILY. I find comfort in knowing I am not alone on such a frequent basis. I pray that you can keep them up without feeling overwhelmed 🙏

[@mst675]

I almost teared 😢 up when you mentioned Genny in the older OOTDs. We virtual dog-aunties miss her still ❤🐕🙏🏽

[@SmartieStylelr]

I know, that brought a little sting to my heart.

[@lee81642]

The analogy you used about the open tabs explains that endless mental aerobics and exhaustion educators experience daily. The to do list never ends. I became an AP and the cracks in the broken system continue to expand. I resigned from education last year because many people saw as complaining is the reality and anguish many educators feel. Keep shining as you are helping so many by being transparent in your journey. We are much more than educators. 🙏🏽 God bless you. Peace and 💙

[@iciedanielle4490]

I completely feel the same way! As a SPED teacher I feel like planning and teaching are interrupted by different behavior crises happening constantly!! My brain hurts😵‍💫

[@juliastevenson304]

It is amazing how important being able to park in “your” parking spot is! It’s my spot, I park there EVERY DAY, now GET OUT. And yes, your description of having multiple brain tabs open and trying to do all the things but needing a quiet spot to just stop, sit, and think….been there and am there now. The state of our county’s political climate isn’t helping. Everything is on overload and has been for a while. I love your vlogs and am so enjoying your this week, but please take care of yourself.

[@pep916]

Love that you’re back to daily vlogging and sharing your outfits.

[@tomikadavis894]

I feel the same about the pace that we are moving. We're spraying and praying.

[@dee_byrd]

We are loving the daily vlogs!! Do what works best for you, but I will watch them everyday. It’s nice to unwind after a busy day with someone else who gets it.

[@lisasimmons3826]

I am right there with you (here in Illinois) and just didn’t know how to explain what I was feeling. Thank you for putting word to the way I have been feeling lately. Also, it’s hard for those who are not in education to understand why I’m so tired and just want to get away from work when I get home.

[@dandraclarke1355]

Hi I am enjoying them. Please continue. I love everything about your channel k even the music intro. ❤ Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@hmartinez117]

Keep the vlogs coming!! Love them ❤️

[@kelrubino340]

I enjoy your daily vlogs. Helps me through my days.

[@nappyashley]

This nail conversation is SENDING me 😂😂😂 ...back to the vlog I go😂

[@SmartieStylelr]

Lol...

[@audiobooksbyaleydi]

I’m truly enjoying your daily blogs.

[@TheOldNewTeacher]

Among all my other thank-yous to you, I have to thank you for acknowledging the whirlwind brain (my term) that always really kicks in this time of year. I completely felt your feeling of not even being able to find mental space and calm to clarify the thoughts I want to think about! What is that about?! Some days seem to be worse than others, but you are NOT ALONE.

[@fdoctor79]

Honey, your dream job description....sign me up, please! 🙏🏾😅 This vlog embodied confession is good for the soul. 😊 Tfs

[@jamarconway4459]

I'm a retired teacher and dean and I have taught finearts and Spanish in the past but currently I am teaching special needs in my district they have brought back twelve retired teachers to fill these positions.

[@jamarconway4459]

Teaching intervention specialist has been rewarding and quite busy.

[@TheCheriev]

Loving the daily vlogs!!! I also get a little annoyed when people don’t acknowledge “parking lot protocol”. I park in the same spot each day and if I’m running late and someone is parked there immediately I’m annoyed 🙄 .

[@ahmedsuper7074]

Omg yes! My mind if the same way…Twenty tabs open and 5 of them are frozen 😂

[@JILLJILLY]

😂

[@jewelhurst7650]

I agree with you concerning too many standards. In eighth grade where I teach, the standards are the foundation for every single science class in high school. I am teaching earth, energy, genetics, biology, anatomy, physical science; all in one year.

[@SmartieStylelr]

That is crazy!

[@countrysweettia9341]

I can relate to Everything you said!💪🏽

[@latishabrown4042]

Girl, your bun is beautiful. It frames your face well. I also teach and have cut my hair shorter and it makes my get ready time so quick…my daughter still beats me getting ready though.lol The random thoughts were funny and I’m here for it.

[@Slowliving748]

Lovvvvvve your vlogs!

[@vickykaragiannis146]

1000% agree and have literally said the same things as you!!

[@michellewilliams9652]

Enjoying the daily vlogs! 😊

[@nataliewilliamson3343]

I’m enjoying the daily vlogs.❤

[@NorvilleNorville]

Enjoying the daily vlogs but you do what is best for you. I totally get it. There has been such a shift in education these last few years. Increasing bureaucracy within school districts, increasing behavioral problems with no help, to me parents are getting worse thinking its the teachers job to solve their child's problem while we are dealing with 29-30 other kids who need us and are being disrupted as well.

[@SmartieStylelr]

There is also a lot of coddling going on. Even at the middle school level.

[@NorvilleNorville]

@@SmartieStylelr Exactly.

[@cckay80]

I enjoy the daily vlogs! Also your lashes are gorgeous!

[@sherrifry521]

Lol! Oh! No no! My parking spot is mine and everyone knows it, unofficially! Frustrating!

[@a.burrows-blair6434]

It's not just the US. I teach in the Bahamas and our pacing guide, especially for the first 2/3 months, is SO rapidfire it's like...how exactly are the kids meant to perfect these skills if I am meant to spend just one day, one 45 minute period, on a topic and move on by the next day? Luckily, we are able to move as we see fit based on the needs of the kids but, even then, there are certain admins that will constantly question why your class is "only" on this topic. The amount of times I have to say "they're not ready to move on" over the year is a lot.

[@shaynewillis3546]

Love the daily vlogs

[@daphnerivera6493]

Loving the vlogs...thanks for a little fall fun🍁🍂

[@nappymodel]

I always loved your ootds!!!!! Also, your accessories, ESPECIALLY your Warby Parker glasses, are so very stylish. My daughter is getting a few frames from WP, because of you! Thanks ma'am!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Love Warby Parker!

[@RobDawnFenwick]

Preach girl preach! I agree with it all.

[@LynnDanielleTreasure]

I completely agree with your "Less is more" approach-it's how I operate, too. Unfortunately, this sometimes gets interpreted as me "not doing enough," which is really just code for "she's not playing the game of performative busyness and doesn't feel the need to compete for the spotlight."

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

Omg! I’m right there with you with the tabs being open! Ugh! So exhausting

[@jazybelle24]

I can totally relate to having too many mental tabs! There just isn’t time or brain space to carry it all and I feel like maybe there use to be for me, but definitely not now. It doesn’t seem to be that way for my colleagues which is interesting… I just want to shelve books at the library. Not be a librarian, just shelve the books in peace. Also loving the vlogs!

[@SmartieStylelr]

Quietly shelving books would be amazing!

[@FocusOnWhatYouLove-t6c]

You know I'm always happy to see you upload.Your wellness is the most important thing, I follow you on IG and always comment to boost engagement. Hugs and have a great upcoming weekend. 💜

[@SmartieStylelr]

Thank you for the support and engagement!

[@MsElizabeth05212005]

Thank you thank you thank you. I am OVERSTIMULATED with sensory input. Please..I just want 2 milliseconds to think...Thank you for taking time out to create content for us!

[@lisak.7925]

Where are your glasses from? Love them!

[@pamsteckman698]

Sounds pretty much how I feel…