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The Invisible T-Shirt: A Narrative Lesson Plan
2018: The Year that Was
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What We Learn in High School–A Student Perspective
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A stranger shouted at me in downtown SF yesterday, “it’s the girl with the yellow coat!” and I weirdly felt seen. . Today was a chilly day to take our annual Stanford sibling picture in front of the golden tree (it’s finally fall here!), but I’m glad I did because shortly after this picture, I got the yellow coat caught in the spokes of my bike, which wasn’t good for the coat or for me. 😭

This year I am grateful for people who have been an envelope of support and belief in me, especially when I doubted myself. One of the most common emotions I felt this year was “inspired,” and for that I am truly grateful. Thank you, xoxo. . Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” – Kristen Butler . 📸: @dlstovall2002 #gratitude #sunset

Camping as a young Girl Scout is the first time I had heard the manta to “leave things better then when you found it.” This mantra applies not only to clearing trash out of a campsite, but also to getting rid of trash attitudes and narcissistic interactions. Life is hard. Magnificent, but flippin’ hard. We need to slow down and really SEE each other. Like these beautiful fall leaves outside the Stanford law school, there is so much change going on in the world— and for better or for worse, we should be that rainbow in each other’s day, leaving each person (and ourselves) a little bit better than when we found them. 📸: @neida_ahmad. . . #fallleaves🍁🍂 #rainbow #tuesdaymotivation

I’ve noticed that a large percentage of my pictures are taken outdoors, where I am standing in sunbeams or tree shade. I think it’s because 88% of the time I’m actually indoors, tucked in the corner of a Stanford library or in my office basement in the School of Ed building. Even when flying to beautiful Hawaii for a conference, I was rolling out of bed early to work for hours before I could allow myself to enjoy the beauty outside. . Remember that just because it looks like someone’s life is glamorous on social media does not mean that’s the daily reality. The grind is real, and it makes me grateful for those precious little moments where I do get some fresh air and vitamin D.

Whether it’s in windy Chicago or in sunny California, I am so grateful for my platonic soulmate of @okayace. There are just some people that bring you joy no matter where you are, and I just to wish her an amazing birthday today. I hope we have awkward photo shoots for years to come.

This year’s #halloween costume: I’m a Beyoncé allusion! I have 11 references to Beyoncé albums or songs... can you guess them all? . #beyonce #beyhive #nerdyenglishteacher

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