Mom! Megan won’t let me curl my hair! Do you like this outfit? You do? Well, I’m not comfortable, I’m going to go change again… Morgan, it’s time to get up! Brody has Dad’s shoe again! Mandi, that’s my shirt! And no, you can’t wear it! Girls, we were supposed to be out the doorContinue reading “Thanksgiving, in Hindsight”
Author Archives: Mandi Van Dellen
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Twee
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Twee (20 Lessons From Life Abroad: Part 2) As promised, Part 2 of our Lessons from Life Abroad: Nummer 11: Don’t Take Things For Granted…Like Amazon Prime My love for Amazon Prime and the conveniences of American shopping run deep. From everyday necessities like deodorant and diapers to justContinue reading “Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Twee”
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Een
Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Een (20 Lessons From Life Abroad: Part 1) A few nights ago, Andy and I were enjoying a lovely dinner of tasty farmers market items when it hit us, we’ve been here for 1 month! Gek! (translated: crazy) While we are by no means locals, we learned several important lessons.Continue reading “Twintig Ervaring Van Leven Buitenland: Deel Een”
“Tell Me What You See”
“Tell Me What You See…” Recently, I had coffee with a good friend, one cup quickly turned into several. We found ourselves discussing the lack of resources that support human interaction, specifically, in the world of education. It’s possible that saying a lack of resources isn’t the right phrase. We expect teachers to instill theContinue reading ““Tell Me What You See””
Arrival in Amsterdam
Arrival in Amsterdam Well, as most of you are aware, we made it to Amsterdam a week ago from today! Yes, just in time to miss this weekend’s big game between MSU and ASU (Jeff, Sparty On for me)! Here is a recap our first week (and a few extra days) for those of you whoContinue reading “Arrival in Amsterdam”
Reflecting on #OneWord17
Reflecting on #OneWord17 One Word… Last year about this time, I sat down to write my #OneWord2017. My hashtag for 2017 was #accomplish. Reflecting on OneWord17, I intended to utilize the #accomplish in my blogs, but reviewing my 2017 posts I noticed I didn’t really nail the #accomplish but I did: Stay aware of myContinue reading “Reflecting on #OneWord17”
The Professional Influence of my Dad
Today my dad will embark upon a new journey…retirement. In the minutia of our daily lives, it is difficult to stop and reflect on someone’s influence. In the year of #accomplish2017, I put aside some weekend time to reflect on my Dad’s influence. John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dreamContinue reading “The Professional Influence of my Dad”
Soldier
#OneWord17 This year, I am participating in the #OneWord17 challenge: #accomplish. This is my #OneWord17 because it is the year that I will engage in the present moment and get things done. It’s time for me to stop waiting to feel that the situation is ‘right’ to get X task done and just #accomplish. SpinContinue reading “Soldier”
#OneWord17
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” ― Henry David Thoreau #OneWord17 #OneWord17 is a challenge to find one word thatContinue reading “#OneWord17”
The Window Opened Or Closed?
The Window Opened Or Closed? Awareness: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Judging: Forming an opinion or conclusion about. My Confusion As an instructional coach, I constantly try to be aware and help build other’s awareness through coaching. For me, the list seems nearly never-ending…do I demonstrate awareness of people’s background, their personalContinue reading “The Window Opened Or Closed?”