Before we begin this blog, I feel it is important to know who the people are that stand behind this…
My name is Mary and I am 38 years old. I live in Western New York, about 25 minutes from the town in which I was mostly raised. I have been married for 10 years to my husband, but we have been together for 16 years now! We dated in high school, but it wasn’t until about 5 years later, him going into the Marine Corp and I going to college that we crossed paths again. We have 2 children, a boy who is about to be 9 years old, and a daughter who is 6. Both children couldn’t be any more different!
This is my 13th year as a teacher. My first 3 years I taught 4th grade, and the rest have been spent teaching 3rd grade. I really can’t see myself doing any other profession, but how the world of education is continuously transforming with this pandemic is downright scary. I know that many of my past teachers would be shocked to realize that I became a teacher. School wasn’t ever my thing when I was younger. I was mainly there to socialize and play sports. It wasn’t until college, when I was paying a lot of my own money when I decided to buckle down and make something of myself. Besides teaching, I also waitress once a week at a local diner. Whether I am working at school or waiting tables, I work with some of the best people ever!
Being a wife, mom, teacher, and friend (as my main roles – I feel I do often wear many hats), I don’t often find a lot of time for “me time” or hobbies. I do enjoy exercising (remember sports were my thing). Running is my release! It often feels like the only way that I can disconnect from my never-ending thoughts. The problem is that as bad as I want to be the young athlete I once was, this body is wore out! I enjoy drawing. However, I’m only good at drawing cartoon figures. I love family time! For me it is the little things like eating a meal at the table, and all figuring out this thing called life together. I love hanging out with my friends. I have very different friends and I am so grateful for each and every one of them. They were most definitely put in my life for a reason, and the laughs we have get me through some of the most difficult times. I also enjoy a good reality show (don’t judge me).
Who else would I do something with besides “my person,” Ruth. Technically we are cousins (our moms are sisters), but we are more like sisters. Some people have even called us twins because of our similar looks. She is the one and only person that has always been there for me! I just love her to death! When she brought up this blog idea, I didn’t hesitate!
I often have a difficult time letting people into my life. I guess you can say “I have my walls up.” I think doing this blog will allow me to open up to others. These days it is challenging to not feel isolated, and I am hoping some will be able to relate to our blogs and feel a part of something bigger.
Welcome to my life! Mary
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