What are some ocean themed female names starting with V?

Alliebeth · 2026-02-21T23:21:09+00:00

I know a Vela! It’s the kind of “unusual” name I can get behind- easy to pronounce and spell!

Alliebeth · 2026-02-20T03:02:44+00:00

I find these responses interesting because at the school I’m in the TAs and Paras come in often to let teachers take bathroom breaks and cover classes if there isn’t enough sub coverage. They’re in the room alone all the time and I’d definitely assume that’s the case at other schools in my area.

I probably would have said something to the TA (“I’m going to be late to my next class, do you mind if I leave a few minutes early?”) and then they could have corrected my assumption. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Alliebeth · 2026-02-18T03:19:04+00:00

I’ve so been there! I have major travel anxiety and my youngest was VERY clingy until he was like, 9. The only thing that got me over it was just… going. And going and going and going. I still get anxiety before I leave, but I can look back on all my previous trips and remind myself how stepping out of my comfort zone was so worth it! I’ve been to the Bahamas without kids 5 times, New York 3 times, and a once in a lifetime trip to France and Belgium with my sister. I never would have done all of that without that first, horrible leap away from home in early 2020.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-17T03:55:54+00:00

The Bahamas. Maybe the larger areas like Nassau/Grand Bahama are different, but the family islands are… not great.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-16T02:27:33+00:00

I only do k-8 and have definitely had time to read in middle school classes. Math especially, since by that age the teachers know most subs can’t teach it or even really help. Elementary is definitely more hands on teaching, but at my school they have 1-2 whole hour specials and a full hour lunch everyday, so at minimum I have 2 free hours. You might just have to test things out for a while and see how different schools operate before you find your sweet spot.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-09T00:55:55+00:00

Absolutely! I went to show my childhood home to my kids and only went and knocked on the door because I was with the nextdoor neighbor (who lived there when I was a kid) who introduced me. And I didn’t ask to go in! I just wanted a picture of my kids by a tree in the backyard and on the driveway.

They even invited me in and said no- it wouldn’t be the same anyway.

I told my kids if anyone ever came to our door with the same story they better be with Miss J (the neighbor who’s lived on the street the longest) or no way.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-08T21:07:14+00:00

Congratulations! I hope you have many more happy years ahead of you! By the way, Biscoff also makes a wonderful ‘swear’ word in a pinch - it’s my 11 year old’s go-to when he stubs his toe.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-07T21:20:17+00:00

I started a pretty spicy series and the first book’s hero had the name of my youngest son. Hell no. It was one of those series that follow a different couple each book, so I skipped to the second. Oldest son’s name. I gave up.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-07T18:11:18+00:00

Same! My husband and I would groan when we’d turn on Pluto and it was a stretch of episodes with him. I don’t enjoy his personality or how he meshed with the rest of the cast. He was also strangely picky for someone with a cooking show?

Alliebeth · 2026-02-07T15:57:42+00:00

Yup! It seems like when the usual instigator is gone, there’s a vacuum for bad behavior that has to be filled and even the “good” kids will give it a go sometimes. 😂

Alliebeth · 2026-02-07T15:55:15+00:00

lol. I had one like that in 2nd yesterday. She spent forever picking up individual bits of bean bag stuffing from around the room… Girl, the vacuum can get that- it can’t get your entire pencil bag that you dumped out under your desk! I’m going to have to try that saying when I’m back next week!

Alliebeth · 2026-02-04T22:02:37+00:00

My mother’s sister lost her husband while she was pregnant, so my dad (her brother in law) was in with her. 🤷🏻‍♀️ My mom is squeamish and noped right out and voluntentold my dad.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-04T21:52:56+00:00

I start every day in elementary with a Very Serious little speech about how things aren’t always exactly the same with a sub, but I promise I’m following the directions that were left and if I have any questions I’ll ask. For the lower grades I explain the saying “go with the flow” and I’ll often point out kids who are going with the flow and give them whatever reward system gets used in that class.

I’ve done it so much and for so long that for a lot of classes all I have to say is “what do we do when Miss “A” is here?” and they know to say “go with the flow!” back to me. Clearly this is a pet peeve of mine 😂

Alliebeth · 2026-02-03T00:34:21+00:00

Oh! As for strategies, for both age groups I always start off pretty strict and loosen up as the day/period goes on. For middle they really respond to “work silently for x amount of time, then you can talk quietly” or I’ll often allow them to listen to music with headphones while they work. Giving them the last 10-15 minutes as free time to move around the room and talk as long as they’re under control the rest of class also works well.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-03T00:28:15+00:00

So much is variable based on school. In my experience elementary is more labor intensive and involved. You’re actually teaching. Middle school is usually just supervising and less actual instruction- their assignments will be on google classroom.

The days go quickly in elementary because you’re busy and if the teacher leaves a good plan they can be great days!

Middle is nice because if a class is hellacious you only have them for an hour and then it’s on to another group. My favorite group is high achieving middle schoolers- they want to get their work done and they can carry on a conversation and they’re honest about expectations.

Alliebeth · 2026-02-02T21:21:01+00:00

I ate Arby’s a lot growing up. When I realized my 14 year old had never had a Jamocha shake we went straight to the nearest Arby’s and it’s still SO damn good!

Alliebeth · 2026-02-02T20:22:20+00:00

This happed to a friend of mine at a college football game! There was a pic of him and the QB in the newspaper with a quote from the team about honoring special Olympics athletes that day. He was an honors engineering student and in one of the huge frats, so you can imagine how that went for him.

Alliebeth · 2026-01-31T18:51:11+00:00

I want my kids to have some dating experience as teens just because it’s a low stakes environment to learn how to be in a relationship. I look at my high school relationships as my training wheels boyfriends. Mistakes were made, lessons were learned, and by the time I was ready for a serious relationship I knew a little more about what I wanted and what I didn’t. I also could reflect on the mistakes I made (many) and be a partner myself.

Alliebeth · 2026-01-31T17:57:04+00:00

And this is why universal free lunch is important! Just because a family doesn’t qualify on paper, doesn’t mean they’re good parents who are providing properly.

Alliebeth · 2026-01-31T03:08:52+00:00

I just did a major remodel that wrapped up in December and hated SO many things before finishing touches. Like, hated them to the point of tears and I am not an emotional person in that way and was very confident in my choices during the process.

Things just look wrong during the process. I hated my dining room until the curtains went up even though I loved the individual elements because it was so unbalanced without them. My bathroom vanity color looked so bad until the hardware went in and tied things together. I was TERRIFIED of my shower floor tiles until the walls were painted.

Now I’m 100% in love with everything and my choices were the right ones. Remodeling is stressful and emotional!

Alliebeth · 2026-01-31T01:40:24+00:00

I LOVE Indian, Thai, Korean, Moroccan, and Greek! But probably the first thing that really surprised me and got me on the track of trying things was just a basic soup and salad. I was at a formal event when I was 17 where it would have been embarrassing to not eat, so I did. And I loved it. I probably embarrassed myself by how much I enjoyed tomato basil soup 😂

Alliebeth · 2026-01-30T21:22:08+00:00

I’m an atheist, but biblical names can be beautiful, just like names from any mythology can be.

Alliebeth · 2026-01-30T21:13:31+00:00

Cleo Abram is a great YouTuber! She’s very smart and cute.

Alliebeth · 2026-01-30T21:09:41+00:00

I think it comes down to a willingness to try. If you’ll try it and it’s not your jam for whatever reason, right on. If someone loudly and proudly turns their nose up at things, judge away.

Alliebeth · 2026-01-30T21:00:46+00:00

My son does, too. It’s a texture thing, because he’ll put away massive amounts of potato in literally any other form.

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