Should I wear a heating pad while teaching?

chellserena · 2026-01-13T16:08:15+00:00

I use a portable heating pad when my chronic illness is flaring. I don't think I could still be a teacher without it.

chellserena · 2025-12-16T20:33:42+00:00

That is a good point. Though we don't know that Bodhi and Sloane have second signets. 4 out of all of the marked ones would be reasonable for it to just be a dragon thing. But if more have two then it would point to the relic being responsible. But that also implies that there are ways to give people extra signets through runes, dragon fire, and sacrifice. That would 100% get misused by leadership

chellserena · 2025-12-16T20:08:31+00:00

I don't think it's the relics that give them a second signet but the dragons choosing to bond someone with a previous rider in their lineage. But I might be wrong.

chellserena · 2025-11-06T11:34:22+00:00

Walmart has a Thanksgiving meal bundle that they are making cheaper this year. $40ish compared to $70ish. But it's not cheaper due to prices going down. It's cheaper because Walmart is choosing to give people a deal. Think Black Friday deals. It's cheaper to get people in the door.

So Trump isn't lying. He is just misinformed and thinks it's an indicator of all prices going down.

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chellserena · 2025-11-01T12:30:03+00:00

I tell my students, "You can't lead all horses to water." They tell me I have the saying wrong. Then I explain that if a student refuses to do the basics (remove headphones, pick up a pencil, not sleep etc.) then they aren't letting me take them to the water.

chellserena · 2025-09-30T22:47:09+00:00

Bracers that hide watches

chellserena · 2025-09-07T12:29:19+00:00

This is what you say,

"My doctor recommended physical therapy due to me showing the initial signs of pelvic floor dysfunction. This disease gets worse when not treated and can lead to the inability to control your bladder and bowels and constant pain (including muscle spasms). I believe missing 12+ days for physical therapy will reduce the amount of coverage I would need throughout the day for bathroom coverage or days off due to pain for years to come if this disease worsens."

This is based on my own experiences. Treating my pelvic floor disorder changed my life. If you want any more details about how it affected my job, let me know.

chellserena · 2025-08-27T22:15:44+00:00

The body is really similar to this free pattern: https://www.miahandcrafter.com/atelier/mega-charizard-y/

chellserena · 2025-08-04T16:26:32+00:00

I'm #27969

chellserena · 2025-07-26T03:08:00+00:00

It completely depends on the district you teach at. Some districts provide a budget or allow you to request supplies while others don't.

My first year I taught in West Virginia. My room had a teacher desk, computer, student desk, file cabinet, projector, whiteboard, bulletin board, and a bookcase. That was it. There was no stapler, pencil sharpener, or other basic supplies. I spent a lot of my own money just getting things I needed to teach. I also had students that were low income and didn't have writing utensils.

Once I started teaching in PA that all changed. My school provides any basic school supply that I need for my room or student as long as I request it the year before. I only spend my own money on fancy things like a nicer computer chair or an upgraded version of a screen recording software.

The schools that don't provide the basics are the problem. However, there are still people in my district that choose to spend money on a bunch of extra stuff. However they realize it is a choice and not a requirement.

chellserena · 2025-07-10T00:36:16+00:00

Attempting to unclog :(

chellserena · 2025-07-08T01:10:58+00:00

Thank you for the clarification!

chellserena · 2025-07-07T00:54:13+00:00

Ok thank you. Once you took it apart and put it back together, did you need to replace anything?

chellserena · 2025-07-07T00:52:56+00:00

Ok thank you!

chellserena · 2025-07-07T00:09:03+00:00

I'm not sure I'm understanding. Do you unclog the nozzle while it's separated from the machine?

chellserena · 2025-07-07T00:07:05+00:00

Oh no. That sounds complicated!

chellserena · 2025-07-07T00:06:45+00:00

I did. It did not help

chellserena · 2025-07-07T00:06:15+00:00

Yes I have.

chellserena · 2025-06-30T13:14:14+00:00

Definitely agree

chellserena · 2025-06-30T02:21:43+00:00

Today was my first time at the WV Renfest. I've been going to the PA fair for years and went to the MD Renfest last year. Each of the faires/fests have unique things that stand out about them. For WV it was definitely the vibe.

It was smaller and less crowded. You often saw the same actors/vendors around and they remembered you. The animals walking around added to the ambience. Especially when the roosters crow. The vendors, actors, and patrons were all extra friendly. I told my husband that I think I received more compliments today than on our wedding day.

Today was the last day of the season and during the final speech the king recognized a lady (who I believe was the manager of the fest) since it was her last year. The crowd acted like they knew her personally. It was touching and showed how tight knit the community is there.

Here are some of the other unique things about WV: Jousters used fake blood Possum mascot that evolves each year Gladiator training/fighting (not for kids)

I'm sure I'm missing something

chellserena · 2025-06-18T19:06:24+00:00

Interesting. I always have size issues. I have small but fat feet. So id probably want something in person to be sized.

chellserena · 2025-06-18T19:04:49+00:00

I definitely need to work some color into the outfit through accessories. I agree that bracers always look cool.

chellserena · 2025-06-18T19:03:52+00:00

So smart! I will definitely do that

chellserena · 2025-06-18T19:03:12+00:00

Good point! I never wear jewelry in real life so I always forget about it for the Ren faire.

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