life changes – Danielle Koch

A unicorn

I dreamed that I could have a unicorn. She, this particular unicorn, would be pregnant and soon I’d have the start of a glory. (Glory being a heard of unicorns.) So, to that, in my own way, I could bring magic back to the world. Now, I don’t want to own a unicorn because whoContinueContinue reading “A unicorn”

Grow? Grow! Grow.

I’ve started teaching English at a new school, in a new district. It’s been a month and twelve days. Each day has been it’s own gift and call. Most of the gifts I’ve found in those days have been in the people that I work with. Those that I work with help tell me whereContinueContinue reading “Grow? Grow! Grow.”

New Year Intentions

Ever since 2020, I’ve made mind maps to dive into what I wanted to invite into my life. I don’t believe in manifesting each desire I have, but I do buy into having an image, word, or list posted somewhere to ground me when I’m worried, push me forward when I’m lost, and remind meContinueContinue reading “New Year Intentions”

A thank you note

I’m writing a thank you note to myself. I’ve been through a lot this year. So saying, “Thank You!” feels like an uplifting thing to do. Dearest Danielle, Prioritizing yourself has been your mission. Self-care has certianly kicked your butt. I never knew how hard it was to actually care for a human being, especiallyContinueContinue reading “A thank you note”

Warmth

I had an interview today. It went well. I’m still processing the experience of it. The feeling I had when I walked away was warmth. I did pretty remarkably well in all of the areas that I was put through. The lesson in front of students, the interview, the tour. I asked questions, was responsive,ContinueContinue reading “Warmth”