The Luxury Teachers Dream About All Year: Bathroom Freedom on Spring Break 🚽✨

There are many glamorous things people imagine teachers doing on spring break.

Traveling.
Relaxing.
Reading books on the beach.

But let me tell you the real luxury teachers experience during spring break…

Going to the bathroom whenever we want.

Yes. That’s it. That’s the vacation.

During the school year, teachers operate on a very strict and highly strategic bathroom schedule. It’s less “casual restroom break” and more “military-level tactical planning.”

You can’t just go whenever nature calls. Oh no.

First you must:

  • Check the clock.
  • Calculate how many minutes until the next class.
  • Decide if your bladder can survive another 43 minutes.
  • Wonder if the teacher next door can watch your class for 30 seconds.
  • Realize she’s also holding it.

Then you drink half a cup of coffee and hope for the best.

But spring break?

Spring break is a whole different lifestyle.

Suddenly, you are free.

You walk into your bathroom like royalty.

(Insert dramatic entrance music here.)

Look at that peaceful bathroom.
No bell schedule.
No one knocking on the door asking if someone can tie their shoe.
No student yelling, “Teacher! He took my pencil!”

Just quiet.

And the absolute freedom to say:

“You know what? I think I’ll go to the bathroom right now… just because I can.”

And when you walk in, it looks like this:

Clean floor.
Peaceful silence.
No one asking you for a hall pass.

You sit there for a moment and think:

“Is this what freedom feels like?”

Sometimes you don’t even need to go.

You just go anyway.

Because you can.

Teachers on spring break are out here living wild lives like:

  • Drinking a full glass of water without fear
  • Finishing an entire cup of coffee
  • Using the restroom without calculating minutes between classes

It’s a level of luxury most people will never understand.

So while the world thinks teachers spend spring break traveling the globe…

Some of us are just enjoying the simple things.

Peace.
Quiet.
And a bathroom break whenever we feel like it.

Honestly?

10/10. Highly recommend.

My Favorite Tennis Gear for Beginners (What I Actually Use and Love)

When I first started learning tennis, I thought all I needed was a racket and some balls. I quickly realized that the right gear can make learning the game so much easier and more fun.

If you’re new to tennis, you don’t need expensive professional equipment. You just need comfortable, beginner-friendly gear that helps you focus on learning and enjoying the game.

Here are a few of my favorite tennis items for beginners.

1. A Beginner-Friendly Tennis Racket

The most important thing you’ll need is a good racket. As a beginner, look for something that is lightweight and easy to swing.

Two great beginner brands are:

  • Wilson
  • Babolat

These rackets usually have a larger head size, which makes it easier to hit the ball even if your aim isn’t perfect yet (and trust me, mine wasn’t when I started!).

Tip:
You don’t need the most expensive racket. Many beginner rackets between $40–$100 work perfectly.

2. Good Tennis Shoes

Regular running shoes are not the best choice for tennis. Tennis involves a lot of side-to-side movement, and tennis shoes are designed to support that.

Some reliable brands include:

  • Nike
  • Adidas
  • ASICS

A good pair of tennis shoes helps prevent ankle injuries and makes you feel much more stable on the court.

3. Quality Tennis Balls

Not all tennis balls are the same. As a beginner, it helps to use balls that have a little more bounce and control.

Great beginner options come from brands like:

  • Penn
  • Wilson

If you’re just practicing, buying balls in bulk can save money.

4. A Comfortable Tennis Outfit

You don’t need fancy tennis clothes, but wearing something lightweight and breathable really helps when you’re moving around the court.

Look for:

  • Moisture-wicking shirts
  • Stretchy shorts or skirts
  • Comfortable athletic socks

The key is simply being comfortable so you can focus on your game.

5. A Tennis Bag

Once you start playing regularly, a tennis bag becomes very helpful. It keeps everything organized:

  • Racket
  • Balls
  • Water bottle
  • Towel
  • Extra grip tape

Brands like Head and Wilson make simple tennis bags that work great for beginners.

Final Thoughts

Starting tennis can feel intimidating, but the truth is you don’t need a lot of equipment to begin. A good racket, proper shoes, and a few tennis balls are enough to get started.

The most important thing is simply getting out on the court and enjoying the game. The more you play, the more you’ll figure out what gear works best for you.

And trust me — once you start improving and hitting those clean shots, tennis becomes seriously addictive.

WHERE TO GET IT!!

Racket– I started with a lightweight racket from Wilson which was perfect for learning. You can see the one I recommend here

Tennis Shoes– Shoes a shoe with the size and fit that works best for you, see my favs here

Tennis Balls– For beginners like me, learning to control the ball is a big deal, the ball quality matters, I chose the these because they had the best bounce.

Confessions of an RBT Tutor: I Speak Fluently in Behavior Plans & Coffee

Let’s be honest—prepping for the RBT exam can feel like learning a whole new language. You start seeing ABC data in real life (“Antecedent: alarm went off, Behavior: hit snooze, Consequence: late to work… again”). You dream in acronyms. Your friends stop texting back when you say “Let’s do some mock trials together!”

I get it. I’ve been there. And that’s exactly why I started tutoring future RBTs.

Why RBT Candidates Are My People

You’re driven. You care about helping others. But the test? It’s not just about what you know—it’s about how you think, how you apply the principles, and how confidently you can break down complex questions without panicking mid-scroll.

When I tutor, I don’t just throw definitions at you and call it a day. We work smarter, not harder. We laugh, we practice, and yes—sometimes we use real-life scenarios like “What would you do if a client throws a chicken nugget at your forehead?”

My Secret Sauce (Besides Coffee and Reinforcement Schedules)

📚 Customized study plans – Whether you’re a total newbie or brushing up after a failed attempt, I meet you where you are.
🧠 Fun, relatable explanations – I turn boring terms into real-life moments you’ll never forget.
🎯 Focused practice and mock exams – You won’t just memorize. You’ll understand.
🙌 Support that feels like a hype squad – Because passing the RBT exam is a big deal, and you deserve someone who’s cheering for you every step of the way.

Real Talk: You Don’t Have to Study Alone

If you’re tired of staring at study guides wondering if you’re actually getting it, I’m here to help. Tutoring with me feels more like a conversation than a lecture—and spoiler: it works.

Let’s get you across that finish line and into the field doing the work you’re meant to do.

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DM me, send a carrier pigeon, or click [here] to book your first session. Let’s make this RBT exam your next big win.

The sounds we make!!

Reviewing the letter sounds with the young students has always been my favorite part of foundational skills building. Remembering to not include the schwa sound to letter sounds such as B, D, T and P can be difficult for some students. I turn it into a game….How NOT to Sound like the Country Girl Inside Ms. A….the kids literally lol at me when my Texas twang slips out….(B says Buu, like BUBBA….and T says Taa, like tubby). HaHaHa

I found some great foundational skills tools that I will be adding to my classroom this school year. These great flashcards, I plan to bring into my center for my younger students, while I will add the dry erase sheets to table time for my older students.

Only a few days left before we kick off the 2025/26 school year, plan to make it a good one!

Summer break rehab…

6 THINGS I DID ON SUMMER BREAK TO LEVEL UP!!

Teachers, Para Educators, RBTs HEAR ME!!!!

We need the summer to reconnect and rest; I’m sharing the 6 things I did to recharge myself while on summer break and I hope if you are still on break, or already preparing to head back to class, that you enjoyed some of this too…

#1. SLEEP IN

I turned off the 5:45am alarm! The minuet I left on the last day of school I sat in my car and turned off the alarm… because I knew I was sleeping late the next day…. unfortunately my body did not cooperate and I woke up at 6:15 in a panic thinking I had missed my alarm 🙂

#2 Relaxed

I sat on the patio with a cup of coffer and just relaxed. It was sooo hard at first because I kept feeling like I should have been doing something productive, lol, but relaxing is productive!! So that became my thing, morning coffee on the front porch and evening wine on the back porch….loved it!!

#3 Rest

You may think that relaxing and resting arethe same thing, well no. Resting is shutting everything off including you mind( I know while I was on the porch I was still mentally redecorating my classroom) Soooo, yea I rested, I became comfortable with a mid day nap.

#4 EAT

I ate food, lol…..sounds crazy right?! but how many of us skip lunch at work, drink coffee for breakfast, more often than not its cold coffee, and by 4 we have a mysterious headache. I ate. Real food, cooked in my kitchen or ordered from a real restaurant and sat in a chair and ate, slowly to enjoy every second. P.S some days when I was really feeling adulty, I ate dessert first.

#5 READ

I read a book. A novel, no colorful illustrations, or giant letters, (ok ok….the font was a little big, but that’s because I still haven’t found my readers) I read a few good books this summer. I read I See You, by Elle Gray, this one kept me guessing till the end. I also enjoyed Trust: A Novel, by Dains Reed. Both books were worth the time and took me on a little mental escape I didn’t know I needed.

#6 I did WHATEVER I wanted.

Once my body and mind both understood that I was on summer vacation, I started enjoying all the minuets of it. I woke up and went to the park for a walk, ate breakfast at 10 in McDonalds, I helped my sister paint her living room, I rode around my town at 2pm listening to ole skool hip hop. I behaved like a teacher on summer break.

Enjoy what’s left of your summer break….school starts in 4 sleeps 🙂

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