It is not forgiving,And it cannot be unseen.For every inch you drag in mud,It takes miles to be clean. Allie Collins This is an excerpt from a poem I am working on. I’m currently working on compiling my poetry into a book to publish. Check back for updates.
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Licensed!
A lot has happened since the last time I posted. Spring is usually a crazy busy time for me anyway, not to mention finishing my teacher licensure program. Here’s an update: So, I’m officially licensed AND officially hired to teach in the fall. (Happy dance!) Last stop: master’s degree. I’m currently in two classes this…
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So You Had A Bad Day
I had a bad day today. It wasn’t the worst, but it wasn’t the best. I woke up on the “wrong side of the bed”, as people like to say. I overslept my alarm… by like an hour. I stubbed my toe immediately after I got up out of bed, and Youkilis had an accident…
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Dinner and a Show (or the Lack of): The Importance of Phone-Free Meals with Loved Ones
We’ve all been there – sitting down to dinner with family or friends, only to find that instead of engaging in meaningful conversation and laughter, we’re all staring at our screens. I am ashamed to say that we have done this many times in our house. But what if I told you that there’s another…
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5 Tips for Bringing Positive Vibes to the New Year
As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new, many of us make resolutions and set intentions for the upcoming 365 days. But let’s be real, by February, most of us have forgotten all about those good intentions and are back to our old ways. So, this year, let’s try something…
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Student Teaching Update
In January 2021, I started my teacher licensure program, which included my initial licensure and a master’s certificate, all within a 2 1/2-year timeline. It’s been such a whirlwind with work and school, not to mention the addition of our daughter last year. I’m so glad to be at this point – I finally see…
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Happy Holidays
Sending out love and warm greetings to you and yours ❤️ Hope you all have the happiest of holidays. Wishing you all health and happiness!
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AllieUffda is here!
Hello friends! First off, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season! Hope you all enjoy your time with family and friends or, at the very least, take some time to yourself to relax and recharge for the new year. Things are finally slowing down in our household. I just finished…
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New Name, Who Dis?
Hello everyone! It has been such a long time, and I have SO many updates. But first, I wanted to give you a little heads-up: I’m changing my website name from Casualeigh to Allie Uffda. If you take a look at my website, I’ve already changed some details, but I will be making more changes…
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It’s been a minute!
Hello all! It’s been such a long time since my last post but, to be fair, a lot has happened in the world and a lot has happened in our family! First and foremost, I want to send out all the love to everyone dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic… because, well, that’s everyone right? It’s…
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