A TEACHERble Moment

A TEACHERble Moment: The “Grown Up Pains”

When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?

When the bills pile up
And your body begins 
To change,

This may be a sign 
That you are experiencing 
The “Grown Up Pains”.

Loud noise begins to bother you, 
And you’re napping occasionally.
 
A cup of coffee does the trick,
And make you feel complete. 

Early mornings,
They’re your favorite.

Being on time, 
Is considered late.

Responsibility is all around you,
Seems as if there’s no escape. 

You tend to reflect on your youth,
But start to live in your truth.

Looking in the mirror 
Seeing a strand of gray 
Or two. 

You appreciate the “good ole days”,
Accepting what was only meant to be.

These are signs of the “Grown Up Pains”,
And we are all growing effortlessly.
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My name is Erykah Gray, but most people know me as Miss Gray. I hail from the charming town of Centreville in Southern Mississippi. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in English from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and a Master of Arts in Literature from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Today, I’m a proud doctoral student at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, because I believe that learning is a lifelong journey—and I’m passionate about being on that path. Teaching isn’t just what I do; it’s who I am. I love speaking, writing, and inspiring others to find their voice. Every day in my classroom, I strive to make learning exciting and meaningful while helping my students grow into confident, inspired thinkers ready to take on the world. Here, I plan to do the same.

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