My Heart Map by Alexis Walters

#MyMom

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:32:17 UTC

There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe my mom. She's tough, beautiful, facetious, intelligent, witty and in short, my hero.

#LoML

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:32:28 UTC

I did not think that I would ever find someone who's style of nerd fit my style of nerd. But Jermaine Kelly has proven to be the "the kind of guy" worth taking a chance on. I know we are young, but I also know we are old souls.

#Shelfie

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:04 UTC

I am still trying to figure out a way to incorporate graphic novels into my classroom. They are a passion of mine. The best ones combine great art and great writing to create great literature.

#TeacherInspiration

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:15 UTC

Ms. Susan Williams taught me that I had potential and talent and that I was beautiful. One million thank yous

#BFF

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:21 UTC

This girl has been with me through thick and thin, during times when I did NOT deserve it. Amanda is my soul mate <3

#MyCity

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:32 UTC

At the Springs Preserve, I was reminded of the beauty that exists in the desert.

#Secrets

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:36 UTC

True Story: It terrifies me that I might not be a good Dog Mom. Hurley has a lot of behavior issues and in fact cannot stand to be around children. I wonder if that's my fault, but I also owe it to him to stick it out and give him the best life I can.

#GetOut

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:39 UTC

Life is Beautiful is important to me. It taught me to get out there and LIVE. Sometimes you have to splurge and do things simply for the experience. Sometimes that is reason enough.

#LifeIsBeautiful

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:40 UTC

Our first Life is Beautiful festival together. The couple that dances and sweats together, stays together!

#MyMiniMe

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:45 UTC

In 2008 one of the great loves of my life was born, Emma Lee Lawson. She is my niece, but she is so much more than that. She lived with us her first few years of life. Her kindness, sensitivity and intelligence makes her one of my favorite people on earth.

#Brothers

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:33:56 UTC

They taught me a lot about what it meant to be a grown up and how to love and respect myself.

#MyHome

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:34:01 UTC

In 2016 I not only moved out of my mother's home, but I bought my own. As a daughter of a single parent and the youngest in a family, this brings me incredible pride. I am the first from my household to graduate from college and the second (after my mom) to buy a house.

#MyKids

awalty — 2016-06-17 01:34:11 UTC

I am always amazed at how funny, charming, and insightful my students are. NOW I understand what teacher say when they claim that their students will always be "their kids."