Kemi
@kemikemikemi.bsky.social
HS Biology teacher.
Mom.
Bibliophile.
Nature enthusiast.
ExMo.
Lover of naps and road trips and binge-watching shows. Oh, and diet Pepsi.
Mom.
Bibliophile.
Nature enthusiast.
ExMo.
Lover of naps and road trips and binge-watching shows. Oh, and diet Pepsi.
I am teaching genetic traits and inheritance patterns in Biology.
The question: "If you were a trait, would you be dominant, recessive, or heterozygous? Tell me why."
One student's answer: "dominant because they give big dick energy & I want that"
I have been giggling about this all day. 😂
The question: "If you were a trait, would you be dominant, recessive, or heterozygous? Tell me why."
One student's answer: "dominant because they give big dick energy & I want that"
I have been giggling about this all day. 😂
November 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I am teaching genetic traits and inheritance patterns in Biology.
The question: "If you were a trait, would you be dominant, recessive, or heterozygous? Tell me why."
One student's answer: "dominant because they give big dick energy & I want that"
I have been giggling about this all day. 😂
The question: "If you were a trait, would you be dominant, recessive, or heterozygous? Tell me why."
One student's answer: "dominant because they give big dick energy & I want that"
I have been giggling about this all day. 😂
My principal just called to let me know the victims of Friday's Halloween party shooting were ours.
One died instantly after the car that was driving them to the hospital crashed. One is on life support. They were 17. Seniors. Taught 'em both.
Tomorrow's gonna be a rough day for our school fam. 😭💔
One died instantly after the car that was driving them to the hospital crashed. One is on life support. They were 17. Seniors. Taught 'em both.
Tomorrow's gonna be a rough day for our school fam. 😭💔
November 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
My principal just called to let me know the victims of Friday's Halloween party shooting were ours.
One died instantly after the car that was driving them to the hospital crashed. One is on life support. They were 17. Seniors. Taught 'em both.
Tomorrow's gonna be a rough day for our school fam. 😭💔
One died instantly after the car that was driving them to the hospital crashed. One is on life support. They were 17. Seniors. Taught 'em both.
Tomorrow's gonna be a rough day for our school fam. 😭💔
Halloween on a Friday is a teacher's dream come true! 😂
WHAT A WEEK!
The theme was 80s icons. (Nailed it!)
The candlelight concert was Halloween-themed.
The kids spent Halloween with friends, so I passed out candy and went to see a smoke-breathing dragon.
Thanks for the memories, October! 🎃👻🍁
WHAT A WEEK!
The theme was 80s icons. (Nailed it!)
The candlelight concert was Halloween-themed.
The kids spent Halloween with friends, so I passed out candy and went to see a smoke-breathing dragon.
Thanks for the memories, October! 🎃👻🍁
November 2, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Halloween on a Friday is a teacher's dream come true! 😂
WHAT A WEEK!
The theme was 80s icons. (Nailed it!)
The candlelight concert was Halloween-themed.
The kids spent Halloween with friends, so I passed out candy and went to see a smoke-breathing dragon.
Thanks for the memories, October! 🎃👻🍁
WHAT A WEEK!
The theme was 80s icons. (Nailed it!)
The candlelight concert was Halloween-themed.
The kids spent Halloween with friends, so I passed out candy and went to see a smoke-breathing dragon.
Thanks for the memories, October! 🎃👻🍁
This is fun!
(I'm sorry if it's annoying for you.) 😄
(I'm sorry if it's annoying for you.) 😄
"Can our kids come over and play? We need to catch up on organizing some things and they're getting real bored around here."
October 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This is fun!
(I'm sorry if it's annoying for you.) 😄
(I'm sorry if it's annoying for you.) 😄
Reposted by Kemi
They are pointing out another Trump lie.
NM delegation calls on USDA to use contingency funds to pay for SNAP in November — Source New Mexico
The USDA has $5 billion in SNAP contingency funds it should use to keep people fed through November, according to members of New Mexico's delegation.
apple.news
October 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
They are pointing out another Trump lie.
My very favorite person in the whole world is having a birthday today. (10/20)
Can you do me a favor and wish @javajoe.boo a Happy Birthday? And if you know him IRL, please be sure to include something you admire about him.
Can you do me a favor and wish @javajoe.boo a Happy Birthday? And if you know him IRL, please be sure to include something you admire about him.
October 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
My very favorite person in the whole world is having a birthday today. (10/20)
Can you do me a favor and wish @javajoe.boo a Happy Birthday? And if you know him IRL, please be sure to include something you admire about him.
Can you do me a favor and wish @javajoe.boo a Happy Birthday? And if you know him IRL, please be sure to include something you admire about him.
I have to take a physics class through SUU in order to finish my secondary ed endorsement.
I spent 4 1/2 hours struggling through my assignments tonight, and when @javajoe.boo found out, he called me right away to offer tutoring and moral support.
I don't like physics, but I sure like him. 🥰
I spent 4 1/2 hours struggling through my assignments tonight, and when @javajoe.boo found out, he called me right away to offer tutoring and moral support.
I don't like physics, but I sure like him. 🥰
October 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I have to take a physics class through SUU in order to finish my secondary ed endorsement.
I spent 4 1/2 hours struggling through my assignments tonight, and when @javajoe.boo found out, he called me right away to offer tutoring and moral support.
I don't like physics, but I sure like him. 🥰
I spent 4 1/2 hours struggling through my assignments tonight, and when @javajoe.boo found out, he called me right away to offer tutoring and moral support.
I don't like physics, but I sure like him. 🥰
La la la la la la la, life is wonderful. ~Jason Mraz
🥰🥰
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October 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
La la la la la la la, life is wonderful. ~Jason Mraz
🥰🥰
🥰🥰
A little love from my students on a Monday. 🥰
(And it's a SUCH a Monday... ugh.)
(And it's a SUCH a Monday... ugh.)
October 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A little love from my students on a Monday. 🥰
(And it's a SUCH a Monday... ugh.)
(And it's a SUCH a Monday... ugh.)
Earlier today, I finished the second in a duo of disappointing books (my fault for reading #2 in spite of #1), so I am extra delighted that my new book is so whimsical and fun.
I mean, who wouldn't love a pair of naughty senior citizens who are determined to age as disgracefully as possible? 😂
I mean, who wouldn't love a pair of naughty senior citizens who are determined to age as disgracefully as possible? 😂
October 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Earlier today, I finished the second in a duo of disappointing books (my fault for reading #2 in spite of #1), so I am extra delighted that my new book is so whimsical and fun.
I mean, who wouldn't love a pair of naughty senior citizens who are determined to age as disgracefully as possible? 😂
I mean, who wouldn't love a pair of naughty senior citizens who are determined to age as disgracefully as possible? 😂
I stopped at the gas station on my way home from trivia, and the minute I stepped out of the van, I heard my name. It was too dark to see across the parking lot, but they unrolled their windows and waved frantically.
It was two of my students. 😄
Have I mentioned that I love my job? BECAUSE I DO.
It was two of my students. 😄
Have I mentioned that I love my job? BECAUSE I DO.
October 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I stopped at the gas station on my way home from trivia, and the minute I stepped out of the van, I heard my name. It was too dark to see across the parking lot, but they unrolled their windows and waved frantically.
It was two of my students. 😄
Have I mentioned that I love my job? BECAUSE I DO.
It was two of my students. 😄
Have I mentioned that I love my job? BECAUSE I DO.
The kids are with their dad tonight, so I ordered Doordash and I'm bouncing between physics homework- it's as bad as it sounds- and reading.
The quiet is blissful, and I am determined to get through this college class without relying (too much) on @javajoe.boo, who is a physics genius. (I am not.)
The quiet is blissful, and I am determined to get through this college class without relying (too much) on @javajoe.boo, who is a physics genius. (I am not.)
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The kids are with their dad tonight, so I ordered Doordash and I'm bouncing between physics homework- it's as bad as it sounds- and reading.
The quiet is blissful, and I am determined to get through this college class without relying (too much) on @javajoe.boo, who is a physics genius. (I am not.)
The quiet is blissful, and I am determined to get through this college class without relying (too much) on @javajoe.boo, who is a physics genius. (I am not.)
We are studying cellular energy in biology, and a big part of that is photosynthesis.
Yesterday, we did stomata peels, which my kids dubbed "Leaf Manicures" and... well...
I tried to make my stomata look less... female
...so I gave the guard cells hats, and- oops!- turned them into penises. 🤦🏼
Yesterday, we did stomata peels, which my kids dubbed "Leaf Manicures" and... well...
I tried to make my stomata look less... female
...so I gave the guard cells hats, and- oops!- turned them into penises. 🤦🏼
October 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We are studying cellular energy in biology, and a big part of that is photosynthesis.
Yesterday, we did stomata peels, which my kids dubbed "Leaf Manicures" and... well...
I tried to make my stomata look less... female
...so I gave the guard cells hats, and- oops!- turned them into penises. 🤦🏼
Yesterday, we did stomata peels, which my kids dubbed "Leaf Manicures" and... well...
I tried to make my stomata look less... female
...so I gave the guard cells hats, and- oops!- turned them into penises. 🤦🏼
Say you teach at a high school without saying you teach at a high school.
(And now tell me what this means, because if I have to hear it 12,000 times a day, I want to at least know why it's so funny.)
(Is it because they're dumb?
It's probably because they're dumb... BLESS THEIR HEARTS.)
(And now tell me what this means, because if I have to hear it 12,000 times a day, I want to at least know why it's so funny.)
(Is it because they're dumb?
It's probably because they're dumb... BLESS THEIR HEARTS.)
October 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Say you teach at a high school without saying you teach at a high school.
(And now tell me what this means, because if I have to hear it 12,000 times a day, I want to at least know why it's so funny.)
(Is it because they're dumb?
It's probably because they're dumb... BLESS THEIR HEARTS.)
(And now tell me what this means, because if I have to hear it 12,000 times a day, I want to at least know why it's so funny.)
(Is it because they're dumb?
It's probably because they're dumb... BLESS THEIR HEARTS.)
Happy to report that I have spent my PT Conf comp day reading, and I will most certainly finish a *checks notes* FULL BOOK before the day is over.
RIF*
*For those of you who didn't attend school in the early 80s, that stands for 'Reading Is Fundamental'.
RIF*
*For those of you who didn't attend school in the early 80s, that stands for 'Reading Is Fundamental'.
Just when I think I can’t get stabby enough this morning. Uh, my homeschooled child was assigned by me at least 20 of them a year for his entire school career. He started reading “full books” when he was three. Now he’s more eloquent and knowledgeable than most adults. For the love. READ!!!!
Movie trailer voice: THIS SUMMER, HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH GOES *FULL BOOK*’
September 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy to report that I have spent my PT Conf comp day reading, and I will most certainly finish a *checks notes* FULL BOOK before the day is over.
RIF*
*For those of you who didn't attend school in the early 80s, that stands for 'Reading Is Fundamental'.
RIF*
*For those of you who didn't attend school in the early 80s, that stands for 'Reading Is Fundamental'.
After 2 nights of Parent-Teacher Conferences (and 12-hour work days), and 4 more conferences this afternoon, I am finding it extremely difficult to leave my comfy bed and face the day.
I now have 15 minutes to shower and get ready for school.
Someone is going to be late today. 🤷🏼
I now have 15 minutes to shower and get ready for school.
Someone is going to be late today. 🤷🏼
September 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
After 2 nights of Parent-Teacher Conferences (and 12-hour work days), and 4 more conferences this afternoon, I am finding it extremely difficult to leave my comfy bed and face the day.
I now have 15 minutes to shower and get ready for school.
Someone is going to be late today. 🤷🏼
I now have 15 minutes to shower and get ready for school.
Someone is going to be late today. 🤷🏼
I was at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo this afternoon, when someone came up behind me and asked, "Are you Kemi_Kemi_Kemi?"
It was SO fun to meet you, @cloves.bsky.social! I'm really glad you stopped me to say hello! ❤️
It was SO fun to meet you, @cloves.bsky.social! I'm really glad you stopped me to say hello! ❤️
September 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I was at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo this afternoon, when someone came up behind me and asked, "Are you Kemi_Kemi_Kemi?"
It was SO fun to meet you, @cloves.bsky.social! I'm really glad you stopped me to say hello! ❤️
It was SO fun to meet you, @cloves.bsky.social! I'm really glad you stopped me to say hello! ❤️
Ever since I saw one in the movie Tangled, I have wanted to experience a lantern festival.
I FINALLY got a chance, and it was every bit as magical as I had hoped. 🥰✨
Thank you, @javajoe.boo, for joining me on another adventure. My life is better because I get to do it with you. ❤️
I FINALLY got a chance, and it was every bit as magical as I had hoped. 🥰✨
Thank you, @javajoe.boo, for joining me on another adventure. My life is better because I get to do it with you. ❤️
September 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ever since I saw one in the movie Tangled, I have wanted to experience a lantern festival.
I FINALLY got a chance, and it was every bit as magical as I had hoped. 🥰✨
Thank you, @javajoe.boo, for joining me on another adventure. My life is better because I get to do it with you. ❤️
I FINALLY got a chance, and it was every bit as magical as I had hoped. 🥰✨
Thank you, @javajoe.boo, for joining me on another adventure. My life is better because I get to do it with you. ❤️
We said goodbye to my parents' house today. 🥲
The grandkids wanted to have one final Easter egg hunt in the backyard, so we spent the morning hiding and seeking, sharing childhood memories, and gorging on pizza.
Then we took one last picture on the front step.
I'm going to miss that house. 😭
The grandkids wanted to have one final Easter egg hunt in the backyard, so we spent the morning hiding and seeking, sharing childhood memories, and gorging on pizza.
Then we took one last picture on the front step.
I'm going to miss that house. 😭
September 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We said goodbye to my parents' house today. 🥲
The grandkids wanted to have one final Easter egg hunt in the backyard, so we spent the morning hiding and seeking, sharing childhood memories, and gorging on pizza.
Then we took one last picture on the front step.
I'm going to miss that house. 😭
The grandkids wanted to have one final Easter egg hunt in the backyard, so we spent the morning hiding and seeking, sharing childhood memories, and gorging on pizza.
Then we took one last picture on the front step.
I'm going to miss that house. 😭
Happiness is having a Joe in your life. 🥰
That's it-- that's the whole Skeet.
That's it-- that's the whole Skeet.
September 7, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Happiness is having a Joe in your life. 🥰
That's it-- that's the whole Skeet.
That's it-- that's the whole Skeet.
Today's questionable student interaction:
T: A lot of your clothes have patterns on them. Why is that?
Me: ...What? Um, because I'm not boring?
T: It's a lot of patterns, Kemi. Not gonna lie.
Me: Well, they are adult clothes.
T: SO... MANY... PATTERNS...
The shirt being scrutinized:
T: A lot of your clothes have patterns on them. Why is that?
Me: ...What? Um, because I'm not boring?
T: It's a lot of patterns, Kemi. Not gonna lie.
Me: Well, they are adult clothes.
T: SO... MANY... PATTERNS...
The shirt being scrutinized:
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today's questionable student interaction:
T: A lot of your clothes have patterns on them. Why is that?
Me: ...What? Um, because I'm not boring?
T: It's a lot of patterns, Kemi. Not gonna lie.
Me: Well, they are adult clothes.
T: SO... MANY... PATTERNS...
The shirt being scrutinized:
T: A lot of your clothes have patterns on them. Why is that?
Me: ...What? Um, because I'm not boring?
T: It's a lot of patterns, Kemi. Not gonna lie.
Me: Well, they are adult clothes.
T: SO... MANY... PATTERNS...
The shirt being scrutinized:
I decorated for fall (my favorite season) before I left school on Friday, and one of my students walked into class today and said, "It's decorated like White Lady Autumn™️ in here!" and I wasn't sure how to respond, so I just lifted my iced pumpkin chai from Dutch Bros in salute and smiled.
🍂❤️🍁❤️🍂
🍂❤️🍁❤️🍂
September 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I decorated for fall (my favorite season) before I left school on Friday, and one of my students walked into class today and said, "It's decorated like White Lady Autumn™️ in here!" and I wasn't sure how to respond, so I just lifted my iced pumpkin chai from Dutch Bros in salute and smiled.
🍂❤️🍁❤️🍂
🍂❤️🍁❤️🍂
@javajoe.boo and I had lunch at a cozy little Chinese place today. He didn't grab a fortune cookie on the way out, so I offered to share my fortune with him.
He laughed and said, "I'll only claim it if it's good. If it's bad, it can be all yours." (Gee, thanks.) 😄
Turns out, it was perfect. 🥰
He laughed and said, "I'll only claim it if it's good. If it's bad, it can be all yours." (Gee, thanks.) 😄
Turns out, it was perfect. 🥰
September 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
@javajoe.boo and I had lunch at a cozy little Chinese place today. He didn't grab a fortune cookie on the way out, so I offered to share my fortune with him.
He laughed and said, "I'll only claim it if it's good. If it's bad, it can be all yours." (Gee, thanks.) 😄
Turns out, it was perfect. 🥰
He laughed and said, "I'll only claim it if it's good. If it's bad, it can be all yours." (Gee, thanks.) 😄
Turns out, it was perfect. 🥰
Fun night with @javajoe.boo celebrating a friend's birthday. He bought me a fancy rocking camp chair and we enjoyed a bonfire, bat-watching, stargazing, and the end of Derry Girls/beginning of Wednesday, Season 2.
Everyone should have a Joe. ❤️(But I call dibs on this specific one.)
Everyone should have a Joe. ❤️(But I call dibs on this specific one.)
September 1, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Fun night with @javajoe.boo celebrating a friend's birthday. He bought me a fancy rocking camp chair and we enjoyed a bonfire, bat-watching, stargazing, and the end of Derry Girls/beginning of Wednesday, Season 2.
Everyone should have a Joe. ❤️(But I call dibs on this specific one.)
Everyone should have a Joe. ❤️(But I call dibs on this specific one.)
Day 2 of the long weekend included the final day of Mom and Dad's house clean-out (you guys, we have been working on this for OVER A YEAR!!!), a meeting with the realtor, a nap, dinner with @javajoe.boo, and a Derry Girls marathon.
What a wonderful life. 🥰
What a wonderful life. 🥰
August 31, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Day 2 of the long weekend included the final day of Mom and Dad's house clean-out (you guys, we have been working on this for OVER A YEAR!!!), a meeting with the realtor, a nap, dinner with @javajoe.boo, and a Derry Girls marathon.
What a wonderful life. 🥰
What a wonderful life. 🥰