So in an effort to try and keep a positive outlook, I made a list of all the positives around me every day.
1. I have a fifteen minute drive to work each day. A peaceful, beautiful route that readies me for the day ahead.
2. I have a wonderful group of teacher friends in my hallway. Always available to talk, help, share, and keep me smiling.
3. I have a wonderful group of teacher and non-teacher friends in my school.
3. I have a wonderful group of teacher and non-teacher friends in my school.
4. I regularly receive notes and pictures from students proclaiming my brilliance and "niceness". It's like my own little fan club.
5. My electric pencil sharpener still works after almost a year -- a new record!
6. Students from last year still stop by and say "hi" when they pass my classroom every morning.
7. I get to celebrate holidays like Valentine's Day and make paper heart envelopes and exchange valentines and eat sugary cupcakes.
8. I always have students who will help me clean up book shelves, organize papers, and assist with any "teacher helper" task. All I have to do is start to say, "Who wants to volunteer to help me....?" and fifteen hands shoot up in the air.
9. I get to hear funny kid conversations every day. Priceless.
10. I have technology at my fingertips and help with said technology.
11. I have a job that is constantly changing, challenging, and rewarding. Virtually every minute of every day.
5. My electric pencil sharpener still works after almost a year -- a new record!
6. Students from last year still stop by and say "hi" when they pass my classroom every morning.
7. I get to celebrate holidays like Valentine's Day and make paper heart envelopes and exchange valentines and eat sugary cupcakes.
8. I always have students who will help me clean up book shelves, organize papers, and assist with any "teacher helper" task. All I have to do is start to say, "Who wants to volunteer to help me....?" and fifteen hands shoot up in the air.
9. I get to hear funny kid conversations every day. Priceless.
10. I have technology at my fingertips and help with said technology.
11. I have a job that is constantly changing, challenging, and rewarding. Virtually every minute of every day.
So even though I came home tonight with a splitting headache, I wouldn't change a thing about my day.
Now I'm going to sit back and enjoy a nice, relaxing dinner.
Right after I take a couple of aspirin.
Now I'm going to sit back and enjoy a nice, relaxing dinner.
Right after I take a couple of aspirin.
Had to take an Advil break after that so called "assembly" today! M.
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