After an insanely busy morning in the theatre, I came back to my new classroom, 3B, to kick off our exciting new drama unit. This conversation ensued.
Student: Ms. H, what are you doing here?
Me: Well, I'm going to be teaching in 3B for the next trimester.
Student: REALLY?!?
She then gave me a hug, and excitedly went to tell all her friends, who also came up and gave me enthusiastic hugs. I love my job and I love my students and I love being a teacher. Makes leaving my babies in 3A a little easier :)
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Currently reading: too many books, but mostly The Great Unexpected
Current high: getting to teach drama to enthusiastic students today, what a dream
Current low: the next three days will be ABSOLUTE insanity...but I'll be rewarded with vacation :)
Monday, December 9, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Between a Pillow and a Soft Place
I struggle with big life decisions. As does everyone, I suppose. Recently I've had a few really tough ones, and a couple more major choices are up ahead. As I've grown older, I've become more and more reflective. Even when I'm beyond happy, but especially when I'm not, I look back and wonder.
What would my life be like if I'd...
chosen a different college?
stayed on the wait list at the one school that didn't accept me?
transferred colleges?
not studied abroad, or studied abroad somewhere else?
continued to pursue a year-round position at the organization that runs the summer program I worked for?
turned down the theatre tech half of my position?
chosen my summer job over my full-time job?
left midyear to teach kindergarten at a public school?
One of my favourite Indigo Girls lyrics seems apt here: "Every five years or so I look back on my life, and I have a good laugh."
As much as I grapple with major choices such as these, I must admit that I am incredibly lucky. As my father noted when I was working through the last one on that list about a month ago, each big decision I've had to make so far has been between two amazing options. Later in life I may be faced with choosing the lesser of two evils rather than the greater of two goods. With all of these decisions as well as the ones in the near future, I know my life will go in an exciting new direction in any event.
My alma mater rolled out a new campaign this year: never fear / change. It has two meanings. One is the more obvious: to never fear change, don't be afraid of what's ahead. Step out boldly and use your preparation and training to move forward. The other is never fear, change. Be ready to adapt and make alterations as the landscape shifts. It really resonates with me, and with many other young alumnae I know, particularly in the face of life-altering choices.
Would that I had a hundred lives to live instead of just this one -- I would be in so many places pursing widely varied dreams. I picture all the alternate timelines that diverge from these major decisions, and I can only hope that the one I have chosen and continue to create is the brightest timeline.
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Currently reading: The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
Current high: only eight more sleeps until I cross the Pacific!!!
Current low: I've had a nagging headache for a few hours...bedtime soon
What would my life be like if I'd...
chosen a different college?
stayed on the wait list at the one school that didn't accept me?
transferred colleges?
not studied abroad, or studied abroad somewhere else?
continued to pursue a year-round position at the organization that runs the summer program I worked for?
turned down the theatre tech half of my position?
chosen my summer job over my full-time job?
left midyear to teach kindergarten at a public school?
One of my favourite Indigo Girls lyrics seems apt here: "Every five years or so I look back on my life, and I have a good laugh."
As much as I grapple with major choices such as these, I must admit that I am incredibly lucky. As my father noted when I was working through the last one on that list about a month ago, each big decision I've had to make so far has been between two amazing options. Later in life I may be faced with choosing the lesser of two evils rather than the greater of two goods. With all of these decisions as well as the ones in the near future, I know my life will go in an exciting new direction in any event.
My alma mater rolled out a new campaign this year: never fear / change. It has two meanings. One is the more obvious: to never fear change, don't be afraid of what's ahead. Step out boldly and use your preparation and training to move forward. The other is never fear, change. Be ready to adapt and make alterations as the landscape shifts. It really resonates with me, and with many other young alumnae I know, particularly in the face of life-altering choices.
Would that I had a hundred lives to live instead of just this one -- I would be in so many places pursing widely varied dreams. I picture all the alternate timelines that diverge from these major decisions, and I can only hope that the one I have chosen and continue to create is the brightest timeline.
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Currently reading: The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
Current high: only eight more sleeps until I cross the Pacific!!!
Current low: I've had a nagging headache for a few hours...bedtime soon
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Falling in Love
As I mentioned briefly at the end of my last post, this week I rotated to another of the third grade classrooms. One of my favourite students, OK (the same child I discuss in this post), was absent on Monday...but news travels fast. That night, I got this e-mail from her...
"I heard to JK [her friend] that you move to 3B....
Did you really move? I am really sad I am serious~~~~~
I hope you don't !!!!!! I want to see you everyday
"
On the one hand, this completely broke my heart. I totally love this kid, as well as all my students in 3A, and I hate to see her sad. On the other hand, it gave me a really warm fuzzy feeling to know how much my students love me. I believe that one of my strengths as a teacher is my ability to build strong relationships with my students, but it makes it so hard when it's time to say goodbye. I know I'll fall in love with my students in 3B and eventually in 3C in no time at all, but for now, I miss my kids.
I've been feeling a lot of tension between personal comfort and professional growth recently (more on that in a future post). The thing that made it really hard to rotate classes was my love for my students; but as I continue to develop as a teacher, I know that it's a unique privilege to get to observe and collaborate with three different teachers in the space of one school year. As someone who is new to the field, I've got to do what's going to push me to grow and become the teacher I know I can be.
Besides, the good news is that anytime I see my 3A students on the field or in the hallway, I get treated like a superstar with hugs and eager babbling galore. (No autographs, please.)
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Currently reading: TOO MANY BOOKS, but most ensconced in Oscar Wao
Current high: treated myself to bubble tea and pad thai for dinner :) And only 6.5 school days until break!!!
Current low: major life decisions on the horizon = STRESS
Besides, the good news is that anytime I see my 3A students on the field or in the hallway, I get treated like a superstar with hugs and eager babbling galore. (No autographs, please.)
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Currently reading: TOO MANY BOOKS, but most ensconced in Oscar Wao
Current high: treated myself to bubble tea and pad thai for dinner :) And only 6.5 school days until break!!!
Current low: major life decisions on the horizon = STRESS
Monday, December 2, 2013
Giving Thanks
It's scientifically proven: saying "thank you" to those who have made a difference in your life makes you happier. (Take seven minutes and go watch that video. It's worth it. Don't worry, I'll wait.) With Thanksgiving 2013 gone by largely unacknowledged by this expat, with dumplings instead of turkey and massages instead of football, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on a few things I am incredibly grateful for.
* My family, both biological and chosen. I am so far away from my entire biological family as well as many of my friends, but I am comforted to know that they're always a phone call or a click away. I can't wait to visit so many loved ones in just a few weeks; I am confident that it will be like no time has passed.
* My work. I am so lucky to have a job that makes me feel purposeful and where I am valued. I have such incredible support from Ms. W as a mentor, from all my colleagues who I admire so much, and from my students who teach me new things every single day.
* My travel. In 2013 alone, I have had the immense privilege of visiting half the US states as well as four countries (five if you count the US, I suppose). And travel abounds in the year to come with trips to Abu Dhabi, Australia, Japan, Thailand, and India already in the works. I feel so incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to explore the world, because I know that not everyone is so lucky.
* My education. Throughout my years of schooling, I have not only gained knowledge, but also skills and talents for writing, critical thinking, the arts, and more. I was fortunate to find wonderful communities throughout, and I would not be where and who I am without them. When I curl up with a new novel, I can't help but feel so grateful I know how to read.
* Art. Music feeds my soul; being a part of theatre communities gives my life purpose; literature is one of my favourite things. Art reminds me how to be human.
* My youth. I am having the time of my life on a grand adventure, and I am unbelievably thankful that I have the freedom to pursue my dreams. (If you're a twenty-something like me and you're reading this -- go, take a risk, do something big. Chances are you won't regret it...I know I don't.)
The principal of the upper school includes a quote in his e-mail signature: "From those to whom much is given, much is expected" (Mary Maxwell Gates). I have been lucky enough to receive so much love and support and privilege, and I only hope that I am using it well. As a teacher, I want to give back, empower children to find and use their voices, and through them, make the world a better place. Cliche, I know, but it's true.
An old friend of mine who is also an expat at present wrote a great blog post about spending Thanksgiving abroad. Her post put into words everything I was thinking and feeling on the holiday; I encourage you to check it out!
During my trip to Taiwan, I realized it may be time for a second blog -- I do want to keep this one primarily focused on education. So, stay tuned for a travel blog (as soon as I come up with a good URL)!
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Currently reading: The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Current high: nerdy after-school chats with my new co-teacher...I can tell this is gonna be a rockin' trimester
Current low: barely any time at all with kids today or really this week :(
* My family, both biological and chosen. I am so far away from my entire biological family as well as many of my friends, but I am comforted to know that they're always a phone call or a click away. I can't wait to visit so many loved ones in just a few weeks; I am confident that it will be like no time has passed.
* My work. I am so lucky to have a job that makes me feel purposeful and where I am valued. I have such incredible support from Ms. W as a mentor, from all my colleagues who I admire so much, and from my students who teach me new things every single day.
* My travel. In 2013 alone, I have had the immense privilege of visiting half the US states as well as four countries (five if you count the US, I suppose). And travel abounds in the year to come with trips to Abu Dhabi, Australia, Japan, Thailand, and India already in the works. I feel so incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to explore the world, because I know that not everyone is so lucky.
* My education. Throughout my years of schooling, I have not only gained knowledge, but also skills and talents for writing, critical thinking, the arts, and more. I was fortunate to find wonderful communities throughout, and I would not be where and who I am without them. When I curl up with a new novel, I can't help but feel so grateful I know how to read.
* Art. Music feeds my soul; being a part of theatre communities gives my life purpose; literature is one of my favourite things. Art reminds me how to be human.
* My youth. I am having the time of my life on a grand adventure, and I am unbelievably thankful that I have the freedom to pursue my dreams. (If you're a twenty-something like me and you're reading this -- go, take a risk, do something big. Chances are you won't regret it...I know I don't.)
The principal of the upper school includes a quote in his e-mail signature: "From those to whom much is given, much is expected" (Mary Maxwell Gates). I have been lucky enough to receive so much love and support and privilege, and I only hope that I am using it well. As a teacher, I want to give back, empower children to find and use their voices, and through them, make the world a better place. Cliche, I know, but it's true.
An old friend of mine who is also an expat at present wrote a great blog post about spending Thanksgiving abroad. Her post put into words everything I was thinking and feeling on the holiday; I encourage you to check it out!
During my trip to Taiwan, I realized it may be time for a second blog -- I do want to keep this one primarily focused on education. So, stay tuned for a travel blog (as soon as I come up with a good URL)!
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Currently reading: The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Current high: nerdy after-school chats with my new co-teacher...I can tell this is gonna be a rockin' trimester
Current low: barely any time at all with kids today or really this week :(
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Long Time, No...Write?
My dear readers! I'm terribly sorry for the recent hiatus in posting. Here's a quick recap of what's been up and why I've been too busy to blog...
* Lots of babysitting! Twice for my usual two boys, and once with EB for five awesome kiddos.
* My first time working an IMP Recital for the school, plus two major admissions events.
* Agatha Rex, the middle school play for which I was the stage manager, went up this past weekend. The weekend before that we had a 36-hour slumber party at the school with the cast and tech crew.
* My friend's birthday party followed our second performance of the play. 'Nuff said.
* The Village School had two holiday concerts, one on the same day as opening night of Agatha Rex. This was paired with a week and a half of nearly nonstop rehearsals. (The good thing about having no time in my classroom? Every time my kids see me, they greet me like I'm a rockstar.)
And now, what's on the horizon?
* Tonight I leave for Thanksgiving break in Taiwan! EB and YC and I are checking out Taipei and Hualien.
* Over the next week and a half of school after that, I'll be back to living in the theatre nonstop as we rehearse and put up our middle and upper school concerts.
* Two more major admissions events -- one on the upcoming residential life program, one open house.
* Once I'm relatively free to get back into classrooms, I'll be rotating to work with Mr. H for the next trimester. We're collaborating on a drama unit which I am SO excited for. And we've designed this unit to have all three teachers work with all three classes, so I won't even have to miss my kiddos that much!
* In less than three weeks, I'll fly back to New England for two weeks with my college buds, then it's off to Hawaii for Christmas with the family!
Clearly, I am one busy lady. But I promise, I have a few ideas for posts that I have been marinating on -- stay tuned and hopefully I can sneak in one or two before I fly back stateside for Christmas!
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Currently reading: The Book Thief and The Lightning Thief...no, I'm not a kleptomaniac
Current high: so many exciting travel plans/schemes on the horizon...considering Abu Dhabi in February, Australia in March, Japan in May, and Eurotrip this summer?!
Current low: sleepy...but at least I'll have my flight tonight to catch up on a few hours :)
* Lots of babysitting! Twice for my usual two boys, and once with EB for five awesome kiddos.
* My first time working an IMP Recital for the school, plus two major admissions events.
* Agatha Rex, the middle school play for which I was the stage manager, went up this past weekend. The weekend before that we had a 36-hour slumber party at the school with the cast and tech crew.
* My friend's birthday party followed our second performance of the play. 'Nuff said.
* The Village School had two holiday concerts, one on the same day as opening night of Agatha Rex. This was paired with a week and a half of nearly nonstop rehearsals. (The good thing about having no time in my classroom? Every time my kids see me, they greet me like I'm a rockstar.)
And now, what's on the horizon?
* Tonight I leave for Thanksgiving break in Taiwan! EB and YC and I are checking out Taipei and Hualien.
* Over the next week and a half of school after that, I'll be back to living in the theatre nonstop as we rehearse and put up our middle and upper school concerts.
* Two more major admissions events -- one on the upcoming residential life program, one open house.
* Once I'm relatively free to get back into classrooms, I'll be rotating to work with Mr. H for the next trimester. We're collaborating on a drama unit which I am SO excited for. And we've designed this unit to have all three teachers work with all three classes, so I won't even have to miss my kiddos that much!
* In less than three weeks, I'll fly back to New England for two weeks with my college buds, then it's off to Hawaii for Christmas with the family!
Clearly, I am one busy lady. But I promise, I have a few ideas for posts that I have been marinating on -- stay tuned and hopefully I can sneak in one or two before I fly back stateside for Christmas!
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Currently reading: The Book Thief and The Lightning Thief...no, I'm not a kleptomaniac
Current high: so many exciting travel plans/schemes on the horizon...considering Abu Dhabi in February, Australia in March, Japan in May, and Eurotrip this summer?!
Current low: sleepy...but at least I'll have my flight tonight to catch up on a few hours :)
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Becoming a Teacher
My co-teacher has been mentoring the wife of one of the upper school teachers, Mrs. H; she's currently working toward her teaching credential. This week is her lead teaching, and she's reached out to me several times since she knows I can relate to the student teaching experience! This morning she came in and sat down to ask a few questions, and she got a bit teary. She apologized profusely, but I assured her that there was no need for apologies! My own student teaching is still fresh in my mind, and it's truly an emotional roller coaster -- Mrs. H agreed.
Not long ago I read this article, and I related to it so deeply. It and my recent experiences with Mrs. H led me to reflect on my own teacher preparation. I had two absolutely amazing mentors in the classroom during my student teaching, and I wouldn't be the educator I am today without their wisdom and guidance. Alongside them, I'd worked with three incredible professors at my college who were endlessly supportive and patient from day one.
The teacher education program at my college demanded incessant reflection. At first, these reflections seemed annoying and a waste of time. As I moved through the program, I came to understand their importance and value them. I saved them all on my computer and recorded activities I liked, questions I grappled with, management strategies to keep in my back pocket, and classroom decorations I hoped to emulate. Now as a teacher, I am constantly metacognitive. I think back on each aspect of my lesson and think of what I could do differently and better to serve my students. A teacher is never done learning.
During my student teaching, I remember being completely overwhelmed on my first day. I watched in awe as Mrs. M led her students through their daily routine, chatted with her best friend as she wolfed down lunch (that day I learned teaching makes you SO HUNGRY), attended an RTI meeting, ran reading assessments, and prepared parent communication to send home. She had me sit with her during small group lessons and debriefed with me during recesses and preps on what she was doing with each student and where they were academically. Mrs. V did the same thing when I joined her three weeks later. They invited me to faculty meetings, grade-level meetings, recess duty, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, report card writing, and professional development. I was a part of everything they did.
But that wasn't all. Each of them gave me about three days to sit and watch and assist with individual and small group work, then had me start teaching lessons. Mrs. M gave me a full day of lead teaching in my third week. Mrs. V added pieces one at a time -- morning meeting every other day, one reading group per day, and math once a week; then every morning meeting, two guided reading groups, and half the math instruction. By the time my supported lead teaching came around, it was a relatively seamless transition. I got to plan lessons, manage transitions, reflect on my students' successes and where I'd fallen short.
I am a teacher -- a good teacher -- because of my college and my mentors. I am still in touch with all of them, and express my gratitude at every opportunity. Even though I have officially been able call myself a teacher since receiving my license in July, I will never be the perfect teacher. I will never be done learning. My students have so much to teach me every day, as do their parents, my colleagues, and my supervisors. As much as I am a perfectionist in some areas, I've learned to be patient with myself as a teacher. The perfect is the enemy of the good, and I am constantly improving. I hope one day soon, when I have grown into the kind of teacher I really want to be, I can return to that same school and mentor young aspiring teachers from my college. I only hope I can support them as well as my advisors did me.
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Currently reading: I am inundated in book recommendations from students!! Can't wait to check out the school book fair tomorrow :)
Current high: first day of my Theatre and Improv Games exploratory today was SO MUCH FUN
Current low: at work 6:45am - 7:45pm, just having dinner at 9pm
Not long ago I read this article, and I related to it so deeply. It and my recent experiences with Mrs. H led me to reflect on my own teacher preparation. I had two absolutely amazing mentors in the classroom during my student teaching, and I wouldn't be the educator I am today without their wisdom and guidance. Alongside them, I'd worked with three incredible professors at my college who were endlessly supportive and patient from day one.
The teacher education program at my college demanded incessant reflection. At first, these reflections seemed annoying and a waste of time. As I moved through the program, I came to understand their importance and value them. I saved them all on my computer and recorded activities I liked, questions I grappled with, management strategies to keep in my back pocket, and classroom decorations I hoped to emulate. Now as a teacher, I am constantly metacognitive. I think back on each aspect of my lesson and think of what I could do differently and better to serve my students. A teacher is never done learning.
During my student teaching, I remember being completely overwhelmed on my first day. I watched in awe as Mrs. M led her students through their daily routine, chatted with her best friend as she wolfed down lunch (that day I learned teaching makes you SO HUNGRY), attended an RTI meeting, ran reading assessments, and prepared parent communication to send home. She had me sit with her during small group lessons and debriefed with me during recesses and preps on what she was doing with each student and where they were academically. Mrs. V did the same thing when I joined her three weeks later. They invited me to faculty meetings, grade-level meetings, recess duty, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, report card writing, and professional development. I was a part of everything they did.
But that wasn't all. Each of them gave me about three days to sit and watch and assist with individual and small group work, then had me start teaching lessons. Mrs. M gave me a full day of lead teaching in my third week. Mrs. V added pieces one at a time -- morning meeting every other day, one reading group per day, and math once a week; then every morning meeting, two guided reading groups, and half the math instruction. By the time my supported lead teaching came around, it was a relatively seamless transition. I got to plan lessons, manage transitions, reflect on my students' successes and where I'd fallen short.
I am a teacher -- a good teacher -- because of my college and my mentors. I am still in touch with all of them, and express my gratitude at every opportunity. Even though I have officially been able call myself a teacher since receiving my license in July, I will never be the perfect teacher. I will never be done learning. My students have so much to teach me every day, as do their parents, my colleagues, and my supervisors. As much as I am a perfectionist in some areas, I've learned to be patient with myself as a teacher. The perfect is the enemy of the good, and I am constantly improving. I hope one day soon, when I have grown into the kind of teacher I really want to be, I can return to that same school and mentor young aspiring teachers from my college. I only hope I can support them as well as my advisors did me.
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Currently reading: I am inundated in book recommendations from students!! Can't wait to check out the school book fair tomorrow :)
Current high: first day of my Theatre and Improv Games exploratory today was SO MUCH FUN
Current low: at work 6:45am - 7:45pm, just having dinner at 9pm
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Long Days, Happy Days
With winter slowly but surely approaching (at least in this hemisphere), it seems like the days are getting shorter overall. (And winter is DEFINITELY near in Songdo...after a rainy Saturday it has been incredibly chilly.) But the hours I spend working or at school just get longer and longer! For some this might be overwhelming and a source of additional stress, but for me, they're days that are filled with things that I love and am passionate about. Everything I do feeds my soul, so I can draw energy from it.
I was chatting with one of the school administrators today, and she asked about how a recent scheduling snafu was resolved. I reassured her that I had managed to get what I needed, and we agreed that being a cross-division faculty member is hard work sometimes! At the end of our conversation she explained, "Well we all love you and we all want you," which is why it feels like tug-of-war sometimes. Even though things get crazy at certain times of year, I don't mind being caught in between two things that I love.
Take the last two days, for example. As always, I got to school super early (just before 7am), and on Mondays, that means assembly prep. I dropped my things off in my classroom and headed straight to the theatre to check microphones, set lighting, fire up projectors, and coordinate with presenters. After assembly I spent the morning planning the week with the TD of the theatre and then finishing the lighting focus for the fall play. After a quick lunch, I scurried back to third grade for science lab. We introduced bottle rockets and the kids got to work on their own designs. As soon as we went the last group back to their classrooms, I gathered my backpack and coat and headed to the theatre once more for two and a half hours of play rehearsal. Last night, after a somewhat hectic weekend, I came home, ate some leftover taco salad, and went to sleep before 8pm!
Today, a similar day. The school day was a blur of supporting our classroom's student teacher (who is lead teaching this week! woohoo!!!), setting up the tech table in the theatre, a meeting with my grade level team, and hanging with my students. The day concluded once more with play rehearsal (only 45 minutes this time!). I scooted right out to catch my PD class on teaching ESL students in mainstream classrooms, which I actually really love. Once I got home, I visited my next-door neighbors, who I'll be babysitting on Friday night. I hung with their kids to get them re-acquainted with me and wound up staying for a delicious dinner. After a few minutes at home, right back to it -- babysitting for another family two floors up! Since they went to sleep I've been alternating between catching up on TV and homework for my PD class.
Several years ago, I spent my summer doing sports ministry. My head coach during my first and last sessions became a dear friend of mine and is incredibly wise. The ministry program worked us hard, and I dropped into bed bone-tired at the end of each day. My friend DH told me once that he loved that feeling of being exhausted when climbing into bed; it meant he had given everything he had that day. So even though there are some days like Monday where I pat myself on the back for even making it home, I reflect on the day and am happy with how my energy was spent.
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Currently reading: still The Boleyn Deceit...my students challenged me to read for an hour tonight, let's see if I manage it between that and my PD homework!
Current high: days filled with purpose and passion
Current low: between early bedtime and homework, we had very limited time for Nerf Wars tonight!
I was chatting with one of the school administrators today, and she asked about how a recent scheduling snafu was resolved. I reassured her that I had managed to get what I needed, and we agreed that being a cross-division faculty member is hard work sometimes! At the end of our conversation she explained, "Well we all love you and we all want you," which is why it feels like tug-of-war sometimes. Even though things get crazy at certain times of year, I don't mind being caught in between two things that I love.
Today, a similar day. The school day was a blur of supporting our classroom's student teacher (who is lead teaching this week! woohoo!!!), setting up the tech table in the theatre, a meeting with my grade level team, and hanging with my students. The day concluded once more with play rehearsal (only 45 minutes this time!). I scooted right out to catch my PD class on teaching ESL students in mainstream classrooms, which I actually really love. Once I got home, I visited my next-door neighbors, who I'll be babysitting on Friday night. I hung with their kids to get them re-acquainted with me and wound up staying for a delicious dinner. After a few minutes at home, right back to it -- babysitting for another family two floors up! Since they went to sleep I've been alternating between catching up on TV and homework for my PD class.
Several years ago, I spent my summer doing sports ministry. My head coach during my first and last sessions became a dear friend of mine and is incredibly wise. The ministry program worked us hard, and I dropped into bed bone-tired at the end of each day. My friend DH told me once that he loved that feeling of being exhausted when climbing into bed; it meant he had given everything he had that day. So even though there are some days like Monday where I pat myself on the back for even making it home, I reflect on the day and am happy with how my energy was spent.
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Currently reading: still The Boleyn Deceit...my students challenged me to read for an hour tonight, let's see if I manage it between that and my PD homework!
Current high: days filled with purpose and passion
Current low: between early bedtime and homework, we had very limited time for Nerf Wars tonight!
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