I find it strange that at times we don't do exactly what it is that we need. What am I talking about? Well for me, it's writing. When life is throwing me a lot of curves, writing is something that I turn to as an outlet for my thoughts. It's a way of processing that madness … [Read more...] about Stuck in the white space
Archives for February 2009
Germs, germs, and more GERMS!!!
The kids I'm teaching are germ-infested!!! I'm telling you - they are walking contaminants. Okay, so perhaps I shouldn't have started a job with preschoolers while I was totally drained physically. But really?!?! Did I have to get sick on my third day of work? And now I can't … [Read more...] about Germs, germs, and more GERMS!!!
Little munchkins
Well tomorrow is the big day. Tomorrow I start my new job as a preschool teacher. I'm not thrown into a classroom right away. First I have to navigate three days of training. I'm encouraged by the amount of training that they have - it shows a definite commitment to a quality … [Read more...] about Little munchkins
Lessons Learned at Camp, Part 4
I promise this is the last segment of "Lessons Learned."* Slow roasted hot dogs are well worth the wait * The world is different after camp * Pack light. Moving a lot of stuff really stinks. * You never know how much impact you really have on a kid’s life * Yelling at kids is … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned at Camp, Part 4
Last things
Today is my last day at Great Oaks. I began the day with a mixture of emotions - sadness, excitement, and more. I know I'm a woman but this is just crazy that I can feel so many emotions at once. Anyway, this has been a day of last things. I've cleaned out my desk, taken stuff … [Read more...] about Last things