Fifth grade thinks I'm funny

I've never had a real, good sense of humor. I mean, I can joke a bit but am not good at relating to people my own age. 

Never have been. 

However... 

Today, while subbing in fifth grade, they laughed at my sarcasm and humor. They told me I was funny and a good teacher. Who cares if they were sucking up?! I'll take it. 

I'll take that the students, above second grade, got my sense of humor. It was a nice change from family who doesn't think I'm that funny when I try to tell jokes! :) 

It is the little things that...
make one's day!!

SOC Sunday: Reinventing myself

While I realize I don't get to participate in stream of consciousness each week, I've enjoyed reading and finding new friends through this meme.

However, I realize things change and I truly get it.

5 minutes, no editing, in the raw blogging.

It's no secret I've struggled with the fact that the teaching market has not been the nicest to get hired into. It was a sucker punch to my ego and perfect dream when I wasn't hired full time out of college. I mean, that was my plan.

Things change though

I learned how to substitute in all grade levels and how to deal with various situations. I fell in love with all grades and realized how I had a perception that was guarded by my comfort level.

Once I got out of my own comfort level, I started feeling more and more at peace. I took a part time job building a children's ministry, with a church, on June 3rd. I have my resume every where as have I applied too. It's a guessing game though.

How I've reinvented myself

I never thought I'd be on a different path than what I had desired and planned since I was a child but I am so glad I let my comfort zone spread and have gotten a few nibbles here and there.

For now, I will keep my head up, heart open, and eyes on my dream of teaching someday and somewhere.

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Happy Sunday

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I've got some explanin' to do

Life has been a whirlwind and I apologize for keeping you hanging. One of my dear friends has a daughter in the ICU. She just had her ventilator removed today after multiple days. It is amazing. Karis has such a long way to go but this is a step in the right direction. She is in an enormus amount of pain and is still struggling though. Her care page is here. She's only 9 and my heart breaks. I've been going up to see her all the free chances I can.

I accepted a long term substitute job last week and started this Wednesday. I've been subbing so much lately and have felt the "first year teacher effects" lately. I have this job until the Christmas holidays. It's great and very time consuming. I am at school until around 5-6 most days. I deal with all sorts of students. I am subbing for a resource teacher. It is fun and demanding all at the same time. :)

Done by 8-I'm totally worthless after 8. I spend my nights waiting for bedtime and get up way before the sun rises. I will get back into the jig of things but am having trouble adjusting this time.

So...that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Just grateful

Today started off like any other day and rapidly went down hill. Between dealing with migraines, surgery options for my dad, which I will go into when I have all the options, my brother's football incident, and life in general, I am just grateful.

Why am I grateful?

Some of the reasons include some of the past week's happenings.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to substitute while gaining contacts and experience.

I am grateful for my brother, still at 16, telling me that he loves me.

I am grateful to those who listen to me vent/gripe/cheer and more.

I substitute in the morning and have to be there at 7:15. Therefore, I'm posting tonight. I hope you enjoy your Thursday.

What are you grateful for?

Grateful

While substituting this week, it hit me like a ton if bricks.

I am grateful for what I have to offer.

I see students with all sorts of special needs and issues.

Yet, I am grateful for what I have to offer.

I have my sorts of challenges, of course.

But, I am grateful for what I have to offer.

I've been told I have a great heart to work in special education.

I am grateful for what I have, a gift to work in special education.

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Today & tonight

Today, I taught Kindergarten.

Tonight, I'm exhausted.

Today, I made students smile.

Tonight, I put me feet up and smiled.

Today, I joked and they laughed at my jokes.

Tonight, I laugh at myself and my lack of humor.

Today, I used a cheeseburger example to work with sequencing.

Tonight, I loved hearing how the students understood sequencing.

Today, I got to go back to Kindergarten.

Tonight, my heart is full!!

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It's all about my attitude

Getting back into the "school" groove has taken time, scheduling, and adjustment. There are days I'm chugging diet DP like it's going out of style and there are nights when I long to be back in the classroom.

Subbing is very different from being "the" classroom teacher but I like it.

Is it challenging to walk into the unexpected? Of course!

But there's a secret to my love of teaching that I hope I have in 30 plus years and that is attitude.

The way you present yourself to others is huge. You can be so sleep deprived or down yet you, and I, choose how we move throughout the day.

I totally understand those "off" days but it's how you get back on that road and/or horse and proceed.

It isn't easy, all the time, but attitudes do matter each & every day.

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Going back to high school tomorrow

Tomorrow morning, I go back to high school. This time, though, I'm on the other side of things. I'll be subbing for a teacher.

Eek...

I have mixed emotions about my high school experience but that's another story.

I'll let you know how it goes. :-)

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I never thought

I never thought I'd like teaching junior high.

I'm admitting it though, I was so wrong and love it.

TGIF!!

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When illness & life strike...

Even though school has only been in session for three weeks now, lots of teachers and aids seem to be getting sick. Normally, this would not be good, yet, for me, it's great.

I've grown to love my current assignment and will be sad to leave. Sure, I'll get other sub jobs, but this one was special. From the daily hugs to the smiles to the actual work, I've really enjoyed it. Something about the gratification I've seen this week makes my heart happy.

I've been told it take a special person to teach special education and I'm glad I, apparently, have a gift to. I wouldn't change that gift for anything else.

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Thankful Thursday

Good afternoon, Good morning, good day to you. I hope you are having a great week. This week, especially, has been a FANTASTIC week. I'll get to that in a minute.

What's Thankful Thursday? Thankful Thursday is a time to reflect over the past week and be thankful for what you do have. There is no thought or idea too big or small. All are welcome to attend and I am trying to get better at reading my link ups too. How do I participate? Simple-you leave me your TT in the comment section or link a post with Magic Linky. ALL are welcome to attend.

This week, I am especially thankful for SUBSTITUTE TEACHING!! I've taught two days this week and have another job on Thursday. SQUEE! I am having an absolute blast. I am subbing in Junior High, right now, and actually love it. Thank you so much for your well wishes. I have loved opening up my twitter/facebook/email account after school and reading messages.

Have a fantastic day :)

What are you thankful for?