Gratitude 8/30 1. Well, today was an interesting day. I really enjoyed waking up early and watching EPL (English Premier League) soccer. Quite a few transfers have made several teams look a lot different. I watched a game, napped, worked on curriculum, watched another game, ate, napped, watched a third game, and planned a new first two weeks for class: heres where the gratitude comes in. Its twofold. First, I was grateful for a me day that wasnt spent in bed working off a depression. lol. I actually felt productive and rested all at the same time. Second, that I made a conscious choice to try to extend this re-establishment of myself to the classroom. I believe Ive always been a good teacher. But over the last couple years, Ive taken so much shit that I closed myself off quite a lot to everyone, including my kids. Im scared to death of this, but I feel like I need to be more authentic and vulnerable to my kids. They deserve the best part of me and I want to connect more deeply with them. When I do, it helps me be a better teacher, so... yeah. 2. Rain. Its been a while since I really enjoyed the rain but today was kind of special. I walked the dog a couple times of course, but what struck me today was that fragrance. There is something about the way the air smells right before the rain starts. I forgot that I love that smell. And as it rains the bouquet becomes this perfume of cleanliness and renewal. Gone is the odor of oil, dust, grass, and pollens (I have allergies), and garbage... its just fresh. I know Im being rather silly with this but to me the rain felt good and I thoroughly enjoyed the walks. 3. I guess after the mundane and the truly corny, number three really doesnt matter much. But today, I am also grateful for friendship. Real friendships are rare and beautiful. We all know the platitudes and cliches related so I dont think explanation is much warranted. The part of friendship Im focused on today is that part where youre friend sees your flaws and accepts them. They see and love the best of who you are. They support both who you are and who you are trying to become. Im grateful that I have gotten to experience that and I look forward to continuing to do so. I dont say it often enough, but I truly love you. Thank you for you. I hope I give you at least a portion of what you give me.
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 05:58:25 +0000
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