tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post1858177574412126214..comments2021-05-03T01:36:21.361-07:00Comments on Just A Thought: Let Us BeginAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07485120700037085384noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-82125054387212287272010-08-27T10:50:44.982-07:002010-08-27T10:50:44.982-07:00My new very favorite blog post of yours. I'm b...My new very favorite blog post of yours. I'm bookmarking it with the title be positive so when I am having a day, I can come back to it and be reminded. Thanks friend!Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-81348820930200393392010-08-17T07:29:00.075-07:002010-08-17T07:29:00.075-07:00First of all, I loved this description of your sum...First of all, I loved this description of your summer, "I enjoy sleeping in, getting dressed only if absolutely necessary, eating lunch at a time other than 12:15, and, in general, being a lazy bum." I totally relate. Also, I relate to the fact you've spent the summer traveling and learning tons. Me too!<br /><br />Secondly, I was just thinking how teachers I know always put on this front of, "I'm so HAPPY to be starting the school year off again!" When I believe that is false; nobody prefers working over not working. They don't call it work for nothing.<br /><br />Finally, I thank God that although I too admit I would rather not think about how soon school will be re-starting (Sept. 7th for NJ) I LOVE my job as a teacher. I love spending the summers figuring out ways to make my upcoming year even easier and more fun than the previous one. I love reading blogs like yours to maintain a fresh and positive outlook. I love helping others learn (and in the process learn tons myself).<br /><br />I can't imagine how people who HATE their jobs do it all year long. It sounds like Hell.<br /><br />My conclusion: Everyone should be a teacher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-4204778156295103542010-08-17T06:51:35.050-07:002010-08-17T06:51:35.050-07:00Have a wonderful 1st day back! Glad I didn't h...Have a wonderful 1st day back! Glad I didn't have to wake you up!I am a Tech Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985001303489232362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-6785050691200447172010-08-16T00:06:20.479-07:002010-08-16T00:06:20.479-07:00Thank you everyone! I truly appreciate all of your...Thank you everyone! I truly appreciate all of your kind words! I was feeling pretty good about this post after I wrote it, but now I feel even better about it. Thank you!!<br /><br />Natalie...I love that you're taking piano lessons! Katie and I were thinking we should get a group together and start jamming! Oh, and just to be clear...you're already WAY ahead of the rest of us when it comes to musical ability!!! But you have me thinking. Carol was kind enough to tune my guitar before we left for summer break, but I haven't picked it up since then. I think it's going to start calling my name soon...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485120700037085384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-44767878230223946192010-08-15T20:53:59.118-07:002010-08-15T20:53:59.118-07:00I love this post, Karen. I will be the first to r...I love this post, Karen. I will be the first to remind you to smile this year. I will also let you know you are a person of value. I enjoy working with you, and I depend on you- particularly for computer advice. By-the-way, this summer I thought I should do something for myself away from teaching so I began piano lessons-much to the chagrin of my family. I love them. I would highly recommend a hobby away from teaching. It is very satisfying. I am not very good-yet. I am struggling but am learning and loving the process. I can, however, play a mean 'When the Saints Go Marching In'.Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-71151235875003073332010-08-15T19:12:09.757-07:002010-08-15T19:12:09.757-07:00Amazing post!!! I appreciate your views and outloo...Amazing post!!! I appreciate your views and outlook so much, and even more the challenges! I wish the same for you!<br />Have an amazing year!Carolyn Rainsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-2869560493313891982010-08-15T19:11:23.839-07:002010-08-15T19:11:23.839-07:00Hi Karen,
Loved this post. I started back to schoo...Hi Karen,<br />Loved this post. I started back to school last week and I was not chomping at the bit to get back like I usually am. I wondered why and then realized I had so enjoyed my summer this year that I wanted it to last a little longer. <br /><br />However once I got into the swing of getting up at 6:00 a.m. each morning, I hit the ground running. I am determined not to let negativity try and block my path. I'm going to employ the "rule of two" that I learned at EduBloggerCon this summer. If someone is being negative, I'm going to use my two feet to walk away.<br /><br />What I do well outside of education? I am a very social person, so I love interacting with people on Twitter, Nings, blogs, and in real life too. I'm great at engaging others in conversation. <br /><br />Stay positive.PLNauglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589718884625860829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224508255710336903.post-306488555534377032010-08-15T18:45:08.268-07:002010-08-15T18:45:08.268-07:00Beautiful post, You will do fine. Remember I am up...Beautiful post, You will do fine. Remember I am up and on my way to school at least 3 hours before you are. I try to look at each school day as a new beginning; I know how fortunate I am to be in a school where I am valued by mostly everyone. If you need daily words or encouragement, try values.com. They will email you a quote each day. I enjoy them, and post many of them on Facebook and twitter.<br />I will be think of you tomorrow. I don;t start back until Thursday. I am waking bright and early to keep my gyn appointment.I am a Tech Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985001303489232362noreply@blogger.com