Feelin' It!

I'm feelin' it today, after a stressful day at school I have decided that LIFE IS GOOD!  I've decided to make a small list of the reasons why:

1. 3 out of the 10 students that are going to the District Science Fair belong to ME!!!  I couldn't be a prouder teacher when it comes to that.  That might only seem like a measly 30% to you math wizards, but there are six 6th grade classes and 150 students, and I get to claim 3 of those spots.  I know they will be amazing!
2. TJ is amazing.  I admire him for more reasons than I'll list on here.  None of you want to read that anyway...but ultimately, he puts up with me and my sass, which is A LOT to deal with.  I couldn't ask for more!
3. My family is full of incredible people.  I can go to my dad for advice on anything and get honest feedback (whether I want to hear it or not).  My mom believes in me more than I believe in myself and has always been my biggest cheerleader.  My sister, what can I even say?  She's my absolute best friend and I wouldn't be who I am today without her.  She has always taught me to stand up for myself, and to be okay with being me.  I love you all so much!  I also have the best brother-in-law and 2 adorable and hilarious nieces.  I have more love than a girl deserves!
4. My co-workers are amazing, all of them, seriously!  I'm so lucky to work with such incredible people that are full of great advice and lots of laughs!  
5. My students, even though we definitely have our days, they are a great group of kids that I wouldn't trade for anything!
6. Last but not least, laughter.  Without it life would be way too intense, and for someone with a slightly obsessive/compulsive personality, it's great to be able to laugh at life.  

Well, that's all I've got right now...there are many more things in my life that make it so wonderful, but I'd hate to brag!  

Crystal Ball

This song is speaking to me today, on multiple levels, I could listen to it on repeat for hours and never get sick of it!  The lyrics are absolutely amazing!

"Sometimes you think everything is wrapped inside a diamond ring,

Love just needs a witness, and a little forgiveness
And a halo of patience, and a less sporadic pace
And I'm learning to be brave in my beautiful mistakes."

I feel like the older I get the more I realize that everything I've gone through is what has made me who I am today.  All the good, the bad, and the ugly (that's for you dad...just a little Clint Eastwood shout out!) in my past has helped make me, me.  And whether anyone else is okay with it, doesn't even matter, because I'm okay with the person I am becoming.   

"I'm not scared at all, of the cracks in the crystal ball."

Might have found my mirror twin...

An interesting thing happened yesterday as TJ and I were leaving for school, we open up our front door to leave, just as our neighbors are leaving for work.  They are a couple around our ages and they are newlyweds.  Anyway as our front doors open, at the same time, I can't help but notice inside their living room, and what do I see?  The exact same picture frame collage that is hanging up in my living room in the same location.  So of course I told them they had good taste in picture frames.  They looked at me kinda weird until I pointed into my place with the still open door to show them mine.  They took a deep sigh of relief that I'm not a complete creep, and started joking with us.  

 

I probably shouldn't admit this next part in my out loud voice because people will realize just how anti-social I really am, but this is my first conversation with these neighbors.  They've lived next door for about 4 months.  I think I have a new new year's resolution now, maybe I should get to know my neighbors, at least a little bit...I'll give myself a 4 month window.

Jumping on the Bandwagon...

Well, wouldn't you know it, out of nowhere I feel the need for a blog!  I guess there are worse things I could do with my free time...grade papers, plan, play solitaire... 

I'm loving my crazy, fun-loving, 6th grade class.  All 31 of them!  It's funny how much you can grow to truly care for kids that have no sort of genetic relation to you.  It's amazing how much an 11 or 12 year old can teach you.  For instance, I have been informed what LMFAO stands for (PG version of course) and also that I'm unfair because I don't think "Last Friday Night" by Katy Perry, or "Get Low" are appropriate songs to play at school.  (I'm so lame these days.)  If only they knew that I listen to that music at home.  A student was trying to debate with me a few days ago, and out of nowhere  the words "End of Discussion" came straight from my childhood and out of my mouth...thanks for that one dad!  Apparently I'm not only going to turn into my mom, but also my dad.  That could be interesting...poor TJ!    

Life has been crazy busy, but really fun.  I'm lucky to be doing what I love with support from people that I love!  What more could a girl hope for?

On a side note, 2 of my students scored 100% on their science fair projects today, and there were some really tough judges, this teacher gets to brag a little!

Until next time...