tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post475338688685531202..comments2024-02-25T19:15:47.888-07:00Comments on Controlling My Chaos: Moving OnControlling My Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-77331641184858642262017-07-04T14:34:58.538-06:002017-07-04T14:34:58.538-06:00I left my work as a kindergardenteacher the 1 may...I left my work as a kindergardenteacher the 1 may tid year and got a new job already. Hope your can take care before start a new job. I start mine in August 😉😊Fatima Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-86125329573461502532015-08-18T22:18:55.027-06:002015-08-18T22:18:55.027-06:00Leslie, I fully intend to leave my blog up. It was...Leslie, I fully intend to leave my blog up. It was never a teacher only blog, so I will just continue as usual, although it should be more often now. I know of quite a few librarians who have found themselves back in the classroom. You can make it 5-10 more years, but you have to pace yourself. Good luck!Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-20175347204589288792015-08-18T22:17:03.262-06:002015-08-18T22:17:03.262-06:00Thank you! You didn't mention what you are doi...Thank you! You didn't mention what you are doing now. I'm curious.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-13570179403088661652015-08-18T22:16:27.621-06:002015-08-18T22:16:27.621-06:00Thanks, Kristi. I have to admit, this has been the...Thanks, Kristi. I have to admit, this has been the best summer ever without obsessing about getting myself and my classroom ready for the new school year.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-45957559825366480182015-08-18T22:15:41.730-06:002015-08-18T22:15:41.730-06:00Thank you, Emily. I haven't completely left ed...Thank you, Emily. I haven't completely left education. This year I'll be working as a Math Specialist in my district, but without the stress and commitments of a teacher. Perhaps with this break I'll be able to step back into my own classroom again.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-60424217248019218222015-07-08T20:11:18.733-06:002015-07-08T20:11:18.733-06:00Here I just found your wonderful blog while lookin...Here I just found your wonderful blog while looking for your new classroom tour! I find myself back in the classroom after our district closed the middle school libraries. I am loving the classroom, but I totally get the exhaustion. I am wondering if I can make it 5-10 more years until retirement. I wish you the best for your future. I hope you leave your blog up so I can go back to it for past teaching tips and I look forward to reading about your new life!Leslie Ann Schipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02728011105242740426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-17467842518315330522015-06-13T09:56:59.416-06:002015-06-13T09:56:59.416-06:00I am so proud for you. I resigned last May myself...I am so proud for you. I resigned last May myself for your very same numbers 3,4,5, and 6! I had the exact same experience. I miss the kids, but the rest is just not miss-able! I wish you a bucket of happiness, joy, peace, and the ability to breathe. Be Blessed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-15233343912654896372015-06-13T08:10:04.442-06:002015-06-13T08:10:04.442-06:00So much excitement in store for you this summer! I...So much excitement in store for you this summer! I'm glad you're still blogging too. I love hearing about your adventures!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303285136700606754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-10065217234469551822015-06-09T22:51:42.932-06:002015-06-09T22:51:42.932-06:00I'm so sad to see your empty classroom but so ...I'm so sad to see your empty classroom but so happy for you. Looking forward to hearing all about life "on the outside". ;-)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533554565513387362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-45870411200281590122015-06-09T20:48:08.581-06:002015-06-09T20:48:08.581-06:00No kidding. When I have time, I waste time. I was ...No kidding. When I have time, I waste time. I was sad to see my classroom empty too. It's depressing without all the stuff. I'll make sure to post updates on my progress. I've thought about tutoring, but it's not the same. Subbing is my worst nightmare. You should never say never though.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-29210450463172413712015-06-09T20:44:39.206-06:002015-06-09T20:44:39.206-06:00Bernice, we have a goal of putting our house on th...Bernice, we have a goal of putting our house on the market by fall, so hopefully that will keep us focused and on target. I'm looking for full-time work. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress. It feels good to blog.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-40236855714432583232015-06-09T20:36:39.815-06:002015-06-09T20:36:39.815-06:00Thanks, Jeanne. I purposely chose NOT to store my ...Thanks, Jeanne. I purposely chose NOT to store my stuff so that I wouldn't be tempted to go back to teaching. I'll probably end up in an office somewhere, but I'm keeping my options open.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-10182091298948204392015-06-09T20:34:29.114-06:002015-06-09T20:34:29.114-06:00No way, Kristin. I'm excited to get back to bl...No way, Kristin. I'm excited to get back to blogging. I really enjoy it. 😁Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-15656223060516537532015-06-09T18:39:17.028-06:002015-06-09T18:39:17.028-06:00Love your plan, hopefully you can stick to your pl...Love your plan, hopefully you can stick to your plan better then hubby and I have stuck to ours since retiring 5 years ago.<br />Good luck in finding another job, will you be looking for a full time or part time job.<br />Looking forward to reading all about your decrapification of your home and getting it ready to put on the market. We are still working on that part of our plan......sighBernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792963039328467845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-32013215613554769302015-06-09T08:55:33.336-06:002015-06-09T08:55:33.336-06:00This sounds like a great plan! Better to stay bus...This sounds like a great plan! Better to stay busy and catch up on your life while you can! I am sad to see your classroom so empty and overwhelmed at your home office but oh how I wish I could be a fly on the wall and watch you organize it! What about tutoring or subbing?JLonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656132942568111376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-14002521480213630602015-06-09T06:01:12.968-06:002015-06-09T06:01:12.968-06:00Congrats! I was worried that you might stop blogg...Congrats! I was worried that you might stop blogging, but it sounds as if you'll have plenty to share with us!Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-73475964855296009972015-06-09T05:35:29.098-06:002015-06-09T05:35:29.098-06:00Good for you! Your story resonates with me because...Good for you! Your story resonates with me because I struggled with the same things. And I walked away I gave away a lot of my stuff. I stored a lot of it, too and just last fall boxed a majority of it up and took it to Goodwill. I've been a SAHM for the past almost 14 years. But last fall I got a part time job working in an elementary school kitchen. I work about 4-5 hours a day. It's physical and I lost some weight after I started (whoo, hooo). I am able to be at home when the kids get home. If you don't have to work full time, it might be something to consider. The draw back is you don't get paid for the summer. In my district though, they have a free summer lunch program that one can apply to work for. The best part for me is I get a little interaction with kids, but when I walk out at the end of my shift I'm done until the next day. :) Win, win! I hope you have an awesome summer and start to feel better about everything!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183514983955004655noreply@blogger.com