tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post1220421222506094669..comments2024-03-22T03:23:20.992-06:00Comments on Controlling My Chaos: IntrospectiveControlling My Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-33758845666279290882013-08-18T20:03:06.359-06:002013-08-18T20:03:06.359-06:00Thank you, Teresa. You're awesome!Thank you, Teresa. You're awesome!Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-84167363919112613072013-08-18T20:02:06.903-06:002013-08-18T20:02:06.903-06:00I have three inservice days next week. Sometimes i...I have three inservice days next week. Sometimes it's a great opportunity to spend time on Pinterest. I'm sure our inservice will be valuable and applicable though. Wink wink.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-89248546152857020342013-08-18T20:01:05.757-06:002013-08-18T20:01:05.757-06:00I'm still hanging in there. Summer has done me...I'm still hanging in there. Summer has done me a world of good. Look at me, just now getting to March comments. I feel so lame.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-17647714310352600652013-03-28T17:48:05.400-06:002013-03-28T17:48:05.400-06:00Sounds like everyone is experiencing the same thin...Sounds like everyone is experiencing the same thing we are here in PA. Governor that is so anti-education, cutting education funding year after year, more on our to-do list: websites, emailing parents, 40 IEP students (some with 4 pages of modifications), cyber school monitoring, new curriculum and textbooks. I have been feeling very overwhelmed and disheartened this year but I have comfort in the fact that I know I am a good teacher and my students need me. I hope that you don't decide to give up on teaching. I also hope that your break is relaxing and rejuvenating enough to get you through the next 40 some days (we have 47). The kids need you! Happy Easter!Sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-17207463875702330292013-03-27T19:57:06.488-06:002013-03-27T19:57:06.488-06:00Laura, Yes it would be nice. Thankfully I'm on...Laura, Yes it would be nice. Thankfully I'm on spring break right now and in the process of reenergizing myself. I feel a lot better than I did when I wrote this post, but I still don't see myself teaching until I retire. It's just too taxing. I really need to work hard to find balance in my life. Right now I just suck at it. Thank you for the encouragement. :)Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-33087412496328483712013-03-22T14:46:07.742-06:002013-03-22T14:46:07.742-06:00Getting you here in GA on the education situation ...Getting you here in GA on the education situation as well; had we not had two in-service days last week, I think I might have put my head through a wall. Most days I don't know whether to laugh or cry. That being said, February and March are the hardest months to me; I'm overwhelmed by how much I have to get done. By April, I'm mentally moving on to next year--where hope springs eternal. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743890053517355404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-65971555535095085582013-03-20T00:07:16.497-06:002013-03-20T00:07:16.497-06:00Jill - I teach in CA and can totally relate. Ther...Jill - I teach in CA and can totally relate. There's no way to ever keep up with all that's expected of us and that can sure be tiring. My current plan is to win the Publisher's Clearing House Million-Dollars-a-Year-for-Life sweepstakes. "Plan" may be too strong a word to use there, but it sure is fun to daydream about what I would do with all that freedom! Wouldn't it be fun to go back and volunteer to teach intervention/extension classes at your school with no meetings, trainings, reports, grades, conferences, behavior issues, difficult parents, evaluations, standardized tests, open house . . .? OK - and a new car to drive there wouldn't hurt. If you win instead, I won't have any hard feelings. Hang in there!<br /><br />LauraUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694095853368112188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-75830899481998171752013-03-17T08:57:18.098-06:002013-03-17T08:57:18.098-06:00Thank you, Teresa. You are so kind. :)Thank you, Teresa. You are so kind. :)Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-5921477709788505222013-03-17T08:55:52.672-06:002013-03-17T08:55:52.672-06:00Maybe it's the time of year. Here's hoping...Maybe it's the time of year. Here's hoping that spring perks us all up. I feel it starting to work its magic on me already.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-36067867343468814392013-03-17T08:55:09.734-06:002013-03-17T08:55:09.734-06:00I only have 45 days left, so I'll just suck it...I only have 45 days left, so I'll just suck it up and get through it with a smile on my face. I'm always telling my students that it takes more energy to be grumpy than it does to wear a smile, so I'm taking my own advice right now. So far I've escaped the creeping crud, and for that I am VERY grateful.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-55416001059998860052013-03-17T08:52:39.048-06:002013-03-17T08:52:39.048-06:00Thank you, I will, I'm sure. Spring Break is r...Thank you, I will, I'm sure. Spring Break is right around the corner and that will do wonders to rejuvenate myself.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-23046426237335200322013-03-17T08:52:02.836-06:002013-03-17T08:52:02.836-06:00I think scrapbooking is a great outlet, and it'...I think scrapbooking is a great outlet, and it's functional as well. Think about how many years of enjoyment you'll get out of all your hard work.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-24253937198004457082013-03-17T08:51:10.571-06:002013-03-17T08:51:10.571-06:00That's exactly what I need to focus on, Nicole...That's exactly what I need to focus on, Nicole. Replenishing my spirit and not what I cannot change.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-28912515101670927092013-03-17T08:50:19.928-06:002013-03-17T08:50:19.928-06:00My feelings exactly. Wiped out by the end of the w...My feelings exactly. Wiped out by the end of the week and SAD. I keep telling myself "this is only temporary." I'm not a person who gets depressed, so this is super weird for me.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-51937905751807917932013-03-17T08:49:07.990-06:002013-03-17T08:49:07.990-06:00You're right, it's not the money, but at w...You're right, it's not the money, but at what cost? That's what I'm asking myself now. Is it worth what I'm doing to myself? I've got to find a way to make it work or get out.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-36361224434512396822013-03-17T08:48:00.793-06:002013-03-17T08:48:00.793-06:00Thank you. I'm trying to think positive myself...Thank you. I'm trying to think positive myself. Fake it until you make it . . .Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-53494408460928546982013-03-17T08:47:24.746-06:002013-03-17T08:47:24.746-06:00Beth, you are so smart. I know this is what I need...Beth, you are so smart. I know this is what I need to do too. The work will always be there tomorrow. I'm not a fly by the seat of the pants kind of person, so I overcompensate in my quest to be prepared. I'm my own worst enemy.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-55697617000456395632013-03-17T08:45:38.227-06:002013-03-17T08:45:38.227-06:00At our teacher inservice before school started, we...At our teacher inservice before school started, we were shown a video about all the things that have been added to the curriculum in our schools and it was overwhelming. Drug education, bully education, personal hygiene, and the list goes on and on. It's no wonder we don't have enough time to teach everything.Controlling My Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048341331287236076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-81254237919546425502013-03-17T00:28:16.810-06:002013-03-17T00:28:16.810-06:00So sorry to hear you're having doubts about yo...So sorry to hear you're having doubts about your profession...I guess we all do at times, but teachers are so vital to the world. I just wished everyone understood that and you were more appreciated. I have MANY teacher friends, and we chat daily (online, of course-lol!) and I end just about every post regarding their day with "You teachers are frickin SAINTS!!!! I recognize my limitations and praise you guys for your efforts. Im a nurse and its wonderful and sucks often at the same time. *sigh* .....oh, to be independently wealthy, huh? I am the control freak at my house and I recently made a huge change to my main bathroom, and WOW has it helped my spirits! And my favorite saying here is decrap and declutter......I am the "Neicey" when my family (major packrats...) need a "Clean House"! Best of luck to you in getting back on track with your job or maybe a new one will blow your way! (Just found you thru "The Idea Room" someone mentioned you, enjoy your blog very much! I have a poor neglected blog that hasnt been written on since November....*hangs head in shame*)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-69396758171097245652013-03-16T21:55:53.480-06:002013-03-16T21:55:53.480-06:00I'm in the same funk you are in. Mine just has...I'm in the same funk you are in. Mine just has nothing to do with the state of education. What's in the water lately? It seems like everyone is down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-47706257779969399172013-03-16T07:45:49.295-06:002013-03-16T07:45:49.295-06:00Oh Jill, I can totally relate! If I could, I woul...Oh Jill, I can totally relate! If I could, I would be done tomorrow. I am burned out too and there are still 64 days of school left (yes, my friend has a count down on her board). <br /><br />We had a 1/2 day on Thursday & part of our Professional Development time was spent on Wellness. We had a speaker come in & talk about using essential oils. I've used them for years, but she gave a few different ideas for personal use & classroom use. Hopefully trying some of those will help me manage until June.<br /><br />I'm sending you hugs that you don't get the 'creepin crud', you get your 'creative on' and your school 'mojo' back.Livin' In Duckvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910676569546053809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-69648650634839642582013-03-12T22:34:41.184-06:002013-03-12T22:34:41.184-06:00So sorry. I hope you find what makes you happy so...So sorry. I hope you find what makes you happy soon! Your house is lovely!Land familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779374934600761620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-67061376034580525972013-03-12T19:34:36.499-06:002013-03-12T19:34:36.499-06:00I completely hear you in the intro - the negative ...I completely hear you in the intro - the negative climate of education is dragging on many of us. My "outlet" - for better or worse - has become scrapbooking. At least your is much more functional! Good luck. blythegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400247879688539198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-29324282484458849052013-03-12T12:54:12.741-06:002013-03-12T12:54:12.741-06:00What once was a profession of passion and compassi...What once was a profession of passion and compassion, has now become the source of angst for many. What I know having worked as a teacher in 2 states, is that teachers are amazing people. We take a lot and we give so much more. At some point though, we need to replenish our spirit as well as our physical bodies. I hope your quest for tranquility is found and I can't wait to see the new pictures for my own inspiration :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555333301581597913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802790462395863282.post-80432613833431600502013-03-12T11:33:17.592-06:002013-03-12T11:33:17.592-06:00Same here inNew Jersey. By Friday night I'm s...Same here inNew Jersey. By Friday night I'm so wiped out, and so just plain sad, I have no energy for the weekend. It's taking a toll. As you're pulling yourself along, remember all over we're pulling with you and for you too!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247926714098116571noreply@blogger.com