I can't believe October is almost done! Where has the time gone?!
This has been a long month but short at the same time. Know what I mean? The school weeks have flown by and I can't believe we're pretty much into November this coming week and pretty soon, it'll be Thanksgiving! WOW... It blows my mind! I've got so much to do before the end of the school semester, which is in December this year now. Our school district has changed the semester schedule to better accommodate learning (i.e. make finals before Christmas break instead of after--go figure). But that also means altering lesson plans for everybody! I'm fine with it but I did have a little freak out when I realized I wasn't quite done with chapter 2 and I still have 2 chapters to cover! Yikes! It'll get done though.
Fortunately, with all the fast craziness of the fall semester, I've managed to find time for myself to keep my cup full. I find time each day to get my workout in and to take care of my mindset. I listen to mindset improvement literature through my Audible app on my drive to and from school. I turn on my music when I get into my workout clothes and go into my at home gym. I get my workout done and then I'm done for the evening. It's amazing what you can do when you set that time aside for yourself. It's extremely important to do so! If you don't fill your cup, you can't fill other people's cups! It's impossible!
It's especially crucial for you to take time for yourself during the holiday craziness. Family time demands a lot of us, and if we don't take time for ourselves, the family time will drain us so quickly and we won't feel adequately rested. So, take the time. Take 10 minutes...take 20 minutes...take a bubble bath...read a book that you've been wanting to read for a long time... do whatever it is that fills your cup and makes you feel whole. Your body and mind will thank you for it and you'll be able to give more to your family!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Busy/hectic last few weeks!
The first couple months of school have come and gone! Holy cow!! It's already October! Where has the time gone?!
I've had some interesting things happen at school too. So far, my kids have been pretty good but I've had a few issues. Some bullying that I've nipped in the bud. I'm pretty proud of myself. But in all honesty, I was NOT going to have the same kind of year as I had last year, you better believe it! I'll be damned if I lose anymore sleep over a class period again!
The next thing was at the annual Oktoberfest. I take my kids every year to a German restaurant to celebrate and have lunch. The restaurant we have been going to lately is an amazing, little deli. He even has his own little imported German goods grocery store. Well, my kids and I had another school join us and we had an awesome time!! Fast forward to Saturday morning and I get a message from the owner saying some of my kids were caught trying to shoplift. Imagine the horror I was feeling at that moment. I was mortified! I sent an email to all parents and students notifying them of the situation and told them that I was contemplating either cutting my group in half next year or even considering not doing it again! SO SAD for all!
Long story short, I found out by Monday afternoon that it wasn't any of my students. It was from the other group and I was instantly relieved. But I know that it could've just as easily been any of mine. I'm still worked up over it but I am happy that, in the end, it wasn't any of mine for now. It still puts me in a difficult position though because now I feel like trust has been betrayed. I'm sure I'll get past it though. I still plan on taking the children there but I'm definitely going to be more cautious and less trusting. :(
Finally, on an unrelated note, I'm reviving my free group on Facebook, called "Stronger Than Your Excuses". I'm hosting a FREE meal prep group, where I'll be sharing tips and tricks and recipes to help people get into the groove of meal planning and prepping for successful weeks ahead. If you'd like to join me, let me know and we can get you added into the group! Meal prep and planning are crucial parts of a healthy lifestyle and really cut down the stress when it comes to busy work weeks! So, let me know if you want in, and I'll get you in!
#teacherlife #mealprepgroup #healthylifestyles
I've had some interesting things happen at school too. So far, my kids have been pretty good but I've had a few issues. Some bullying that I've nipped in the bud. I'm pretty proud of myself. But in all honesty, I was NOT going to have the same kind of year as I had last year, you better believe it! I'll be damned if I lose anymore sleep over a class period again!
The next thing was at the annual Oktoberfest. I take my kids every year to a German restaurant to celebrate and have lunch. The restaurant we have been going to lately is an amazing, little deli. He even has his own little imported German goods grocery store. Well, my kids and I had another school join us and we had an awesome time!! Fast forward to Saturday morning and I get a message from the owner saying some of my kids were caught trying to shoplift. Imagine the horror I was feeling at that moment. I was mortified! I sent an email to all parents and students notifying them of the situation and told them that I was contemplating either cutting my group in half next year or even considering not doing it again! SO SAD for all!
Long story short, I found out by Monday afternoon that it wasn't any of my students. It was from the other group and I was instantly relieved. But I know that it could've just as easily been any of mine. I'm still worked up over it but I am happy that, in the end, it wasn't any of mine for now. It still puts me in a difficult position though because now I feel like trust has been betrayed. I'm sure I'll get past it though. I still plan on taking the children there but I'm definitely going to be more cautious and less trusting. :(
Finally, on an unrelated note, I'm reviving my free group on Facebook, called "Stronger Than Your Excuses". I'm hosting a FREE meal prep group, where I'll be sharing tips and tricks and recipes to help people get into the groove of meal planning and prepping for successful weeks ahead. If you'd like to join me, let me know and we can get you added into the group! Meal prep and planning are crucial parts of a healthy lifestyle and really cut down the stress when it comes to busy work weeks! So, let me know if you want in, and I'll get you in!
#teacherlife #mealprepgroup #healthylifestyles
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