I am finding myself in a ponderous mood, and yes, procrastinating slightly by coming here. How come, when there is something difficult to do, all those things that one has been putting off suddenly seem doable?!
To be honest, I am doing really well as a beginning teacher. Feedback is good. I should look at that. However, honestly, I am having a glass-one-third-empty moment.. there's one thing I am finding hard to crack.. and it's the only thing really, as far as I can see. BUT.. it's getting me down. OK, I am letting it get me down and, just by writing that, I can clearly see that it is my perfectionist tendencies that are getting in the way. Learning is juicy. Learning is hard. Learning is bumpy, and requires stretching. I. am. tired. of. stretching.
That really is the plain, simple truth. I have had a big year. And yes, there are only 5.5 weeks to go until I can experience my first, paid 6-week summer break. But I am knackered! Juiciness is squeezing itself into my teaching... I am loosening up, and so loving the rapport I have with my kids in my class. We have a lot of laughs and that is fab. Oh, suddenly their faces come to my mind and I wonder what my droaning on is all about :o)
Ahhh, amazing how a little off-loading can lighten the load! How could you lighten your load today?
Cheryl :o)
PS: there has been a bit of crafting-arting.. however, it is my step-mum's birthday gift (for her birthday which was in July! Hmm, maybe I could have told her it was for her next birthday!) I have some lovely photos but can only put them up here once she has received it. Stay tuned!
PPS: I have, amidst family health issues, been participating in a delicious e-course called 'Mondo Beyondo' - run by Jen Lemen and Andrea Scher. I promise to share more... someday soon! head over to their website if you want to suss it a little http://www.mondobeyondo.org/
