28 Get Ups, Positives #8
1. I was reading over a student's research paper tonight, and was marveling at how much she has matured. I helped her, her freshman year. She was so clueless. Her writing was good, but her format was scattered and hard to follow. She's a junior this year. Her writing is creative and concise. She stayed focused. She didn't get off on a tangent . . . her word choice was sophisticated. I'm super proud of her.
2. I felt helpful with students today. Some days when you're presenting information, or reading stories . . . it's not a direct help. Today I had several students stop by for help with research papers and worked with several others in class and I felt like it was actual help. Like- they were getting what I was saying.
3. Again- shout out to my administrative staff. I just like them. Over the years, I've had many that were unapproachable. You brought them a problem- they solved it. This group- doesn't like to tell us how to solve problems, which sometimes can be frustrating (like when I want them to be the bad guy) - but for the most part, they discuss options, strategies, other points of view. Rarely do they say, "No" or "Do this." When they do- I listen. I'm not a sneaky person- generally; however, I have had administrations that . . . it was just best not to include them in some things. They would muddy the waters, make it complicated, and probably make me do something I didn't want to do. I should probably stop now- in case, I ever decide to look for another job, I have just put on social media . . . I'm a non-compliant, rebel.
On a personal note . . . since I'm being so positive and all- I'm cutting out Diet Coke. I didn't plan to do this. Saturday I didn't have anymore, so I didn't have one to drink. Sunday I was feeling massively dehydrated, so I was drinking tons of water and hadn't bought any. Today was intentional. So far so good. Strangely at dinner, I missed it. Strange because- I don't drink Diet Coke with dinner often. It's my lunch drink. I had iced tea (unsweet) to drink. I survived. Well . . . Diet Coke count: 3 days without it. Let's see how long I make it . . .
2. I felt helpful with students today. Some days when you're presenting information, or reading stories . . . it's not a direct help. Today I had several students stop by for help with research papers and worked with several others in class and I felt like it was actual help. Like- they were getting what I was saying.
3. Again- shout out to my administrative staff. I just like them. Over the years, I've had many that were unapproachable. You brought them a problem- they solved it. This group- doesn't like to tell us how to solve problems, which sometimes can be frustrating (like when I want them to be the bad guy) - but for the most part, they discuss options, strategies, other points of view. Rarely do they say, "No" or "Do this." When they do- I listen. I'm not a sneaky person- generally; however, I have had administrations that . . . it was just best not to include them in some things. They would muddy the waters, make it complicated, and probably make me do something I didn't want to do. I should probably stop now- in case, I ever decide to look for another job, I have just put on social media . . . I'm a non-compliant, rebel.
On a personal note . . . since I'm being so positive and all- I'm cutting out Diet Coke. I didn't plan to do this. Saturday I didn't have anymore, so I didn't have one to drink. Sunday I was feeling massively dehydrated, so I was drinking tons of water and hadn't bought any. Today was intentional. So far so good. Strangely at dinner, I missed it. Strange because- I don't drink Diet Coke with dinner often. It's my lunch drink. I had iced tea (unsweet) to drink. I survived. Well . . . Diet Coke count: 3 days without it. Let's see how long I make it . . .
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