Hello everyone! I know its been such a long time since I last blogged. I've been crazy busy and bombarded with school related work. So I apologize. If you happened to have seen me over the last few weeks, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I've been stuck at the computer for so long, I'm afraid people might start talking about me the way they do 'big foot'. A legend but never actually seen. Maybe I should post a blurring picture of myself running through a forest, naked just to keep the mystery alive! OY VEY - there I go off topic again. I really have to cut back on the caffeine! My point is....well I'm not sure I ever had a point, but nonetheless its good to be back!
As indicated by the title, I had a great day! And its not because of any life altering teaching moment, or what Oprah would call an AHHHHHA moment. Nor is it because my family and I actually sat down together to eat a meal. Nor is it because that meal wasn't Kraft dinner (although that in itself is a very good reason to consider today to be a great day!) I had a great day because of two seemingly unimportant events.
First, I (the poster girl for the "Math is really stupid" movement) did long division!!!!! AMAZING I KNOW!!!! It has been at least 20 years since I did any sort of division without the assistance of a calculator! What makes this moment even more exciting is that not only did I do long division, but I also explained long division to J! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! I remembered all the little steps, even the bit about a remainder! I know what you're probably thinking..."big whoop-de-doo, she did long division..who cares!" Some of you may also be thinking..."Oh dear God, she's going to be a teacher?, YIKES!" Well my answer to both of you is PHWWWTTTT (which is not an acronym for Pineapples Hate Wild Wacky Wednesdays Through To Tough Thursdays - it is the technical term for typing out the raspberry sound. I googled it, and since you all know that the Internet only speaks of absolute truths you can trust me!)
Where was I?? Oh right, long division and PHWWWTTT! As I helped pack up the homework, I walked away with a great sense of pride. Before you know it, I'll be doing calculus and geometry - actually scratch that idea - I'm just starting to memorizing my times table!
The second seemingly unimportant event which occurred today, was that someone called me (again - poster girl for "Computers are nothing more than a fad, so why should I learn about them" movement) to ask for computer help! Apparently, I've convinced certain lovely individuals that I'm computer literate! Which many, if not all of you, will know is complete BS. Computers and I are definitely not friends. I hate computers so much, that if computers were a person they'd be.......well someone I really don't like. HA! Take that stupid computers!!!
But tonight, one of my FTSFS (Fellow Tortured Soul From School) called to ask for my help navigating our school's library website. And I was successful! Which is even more amazing if you think about it. Not only was I able to help my friend, I was also able to do so without leaving her rocking on the floor in a fetal position screaming for her Mommy! Absolutely amazing!
One final thought, with Thanksgiving still in the air, I wanted to tell you what I'm thankful for. I'm thankful for the fact that I'm 45 days into teacher's college, and I'm thankful that I only have 211 days to go! But I am most thankful for my dear friends and family who not only understand the crazy life I current live, but also support me 100%. You know you who are, so with all my love and gratitude...THANK YOU!
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