Mondays, Mondays, Mondays....
BUT why???? I wanted to stop and reflect what exactly it is that I am not a fan of about Mondays. I could list ten million things I hate about it.... But I think that my least favorite part of it would be the early morning wake up call after sleeping in those two wonderful days. BUT being always the optimist, I want to tell you a few things I enjoy about Mondays...It's a fresh start, I get to see my students again, new adventures for a new week. So as much as I don't like them...I love them that much!
That is really all that is on my mind tonight...kind of boring I know...hoping for something more juicy tomorrow!
xo! ~Priscilla~
Monday, February 21, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Favorite Things!!
So.....I was thinking today, People don't take enough time to reflect on the things that make them happy! We focus so much on the day to day junk that sometimes the good stuff takes a backseat. I have decided to share my top ten favorite things list with you guys tonight. I hope you enjoy it and I challenge you to make one for yourself! Feel free to share with me some of your favorite things in the comment section!!
In no particular oder to top ten favorite things are :
10. Receiving flowers at work.
9. Laughing until my stomach hurts and I am crying
8. Being able to share in someone else's good news
7. Flying...especially to Colorado to see my sister :)
6. Baking goodies for friends or for a special treat at work
5. Sleeping in late
4. long talks with friends
3. going to see musicals
2. the feeling of accomplishment
1. MY FAMILY
Well, there you go! Not a complete or definitive list but those are the tops things that currently make me happy. I look forward to hearing some of yours!!
That about does it for me this evening!!
XO! ~Priscilla~
In no particular oder to top ten favorite things are :
10. Receiving flowers at work.
9. Laughing until my stomach hurts and I am crying
8. Being able to share in someone else's good news
7. Flying...especially to Colorado to see my sister :)
6. Baking goodies for friends or for a special treat at work
5. Sleeping in late
4. long talks with friends
3. going to see musicals
2. the feeling of accomplishment
1. MY FAMILY
Well, there you go! Not a complete or definitive list but those are the tops things that currently make me happy. I look forward to hearing some of yours!!
That about does it for me this evening!!
XO! ~Priscilla~
Friday, February 18, 2011
YAY for the weekend!!!
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!
Holy Moly I wasn't sure it would ever come! This has been the absolute longest week EVER!! Not so much a bad week so to speak...just seemed really long! I was trying to make Wednesday into Friday if that tells you anything! I wonder if the fact that I am going to my sister's in two weeks has anything to do with it....LOL! I am counting down the days! 10 working days...fourteen regular days including the weekends. :) But who is counting? HA!
So...vulnerability is the thought for the day....I know I know...where do you come up with this stuff? OR better yet...you need to turn off your brain! LOL! No seriously....I have been watching a child in my classroom through the year, we have had our ups and downs, but one thing remains....the need to be dominate. This child always has to have the last word in, tries to intimidate others(and is very good at it) and just geniunally(up until recently) has found satisifcation in the fact that people may "fear" them. This child is the typical "I don't need anyone" type kid. Well, as of late I have been seeing a real change in my student. They have, through the grace of my precious God, have begun to soften their heart. Today, this child was not feeling well at all....and they ended up making my sleeve wet from the tears after laying on my shoulder waiting to go home. It really got me thinking....even the "toughest" people have a weak time and a time when they need someone. At that point I just wanted to take them to my house put them in bed and play soft music for them to sleep to. I prayed them home and hope all is well at home now and they are sleeping the bed! It was just so symbolic of how even the "toughest" of people can be broken down. Which brings me to think about how that into being an adult. We all have our points of vulnerability. If I had to say..."I am most vulnerable when..." I thnk it would have to be when I have had a rough day and am down on myself. I think that is the point where I can be broken down the easiest. I think its important to know those points so that you can be guarded when those times come. :) Some may agree or disagree but thats how I feel!
On a much lighter note...I am getting my hair cut SUNDAY!!! I am so stoked!! It has been driving me nuts and I am trying a new lady. The sister in law seems to like her so I trust her judgment! She is picky about her hair like I am. NOW the great debate cut it off or leave it long!?! hum...time will tell! :)
I hope Friday finds you well! XO!
Holy Moly I wasn't sure it would ever come! This has been the absolute longest week EVER!! Not so much a bad week so to speak...just seemed really long! I was trying to make Wednesday into Friday if that tells you anything! I wonder if the fact that I am going to my sister's in two weeks has anything to do with it....LOL! I am counting down the days! 10 working days...fourteen regular days including the weekends. :) But who is counting? HA!
So...vulnerability is the thought for the day....I know I know...where do you come up with this stuff? OR better yet...you need to turn off your brain! LOL! No seriously....I have been watching a child in my classroom through the year, we have had our ups and downs, but one thing remains....the need to be dominate. This child always has to have the last word in, tries to intimidate others(and is very good at it) and just geniunally(up until recently) has found satisifcation in the fact that people may "fear" them. This child is the typical "I don't need anyone" type kid. Well, as of late I have been seeing a real change in my student. They have, through the grace of my precious God, have begun to soften their heart. Today, this child was not feeling well at all....and they ended up making my sleeve wet from the tears after laying on my shoulder waiting to go home. It really got me thinking....even the "toughest" people have a weak time and a time when they need someone. At that point I just wanted to take them to my house put them in bed and play soft music for them to sleep to. I prayed them home and hope all is well at home now and they are sleeping the bed! It was just so symbolic of how even the "toughest" of people can be broken down. Which brings me to think about how that into being an adult. We all have our points of vulnerability. If I had to say..."I am most vulnerable when..." I thnk it would have to be when I have had a rough day and am down on myself. I think that is the point where I can be broken down the easiest. I think its important to know those points so that you can be guarded when those times come. :) Some may agree or disagree but thats how I feel!
On a much lighter note...I am getting my hair cut SUNDAY!!! I am so stoked!! It has been driving me nuts and I am trying a new lady. The sister in law seems to like her so I trust her judgment! She is picky about her hair like I am. NOW the great debate cut it off or leave it long!?! hum...time will tell! :)
I hope Friday finds you well! XO!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
First Blog :)
Hello!!
So, you are probably sitting there thinking...A blog...really Priscilla? If you know me AT ALL you know my love for journaling and equally how bad I am at it. I never quite know what to say to well...myself.....which is a very weird concept if you think about it anyway!! SO that is reason number one, I figure if i atleast imagine people reading this it would be easier to write. Reason two, I am told I am entertaining with my facebook..so why not have something with more substance you can read?! Yes?
My plan is just to kind of talk about whatever is on my mind that day...the good, the bad and the ugly. I will probably talk about teaching experiences, friends, family, love, laughter....nothing held back except it will be very family friendly!! SO be assured of that....
What's on your mind tonight then? GOOD QUESTION!!!
Regret...Life is full of it and it sucks! I have been thinking about past relationships that went wrong and what I regret about them. As much as I want to blame them completely....because of course I am perfect and could NEVER make a mistake....HA!!! yea right....I must take at least 51% of the blame. Not to go into details but I was actually treated very well by my EX's and I was too stupid to see it at the time. Of course it wasn't perfect, nor do I think I would still be with the majority of them still today BUT I could have been a better girlfriend. I am not really sure where my thoughts on regret are coming from but its been heavy on my mind today.
I not only mean regret with love but I have regrets everyday in my teaching! I go home most days thinking shoulda...coulda....woulda.....and "If I only...." I have that struggle inside all the time. I am not sure when teaching became more of a lifestyle than a job, but it sure is. Any of you reading this that are teachers know where I am coming from. It's not something you can just pick up when you walk in the door and leave it at 3:30 when your shift is over. I think its probably because we work with young children and I want to be the best for them....but ALAS, I am human and make mistakes practically every hour of the day! I suppose you just do your best and hope that God uses it to open young minds. My wonderful teaching partner and I were chatting while our kids were finishing up aI video during lunch (Pippi Longstocking! oh yes...we just finished the novel the kids are in love!) ANYWAY...we were talking about the types of kids that end up in my classes and she said I have a gift for dealing with kids who need extra lovin'. LOL! I truly love them, but gosh THEY have the gift of sending me home most days questioning myself.
I just turned 26 a few weeks ago...I think this year is going to be my year without regret. I am sort of a push over when it comes to helping people(the yes woman if you will)...and in turn someone usually ends up being hurt because someone gets put on the back burner. I just want to be able to say I have done what I can to help everyone I can with whatever they need and with no regrets because someone had to be hurt because of it!!
well folks, that is my heart tonight....regret sucks and I want to do what I can to avoid it! thanks for reading my babble!! :)
~Priscilla~
So, you are probably sitting there thinking...A blog...really Priscilla? If you know me AT ALL you know my love for journaling and equally how bad I am at it. I never quite know what to say to well...myself.....which is a very weird concept if you think about it anyway!! SO that is reason number one, I figure if i atleast imagine people reading this it would be easier to write. Reason two, I am told I am entertaining with my facebook..so why not have something with more substance you can read?! Yes?
My plan is just to kind of talk about whatever is on my mind that day...the good, the bad and the ugly. I will probably talk about teaching experiences, friends, family, love, laughter....nothing held back except it will be very family friendly!! SO be assured of that....
What's on your mind tonight then? GOOD QUESTION!!!
Regret...Life is full of it and it sucks! I have been thinking about past relationships that went wrong and what I regret about them. As much as I want to blame them completely....because of course I am perfect and could NEVER make a mistake....HA!!! yea right....I must take at least 51% of the blame. Not to go into details but I was actually treated very well by my EX's and I was too stupid to see it at the time. Of course it wasn't perfect, nor do I think I would still be with the majority of them still today BUT I could have been a better girlfriend. I am not really sure where my thoughts on regret are coming from but its been heavy on my mind today.
I not only mean regret with love but I have regrets everyday in my teaching! I go home most days thinking shoulda...coulda....woulda.....and "If I only...." I have that struggle inside all the time. I am not sure when teaching became more of a lifestyle than a job, but it sure is. Any of you reading this that are teachers know where I am coming from. It's not something you can just pick up when you walk in the door and leave it at 3:30 when your shift is over. I think its probably because we work with young children and I want to be the best for them....but ALAS, I am human and make mistakes practically every hour of the day! I suppose you just do your best and hope that God uses it to open young minds. My wonderful teaching partner and I were chatting while our kids were finishing up aI video during lunch (Pippi Longstocking! oh yes...we just finished the novel the kids are in love!) ANYWAY...we were talking about the types of kids that end up in my classes and she said I have a gift for dealing with kids who need extra lovin'. LOL! I truly love them, but gosh THEY have the gift of sending me home most days questioning myself.
I just turned 26 a few weeks ago...I think this year is going to be my year without regret. I am sort of a push over when it comes to helping people(the yes woman if you will)...and in turn someone usually ends up being hurt because someone gets put on the back burner. I just want to be able to say I have done what I can to help everyone I can with whatever they need and with no regrets because someone had to be hurt because of it!!
well folks, that is my heart tonight....regret sucks and I want to do what I can to avoid it! thanks for reading my babble!! :)
~Priscilla~
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