First off, I am overwhelmed by how much people care. I turned 30 this past Monday and went back to teaching that day. (Which was especially difficult after sleeping in till around 10 everyday during the break). And one of the first people who wishes me a happy birthday is my friend and fellow teacher, Janelle with a giant Diet Dr. Pepper and a donut! It made me sooo happy (and gave me the much needed caffeine boost and sugar rush to make it through the day!) My students in my 1st period class made me a poster board size card and brought me some cheesecake, they were so sweet to remember. After school I had my 1st rehearsal for my show "Alice in Wonderland", it went OK... The kids were just so excited to be starting rehearsals, that they talked WAY too much, but it was fine. Then I went to dinner with my friend, Sarah and my sister Annelise and her daughters Madeleine & Ivy. All in all, a good day!
Some things I've learned in my 30 years of existence...
-You must take care of yourself. With my recent diet & exercise kicks and then relapsing a bit during the holidays, I realized how different I could feel when I don't take care of myself. You have to make yourself a priority. I want to live a healthy, long life- I've got to make the right choices.
-Find your own family. Some of us aren't blessed with our "own" families, it's important to fill your life with people and purpose... no one is alone.
-Practice what you preach.
-Be the kind of person who people want to be around.
-Love.
-Try to be like Jesus.
-Don't be afraid to sing and dance in front of junior high students who think you're 'weird' secretly they want to do it too!
-Smile.
I am grateful to all who have enriched my life. Thank you.
On to other things...
I am upset tonight. Not to go into details, but I was dealing with some students and cyber bullying today and it just makes me sad. Someone had started a Myspace page with the sole purpose to spread gossip and rumors about others. I couldn't believe it! Why would someone do that? I just don't understand why people feel the need to tear others down to build themselves up. Sometimes I just wish I could take some students by the shoulders and give them a good hard shake...
Sometimes being a junior high teacher makes my head hurt.
6 comments:
Oh, Kjersty. I think you are one of my favorite people ever. I love your thoughts. I think they are reasonable, and understandable and honest and well I like them whole lots! Happy birthday !
Glad you had a happy birthday! One thing I would add to the things I've learned in my nearly 27 (March 2nd...send presents!) years is that we can't control everything and not to worry about things we cannot control; as for the things we DO control, however, right choices are a must! =)
Love reading your blog. Good luck with the cyber-bullying issue. It just goes to show how much teens lack a sense of perspective and how their actions can affect others. Sadly, though, I've seen many of those same traits in adults.
Oh Kjserti!!! I am so glad your birthday was awesome. You are such a lovable and kind person. Truly an example and one of my personal heros. I love you!
I really think it takes guts to teach junior high -- the main reason why I went into elementary education! :) :) Your students will have some great memories to cherish because of your enthusiasm and caring nature as a teacher.
I hope your birthday was wonderful!
Kjersti, Kjersti, Kjersti!! Happy late Birthday!! It sounds like you had a good day with good people! I'm sure that not only your head hurts but your heart! What a hard age group to teach but I bet the children appreciate your influence so much . . .I know I always did!
Jenni Hogman. . . I used to be your roommate and my maiden name is Porter . . . I'm Steve's little sister if that helps!
I was mentioned in your blog???! That makes me feel so very flattered! I hope your 30th birthday was fantastic. You still don't look a day over 29.
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