I’m back at it…participating in the Hodgepodge. I’ve been off the grid a bit with this here blog, unable to bring myself to pen the many thoughts of my summer life. Honestly, I think I’ve just needed some distance from the laptop. I’m beginning to come out of the rest-induced fog, though, so here I am! Play along by joining up with Joyce!
1. When I look at the sky I feel________________________________________.
When I look at the sky, I feel small. Honestly. I know that I am but a mite in the larger picture that God has designed. Not that I am inconsequential, mind you. I just know that I am but one speck…one pixel…in His masterpiece.
2. If you had to run for political office, which one would you run for? Do you have any real desire to actually do this?
If I had to run for political office, I would run for Governor of the state of Florida. My first mandate would be to require every single law-making official to spend a month in a teacher’s classroom. Oh, not any classroom, mind you, but a classroom comprised of the very neediest children…children who live in poverty…who are lucky to have one adult living at home…who have reading problems…who go to school hungry. I’d like these officials to take notes on how hard the teachers works to engage these children…how much money out of their own pockets the teachers spend to feed, clothe, and educate the students in the classroom…how much time the teachers spend outside of their contracted hours to research lesson plan ideas, contact parents, and make exemplars for students to follow. As leader of this state that ranks very low on test scores, I expect that this would be the best mandate ever, and no longer would the lawmakers pass ridiculous ordinances that are unattainable because, perhaps, the lawmakers would be knowledgeable about what really happens in a classroom.
3. What scent makes you think of home?
Home, for me, is where I currently live, thus the smell of dog makes me think of home when I’m away. heehee
4. How often do you take a step back to think about where you’re headed in life? Do you need more or less self-reflection?
I reflect CONSTANTLY!! As a teacher, I won’t grow if I don’t!!! I reflect on my teaching practices and everything else associated with my profession.
On a personal level, I am constantly reflecting on myself…namely the example I set as a Christian. That’s the hardest for me because I desire to show people what a life led by God looks like. I fear I’m not always good at this.
There’s a fine line you can cross between self-reflection and critique. I don’t believe that God intends for us to down ourselves. That’s where I struggle because of my desire to be perfect. I think that learning to self reflect without being negative is key for me. (I’m whispering, “Good luck with that” to myself as I type this.)
5. July is National Ice Cream Month…besides a cone, what’s your favorite food item to top with ice cream?
Well, I can’t have ice cream because I am lactose intolerant and a vegan (although the hubby and I found sorbet in “France” at Epcot, and we ate it with a cone…delish!). With that said, my favorite topping would have to be chocolate syrup, which I also cannot have any more, unless it’s vegan. Still, what a wonderful way to top off this treat!
6. What might your autobiography be called?
I really like this question. It’s one I’ve used with my students before and one I’ve considered a time or two for myself.
What would my autobiography be called. Hmmmm….tough one to answer.
Autobiography means that I get to come up with the title for my own life, so it’s about my perception and not someone else’s.
Hmmm…
I’ll go back to the motto I’ve assigned for my life…
Bloom Where You are Planted
(Or Wither Up)
My Very Honest Attempt at Life and the Antics that Make Me “Me”
7. Your least favorite mode of transportation? Why?
I can’t say that I’m a huge fan of flying. I can and have done it, numerous times, but I always hold my breath as well as the side arms…tightly…until each flight is finished. I think it’s incredible that humans invented a way to move, across the sky, without coming down unless purposeful about it. The stories of plane crashes have scared me over the years, though…hence my fears.
8. My Random Thought
I cannot believe that by this time next month, I will be finishing up my first week back at school. I know the next few weeks are going to fly (pun intended) by, and I’m nervous, as always. I’ve given myself until the last day of this month to revel in the summer before settling in and getting down to work. Teachers don’t have to report back until the 12th, but there are a lot of things I can do from home. So, if you’re looking for me this month, you’ll probably find me in a prone position…on my couch…taking advantage of my opportunities to nap in between bouts of laziness.
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