Look at me – joining in the Hodgepodge two weeks in a row. Go me, Go me! Ha! Seriously, though, thanks for visiting! I look forward to reciprocating after work since I must do teach the children all the things.
1. January 24th is National Compliment Day. Is it easy or not so easy for you to accept a compliment? Share a recent compliment you’ve given or received.
I guess it depends on the compliment as to whether or not it’s easy for me to accept. If it’s something fitness-related, I’m all gushy yes, but if it’s something about teaching, I’d rather defer attention to my students or other teachers.
I give compliments to my students every day. Yesterday, I told one of my girls that I liked her the way her hair was braided.
Yesterday, my principal complimented on what I was doing in my class when he came in to observe me the day before (despite numerous tech-related issues . . . hello blocked websites and forgotten passwords!).
2. Ten little things you are loving right now.
Ten little things that I am loving right now are:
Being out of my boot
Driving again
Lunching on mason jar salads
Indulging in no-bake desserts
Exercising to some awesome Hurt Foot workouts on YouTube
Scooping poop in mild winter weather
Discovering delicious Instant Pot recipes
Watching the hubby and our fur babies engage in their nighttime carrot routine
Getting on track with 2nd semester lesson plans
Testing out a new griddler and a vegan waffle recipe
3.Would people describe you as a positive person? Do you see yourself that way? I read here a list/description of eight things positive people do differently-
Positive people find something to look forward to every day, they celebrate the small stuff, they’re kind, they stay busy, accept responsibility for their actions, forgive themselves, know when to move on, and resist comparisons
Which action on the list would you say you do regularly? Which action could you add to your life to give you a more positive outlook? If you’re a positive person, what’s something you do regularly that’s not on the list?
Yes, I believe that people describe me as a positive person. I’ve had people tell me, in the midst of a conversation about bad stuff, that I always manage to find a silver lining in everything.
I do consider myself positive as well. If you’ve been reading my blog since I broke my ankle a little over a year ago, you’ve probably seen that as well.
Out of the actions listed above, I think the one that stands out the most is that I celebrate the small stuff. I’ve had to, y’all, especially with all of the challenges I’ve faced recently. I think that my habit of finding joy in every circumstance became a big part of my healing as I focused more on what I was learning to do again versus what I couldn’t (that doesn’t mean that I didn’t have a few pity parties along the way).
I think that I need to work on resisting comparisons. If you know me personally, you’re probably nodding your head right now. I am such an overachiever and can’t help but measure myself against what others are doing. It’s tough.
Something that I do regularly that’s not on the list . . . hmmm! I think that staying in my own lane, trying really hard not to gossip, helps me to be positive because I’m not immersed in the drama that can either come back to bite a person or be so drenched in negativity that one can’t find the way out.
4. Homemade chicken soup, beef stew, or a bowl of chili…what’s your pleasure on a cold winter’s day?
Hold the meat on all of the above, please. I’ll take any homemade vegan soup, stew, or chili – I have no preference. I found a really good Instant Pot recipe for chili and man, even my students were raving about the delicious smell as it warmed up in the mini-crockpot I use in my classroom.
5. The best part of my day is….
. . . coming home after a day of work and finding my dogs happily waiting for me.
6. My Random Thought
So, I missed writing a birthday post for my daughter. I snatched this photo from her Instagram feed. Isn’t she a cutie pie?
My sweet Chicky, who has grown up on this blog, turned 26 on Monday.
I tried to call her while I was getting ready for work, but her planning period had changed, so she couldn’t talk. We did, however, chat after I got off. She was on her way to tutor a student.
Hello 26-year-old-life, welcome to adulting on your birthday.
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