January 2012
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Currently debating whether or not:
I can pull off the “tights and a dress” thing.
#obnoxioushipstergirlproblems
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Single digits!
9 dayyyyyyys.
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“Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let’s...”
– Obama (via kateoplis)
THIS.
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Stickin' it to the [wo]man:
Highly overpriced literacy specialist contracted from a fancy company to help our school improve Guided Reading strategies: "Okay, let's talk about your lesson today."
Me: "Okay." [begins highlighting positives from the lesson]
Highly overpriced literacy specialist contracted from a fancy company to help our school improve Guided Reading strategies: "[babbles, then out of nowhere] You know. Your students will really do whatever you want them to do. That's a talent."
Me: "Oh, really? I like to call it mutual respect."
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“Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn’t it? It makes you so vulnerable. It...”
– Neil Gaiman (via groove-junkie)
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Educational Confession:
I hate lesson planning.
Especially Guided Reading lesson plans.
… and now you know my secret.
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skatedogg420:
Dashboard Confessional // Again I Go...
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50 Alternatives to the Book Report →
kbkonnected:
Mmmmm! This is delightful.
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I am incapable of doing anything on Sunday.
For the past two weekends, I have struggled to even put in my contacts.
I still need to:
clean
finish my laundry
make lunches
write lesson plans
Maybe I’ll shower and see if that creates any sort of spark.
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“Very often the things we most desire come only after much patience and struggle.”
– Richelle Mead (Succubus Blues)
So: the things we want the most are worth the wait? Just summarizing.
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sototallynottyler: ohmuffins:
Oh, man. I would love this. EXCEPT: no one will play Monopoly with me anymore.
I WOULD! OMG, I SO WOULD! I have French Monopoly that I always beg people to play with me!
Le sigh [see what I did there?] Our cute friendship would crumble. WAIT! Unless. Unless you let me win. I mean, that could work. I’d feel guilty winning Monopoly on your birthday...
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Dream classroom:
heysnix:
Windows. Lots and lots of natural light.
Couch(es). At least one, for reading and thinking and talking with students.
Standing desk(s). I want one, I want there to be some for students as well.
Flat walls. Mine right now are tin.
A huge whiteboard or chalkboard. Or two, on more than one wall.
What would be your top 5 things you want in a classroom?
Okay, I’m late to the...
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“This is the problem with dealing with someone who is actually a good listener....”
– Sarah Dessen (Just Listen)
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Currently:
Submitting a PowerPoint to the “King of PowerPoints”
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I've been wide awake since 7:30am.
Why body? Why?
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What's my favorite part about a workday?
Leaving after the sun has come up.
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At first I was all like:
Now I’m all like:
nadinecan:
Dashboard Confessional // Screaming...
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BEST RUN EVER*
3.5 miles, untimed.
BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE:
We’re about a mile into the run near another middle school in the area. Lots of kids are walking along the greenway and all of the sudden there’s heavy footsteps behind us. Naturally, we turn around. A former student is sprinting toward us with his arms wide open. He pummels into me and wraps me in the biggest hug. Ever. [This kid...
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pkts:
Macy Gray // Beauty in the World
This will...
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