Category: gratitude

I have missed a few days. oops. Today I am grateful that my migraine is not as intense today. I am also grateful that my students were understanding yesterday and were willing to reschedule. Today I am grateful that the big fire by McKay's house doesn't look like it's headed in her direction. Today I… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 186

Today I am grateful I had time to breathe and to pamper myself by getting my nails done. Today I am grateful that I was able to start Lillian's giant bear. Today I am grateful that I could lay low since the heat index is getting warmer and warmer. Today I am grateful John was… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 184

Today I am grateful that I finished my grades. Today I am grateful that I am finished with my AVID training after 3 full days of training. I am also grateful that this extra training comes with 3 extra days of pay! I am grateful that yummy meals were provided throughout the AVID training. Today… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 183

Today I am thankful that a friend, who is retiring, shared a Jewish blessing with the staff. Hew sang it in Hebrew. It touched my soul. I am grateful I got to witness his quiet wisdom while he worked at Central. Today I am grateful for my friends Lynn and Abby who keep me laughing… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 182

Today was the last day of "regular" classes. This has been a challenging year to teach. However, I am grateful for the opportunity. I have learned so many valuable lessons from my students. It is sad to see many of these kids moving on, but I am excited for them as they begin new chapters… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 181

Man I'm tired. At 1:00am I was wide awake... after staring at the ceiling and walls for an hour, I got up. I am thankful that I was able get all my grading done, at least the assignments students have turned in. Then I worked on the custom bears I have been commissioned to make… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 180

Okay... I know I've missed a few days. It's hard to find time to write when I am rarely home at a decent hour. I am grateful that the filming is over. Now we edit. I am grateful that the set for the Apple Box production is moving forward successfully. Three more weeks and we… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 179

Two very long days... Today I am grateful that filming is done... now the hours of footage to watch and edit... sigh... not to mention all the people who want archive copies for last years shows and this years shows, all by Wednesday. I'm tired thinking about it. Today I am thankful Jeff bought me… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 177 and 178

I got home super late last night and today. I was too tired and too emotionally spent to write yesterday. Today I am tired, but I am willing to write. Today I am grateful that I have a job. I admit, some days are hard. Today no one showed up to my 2nd period on… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 175 and 176