I think I am still in shock today is actually Friday. This week ranks with those that have felt like the longest week ever. I mean, really. This week has been going by so slow. Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? Or, maybe you are like me and you’re just so happy to see Friday you’d do a cartwheel (if you knew you wouldn’t pull a muscle or hurt yourself in the process).
Take some time to reflect on your week…I know I have been doing some major reflection (see, students, I do this too). I learned some things about myself this week, and learned that at times, you just need to stop, breathe, and smile (even when it is really hard to smile).
I’ve learned a few things this week…
- I am too old to take a red-eye flight (and think I’ll be okay for all the things during the week).
- If you want something done, sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands and try to get it done yourself.
- My students really do listen to me, even if they act like they are “too cool” to do that in class.
- Getting my hair done makes me feel like a million bucks (even if it is just a cut and color).
- I love seeing my family have “movie night” during the week.
- Sometimes your day is so crazy (or bad) that you order out instead of cooking.
- Telling someone you will do something and then doing the opposite of what you tell someone is never cool. In fact, it leads to hours of chaos and confusion when said thing doesn’t get done in a timely manner.
- UPS is stressing me out–I just want allllll the books I got from Portland to show up on my doorstep.
- Naps are delightful, even as an adult.
- Despite all the chaos, all the crazy, all the ups and downs of the week I know that I am loved, I have the best husband and kids (and furry kids) that a girl could ask for.
I have a few ideas for the blog in the works this weekend, and some new things coming next week. I’m excited to share interviews with friends with you all, and there will be a guest essay coming in the future! I sit amazed every day at the love, support, and shares from this blog. It really puts a smile on my face.
So, thank you, dear readers…I hope the weekend treats you well.
I’m going to let you all in on a little secret…I’m not that “into” selfies. I just had to…
This has been a LONG week, and I am so glad it is Friday. TGIF, friends!