February 2021 W.I.S.H. - Being your own Fabulous Self

[glss1/2fll]

Wahoo Monday night we got power!
Wahoo Tuesday night we got internet!
Wahoo school/work was cancelled yesterday and today and who knows about tomorrow!

Thanks for all the lovely thoughts! I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it is to have a 70 degree house instead of a 50 degree house. Wearing vest, hat, and gloves inside got old really quick!

Many of my co-workers are still without power/internet. As of this morning my school was, too! I saw that the city is going to open several stations for people to bring their trees/branches. I took a walk yesterday and between the sidewalks and street is nothing but stacked branches the entire walk! The city is a hot mess, but we're getting there.

I hear a little one getting up so will come back to answer the questions.

 

[Oneanne]

WOO HOO!!!

1. Today is not only hump day, it is remote Wednesday, so even though I will be in the building, all of my students and their cooties will be at home!

2. Snow is coming! Maybe a snow day tomorrow and Friday, or at the very least, another remote learning day and delay!

3. I got a new para!
(Unfortunately my new para is one of those people who lets her nose slip out of her mask , I will be spending part of my day today moving the para desk and homework area to the farthest counter at the back of the classroom. In my experience, asking people to wear their masks correctly backfires and becomes a rebellious act as it did with my custodian and lunch lady. I asked them to please wear their masks over their noses since they are role models to the students. It has resulted in them having a lot of "Oops! my mask slipped again!" moments in my room. Not cute. A friend of mine said that peoples' noses sticking out of their masks is the new middle finger. I tend to agree. Since I don't know anything about my new para, I don't want the same to happen. Best to keep her away from the kids and I as much as possible. I am bringing in a face shield for her to wear in close contact...which may signal a need for safety without putting her on the defensive.) But, Woo Hoo anyway...to getting some help.

I hope you all have a Wednesday worthy of a Woo Hoo or two!

My Acupuncturist told me coughing is the new farting... as far as social fopas go.

 

[Oneanne]

Woohoo...

... yesterday the streets were pretty much clear of snow and I got in the car and drove around for the first time since last week. And it felt fabulous. In the early evening the sky was so beautiful I did the beach drive 2 1/2 times. The second time I was going west to east and decided to turn around, so I could drive facing the sun setting over the mountains.
... had my first appointment with the counselor yesterday and it went really well. One of the things I feel I need to explore is that I'm starting to think I might be on the asperger spectrum and not only was she open to that but wondered if I might be a bit ADHD as well, which never occured to me. And she picked up right away that I was HSP... it feels like the pieces are starting to fit together.
... vacation starts tomorrow! I have a calendar full of meetings to get thru today then I'm outta here!

 

[piglet1979]

I am woohoo that I have worked out 60 minutes everyday this month except for 2. Yesterday I only did 45 minutes and the first I didn't work out at all. As of right now I only need to average 49 minutes a day to meet my goal. I am still going to do my 60 minutes a day though.

 

[sjrec]

Very cold but the sun was shining-got out for a walk before the snow comes tomorrow. Tried a new recipe tonight-shrimp and andouille sausage cooked with stewed tomatoes and a few other ingredients over rice-we really liked it. Something different.

Big Woohoo-got my husband’s new
car today-the dealer was great making it as safe as possible. We were out of there in 45 minutes. I was a little worried but it went really well.

Stay warm, everyone!

 

[Summer2018]

Thankful Thursday

 

[Oneanne]

Thankful Thursday...



... y'all are amazing and so inspirational! And that goes for you parents teaching your kiddo's as well!

 

[glss1/2fll]

My struggle is thinking enough of myself to put myself first. I know what to do, I just need to do it. But today I did not eat any reese's pieces! DH on the other hand...

 

[MickeyMom76]

Thankful to be home today. Virtual day due to more snow. Thankful teachers were given a heads up around 2:30 yesterday and the final decision was made and announced around 7 last night.
Thankful for my quiet mornings to do my workouts and daily devotionals.
Thankful for my health, but really am growing impatient waiting for PA to let teachers get the vaccine!

 

[blackdogg]

It’s been a ride... we lost power Monday. It’s still below freezing & at least one more night below freezing... generator nearly out. Firewood almost gone. Iced roads... this has been nuts. So thankful for our generator! We were able to make cinnamon rolls & deliver to neighbors yesterday - walking over icey snow & finding some folks out in their cars just to get warmed up & phones charged. Tensions aren’t awesome in the house which is rough. My parents live along side us. I’m thankful for our health - no covid symptoms! - and my 2nd daughter is now out with us again from quarantine in her room. I was hoping to refresh workouts this week but I’ll take surviving this mess w/o full on insanity

dreams- starting a career... I’ve done the sahm deal thru dh career & it’s time to work for me too as he transitions to a new job in next few yrs. reconquering my fitness.... I can do it I know but wow does it take time & energy that I am lacking.

struggles- time & energy not feeling adequate. Taking big steps. Navigating all of the emotions from kids, to parents, to my husband. So many dynamics.

but wondered if I might be a bit ADHD as well, which never occured to me. And she picked up right away that I was HSP... it feels like the pieces are starting to fit together.
... vacation starts tomorrow! I have a calendar full of meetings to get thru today then I'm outta here!

ADHD I’ve been on board here all of my life. As I started dealing with my kiddos struggles and researching for them - it’s amazing how I saw the puzzle pieces fall into place & started to understand more personally. Try looking up a YouTube channel ‘how to adhd’ - the girl did a Ted talk but does the channel too. So enlightening to many aspects that never clicked! I find that for me understanding the issue is most of the battle. Once I get what I’m dealing with... it’s easier to wrestle with.
Have a great Thursday all. For power? Wood? Propane? Bah!!!

 

[Summer2018]

Thankful to be home today. Virtual day due to more snow. Thankful teachers were given a heads up around 2:30 yesterday and the final decision was made and announced around 7 last night.
Thankful for my quiet mornings to do my workouts and daily devotionals.
Thankful for my health, but really am growing impatient waiting for PA to let teachers get the vaccine!

I think it is awesome that the district you work for has the sense to make timely and responsible decisions regarding the safety and well-being of it's staff.

Me? Not so much. Okay. So. The powers that be in my district are sooooooo infuriating. We started the wee hours of the morning with an early dismissal. I would have been okay with that. At 5:30am, I got the call that we would be fully remote. I changed my alarm to 7am, but I couldn't go back to sleep. I happened to check my work email, and there were two messages, one that we would be fully remote, then another stating that ALL PERSONNEL REPORT TO SCHOOL, not essential personnel, but ALL. That woke me up. I rechecked it and realized that kids would be home, but teachers have to report even though the heavy snow would start this morning. My knee has been hurting so much lately, and the thought of falling on ice or having a car accident just so I could teach from the building instead of being safe at home just made me want to scream. I only get one emergency personal day a year, and rather than lie and call out sick, I took it. Then I emailed everyone today's assignments and also put it on chat on Teams to be safe. After that, I couldn't possibly go back to bed, so I made breakfast, and started watching "This is Us." At 8:15am, long after I would have left for work if I was going...we report at 8:30am, and I always get in earlier than that, we got yet another email saying that TEACHERS WILL BE TEACHING REMOTELY FROM HOME TODAY. Seriously?! I would never get away with such idiotic behavior. Whatever. I'm soooo backed up on my paperwork. I will use today to catch up.

I don't know which union you work under, but I'm under the NEA. The CEA (Connecticut) is pushing hard to get teachers the vaccine sooner than later. I just signed the petition. I would be getting my second shot tomorrow had they not made me cancel my first appointment. Let's hope that all teachers get vaccinated soon so that we may do our jobs without risking our lives on a daily basis. I wouldn't say, "No," to hazard pay though...

 

[Summer2018]

Thankful Thursday...

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... y'all are amazing and so inspirational! And that goes for you parents teaching your kiddo's as well!

Thank you.

 

[Summer2018]

It’s been a ride... we lost power Monday. It’s still below freezing & at least one more night below freezing... generator nearly out. Firewood almost gone. Iced roads... this has been nuts. So thankful for our generator! We were able to make cinnamon rolls & deliver to neighbors yesterday - walking over icey snow & finding some folks out in their cars just to get warmed up & phones charged. Tensions aren’t awesome in the house which is rough. My parents live along side us. I’m thankful for our health - no covid symptoms! - and my 2nd daughter is now out with us again from quarantine in her room. I was hoping to refresh workouts this week but I’ll take surviving this mess w/o full on insanity

dreams- starting a career... I’ve done the sahm deal thru dh career & it’s time to work for me too as he transitions to a new job in next few yrs. reconquering my fitness.... I can do it I know but wow does it take time & energy that I am lacking.

struggles- time & energy not feeling adequate. Taking big steps. Navigating all of the emotions from kids, to parents, to my husband. So many dynamics.




ADHD I’ve been on board here all of my life. As I started dealing with my kiddos struggles and researching for them - it’s amazing how I saw the puzzle pieces fall into place & started to understand more personally. Try looking up a YouTube channel ‘how to adhd’ - the girl did a Ted talk but does the channel too. So enlightening to many aspects that never clicked! I find that for me understanding the issue is most of the battle. Once I get what I’m dealing with... it’s easier to wrestle with.
Have a great Thursday all. For power? Wood? Propane? Bah!!! ❄

Let's hope that everything improves for you very very soon.

 

[Summer2018]

THANKFUL THURSDAY
I'm thankful that in spite of the indecision about how to handle today, I took the "bull by the horns" and made the best decision I could for myself. I have pretty much been responsible for my own well-being from the beginning of this nonsense...when they wouldn't give me FMLA, and I had my accommodations documented anyway, bought my own plexiglass, face shields, 6 foot social spacing floor markers, changed grades to an older group making things slightly easier, refused to attend any meetings in person, plus many more things I did that the school didn't do.

I'm thankful that I have been healthy for a full year...no colds or stomach viruses which would normally make me sick multiple times a year. I'm especially thankful that I have not caught Covid, my DH and DD have been able to avoid it as well. That's a BIG THANKFUL.

I'm thankful that my new student appears to be a nice boy so far...nothing major popped up on Tuesday. You just never know who you are going to get and what kind of baggage they bring with them.

I'm thankful to have heat, power, and satellite.

I'm thankful to have an awesome group of online friends to share my joys and frustrations with on the daily.

 

[piglet1979]

I am thankfully that I am able to work from home, especially in the weather we are having. I hate driving in the snow and ice. We got roughly 12 inches from Monday through Tuesday and we are supposed to get another 2-3 inches today. Next week it will mostly be gone as we will finally get back up to the 30-40 degree temps.

 

[piglet1979]

It’s been a ride... we lost power Monday. It’s still below freezing & at least one more night below freezing... generator nearly out. Firewood almost gone. Iced roads... this has been nuts. So thankful for our generator! We were able to make cinnamon rolls & deliver to neighbors yesterday - walking over icey snow & finding some folks out in their cars just to get warmed up & phones charged. Tensions aren’t awesome in the house which is rough. My parents live along side us. I’m thankful for our health - no covid symptoms! - and my 2nd daughter is now out with us again from quarantine in her room. I was hoping to refresh workouts this week but I’ll take surviving this mess w/o full on insanity

I hope things start to get better for you. My dad in southern Kentucky has been without power for about 3 days now. They had an icy storm come though. Thankfully they have a generator and have been staying warm. I have a friend in TX and they went about 24 hours without power and some of that time with water. She was expecting to lose power and water again but they at least got 1 good night s of sleep. The south seems to be a mess right now. Hopefully the cold weather moves more north to help you guys out.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Thankful Thursday
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One of the best quotes ever!

Try looking up a YouTube channel ‘how to adhd’

Thanks - I'm going to check that out and probably pass it on.


WooHoo Wednesday - I managed to get in some treadmill time on a day that I thought would be an exercise loss.

Thankful Thursday - This amazing group, the technology that makes it (and so much else) possible, and my family's health so far.

 

[blackdogg]

Yep... Yeah Texas. Not prepared for this.

 

[sjrec]

Thankful Thursday...

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... y'all are amazing and so inspirational! And that goes for you parents teaching your kiddo's as well!

Absolutely! Even with all the challenges, my grandson loves his teachers and is having a good year,
“Look, Grammy, want to watch me do long division?” And of course, I do!

 

[sjrec]

Yep... Yeah Texas. Not prepared for this.

Our family In Houston just got power back. It’s been a nightmare. Hope you are one of the lucky ones.