I was very happy to see, that even though it is not July yet, I can link up with the wonderful Farley for her Currently :] Probably the most successful linky party that I am a part of each month.. I love to read about what's going on in all YOUR lives each month, so make sure you link up!
I am very happy with Channing Tatum getting so famous. Congrats to him and his beautiful wife Jenna on their baby girl. So I am a big fan of "She's the Man" and I am very happy to see it on TV!
I love weddings.. I wish I had more money to give, but I am so excited that I have a wedding July, August, and I am IN my very first wedding in September :] All very exciting and it gives me a chance to unwind and NOT do work like I do every day 12 months a year.
My "thinking" is the most important right now. When am I going to start enjoying summer? I start summer school not this week, but the following and I will still have lots of tutoring, babysitting, and piano lessons. But I WILL find time for myself this year... I have to.
My tip for teachers is when making teacher products, make products that YOU will use. When you do this, you have a purpose for creating your products and you can use them for yourself, and help other teachers.. there is nothing better than that, and you won't be disappointed if it's not a "huge success" because you made it for YOU.
I hope everyone is having a lovely summer.. let me know if you ever need anything ladies and gents!
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I agree that balancing your work and personal life gets tricky. We are going to a wedding today. Have fun at your friend's next week! I am needing a vacation too.
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Fun in ECSE
I love your tips, trick, and hints idea! Everything I make is something that I use or plan on using in my classroom!
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I'm with ya! I really need to make myself take some time away from work and the computer...
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Creating Lifelong Learners
Finding balance is constantly a goal of mine. I hate when I let work take over and home/personal life suffers. It's hard to keep the two in balance...a daily choice!
ReplyDeleteYour schedule sounds very busy! Hopefully you can find some time to relax soon!
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You deserve some time off! I hope you can find some time for yourself this summer. :)
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So true. I love making things for my own classroom. Plus it's a bonus when the kids love it, and they ask if I made it for them. :)
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The work/personal life balance is so hard. Throw in a few kids and it sometimes feels impossible. I am relishing every moment of my summer break this year. Last summer I had 13 days of PD and it really sucked the fun out of my summer. This year I had two days (done already) and 3 days of a grad class. Hope you find that elusive balance!
ReplyDeleteI am also very happy that Channing is getting famous! :) And I totally agree on making products. I only make things I plan on using!
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Such great advice!! I totally agree with you Laura! Hope you have so much fun at the weddings :) I found you though the July Currently! I am your newest follower :)
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Love your advice, Laura! So true!! I am thinking of you and all your jobs you have lined up. I hope you can squeeze out some time to really enjoy yourself this summer. You may need to "schedule" it!!
ReplyDeleteLove you girl! xxoo
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Balancing.....I am stressing about going on vacation in three weeks because I will start back to school August 5 and I'm afraid I won't get everything accomplished this summer for next year! I'm stressing about VACATION!!! Thanks for reminding me to BALANCE!!!
ReplyDeleteI am lucky to say I can only enjoy my summer vacation b/c I have no idea if I will be back to subbing ( which I don't want to do yet again!) or if I will actually be teaching. I say a little prayer every day that my forever school comes my way. I do tutor in the summer, but this summer I only have one little girl that I work with! I remember those days when I worked summers and the last 3 years I have been lucky enough to not have to do that! Hope you have one day a week that's all about you! That's what I use to do!
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