We should be allowed to enjoy our good days.
I'll admit, that's a place where I need practice. I let the good days slide by, forgetting to write them down. To put them somewhere that I'm going to remember them.
Today was a good day. In so many ways.
I had a very successful teaching day. The students were able to actively engage in discussion. They worked together to solve problems. They asked questions. They were respectful of the space and each other. A lot of that was them, but it was me too. I was able to structure class in a way that allowed for success.
What a huge deal for me.
I even got a lovely note from my cooperating teacher. And, let's be honest, nothing makes me feel better than knowing I've done my superiors proud. (Here's where some of you think I'm being sarcastic. But I'm not. Which is why I'm awesome).
Also, I got all of my MTLE (teaching exam) scores back today. I'm officially done with my licensure tests. I've passed them all!
Tomorrow, I walk in graduation for my Masters of Education. That sounds like a good thing to me.
My parents came in to town today. I spent the afternoon doing absolutely random things with my mom. MY mom. I got to spend the day with MY mom for once. Not your mom. Not your friend's mom. Not my friends. Not my cats. My mom. She got me some cute gifts :)
Then my mom, dad, Matt & I went to a stellar restaurant for dinner - to celebrate my degree.
So, I feel like today is a day I should be allowed to enjoy. I have the people I love nearby. I have made huge strides in my student teaching. I'm taking the steps toward the future I've worked so hard for.
I get to be proud of that.
I'll admit, that's a place where I need practice. I let the good days slide by, forgetting to write them down. To put them somewhere that I'm going to remember them.
Today was a good day. In so many ways.
I had a very successful teaching day. The students were able to actively engage in discussion. They worked together to solve problems. They asked questions. They were respectful of the space and each other. A lot of that was them, but it was me too. I was able to structure class in a way that allowed for success.
What a huge deal for me.
I even got a lovely note from my cooperating teacher. And, let's be honest, nothing makes me feel better than knowing I've done my superiors proud. (Here's where some of you think I'm being sarcastic. But I'm not. Which is why I'm awesome).
Also, I got all of my MTLE (teaching exam) scores back today. I'm officially done with my licensure tests. I've passed them all!
Tomorrow, I walk in graduation for my Masters of Education. That sounds like a good thing to me.
My parents came in to town today. I spent the afternoon doing absolutely random things with my mom. MY mom. I got to spend the day with MY mom for once. Not your mom. Not your friend's mom. Not my friends. Not my cats. My mom. She got me some cute gifts :)
Then my mom, dad, Matt & I went to a stellar restaurant for dinner - to celebrate my degree.
So, I feel like today is a day I should be allowed to enjoy. I have the people I love nearby. I have made huge strides in my student teaching. I'm taking the steps toward the future I've worked so hard for.
I get to be proud of that.
