tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post5190023265805067886..comments2024-03-20T04:53:48.028-04:00Comments on Skinny Jeans & a Chai Latte: Weighing in :: Life & weight.Kristin Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721836568045811559noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-4521625301264792772011-05-30T19:12:37.335-04:002011-05-30T19:12:37.335-04:00I'm so glad we found each other's blogs! ...I'm so glad we found each other's blogs! Wow, reading this post definitely made me take a deep breath about what I'm about to get myself into next year. I know this is such a hard time of year and it's so tough to get those kids testing well. I'm sorry you've had such a rough year! Everyone I've talked to has said that the first year is always really difficult, that you don't really figure out what you're doing until after your second year or so, and that you have to just push through. I'm sure you did a great job with your kids despite everything. You sound so intelligent and so committed to them.<br /><br />Looking so forward to reading more of your blog and getting some tips and advice from you. Hope you had a great memorial day weekend!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17815830733736952626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-12863967044506491982011-05-24T17:54:26.575-04:002011-05-24T17:54:26.575-04:00congrats on your success, that is awesome! i can i...congrats on your success, that is awesome! i can imagine the test results being frustrating, but at least you're down over a pound! i'm currently working on couch to 5k and i like it! i never considered myself a runner, but this is gradually changing my mind. keep it up!taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189912895247638947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-58240363684800238932011-05-21T14:04:41.669-04:002011-05-21T14:04:41.669-04:00Congrats on the weight loss, you're my inspira...Congrats on the weight loss, you're my inspiration! And 2 more weeks, I know these last weeks are crazy but you can do it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-77344670368674853562011-05-21T10:40:43.322-04:002011-05-21T10:40:43.322-04:00I remember having the crappiest day EVER at work (...I remember having the crappiest day EVER at work (junior high school). I told myself, damnit, I may not have control over these kids, but I am going to have control over SOMETHING. That afternoon I ran a 10K for the first time.<br /><br />In our occupation, we are the only ones who are held accountable. Parents? No. Students? No. I feel like it all falls down on me. <br /><br />I don't think it's a coincidence that there are so many teachers that also run. It's a way to just let all that mess go and have an awesome feeling when it's done with.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16457953625567288130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740304267388521269.post-15850524647618297152011-05-20T10:55:44.962-04:002011-05-20T10:55:44.962-04:00YAY Testing is OVER!! You did it. You did what you...YAY Testing is OVER!! You did it. You did what you could and that's AWESOME that your kids made some growth. Stay positive buddy! You did what you could with such little support...( I know how that is) if you had tons of teacher's aides, parent support across the board, well behaved students, an endless amount of supplies, and no life and your students didn't make growth, I'd question you, but that's not reality right? ::hug:: hang in there!<br /><br />Good job with keeping up with your running! I'm a new runner myself and have encountered everything from itchy legs to shin splints to tight calves...all have which gone away with time. Stretching helped me the most. Keep at it!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729108685546119475noreply@blogger.com