tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post6047590254071491019..comments2023-09-10T02:54:08.708-08:00Comments on The Good Things: Confessions of a 2nd Year TeacherKale Iversonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01375296973062807799noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post-2572270568811339932008-09-02T23:46:00.000-08:002008-09-02T23:46:00.000-08:00Hey Kale. So I had a pretty crappy day at school t...Hey Kale. <BR/><BR/>So I had a pretty crappy day at school today. really rough day. Made me start pondering what other parts of the world I would be happier in... what places I could travel where I'm more appreciated... what scenery I would find more inspiring. Made me frustrated that I am unable to effectively connect with these students I sincerely care about so much! Made me angry that, even after all the hard work I put into making opportunities for them, I receive harassment and resistance in place of gratitude.<BR/><BR/><BR/>At the end of today, I felt as if I had been physically abused. It didn't boil down to me taking things personally, yada-yada-yada. It came down to me caring too much...that the lack of caring hurt me.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I wanted to thank you for being real in your blog post. I don't want to read about 'radiate warmth' if it's fake. Warmth is worth nothing if it's artificial or manipulative mind games trying to convince yourself to return to the bright-eyed, bushy-tailed phase of teaching. <BR/><BR/>Considering I am very much in the same depressed state right now, sorry I can't be of much encouragement apart from just being thankful you spoke your real thoughts and emotions.<BR/><BR/>good luckVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731204212882391426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post-3253532433832723722008-09-02T12:51:00.000-08:002008-09-02T12:51:00.000-08:00Kale, I'm a recent reader of your blog. I've been ...Kale,<BR/><BR/> I'm a recent reader of your blog. I've been in social services for 8 years, but have relocated from Chicago to Los Angeles and am feeling disheartened daily with the struggle of surviving in the helpers profession. I'm certain your aware "If there is No struggle, there is No progress" I have to remind myself of that daily right now. It helps with perspective as well as motivation, understanding that I will gain from the experience...as will you.The PIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887437046169700667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post-64185603017890123802008-09-01T16:48:00.000-08:002008-09-01T16:48:00.000-08:00I'm sorry I haven't been writing comments lately. ...I'm sorry I haven't been writing comments lately. I'm getting ready to go back to work and such but know that I'm thinking of you and will be back in the blog scene (sphere?) soon. Take care, hdt.hdthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720352568570189763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post-14311738825983117322008-08-31T23:44:00.000-08:002008-08-31T23:44:00.000-08:00A teacher effect eternity; he can never tell where...A teacher effect eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ~Henry Adams<BR/><BR/>Kale, It was good to have you in town this weekend. It's always fun to have you around. You affect the lives of everyone that you encounter, sometimes in small ways, sometimes large ways. Take your 'feel sorry for me' day and then suck it up :) Life is good! You know damn well it is! Holy Haircut...you did it, eh? I agree with your mom...we need a pic!<BR/><BR/>Take care...keep your smile on!alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872938855189602371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post-44267909678786574382008-08-31T19:25:00.000-08:002008-08-31T19:25:00.000-08:00Did you realize that is less than 4 months to your...Did you realize that is less than 4 months to your return. Don't let the depression of one day which is really just a micro second in the scheme of things get you down. You will bounce back happier than ever! You should post a picture of your new look!Susan Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040382485611354708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263767063375539241.post-71517304495607420472008-08-31T18:35:00.000-08:002008-08-31T18:35:00.000-08:00Kale,I was in the grocery store today and a Native...Kale,<BR/><BR/>I was in the grocery store today and a Native American 8th grade girl saw me at the end of the aisle. She was our most problematic student that I worked with last year and is scheduled to go to off-site schooling, as a result of last year.<BR/><BR/>Kaylee said, after she hugged me, I was just thinking about you. She said that she's been drug free for a month.<BR/><BR/>One student at a time!!!! Yes, you're needed. <BR/><BR/>Please feel free to comment on Chandra's/Kathys' blog.<BR/><BR/>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com