Peek In To The First Day of "The Test"

The room falls silent as the directions are read . . .
No questions, so thinking begins in their heads
I’m happy to see strategies are used that have been taught
Teachers would be happy their lessons were not for naught
I sit and wonder if they had enough sleep
Cause now all I can do is take a backseat
One by one the pencils go down
Happy to see not a one had a frown
A successful start to the 4 days of “the test”
And all we want is for them to do their best!

Day Late . . . well make that 2

March 1st and 2nd came and went. . .
Not a thought about the challenge . . . because it starts in March right???
Then the 3rd day and again looking and thinking about Tuesday and what my slice will be because the challenge starts in March right???
Then an email . . . yes from my buddy Michelle . . .
Asking me why I haven’t joined the challenge . . . I plan to . . . it starts in March right???
Boom! Then it hits me . . . it’s March 3rd and I’m 2 days behind!?!
I knew the challenge was coming . . . I planned to try and write each day . . . well how about 30 days ;-) . . .Better late than never!

Stuff . . .

 

We all have heard the the old saying “you think you have problems until . . .” this past week I believe there is not a more true statement!  Numerous people I know are dealing with “stuff” . . . crappy . . . ?!?! “stuff”! It’s been a good reminder for me to appreciate the good days and quit whining about the small “stuff”! Not even because my sump pump went out and I had 3 feet of water in my crawl space ;-(   It’s a good kick in the pants to remember that just because someone’s not complaining, that doesn’t mean they aren’t going through really big . . . scary . . . crappy “stuff.”  Sometimes we get self absorbed and complain when really!?! there’s nothing to complain about. . .  I know that I am going to try harder to appreciate what I am so blessed to have, to focus on positive “stuff” in my life and stop whining about the “stuff” that is  minuscule in the grand scheme of life.  I don’t know maybe we all need a bit of a reminder . . . what do you think?

Winter 2014

 

Will this winter ever quit
No matter who you talk to they’re tired of it
More snow and cold then we have had in years
Not to mention the damage that many have fears
Each time it warms up just a bit
Out come the shovels cause again we’re going to get hit
Even the wildlife seem to be finding it rough
And it they could talk . . . they too would say they’ve had enough
But I’m trying to stay positive and go with the flow
But honestly I’m looking forward to being in New Mexico!

Writing

It’s been weeks since I’ve shared a slice of my day
I’ve been uninspired to what I would like to say
So today as I gently place my fingers on the keys
My eyes close tight looking for something that will please
How is it that sometimes so much to say . . . so much to share
Then for months no inspiration just feel like there’s nothing there
I think . . . . too much thinking is the key
And instead just letting my thoughts be open and free