So, now Monique thinks that I'm not updating my blog in a timely fashion, so this post is due to her prompt. :) It makes me kind of sad, though...apparently not everyone has appreciated the pet hippo as much as I have. *sigh* ;o)
Well, there's not much to say about this week. Okay, there is a lot to say, but it's not stuff that I really want to say. You see, it's been a "crabby week." For some reason, most of the days this week have started off badly. Nothing has changed, though, so that's what's odd. I wake up in the morning, get dressed for work and as I'm on my way to work, I start feeling crabby. Hmmm...should I be concerned about this connection? :) Anyway, by lunch time, I'm usually back to my old self and life is good. I feel tired, but other than that, good.
But I have been reminded of a little something this week even though I've been crabby. I've learned that I can never learn too much about love. Our Bible study last night was the subject of "Relationships with our Brethren (aka, our fellow man) -- New Testament verses" and it just seemed like it spoke over and over about forgiveness, mercy, love, and kindness, amongst a few other good reminders. I just left there feeling like I can never learn to much about being more Christ-like.
That kind of stems in to what I've been experiencing this week, too. As I've said before, I love my job and I truly enjoy the work I do. This week, though, I've found myself feeling quite impatient toward some of the students and bothered by the fact that they're bothering me with something. The thing is, when I act or feel that way, I'm never okay with it after the fact. I always wish that I had behaved differently. I never leave with a good feeling.
To top it all off, guess what special thing happened to me this week? I received a card in the mail at work that says, "If you are receiving this card, you have had a positive influence on a student's life, and they would like to honor you! Please come and be recognized at a reception held in your honor. Mortar Board tips their cap to you and thanks you for making a difference to our members." After investigating this card a little more, I found that two different students nominated me for this. I was shocked! And then I felt quite sheepish. We all have bad days, but I want to learn better how to control my attitude and temper on those "off" days. Yes, I want to learn how to show more love and kindness to those that I cross paths with. You just never know how it might affect someone.
9 comments:
Thank you Jen for updating your blog! What a nice-thought provoking post.
I was just tired of seeing the hippo, but didn't expect such a quick response and substantial words! *wink* In all seriousness, I'm glad for what you shared...
I have been reading 'The Happiness Project' the writer says act like you want to be...so even if you feel grouchy, act happy, and cheery to others and soon you will be feeling that way yourself. I am going to try it out! You must be appear nicer outside than you feel on the inside,if two people nominated you for that honor! Keep up the good work!
sew thanks neeky fer proddin the girl bout her blog. an jen, all that nicey nicey stuff kin start wif ewe bein more nicy nicey to yer maa and paw an maybe yer bruver two!! love pa paw
Jen, we all have crabby days. :)
It is just a good thing that you can recognize it and then try to be different. I guess that it all we can do is strive to be different if our attitude is not right. Sometimes if I just take a second to take a breathe and hold my kiddos my attitude usually changes for the better. :)
Hope to see you soon. If not before baby I'm hoping you can come visit us in the hospital.
Congrats on a job well done, Jen. I'm glad Mo suggested a new post as I was glad to read this one today. I had nothing against the hippo! Linda
We had the same study! I don't know why I'm surprised by this - I suppose I assume that since we're far apart, our studies would be different, but nope. I had a crabby few days last week, so I understand you :) - but thank goodness for our study!
Those little "notes" and other things like them are sometimes the only reason I keep going back to work every day. Make sure to save that in a special place, so you can pull it out on your crabby days!
Good job! That's a nice thing for a student to do!
I liked your hippo, but I'm always ready for a new post from you.
Are you taking your iron? :o)
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