These are a few of my favorite things...

I'm amazed at how much God really loves me. I've had some remarkable growth in this "transition" period of my life. I know my creator in a deeply personal way, and wouldn't trade anything in the world for it.


Both the man in the picture, and his sense of humor :o)


My "children." Even if they dig up my backyard and eat trash.


An organization that has captured my heart and my desire to reach girls stuck in this industry.

So good

My teaching career, has had its...moments. Some good, some less than good. I'm a list person, that's how I get things done, how I visualize success, how my brain functions really. Here is my list of reasons that I love being a teacher (even if it's no longer full-time in a "big" school):

1. A student says, "Mrs. Jones, I get it!"
2. I get a text that says, "I miss you"
3. I see them accomplishing amazing things...without me :o)
4. A thank you note
5. A thank you blog-ahem...Rhonda
6. Seeing the growth
7. A student that says, "Mrs. Jones I'm not very good at singing, but I will try"
8. A student who appreciates the VALUES and lessons in CHARACTER, when I thought no one was paying an ounce of attention.
9. Someone who sees I actually do care, and begins to change their attitude.
10. A student who asks for advice even after I'm gone.

Really there are so many things. I'm glad that I've finally come to seeing them. :o)