Confessions from the Couch

I’m back!!!

Seriously, I think think I’ll be back in the bloggin world for a while. I realize that it really helping me work through my issues in the classroom and personally. I get to share my day. Seriously, I think the root of my funk lied in the fact that I had stop communicating–with my friends, colleagues and family and blogging world. I was having such a bad time at work and my friends didn’t want to hear my complaints and so I just stopped talking about it. It was festering like a nasty sore. . . .oh, boy, I was not a nice person and was becoming one of those teachers. I went back to therapy because I knew things were not right and they wanted to give me pills and the conversation with the therapist did not go well. A bunch of malarkey. . . another post, on another day.

This morning as I was reading through my comments, I realized Margaret is like the best friend on the planet. She is ALWAYS sooo supportive and reads every single word–most of the time, I’ve barely posted and she’s responded with caring words. I know there are other readers who are amazingly supportive of me, too. Together ya’ll are like a good bra, keeping me from sagging, LOL. So, thank you everyone being such good “therapists.” I feel so terrible that I have not reciprocated the way I should! But I am working on it! Promise! I have made a vow to read through SOME of the blogs in my feeder every night. No, I won’t clear it out right away. And that’s not the point! The encouragement received through reading others work experiences and lesson ideas, far outweighs any of the therapy I have ever received-although, I am still looking for a decent therapist to teach me how to manage stress and deal with my personal life. The last one, ugghhh . . . again, for another post. Nevertheless, those of you reading my blog regularly, I WILL be reciprocating more frequently now.

I look forward to having you guys around for the journey.

random mutterings | Miss Teacha | January 17, 2010 1:08 am

7 Comments

By Margaret, January 17, 2010 @ 1:33 am

Now, stop that unless you want to make me weepy! I enjoy your blog and am delighted that we got to spend time together in Seattle. You are one of very few bloggers who has ever met my daughter–who was on the same page with you as soon as you mentioned how Euro-centric most history classes are. We are all blogging to vent, relieve stress and get ideas. That’s the beauty of it. I consider you a friend! P.S. As I’ve said before, you will NEVER become one of those teachers; you care too much. It can be a blessing and a curse.
By Betsy, January 17, 2010 @ 8:10 am

I hear you. On everything you just said. I am afraid I am becoming one of those teachers, too. I was in the hall with a colleague on Friday, and I was complaining, and I turned to him and said, “You know, I have been so cranky this year. I’m sorry I make you listen to this crap!” He laughed and said, “You know, this is the crankiest I have ever seen you.” It about made me want to cry. It’s been such a hard year, professionally and personally. I need to keep my attitude in check!! Bravo to you for finding an outlet for your frustrations!

And I LOVE the notebook idea! The organization of it.
By ricochet, January 17, 2010 @ 9:00 am

Back when I worked in business and spent a lot of time on the phone with clients, I had a colleague who would vent with me – but we figured out very early how to vent. We each had a turn, we vented, there were no solutions given (seriously, most of this needs to be dealt with. Once in a while there is a solution, but sometimes it’s just listening and sharing), then we talked about other things: family, books, movies, food – whatever.

And that’s what blogging is. Sometimes, there are redirections to your thinking, sometimes it’s “OMG it’s like that THERE too!!”

There are people who teach my same students in Texas, New York, Arizona and elsewhere. And that allows me to stop feeling like such a failure and move on.
By Marcy Webb, January 17, 2010 @ 12:53 pm

As a not-so-new teacher, I have gotten some of my BEST support and advice from the blogosphere. It is a resource I value very much.
By AtlTeacher, January 17, 2010 @ 6:55 pm

I like the clean, new look of your site
By Margaret, January 17, 2010 @ 7:10 pm

Very nice! And it fits your title.
By ricochet, January 18, 2010 @ 8:27 am

(Yeah!! A verification that was math not a nonsense word!)

Wow! I loved your pics at the top of your page but your couch is awesome!
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