Today it got above freezing! It's so exciting. The Weather Channel says it was 31 degrees, but my car said 33. I came home and unplugged the heater in the well house.
It's nice to be home again, snuggled up under my blanket on my couch. I've got a pizza in the oven and Monk on the television. So why am I writing? I don't know.
I asked questions of my students today. 'What's the best thing about 2017 being over?" And, "What's the best thing about being in 2018?" They had some interesting responses. Many talked about school being half over and getting a fresh start. Yes, even junior high students recognize a new beginning. A few students had a hard time coming up with an answer. It's like they never stopped to reflect and evaluate their life.
As I ponder on this, I realize reflection and self evaluation are learned skills. Just like making goals and checking your progress toward the goals. All of us need to be asked these questions or we'll never learn to answer them. So I was glad to watch some kids squirm when the random name selector called them. It showed me, this was a question they needed to ponder.
So now I'm going to turn it around on you. What's the best thing about 2017 being over? What's the best thing about being in 2018? Take some time to reflect and squirm, if you need. And if you're courageous enough. Comment below and let me know what you got.
You ask hard questions, Miss Teapot! The best thing about 2017 was the beginning of tying up loose ends. 2018, facing the unknown, head on.
ReplyDeleteGlad you put some thought into these questions. I hope you have a great 2018.
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