i started my student teaching practicum block last week. while it has been neat to see my grade six students doing activities that i actually planned, it's also been the cause of great stress and tears. it's so darn hard starting new things and feeling like you have no idea what you're doing.
whenever i've felt like giving up this past week, mike has been right there with heaps of encouragement + hugs. i've started to feel like i'm a leech, sucking all the good stuff out of this relationship and not contributing much in return. so last night, i bought the mister a christmas tree. well, it's a start...
and yes! i dyed my hair!
Oh dear, I'm sorry you're so stressed out these days! I must say, though, that a Christmas tree seems like the perfect way to say thanks for all the support!
ReplyDeleteoh, and p.s. your hair looks fantastic!
loving the hair - you like stunning! Keep on going girl... it may be hard right now but the journey will be well worth it. Much love gorgeous girl xx
ReplyDeleteI love the auburn/brown (? sometimes it's hard to tell in a photo)... it looks great!
ReplyDeleteI've been pretty stressed lately too. Perhaps it's a little Canadian seasonal affective disorder. Thank goodness for supportive boys. Feel better soon.
your hair is gorgeous that color!
ReplyDeleteLove the hair...
ReplyDeleteLove that the tree net matches your scarf...
Especially love the mustard cardigan...
We all feel like this sometimes...Like we are doing something we don't know how to do...{i feel like a fake often; silly confidence issues} I would bet that you are fabulous and perhaps too humble. I imagine your students will adore you too.
Best wishes! I hope the Man enjoys the tree!
xo
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LOVE your hair! Such a warm color that is perfect for the winter season!
ReplyDeleteshare some shots of that tree once your done with it!
ReplyDeleteMy teaching practicum was the most stressful but rewarding thing I ever did.. it took me about 6 weeks to really feel comfortable at all. Remember you are there to screw up and learn. Be open to that and don't be too hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel change is hard BUT keep at it! Those little tikes are lucky to have you!! XO
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard work, but it sounds like it's going to be such a rewarding job. So when times are hard just think about the difference you make to your students lives.
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ps: your hair is so beautiful. I love love love the new colour.
That is a very cute mmm, apology-ish?
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primp and preen, little bean
you'll impress the kids
and steal the scene
Aw man! Sounds like teaching would be such a fun challenge. Tears and stress, included.
ReplyDeleteYou'll rock it soon enough.
*Kelsey
P.S. You've now made me realize I need to get on the Christmas tree shopping train. Pronto.
cute. i have a window just like yours. maybe they came from the same little old house?
ReplyDeletei'm sure you contribute more than you think (although mike's a pretty lucky guy to get that tree as the cherry on top!) :D
ReplyDelete...i just a-lined my hair last week. shortest it's ever been! ;) your hair looks fabulous; welcome to the dark side!
aw i love that you got a christmas tree to say thank you! hooray for fun gestures of love!
ReplyDeletep.s.- you look so cute in these photos!
I have to say that I just recently found your blog and have fallen completely in love with your photographs... please tell waht camera you use. I also adore your little tree.
ReplyDeleteoh gosh you are just so darn perfect
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