1. For having a nice parcel to come home to when feeling gloomy. Shouldn't have bought a dress. Did. Happy to come home to it. It's got musical print all over it! Also bought fox socks from Aldi. Again. Shouldn't have. Don't care.
A work colleague who is in SMT who I cover Literacy for on a Friday said to me today, "I am just SO glad it is you that covers my Literacy on a Friday. You are the one person in this building who I trust completely to deliver it as I want it done exactly and I am very protective over my Literacy teaching. I am so glad,thank you." From her, that means SOO much to me. We used to team teach together when I was in my NQT year and I love her ways of working so honestly, that is a comment I will cherish in my heart on all the days when I feel a rubbish teacher.
2. My husband buying fish pie last night for me when I was out at my gig. Was not expecting him to have thought of getting me something!
3. The gig. We had such fun at John Lewis, Chelmsford last night playing flute quartets for their Christmas Fashion event. It was a great event and people seemed genuinely appreciative and interested in us, not just walking past us as wallpaper. Lots of compliments and lovely to spend time with the girls all glammed up and playing Christmas tunes!
4. My hard-working recorder club. They're doing really well on Jazzy Jingle Jangles, an arrangement I did for them. My junior club are really diligent and it made the difference that the two slightly disruptive boys were away! Although I have lost a few members this year who have become a bit 'too cool for school', the core really want to be there and practice!
5. I was rather sad today that two of my most delightful students left. They are such lovely girls and I was gutted to lose them to West London. I said goodbye to the younger one as she and her friends were leaving the room and gave her her a hug and she told me she was really going to miss me. She then burst into tears and the second she left the room, I did too! Although it is sad, what it means to me is that the children I teach do stay in my heart. Each one means something to me and I am glad that in my job that someone has valued my teaching enough to burst into tears when saying goodbye to me. I know that that is sad in itself, but I hope you know what I mean by that!
6. Jazz at Pizza Express: Tomorrow night, CBC and I are meeting his Mum and brother in London to watch a brilliant child prodigy called Joey Alexander, a 12 year old Jazz-pianist who is a genius. Really looking forward to it and plan to wear my music print dress above. But not fox socks. That would be a bit much.
7. Going to my Dad's house on Saturday night for fireworks with him, step-mum, little sister and my older sister, husband and niece are coming too. Can't wait!
8. For kind messages. My little sister sent me a text message yesterday just to tell me she loved me. She never does that. How sweet it was and touched my heart as I sat on the train!
9. Chatting to my Mum on the phone. One thing I am grateful for with my 2.5 miles walk a day is the opportunity to call my Mum and Dad and chat to them. I love to speak to my Mum in the mornings and to hear what she's been up to.
10. For your consistent support. Each of you who cares enough to visit here and leave me a message makes me smile and delight. You are all busy but you still comment. Thank you!
What are you thankful for this week?
xx
It has been a gloomy old week, hasn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful for central heating, a roof over my head, good TV, not having a cold anymore, the love of a good man and a couple of cats. I'd be even happier if I could find a flight to India at a decent price that didn't involve 20 hour changeovers! x
Fox socks!! <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post to counteract such an awful week.
The fox socks are beautiful! I want a pair, I should have a look at Aldi. x
ReplyDeleteLovely post
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
Yes, dear Kezzie, I practice this, to be thankful for so many things, especially what people think the simplest ones, but they are the ones that really mean so much! You did well buying the dress and the socks, it's great to vist and talk to your parents, the 12 year old pianist sounds amazing, the Literacy teacher saying you are the one she trusts and the gigs, recorder club, fish pie and the students you had, that now left - even though they left, a piece of you went with them, as well as a piece of them remained with you and this is the beauty of life - we are all learning from each other! Loved your post! I hope you have a very nice weekend!
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Oh, I need to hot foot it (get it?!) to Aldi for those socks! xx
ReplyDeleteThis was a much needed post after what has been a gloomy week for many. I've found this year so far though to be a difficult one, it started off with lots of promise and has gradually slowed, but you are SO right - it's very important to remember the good things, big and small, to remind ourselves there are reasons to smile. There were so many lovely things on this list, that it's hard to pick a favourite, but the story about one of your students giving you a hug and telling you she'll miss you was lovely, as was your other colleague letting you know how much she appreciates you. I also think the fox socks were the icing on this post! Ooh, and I would have loved to have seen your flute recital at that event, I love it when there is public music at an event, it makes it much more fun. Hope you're well lovely! - Tasha
ReplyDeleteRecorder club! I used to play recorder at school :)
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
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Those socks are adorable! I think maybe I should do a similar post, I am finding myself - like a lot of people - dwelling on the negative this week (well, this year) and could do with reminding myself of the positives.
ReplyDeleteIn these gloomy days, it is refreshing that someone is thankful for things. Your post really made me think things over. I am thankful for my husbands unconditional support, for being surrounded by nice things collected over the years, for warmth and coziness on a cold day and for the memories of my mum and dad ... xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely post. Grateful for my husband Dave, our five kids, a roof over our head, a warm roaring fire, food in the fridge and pantry, a car to help us get around, friends that care, my MOL ( mother outlaw!!) and her wonderful listening ear, my faith, clean water and sanitation, the gifts that God has given me, Jesus and last but no means least ... you dear Kezzie for being a hip hop happy and encouraging gal and blogger extraordinaire :-) xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteDearest Kezzie, gratitude is such a wonderful thing, the best way to improve your happiness levels immediately. You do have so much to be grateful for and I think it's heartwarming to hear in particular about your student crying as she leaves your care. Good teaching is about caring, and you are such an honest, giving and loving person that you must therefore be a brilliant teacher.
ReplyDeleteWe, your followers are so grateful for you and your blog which is so unique and filled with all sorts of things we didn't know about or even know we needed in our lives.
Miss you Kezzie x
Anna
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A lovely post, lots to be thankful for :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, I've definitely been a bit down in the dumps. Important to remember there is still a lot of good in this world x
ReplyDeleteMore love for the fox socks from me, they are very cute.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about how upsetting it's been when your pupils go,I hope it helps to know that they will probably have some very happy memories of their own to treasure from their time with you.
Lisa x
I'm grateful for having such a lovely blogging friend like yourself:)...I think it is a great idea to write down the things we're grateful for.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet of your husband to buy fish pie and surprise you with it:)
I'm thankful for people like you who adorn the earth with your smile and your kindness.
ReplyDeleteI was so sure I'd left a comment here, but maybe not...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, lovely dress and I bought some fox socks this week too - from Sainsburys.
How lovely of CBC to buy your supper, there's nothing nicer than not having to sort something out for yourself after a long day. The gig sounds like really good fun.