We've made it through February

The road through February is looooong.

Can we all just agree that February is like the worst month ever? I am SO GLAD it's over. SO SO SO GLAD.

But now it's March, and Spring Break is somewhat in sight (only like 37 days!). This time of the year is stressful, depressing, frustrating and tiring all in one. But some good things happened in February, so I can't complain too much (though I did notice I complained a lot more in February than in other months).

1. I am forming some great bonds with my students. This seems to be the time of year when students become more "attached" to teachers, and I actually feel like some of my current students might like and appreciate me. Some students even stand up for me when other students do rude stuff! That seriously feels so nice-- I can't think of anything else that compares to it.

2. I'm in a book club/study. An assistant principal at my school is leading a small book study with a few of us teachers, Innovator's Mindset. I really enjoy being part of this book club because we all share similar mindsets on education, and it's really inspiring to work with them. I cannot overstate the value in reading books with other people (who are similar to you!). It really improves my outlook!

3. My boyfriend came to visit. I don't get to see Chris too often because he lives out of state (for now hopefully!), so I really try to take advantage of the times he does get to come back. I hadn't seen him since Christmas Break. It definitely adds more "stress" to my life not being able to see him or spend time with him. However, it does make me value the time I do have with him so much more.