Teaching in this small town comes with it’s set of challenges. And, while I won’t go into it at this very moment, I came home yesterday feeling very frustrated and confused.
Usually, when I find myself in that state of mind, talking about those things with other people gets me heated and emotional. When I recount stories or vent to somebody, I feel my blood pressure creeping up as I relive each story again and again. I think my explosive tirades tend to feel good in the moment, but the good feeling doesn’t always last. It just fuels my anger even more.
So, I wasn’t ready to talk about my day with anyone.
Instead, I parked myself on the couch and silently sat for 20 minutes, scrolling through my social media feeds. I wanted to shut my mind off. (I’m sure meditating would have been a healthier option, but without consistent and daily practice, sitting down to meditate for the first time as an angry, emotional person just didn’t seem possible).
While scrolling, I saw a question posed on a friend’s timeline.
Anyone who knows me knows I love _______________.
I don’t usually post things like this on social media, but I was feeling disconnected from the people around me and homesick for my Rocketship family. So I copied and pasted it.
I expected most of the responses to be “wine” or “coffee” since I post about those things often. (And, I do in fact love them very, very much.)
But, as the responses came trickling in, I couldn’t help but giggle and be surprised at 1) how predictably transparent I am with the things I love and 2) how people just know and can recall even the smallest events or shared moments.
It turned my day around completely.
It was such a silly thing. A very small, trivial thing. But it reminded me that there are a whole slew of people that know me. That understand who I am. And all the parts of me.
This. And all of you are the things I’m loving most today!
Questions of the Day:
- How would your friends answer this question about YOU? (Anyone who knows me knows I love ____________)
- What are you loving this week?
Anyone who knows me knows I love SHOPPING!
I am loving the Honest Beauty products this week!
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I have days where I just sit like a zombie and don’t want to interact with anyone either. Sometimes its good to just veg out!
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Glad this gave you a new look on how you effective people all around you and that your are loved and cared for.
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Awsome I love the responses you got, and that it turned your day around a bit. 🙂
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Anyone who knows me knows that I love shopping & blogging which often go together!
This week is going well, could be better!
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Anyone who knows me knows I love …… well honestly idk what they would say. Kind of sad huh? I’m going to try it today and see what I get back
What I’m loving this week is that I learned I can really like really really count on my two Best friends no matter how long it’s been that I’ve seen or talked to them they are always there regardless. I always knew my best friends were my best friends for a reason but this week they proved that they would literally stop what they are doing just to help me out and that I have the best Bestest friends in the whole entire world. People always say things like this about their best friend(s) but seriously what these two girls do for me is above and beyond what any ordinary best friend would do. I am absolutely so thankful that I got them two as my best friends
I would love to post this myself and see what my friends say! Most that know me would say ‘baking cakes!’ ☺️
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I’m glad your friends were able to brighten a bad day!
People often times surprise us just when we really need it. I love the responses.
Friends do add that touch sometimes to a dull and bad day. We should be thankful for having friends like that.
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That is so nice, I love that something unexpected and out of your usual comfort zone made your day.
I’ve done this and mostly everyone knows I am obsessed with coffee. Bad days happen and you are right it really doesn’t always feel good talking about them.
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I got the best responses on Facebook for that anyone who knows me post. It was so much fun to do!
I love coffee, rocks and reading! Good idea and friends make everyday life so much better!!!!!
Kallia
I considered posting this statis, curious of what people’s perceptions are of me. I was almost afraid it would be embarrassing. Bring on the wine!
I live with a small town teacher so I know your pain all too well about the challenges it brings. We literally can’t go anywhere without running into fellow staff or current or former students. Makes “date” night a tad frustrating at times. Glad social media got you cheered up.
For me Thursday means, one more day to weekend. Your posts are quirky and fun
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It’s so great to have people around you that can lift your spirits. Also, meditation helps no matter what even if you feel like you didn’t get any benefits and even if it’s only for a few minutes. Keep doing you:)
It always feels great when your friends know little things about you no matter how far you’re from them in this world!
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What a fun way to turn your day around! 🙂
Anyone who knows me knows I love my kiddo and watching Friends on Netflix.
One thing I’m loving this week is…cooler fall weather.
Momma said there would be days like this…it is perfectly human to want alone time to process and reflect.
Haha, I would love to know what response I would get. Probably that I love avocados.
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They would definitely say travel. I’m loving that even though I am home for a sad occasion, I get to see people I haven’t in a long time.
This is really awesome. So glad you have things you are loving this week. Happy Friday to you!
What is yogurt land? I’m assuming one of those fro-yo places….but if it’s a theme park of yogurt…please let me know. lol. Right now, I’m my new boots. 🙂
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Loved read through the responses you get— some are really great. For me, I think the answer would be SLEEP and COFFEE (because I have been told that’s what I share most on social media) But now I am intrigued to try!
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You truly are blessed to have such great friends who made your down day into an up day.
Loved reading all the great responses you got.
and my fav was ANKUR MATHUR.
I bet you will agree with me.
Lets get YOUR final answer Divpiv.
xoxoxo
I absolutely love reading these going around! It is so much fun to participate in them. I love seeing everyones responses.
Haha You have some great friends. Be happy and remain jovial because you have some really great friends 🙂
Anyone who knows me knows that I love my sons above all else in this world. There is nothing that I wouldn’t do for them or to make them happy. Coming home from work to see them every afternoon is the highlight of my day.
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Omg I almost considered posting this status the other day because i was having a rough one!! Figured it would boost my mood, but I ended up not posting lol…
My friends know different things about me so who knows what they will pick…. I asked a few and they said I love a good laugh. True!
Anyone who knows me knows that I love shopping & blogging. I’m also a coffee addict! hahhaha! Love reading this and the responses you get. :Looks so fun to do.
Shoes!!! Lol isn’t it interesting how things like that can turn your day around? 🙂