My first steps into the Twitterblogosphere started with finding a few wonderful blogs. I read and read and read some more. Then I noticed the bloggers were also on twitter. I lurked for an obnoxious amount of time and jumped in a few times but not enough for anyone to really get to know me. At TMC I wasn't at all surprised that people didn't really know me that well. I just hadn't really put myself out there.
I started my blog a few years ago to help me sort out some of the ideas I had for the class I had to pick up. For 6 years I was an Instructional Coach for my Middle School. That position was eventually cut and I found myself back in the classroom. The problem with the blog is that I have a completely irrational fear of writing. The thought of a 1 page reflection paper sends me over the edge. College was a nightmare. Tears, tears and more tears. I'm still not sure how I made it through. Fast forward to Math Bratt. It died. I know I have stuff to share. Stuff I really want to share but the words always escape me. Those of you who meet me in person know I have stuff to share and you are allowed to tell me to shut up once in a while.
Everyone has already written so much of how I feel about TMC12. I never could have put all of my emotions in words as well as everyone else. Thank you for writing what I could not. But most of all, thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to write. Even if it is difficult. I have the strength to do it because of all of you. How could anyone not be inspired by each and every one of you?
Please forgive me when my posts are less than eloquently written. I hope you read them anyway.
Never fear about writing! Your blog is like your childhood diary - you write for YOU, not for anyone else! It was great to get to know you at TMC!
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY share your fear of writing. Writing papers has nearly been the death of me more than once. I know how much courage it took to not only write this post but then to hit that "publish" button. Thank you for sharing. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteMike Mathews
You have so many tremendous thoughts to share. I soaked up more from our conversations than almost any that weekend. Conquer the fear. The community needs your ideas!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted this! You have soooo much to share and we'd be lucky to keep learning from you.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way! I'm a grammar don't. I even took advanced religion courses in college to avoid advanced english classes. I also took "Techinal Writing", ANYTHING to keep from having to write. I am a grammar don't, but I do it anyway. I loved hearing your thoughts and ideas at TMC. Please keep sharing them with me through your blog. Start with the similar triangles slope activity! :)
ReplyDeleteJulie
I feel the same way! I'm a grammar don't. I even took advanced religion courses in college to avoid advanced english classes. I also took "Techinal Writing", ANYTHING to keep from having to write. I am a grammar don't, but I do it anyway. I loved hearing your thoughts and ideas at TMC. Please keep sharing them with me through your blog. Start with the similar triangles slope activity! :)
ReplyDeleteJulie
I love your blog posts! You have such terrific insights and compassion for your students. Try not to worry about the writing. Anybody who would just you is not worth having as a friend/colleague.
ReplyDelete- Elizabeth (aka @cheesemonkeysf on Twitter)