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So the origin of this post...
I'm borrowing the idea 
from Leigh Anne, 
who borrowed it 
from Tammy
who borrowed it
from Deb
who borrowed it from 
a tumblr blog
http://the-girl-who-chased-the-moon.tumblr.com/





i am grateful 

i keep notebooks (on my 57th)

i wish and pray 

i love Leo,who always shows unconditional love

i dance poorly, but with passion

i sing Sitting on the Dock of the Bay when I'm sad

i think so much

i really want more sleep
i need to write

i should skip this one...(avoid shoulds)

i can teach, read, write

i like changing seasons

i make readers and writers

i always say thank you...


Here are some of my own...I found I couldn't 

stop...



i will follow my dreams

i celebrate my students

i gobble up cadbury mini-eggs

i believe in God's plan for me

i borrow inspiring ideas from my PLN

i read sad books, according to my students

i write and you read, thank you!





Thank you Leigh Anne (and everyone else) for 

this idea...I certainly needed some help today!
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  1. Book MamaMarch 21, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    What a neat idea! Simple but definitely wonderful. I might have to swipe it for myself...!

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  2. RissaMarch 21, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Going to use this in my classroom…..today! Love it :)

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  3. CindyMarch 21, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    I need an idea for today and just may borrow this from you who borrowed it from ... Thanks!

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  4. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    very neat - what a great brainstorming idea too!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    I loved your enthusiasm to keep adding. I like the idea too and so will my class. Thanks for sharing"everyone." :)

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  6. JaanaMarch 21, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    This is great! I just might need to borrow the ideas as well! Happy Friday to you!

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  7. Leigh Anne EckMarch 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Great ideas are like good food - meant to shared! I enjoyed reading yours today. May the idea continue....

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  8. Linda BMarch 21, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    It's like a chain, Michelle. I just bought a little box of Cadbury eggs too. It must be spring! Wow-57 notebooks-a treasure!

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  9. Terje March 21, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    And that's how ideas spread. I like your dancing with passion. This is the best way to dance.

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  10. LoraleeMarch 21, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Oh, how we could sit and chat about your list!

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  11. LauraMarch 21, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    I spend so very much time reflecting on my class and teachers, I would like to do a reflection like this of myself. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. CatherineMarch 21, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    I agree, Michelle. This is a great idea, and I love the fact that you skipped "should." Thank YOU for sharing!

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  13. Vanessa WorrellMarch 21, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    I always sing that song "Sitting at the Dock of the Bay" and the avoiding the shoulds.. so clever!

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