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Yesterday in class, as my students were writing on their computers I took out my notebook and my markers and started to write. I was writing down a funny story that happened in class, and ideas for more blog posts, and then I started to write about how I was dealing with some issues in my life. One of my girls came up to my desk and looked at my markers. 



"WOW! That's a lot of markers," she said. I agreed. We conferenced and both returned to our writing. As students were cleaning up, a few more students were looking at the markers and marveling at the sheer number of them. I decided to share a story with them. Here's the story I told them...



Before school begins, teachers have meetings. We plan for the year ahead. At one of these meetings, I had these markers with me...

My most favorite markers! I highly recommend!
...and a teacher sitting next to me nonchalantly asked, "Can I borrow a marker?" I grimaced. Shrugged. Then shook my head. She thought I was kidding. I wasn't. I got up and got her a pen. No one could believe it. I tried to explain as best as I could. My markers are so special to me. The ones I had at the meeting were brand new and it bugs me when other people write with them. I know. I know. It's crazy and irrational...yes, I agree it is...but, I don't share MY markers. Because of that I now have
buffer markers...

Writing in my notebook makes me so happy! Using markers is a big part of that. I find I'm so particular about markers and I am on a continuous search for just the right marker. It makes my notebooks pleasant to look at and it makes me happy. I find I'm excited to write if I have just the right tools!

What writing tools must you have?
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  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Oh my goodness, we are two peas in a pod. I have the hugest(not a real word I know) stash of pens. I even had my friend from NC send me Mr Sketch markers from NC to Australia. I too am obsessed and my kiddos are impressed with my collection. I just love to see the kids in my class enjoy decorating and playing with their pens in their books. It is soooo relaxing. Great post.

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  2. JaanaMarch 6, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    I have the exact same markers as you do.I don't share either! I also have my special pens that are just for me! I think you just gave me an idea about a post:)

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  3. drferreriblogspot.comMarch 6, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    I don't have a personal marker collection; but I do have a HUGE stash of markers, beautiful and special notebooks, pens, pencils, paper (homemade, special, beautiful) and other trinkets that I could NEVER part with even when I am in a pitch it out mood! In true confessions though, I also have a stash of fabric, craft supplies and exercise equipment. Most of that is rarely used!

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  4. LoraleeMarch 6, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    I get it! Completely!

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  5. Margaret SimonMarch 6, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    You are too funny. I'm not that way. I always seem to be hunting down a pen. I would've been the teacher who asked to borrow a marker.
    Are you rounding up nerdlution today? I'm in today with this reflection on my one little word: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/open-to-friendship/

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  6. UnknownMarch 6, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    I love the media you used to share your writing. And I love the creation of buffer markers. I think I need to claim markers as mine. Or create buffer markers. You made me laugh today.

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  7. TaraMarch 6, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Hang on to those markers! Now, I have marker envy.

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  8. Christina SMarch 6, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I love your markers! Have you seen the episode of Rules of Engagement where Jeff stops hanging out with people Audrey loves because they take his food? Check it out. Hilarious!

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  9. DelightedMarch 6, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    That is hilarious! I totally get it though!!!!! I can see myself doing the same thing.

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