I was driving this morning to a board meeting that was held an hour and half away. Great music on radio. Beautiful sunshine outside. Smooth driving. Time to think and enjoy the morning.
A few hours later when I am driving back, I am filled with happiness and excitement. Our board meeting was encouraging, motivating, inspiring and thought provoking. Can't wait till it's conference time in October! This will be a great conference!
So today I am celebrating fellow educators who give up their Saturday morning to attend a board meeting! I am celebrating educators who care deeply about the ELLs in our state. I am celebrating ideas. I am celebrating research that many members do on their own, and the hours that they devote to make sure our annual conference is successful! This is group work as its best!
I am feeling energized! Perhaps this means that spring is finally here!
Working together always raises the energy level. Sounds like you have a great group for collaborating.
ReplyDeleteCollaborating was wonderful at that meeting!
DeleteI have a favorite quote: "Feeling pleasure is the first step to restoring energy." It's great when a Saturday meeting can be filled with happiness and excitement! Glad for the energy of spring and a morning to work with a great group of folks.
ReplyDeleteRamona, I think I need to print that quote for me! Thank you!
DeleteSounds like a meeting that was well worth the drive, Jaana. Great things happen when good conversations happen, I think.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I really think great things will happen in the conference!
DeleteWhat a wonderful feeling! So happy for you that it was productive and energizing -- and more celebrating to come this October!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle! I am really hoping for a great conference in October!
DeleteYou are lucky to be part of that group and the group is lucky to have you. Skip and twirl to the rhythm of spring.
ReplyDeleteTerje, I think I just might do a happy dance!
DeleteIt's easy to feel your excitement!
ReplyDeleteThanks Loralee! I have seldom came home from a board meeting feeling energized.
DeleteI can feel your delight in your words. It's a wonderful feeling to know that you are working with kindred souls. I'm so glad it all went so well for you.
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