Edition 420 Monday 26/03/18
Hi,OMG
is there any one in NZ not watching “Married at first site Australia”?Crikey
everywhere you go, everyone you talk to seems to be obsessed with it.That being
the case and being the ‘on to it ‘ sales guy I am I thought I better watch too
so I know what my customers are on about!It has worked a treat although in the
line of duty I now find myself hooked on my 4x weekly fix.Final episodes
approaching and then another NZ series so plenty of compulsive ‘train wreck’
viewing to come…all in the name of making and maintaining contacts in pursuit
of my ultimate fix…..the next sale of course!
Fletcher reckons toilet and behaviour training with Lily is going well
although there have been a number of incidents involving Dads slippers…… poor
Dad….enough said!
Something funny about reality TV is you know it is crap but you cant wait for
the next invasive cringe filled episode!
A
good mate passed away tragically during the week something that stopped me in
my tracks and something I have been unable to stop thinking about.Lots of
questions;when was the last time I made the effort to talk to him? did he need
to talk to someone, did he realise I was here for him,did he know what he meant
to me?why mate why?and then some guilt,Im sorry, I should have, I would have,
what if?,…..and now nothing but regret!!
A
timely and painful reminder to reconnect with those from your past and the
present who you may have drifted away from but still care for deeply,make sure
they know how you feel.
……Cheers
Jonesey
Kate Henderson reckons Lily is the sister she always deserved
but never had!!
“The
wonder of teaching is watching caterpillars become butterflies.”
Well I have really taken my own advice to heart lately!
There must be something about writing something enough
times it becomes reality!
Last week I stepped forward and volunteered to spend time
with Fletchers Year 1 class mates helping them with word identification, usage,
and reading!!!
Crikley talk about a contrast between Year 1 and year
13 groups but equally rewarding!
Each in their own way an amazing opportunity to pass on
knowledge and confidence.
Also each another chance for me to develop further as a
person by sharing my time.
As if that wasn’t enough, in the same week I also
volunteered to be the 6th Grade Falcons Soccer Coach!!! 9 out of
control 5&6 year olds full of weetbix on a Saturday morning!!
Again something I absolutely love doing and cant wait for
the season to kick off!
Interestingly when I left school I had a burning desire
to be a teacher, it was my calling!
I applied for and was accepted to Teachers College
however due to a number of circumstances combining to create a perfect storm I
was unable to proceed.
In a lot of ways the coaching, mentoring and time I
have committed to assisting others to grow and develop has been my way of being
the teacher I never was!
So some more examples of the ‘self development’ pathway
I am passionate about.
Its not hard for anyone to find opportunities to help
others like the ones outlined above!
Plenty of organisations, clubs and schools are looking
for mentors, coaches and volunteers!
I urge you all to make the effort to give a small amount
of precious time to help others.
The benefits are mutual and game changing you just need
to make it happen!.....NOW !!
“Teachers
who love teaching teach children to love learning.”
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