Things that support me…
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On a daily basis, there are many supports I need in my life. First and most importantly would be my alarm clock. Typically it would be my French Bulldog, but I have noticed that his reliability is pretty wishy-washy. So as a back up I do have my cell phone. In my cell phone, there are many supports I receive. Every day I check the weather. Because I am a teacher in winter, it’s very necessary to check the temperature before heading out with my students. Many days and message times have changed because the real feel temp is below the 10-degree mark (brrrrrrr). My phone also provides the convenience of in-my-hand accessibility to e-mail, communications with my classroom families, communications with my family, my own children’s schools, appointments and the list goes on.
A support that provides much convenience would be my car. Without it, I would have to set my alarm much earlier for the time for commuting, which would take time away from the support and love of my family. If I was always walking to-and-from work it would make it extremely difficult to spend time with anyone, soaking in the hugs and kisses from my husband, my boys, and my pooch. Along with the convenience of the vehicle would be the online shopping. SO much time is saved by this. More recently I have discovered a grocery delivery service. Hello, two hours back out of my life a week. Then again I have more time to soak in the hugs and kisses of my family who is a great emotional support.
Without my husband, I wouldn’t have gone this far educationally. While I am on the education topic, I should mention the teachers I am able to share my days with. Without their laughs and humor, I wouldn’t keep my job. Even though it is ultimately for the love of children, I believe because of the rate of pay we receive, we need the support of other teachers to keep us coming back. When they aren’t at work that day, it’s the support of a hot bath that renews me and prepares me emotionally for another day of serving others. Having the love and support of my family plays a large part of what I look forward to when I get home. Without all of these, I would be a complete failure.
angela sabbah
Jenn!
I enjoyed reading your post, you are definitely right for mentioning you phone and coffee, these are things that I did not think of when writing my post. But now I am realizing that I do rely on those things heavily and they do support me!