Well, it’s time for Farley’s Currently party. I LOVE these. Seeing as how I’ve participated from the beginning, I think this love is clear. But there’s a slight change this month. Instead of “stalking”, Farley switched it to “OLW”.
OLW is a tough one for me. I’m undecided. I’m vacillating. I’m wishy washy. I go back and forth. I’m uncertain. I’m unsure. In other words, you don’t want me on your jury of peers if you’re ever on trial. I’ll agree with the first round of testimony and be ready to say, “Guilty!”. That is, until I hear the next round of testimony and then I’m ready to yell, “Innocent!”. I do this all the time on any kind of 20/20 or 60 Minutes or Crime Show. Yes, my neck does hurt from the whiplash occasionally.
So here’s my Currently:
Okay, I hope I did this OLW thing correctly. I’m a first timer.
I went back and forth between “serve” and “walk”. And I do think most of the OLW’s are verbs. So I think I’m on the right track.
I chose “walk”. Here’s my thought process. Hold on tight.
I am currently in a bible study called “Walk Across the Room” by Bill Hybels (really good book, btw) and so that got me thinking. (“Uh oh. Watch out. She’s thinking,” they whispered nervously.)
I need to walk. In all kinds of ways. I need to walk across the room and say hi to a new substitute who looks lost (I usually do this because I love people, but if I’m busy, I smile and carry on). I need to walk OUT OF MY HOUSE and GO HELP SOMEONE. I really want to work at our local homeless shelter doing whatever they need (whether I’m actually WITH the people or somewhere in the back, organizing something). I need to walk (and get in the car) and go see my family MORE OFTEN because even though they’re thirty miles away, (more like sixty minutes on the 91 freeway) it’s not far! I need to walk across the classroom to help the kid that will never raise her hand, or the boy who is crawling under his desk, or the girl who is daydreaming and I need to be MISS SUZIE SUNSHINE when I talk to them, rather than MISS SARA SARCASTIC. I need to walk across our school campus and say hi to my friends in upper grade and oooh and ahhh over their classrooms even though it is out of my way. I need to walk around! I need to walk so that I’m not stuck in my own little world. Does that make sense?
And I do need to walk. For my damaged heart. Because I’m allowed to do that (if I listen to my body) and I’m almost at the low end of the “normal” spectrum for my ejection fraction (fancy talk!) so I can do it. Not like I used to, but I still can. And hey, I’m ALMOST normal! 🙂
So that’s it. Hope “walk” makes sense. It’s not polish or patience or even balance . . . I don’t know. Now I’m nervous. What if I don’t get a rose tonight? 🙂
PS My first day back was really good. I think we were all really happy to see one another and now we’re good to go for another week or so. But rumor has it that we have school again tomorrow so I guess we’ll all be seeing each other again. Even though it’s not really necessary since we saw each other today. Just saying.
Kristin:
I loved you before. I love you even more after reading this post!
Walk… Good choice. On all levels.
I could babble. But that says it.
AND I understood all of the "heart words"!
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
You can always make me smile or lol. And don't get me started on the 91 FWY…that fwy is ridiculous…I have to take it to visit my family too 🙂
I love walk. a lot.
good one!
Change a bulletin board? Seriously? I can't remember the last time I change my bulletin board! Wait…it just came back to me… When I saw a blogger post of picture of Noun Town. Perfect. Kids just keep adding to it… I know… I'm lazy… But I HATE changing bulletin boards!!
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I like your olw, on many levels. Enjoy your big tv night….it is 10:30 p.m. here and I am shattered after my first day back, fun but busy. I am off to bed with my good book.
LOL… ♥ you!
Walk is a good one… for all kinds of reasons.
Do we really have to go to work tomorrow? I really think that this VERY long Monday should be good enough for the week. just sayin'
♥ Dragonflies in First ♥
Yeah, I heard that rumor, too, about tomorrow!! I better get in there and spend some time with my honey and watch the game! =)
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
I like your word….our school has taken this on too. My word is cleanse……my soul, my body, my eating habits, my attitude, and my potty mouth! Walk is good. You'll wear it well.
Walk, what a great word! 🙂 Love it.
Lisa
Stories From Second
Walk is a perfect choice, as you've already walked into the hearts of Blogland!
Yearn to Learn Blog
Don't spread such horrible rumors…not about the kids{of course} just about that darn 5 a.m. alarm clock! I swear it hurts more every time. I could work well with every other day…I am willing to compromise! Ha!
Glad you had a great day back! 🙂
Hope
http://www.shenanigansinsecond.blogspot.com
I LOVE YOU!!!
I think you have the best OLW I have seen so far!!!
I LOVE LOVE {puffy} heart love it!!!
PERFECT FOR YOU!!!
and maybe your tiny hiney can walk to your car and get on a plane and come see me and Tunstall!!! sometime 🙂
haha I'm always nervous about getting the rose!! And I totally agree about the whole having to see your students everyday. What's the deal?? But my kiddos love me already, I got a lot of hugs on Friday 🙂
Walk is a perfect fit! I love it! I can relate with the EF (ejection fraction). We should compare numbers sometime….and go for a walk. 🙂
Mary
Mrs. Lirette's Learning Detectives
Oooooh I love this. What a wonderful person you must be inside and out from this post! I'm a new follower and this is so inspirational…WALK… ~love it!
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Walk is the perfect OLW…I think I need to adopt that one, too!! Loved this post!! You always make me laugh!!
Cara 🙂
The First Grade Parade
Okay so this comment has nothing to do with your post (which was great by the way) but did you see that crazy blogger chic on The Bachelor?? There was some drama tonight:)
one word…fabulous.
Hey! Thanks for mentioning me in this post–Miss Sarah Sarcastic! That's completely me. 🙂
I love your choice and explanation of the word "walk". I needed to hear that.
I love your OLW (and so does everyone else!!!) 🙂 And don't worry! I'm sure you'll get a rose tonight!
Kristin, I really wasn't understanding this OLW thing until you chose WALK and explained it so well. (BTW – I read the Bill Hybels book and agree it is great. But very hard for me because I am basically a shy, introverted person. Walking across the room is huge for me!!) I love the depth that you went to in explaining your word. Thank you for trusting us as you shared your heart with us and became transparent. Wow!
Camille
An Open Door
I like walk. You made it sound perfect. Keep yourself healthy girl!
2B Honey Bunch
The Best Endings
Walk is perfect!
Gladys
http://teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com
Walk is good. I should walk more, too.
Great. Now I don't know what my word is.
I have, like, three, but it's not TLW, it's OLW, so I'm gonna have to narrow it down.
What a beautiful word – walk. Just a deceptively mild word at first glance and then WHAM! walk hits you in the face with meaning. This is one of the best posts I have read about OLW. This is definitely a word to keep on the list for upcoming years.
Thinking Out Loud
I really like your OLW. "Walk" to you encompasses so much more than just one foot in front of the other. I think you nailed it!
-Megan
http://firstgrademagic.blogspot.com
I like Walk. I vacillate wildly as well. I'm a Libra. What are you? I cannot make a decision about this OLW and I really want to. I'm thinking of taking Ali Edwards course http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/onelittleword.php and I feel like by the time I decide, the course will be half over.
You know you're going to wake up tomorrow and think walk doesn't feel right.
Kimberley @ 1st in Maine
I think walk is perfect 🙂 A year ago I wouldn't have had a clue what you were talking about with ejection fraction, but now I know all too well and I wish you all the luck with your heart condition. Fortunately, we have had a very happy outcome with my BIL's heart transplant surgery!
Jodi
fun-in-first.blogspot.com
I love to walk! It had been so nice here in Kansas, but the weather lady said that was about to change. We never really had winter yet because it has been so nice! I have gotten into a routine of walking after school….,.guess not anymore!
So as much as I've resisted, the Currently has tickled my "I love to fill out surveys about myself" fancy. Which means I need to start blogging. Which means I actually need to start a blog. Which means I will stop being hounded by my co-workers to start blogging. Thanks to you and Farley, I know my OLW: Blog.
I think your OLW is a great choice!
I am definitely in agreement that I didn't really need to be here today what with us just seeing each other yesterday and all. Ahem.
LOVE your OLW and all if its interpertations!
It's beyond me how you manage to find time for TV !!! I'm so caught up with house work, school work, and blog hopping I have no time for TV!!!
Hope you had a great day!
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Love your OLW! That is great on so many levels. And I want the same things you do..someone to take care of all the stuff that I just don't want to do like dishes, cleaning, any of that stuff.
Swimming into Second
Lovely, but let's talk about what's really important! Bachelor!
Blakely, don't like her. And I just wanted to scream at Jenna, 'GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF WOMAN!' That poor woman needs some counseling, major counseling. "I am not really like a girl. I am more like a guy." Wow. That's all I can say about that.
Glad your first day back was a success! Seeing each other again tomorrow is always the challenge!
🙂
Christina
Mrs. Bainbridge's Blog
I am literally LOL at your OLW!!! So cute!!
Lindsay
My Life as a Fifth Grade Teacher
Kristin,
I love reading your blog. Your voice is incredibly strong and your personality just shines through. I love your OLW. Thanks for sharing.
Life with Mrs. L