Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Changing Direction
It was my intent, when I started this blog to feature more commentary on the benefits and problems I see with public education. I have kind of strayed from that to a degree, and while the personal stories are fine, I am hoping to change the direction back to the original idea of the whole endeavor.
I subscribe to various educational related websites (most of which are linked on the sidebar) and will be using those, as well as other resources to come up with ideas, as well as comment on articles written at those sites and others.
There will still be stories personal in nature, but expect to see more as well.
I subscribe to various educational related websites (most of which are linked on the sidebar) and will be using those, as well as other resources to come up with ideas, as well as comment on articles written at those sites and others.
There will still be stories personal in nature, but expect to see more as well.
Social Anxiety
Yup, I've got it.
I am quite comfortable with those I know but starting a conversation with a complete stranger? Not gonna happen.
I actually get all panicky and nervous when I am going to have to be in a situation in which I am not familiar with the surroundings or the people involved.
I even get nervous sometimes when I am doing something I have done hundreds of times (for example, driving to Boston tomorrow for Emily's 6 month checkup at Children's). I am not nervous about the appointment really, but I am dying thinking about driving in to Boston.
It's funny, because I don't think anyone would ever know how hard it can be for me to be social sometimes. When I speak in large groups of people (or even in smaller groups like at PTA), my stomach is in knots before my turn comes up. I do fine and even manage to sound confident but it's all an act.
I think this is tied to a lot of other things when it comes to my personality, but, I can't be sure. I know it has to do with my level of confidence, but sometimes I think it is just the way I am.
I am quite comfortable with those I know but starting a conversation with a complete stranger? Not gonna happen.
I actually get all panicky and nervous when I am going to have to be in a situation in which I am not familiar with the surroundings or the people involved.
I even get nervous sometimes when I am doing something I have done hundreds of times (for example, driving to Boston tomorrow for Emily's 6 month checkup at Children's). I am not nervous about the appointment really, but I am dying thinking about driving in to Boston.
It's funny, because I don't think anyone would ever know how hard it can be for me to be social sometimes. When I speak in large groups of people (or even in smaller groups like at PTA), my stomach is in knots before my turn comes up. I do fine and even manage to sound confident but it's all an act.
I think this is tied to a lot of other things when it comes to my personality, but, I can't be sure. I know it has to do with my level of confidence, but sometimes I think it is just the way I am.
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IEP Review/Determination
Julia's will be coming up any day now. The teachers and special service providers (OT, PT and Speech Pathologist) had until October 23rd to complete their evaluations. I am assuming I will get the meeting date in the mail this week or next.
As happy as I am of course, that she is making huge amounts of progress in all areas (most especially speech), I really, really hope she is still eligible. Preschool has done wonderful things for Julia. The social aspect of the whole thing alone has been fantastic for her, and believe me, with parents like Ryun and I, it's amazing to me that we have any kids at all that enjoy being social (hello Emily). Ryun would always prefer to be alone and me? I am sure I have some form of social anxiety disorder...more on that in another entry at the personal blog.
I will update here when the decision has been made.
As happy as I am of course, that she is making huge amounts of progress in all areas (most especially speech), I really, really hope she is still eligible. Preschool has done wonderful things for Julia. The social aspect of the whole thing alone has been fantastic for her, and believe me, with parents like Ryun and I, it's amazing to me that we have any kids at all that enjoy being social (hello Emily). Ryun would always prefer to be alone and me? I am sure I have some form of social anxiety disorder...more on that in another entry at the personal blog.
I will update here when the decision has been made.
Ahhh...
This is where I will be spending my weekend. My Creative Memories Consultant is hosting a weekend long scrap booking retreat which is what I asked for as a birthday gift for my entire family to go in on (parents, sisters, and Ryun and the girls). I am beyond excited. A weekend away, in a hotel by myself, scrapping all day and night? It sounds like heaven to me.
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