What do you think about? Have we come to the conclusion that we can’t have it all? Have we learned that life is a series of choices? Have we finally discovered that living our life with passion enables us to lead lives that we love?
Today I am in superwoman mode: I put a load into the dryer, another into the washer, run up to the kitchen, set the microwave timer and then sit at my desk to grade a few more papers. This is actually a relaxed Sunday for me since I have decided not to do grocery shopping and hubby plans to cook sloppy Joes for dinner.
If I can time slice everything just right I can knock out the eight or so loads of laundry that a family of four generates on a weekly basis, grade the multiple assignments that make up a unit grade and still enjoy a family meal and see a family movie on Sunday night.
Grading is easier than usual because they were told to answer every Do Now, Exit Ticket and Reflection in their Entrepreneurship & Leadership journal. I type in their name and all of their work comes up once for me to read, comment upon and grade against the rubric. No jumping from one screen to another!
Some students get glowing comments in the side bar, others get observations that they only answered part of a question or skipped entire sections. I am still pointing out typos, homonyms, missing punctuation as well as missing capitalization. Most students make thoughtful entries and earn good marks.
And then I came across this entry:
A3. What do I think about?I think about my future, whether it is my job or my family, I am constantly thinking of what is to come next.
It is 2018 and a young women is still wondering whether she will have to compromise her career for her family? This stopped me in my tracks.
So I have taken a pause from grading. I have made a choice.
I felt compelled to respond:
Men don’t think about career or family and neither should you. Do what you love and you will attract people who love you for who you are. And together you will make a life for yourselves that you love.
What do I think about?
“The more I know, the less I need.”Australian Aboriginal saying.
“Choices are abundant, it is the right decision which is the rare one!” Mehmet Murat Ildan
“If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.” Roy T. Bennett
Christine Heinicke 