Hi guys and welcome back to my blog. Thanks for dropping in.
Do you often check your stats?
I was humbled when doing my internet research and came across blogs that have a reported reader base of 300,000. I was so excited about my first 1,800. I went into the kitchen and told my husband. He was lovely and supportive. He said Julie, give it a chance, you have only just started.
Time to reflect.
He’s absolutely right.
I am reminded to thank God for my many blessings.
I spend a lot of time figuring out the basics, how to choose a picture, how to get my categories and my archives visible.
There’s a lot of behind the scenes work going on that I don’t know if my reader is aware of.
Here’s a little award going to the behind the scenes workers at this blog. Someone needs a little love and appreciation today. Smattering of applause.
Some people added me to their lists of blogs they like to read. This brought new visitors. Thank you. It is a nice friendly surprise ~ sort of like a present you didn’t expect.
More Readers Comments.
Be young. Go ahead do something impossible. Could anything be more sweet?
Most comments are super supportive and positive. Thank you! A guy left a comment saying anyone who writes their biography in the third person is a dork. I deleted it. I reserve that name for me from people I truly love like my sister, my husband and my best friend – who by the way also call me Mutt, Monkey, Jules, Julie Bulie and JB.
Each Word You Say Represents Who You Are
Often when my younger students use questionable language, I sometimes give them a tiny note, a wink and a smile.
Give.
They told me in person It’s not our fault.
I told my sweet and smart students I’m going to buy you a shirt and write It’s not my fault on it for the amount of times I’ve heard that. I love that they have added me to their facebook accounts and include me in their lives. Hi guys! 
They gave me a couple of toys to play with at school: a spinner top, a stand up Winx as big as my index finger and a poofy top Cars pen.
Smiles. Silliness. Wonder.
Everything is going to be okay. Really!
Life is Participation.
I walked into class and some of my students noticed I got a new hair cut. They gave me compliments. I think were sincere. Although at the moment my hair is getting really long.
I’ve learned so many things from people and living lately. I would say the number one thing I have learned is how to be a nicer person. I mean it. I surround myself by lovely people and I thank you for being here right now in this minute reading these words. Hi! Welcome.
I’m Still Smiling.
I received a ton of stuff from my loved ones. Thank you so much. They continue to spoil me. I don’t know what I have done to deserve such wonderful treatment but I try to be humble and thankful.
My kids got a lot of clothes, toys and candy. I get love.
We talk about health, not smoking and going the extra mile – and flossing. how knowledge will make you a better people. We talk about how making decisions now effect the rest of our lives.
Miro. Ha!
I feel privileged to be a writer and a teacher, to talk to them and to you too. I’m also enjoying every beautiful minute of this glorious day. Thank you.
I know I got through to my class because they got real quiet and started listening, eyes transfixed. We talked about health we talked at length about existentialism, fatalism and Christianity and dreams. They get it. Kids are smart. They are our future.
As always, I hope this finds you well, happy, lucky and in love. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read and visit. Have a great day.
Julie
Be inspirational. Be inspired. Note to self: Try harder. And smile. Everything is going to be alright.
