The list is getting long, so it's time to start sharing!
+First up, let's stop celebrating every mediocre achievement of the under-18 crowd. They then become adults who expect every, you guessed it, mediocre achievement to be celebrated.
As every smart teacher does, I have a prize box. I randomly pick kids, based on the behavior chart, to choose prizes. It never fails: if I give out prizes one day, the next day, the top point earners insist that they deserve a prize. PRIZES ARE NOT FOR EVERYDAY.
+The Capsule wardrobe. I fully intend on trying this for fall. Since I don't have much of anything in my closet right now and since I've never even seen my new closet in Colorado, I don't think I can make it work for summer. However, I believe in the fewer things that fit well theory, instead of novelty, pretty things that I'll never wear.
+Hashtag activism. Or should I say #hashtagactivism? I hate it. It doesn't work. Let it go. I'm pretty sure the terrorists aren't following you on Twitter. And this isn't just for one particular case (what the article is about). It's in general. Everything does not need a hashtag.
+A blog post on less. To me, I feel like I'm wasting time if I'm doing less. Do you ever feel that way? Tying in with the capsule wardrobe idea, let's all get rid of clothes that make us feel terrible, okay?
+Things you learn in your 30s. I'm not thirty yet. But I can attest to #2, #8, #9…
Plus, this cracked me up.
Also, #20 and #22.
+For teachers out there: Louis C.K. takes on Common Core.
+A yoga for flexibility routine. I love it and have done it a few times a week for the past couple of weeks. It's perfect for stretching out tight leg muscles.
+Things that happen when you get your first job. Or any new job in my case. I've discovered that, sometimes, I have more experience than my co-workers (because I'm old now) and I have advice to give. It's a whole new experience. #18 fits me well. I never thought I'd have appreciated my years in food service. Customer service skills will always serve you well.
