The answer is simple....not much. I feel like because I'm so overwhelmed with switching grade levels and moving into a new house- my brain has run away. Gone are the incredible cute ideas I have or at least had- I'm intimidated because I don't have all of these cute graphics or clipart accounts to make super cutie pa-tootie stuff even though it's so me. I'm not sure my ideas are original enough or that anyone will find them as great as I do. I'm intimidated because I don't have interesting information to give you or new things to teach you about. This blogging thing is intimidating because there are so many amazing teacher blogs out there that why read one that doesn't do much for you?
It's a question I've been dealing with for the last month....I'm just me. I'm nerdy about sports which is what I'd probably show way too much in my blog, I rock a charlie brown, polka dots, and peanuts classroom...there isn't much interest in that from other teachers I'm sure, I cuss way more than I can show on here, I crack way more jokes that I should, I'm beyond sarcastic and often times way goofy. I'm a little different from the typical teacher- sports obsessed, beer drinking, trash talking, joke cracking, super boyish while being way girly kinda of different.
So I ask my bloggy friends- am I just weird or can blogging be intimidating? I feel like I'm alone. :/
You are not weird!! I just started my blog a few weeks ago and I hadn't posted in almost 2 weeks until today, because I feel like everyone else is already sharing awesome ideas. My guess is that the more I write, the better (and more confident) I'll get at it! So blog on, fellow 4th grade teacher! I'm your newest follower! :)
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Bee
Oh you are not weird and you sound like a girl after my own heart!! Give me a game to yell at on TV and a beer in hand and I am one happy girl!
ReplyDeleteI have definitely felt the same way and do on probably a daily basis!! I have been doing a lot of tutoring this summer and so I just havent had much time to create but I am trying to get started back up again! My thoughts are... that with school coming up, and whenever the heck I can get in my room... I will have lots of pictures and ideas to share, even if some were originally pinterest inspired! haha! Glad your back and I hope the blogging bug bites again soon!
Taylor
BakingCraftingTeaching Oh My
Oh sweetie! I understand completely! My friend who is also a new blogger said that sometimes she feels like their is this elitist blogging club and that only a the popular girls can join (we were discussing gaining followers). We giggled and of course she was only teasing. But the great thing about teaching is that we all have amazing ideas and do incredible things with our kiddos! Sometimes we just experience a little writer's block (or at least I do). I love your blog and enjoy reading your posts!
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Laura
TIPS: Teach, Inspire, and Prepare Students
I feel the same way! I just started my blog a few weeks ago, and I'm super intimidated by all our fellow bloggers. Especially the people that post every day. This is summer! Don't they have kids and fun summer plans?
ReplyDeleteI found you on Pinterest, which led me to your blog, and I'm excited to read about all your ideas for this upcoming year. I think there are lots of bloggers out there who feel the same way you do, including me. Just because you don't have a store or fancy cute printables, doesn't mean you don't have good ideas. It could be a quick organizational tip, or a classroom management technique, or.... anything! Oh, and I totally relate to you about the sassy, beer drinking, sports loving tomboy! :)
Thanks for putting your thoughts out there. It has actually given me confidence to keep on writing my blog.
Angela :)
http://hippohoorayforsecondgrade.blogspot.com
You all are so INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for your comments. It reminds me why I love blogging because there are incredible people and fellow teachers out there who make it worth it. Thank you for your kind words and for following my blog. :) I adore you all.
ReplyDeleteHey girl! Don't sweat it at all. You are NOT alone. I've been blogging for a year and I still feel like that sometimes. Just go at your own pace and you will find your own group of followers. I guess it is sort of a blogging club, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI had a similar melt down early in June and posted on my blog. I was so overwhelmed with the product placement. I felt like every blog post was about a giveaway or a new product. Since then I have learned to just do my thing and readers come (even without lots of giveaways).
I also have a terrible mouth and have to clean it up for my blog. Don't worry, I think a lot of teachers fall into that category. I'm lucky enough to work on a team with 2 people who are worse than me (and that's saying something) so I finally look like the golden child. Hehe.
Thanks for being brave and sharing your thoughts here. I think you speak for a lot of bloggers. I can't wait to read more on your blog.
Amanda
The Teaching Thief
P.S. I teach 4th in NEISD too. What school are you at? Email me!! teachingthief@yahoo.com
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The Teaching Thief
Nope! You are not alone in your feelings. I felt the same way.....still do actually. I was hesitant to start blogging simply because I felt like everyone else was already waaaaaay ahead of me, waaaaaaay funnier than I am, waaaaaaay better at creating cute things, etc. etc. etc. LOL I finally just decided to jump in and came to the realization that at best I would meet some cool people and get some great ideas.....and at worst I would have an online documentation of my thoughts, ideas, and experiences that I could look back on for reflection.
ReplyDeleteKeep blogging girl! I bet we'll both be surprised where we are in a year! :-)
Debbie :-)
K is for Kinderrific
Thanks Debbie. I'm so excited that I found your blog and I'm excited to see where we will both be in a year. :) Can't wait to read more on your blog.
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