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She Says: More Summit Reflections
Hey Everyone, Have you been enjoying Mark’s food journal this week? He really should eat more regular meals, so this vacation is a good opportunity to start that.
Now that the Summit is over I finally had a chance to decide what to do about that wonderful trip to California I mentioned last week. I read all the comments and emails I received offering me advice and thought about what to do. I realized that during the Summit when asked what makes me happy I answered that I was looking forward to starting my new teaching job and finally having my own classroom. I love blogging and it’s been more than I ever thought it would be to me, but teaching is my new job; one that I left a lucrative and prestigious career to begin. I owe it to myself and my students to do everything as well as I possibly can. Perhaps it is not a huge deal to ask for three days off, but I personally do not want my first impression to be asking for something like this. I know the California trip is an amazing opportunity and I can only hope that the company and others will keep me in mind for future endeavors.
I had a delicious bowl of oats this morning. That was fun. In the bowl is Oats, Chia Seeds, Ground Flax Seeds and Barney Butter.
It was really yummy.
The Chia Seeds are from Greens+ and remember, if you want to sample Greens+ Chia Seeds and/or Greens+ Powder, simply email Diane at diane@greensplus.com and let her know you are a Hangry Pants reader who would like the free samples.
More Summit Reflections from Me.
Two of my best friends in the world were scared of me when we were in high school. This was shocking to find out almost a year after we became friends. Growing up I was painfully shy. I would not even go to dance class unless my sister sat outside the room. This shyness combined with my inability to smile on cue leads others to perceive me as intimidating or snobby. On the one hand, this makes me chuckle because it is so far from the truth, but on the other hand, it’s also frustrating because it’s so far from the truth.
In reading some opinions on the Summit I was a little surprised to read that some viewed the planners as full of themselves or elitist. I am just a regular person who is going to be a 4th grade teacher and has a blog. I am not obsessed with myself nor do I think I am a celebrity. I was convinced at the cocktail party that most attendees had no idea who I was. Anyway, it’s just a lesson in PR I guess.
I encourage everyone to continue giving honest feedback on the Summit. Things like having the agenda set before selling tickets, having simultaneous panels and more varied speakers are all great, helpful suggestions for us that will help us plan an even better Summit next year.
Yay, I’m so glad you made a decision that you are happy with. It was definitely a tough call but I know you made the right choice.
As for the summit, if it helps I thought you were even sweeter in real life than I could have imagined!