reflection on respect

As February draws to a close, I wanted try another church today and try to traditionalize for myself trying a new church or place of worship at the end of each month. This was not possible for me this morning however due to a 3 car accident I had on Friday which has thrown a wrench in my plans in more ways than one. So instead of sitting in church this morning, I am sitting in my favorite local coffee shop (walking distance from my house) enjoying some freshly brewed and a breakfast plate. After skiing my personal most yesterday, I am feeling a little sort and a lot hungry and am feeling reflective on my intention of respect this month.

A lot of things have happened this month:
- went to 2 really fun concerts
- some hardcore ski days
- trip to Las Vegas for the weekend
- found out about graduate school decisions
- interviewed with DSST
- car accident
- beginning soccer coaching

Overall, I think I have done a decent job maintaining respect.
My work out regiment has improved greatly, I have sort of adopted the idea that I will absolutely have a good day if I work out. That one thing will make one part of the day productive and respectful for me. So I am happy to report I have only taken off and average of 2 days a week from the gym, and on the off days I am skiing or doing something active.

Also, regarding the news about grad school, while I needed one day to be grumpy about it, I've only let it be that one day. I have been proactive and respectful towards myself in pursuing other options, applying to several more teaching jobs for next year and really vying on a position at the new performing arts school coming into our building at Noel. It's been a challenge really immersing myself into CSAP and getting my students super invested while I've been preoccupied with job stuff, but I know that it will get easier and I have full confidence that something will work out.

Really proud of the way I reacted with the car accident day, was extremely patient, respectful and understanding throughout the whole ordeal. Sucks that it happened and it will cost me but I'm safe and so was everyone else and that is all that matters. I have good friends who have helped me out a bunch and I feel lucky and grateful for insurance and helpful people in the automotive business.

Still can improve on lots! Having patience with my students and sometimes co-workers. Remembering that they are kids and that this is a stressful time for everyone. Testing is really a strain for everyone in the building, there is a lot of pressure but hopefully my calmness can reflect onto them. Can improve on trusting my instincts and having confidence in making these decisions. Having more confidence in getting what I want and allowing things to work out based on my self-trust and intuition.

Will see what comes next, although it wasn't expected the new developments are exciting and I'm open to all that lies ahead.