...for the past two days, I have been home sick.
Feeling crappy and crazy busy, trying to tackle so many upcoming projects and tasks.
It is quite difficult to accomplish all your things when you suffer from a dang chronic illness.
It makes it even more difficult try and explain why you are under the weather or why you "always" get sick. That is the part I hate the most and I don't think it wil lever get any easier.
Today I had my update appointment with my autonomic neurologist.
SO much to say, so many interesting new insights
I will save that for another day...stay tuned!
{The Big Day}
TOMORROW is my big assessment presentation to wrap up my student teaching experience. The performance given will be ranked into categories: Excellent, Above Average, Average, Below, and Poor. You are graded on your confidence, knowledge, skills presented, content, and professional attire.
Here's the thing. I don't own any super "professional" clothes. I am really a sweat pants and cotton shirt kind of gal. Yes, I do "student teach" so I wear dress pants and cardigans, but nothing to spectacular. Honestly, most first grade teachers I know just stick to the business casual world of the target women's department! ;) If it gets dirty, torn, or tattered...no biggie!
Life in the big, fast lane of suits and snazzy outfits just doesn't fit me (nor my wallet).
{The Story}
Get a load of what my AMAZING mother did for me tonight. As I am attempting to practice and perfect my 12 minute presentation, I am worrying about what to wear. The men are wearing suits and the ladies were told to wear your "best professional attire". I'm freaking out in my apartment thinking thoughts of "oh man, what am I going to do" "I don't feel good, I can't fathom going out and shopping right now". Well, my lovely old mother decided to get in the car and head to the store.
She purchased hundreds of dollars worth of clothing. Yes, hundreds. She came knocking on my door bearing gifts and was so excited. I attempted to try on all of the wonderful options; however, slowly but surely, one after another, they all became "no's. I was very thankful for everything she tried to do for me, but it is just very difficult for me to find clothes.
I assured her that I would make something work, but I just felt kind of nervous. Your self esteem kind of drops when you know that everyone around you will be wearing nice clothes and you...well, aren't.
She knew I was screwed (for lack of better words) and the little stinker drove all the way to more stores and purchased MORE outfits to try. I didn't know until she wasn't answering her home phone and I tried her cell. I couldn't believe that she went out of her way & went driving to ANOTHER store.
She came on over and showcased 15 more articles of clothing.
How special is she?! I was shocked and so grateful.
Luckily, I was able to find TWO pieces of clothing that would work perfectly.
She was elated and that pit in my stomach was put to ease.
On top of that. She even stay and ironed them all :)
Double bonus.
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So now, I have the clothes...
All that's left is the infamous presentation tomorrow!
Wish me luck :)
What are your tips for easing your nerves before a big project/presentation or has anyone went completely out of their way to make sure you are completely confident and comfortable?
I am so happy to say I have the most amazing mother.
I love you mom,
xoxo
3 comments:
wow! that is major commitment! but then again, she's your mom, moms will go out of their way for their babies!! back in the day, when i am sick, she'd make three different kinds of soups, from scratch! when she was on the go, she'd leave six different kinds of canned soup to choose from, bags and bags of snacks, loads of fruit juice to pick from, etc. you get the picture.
oh my gosh, i love picking professional outfits especially because even though my job title sounds so business casual, it's actually a very casual work place. i mean i can wear jeans and sneakers, and shorts and flats during the summer time.
i don't really have tips for a big presentation, other than be prepared for it, if you make a mistake, just keep it moving, use humor and as you keep talking, you forget about your nerves. whatever you do, when they say take a few drinks before the big day, don't do it. it doesn't work for everyone ;)
hope you got the package already! xx
How wonderful (not the feeling crummy)that your Mom got you those clothes; such a supportive & loving thing to do.
My advice for you is this: go over in your head exactly what you want to say exactly the way you want to say it; imagine your presentation going flawlessly over & over again. By the time you do the presentation it will already seem like you've done it, so just do it again. :)
~Good luck from your new ReaderFriend. :)
Aw your mum sounds wonderful,so supportive,plus with what your wearing sorted you can totally concentrate on your presentation!
I hope it goes well,just be yourself.
Hope your having a wonderful weekend x
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