A friend of mine gave me this sign to hang in my office. She knew how much I wanted to lead this new school and how much I enjoyed bringing people together to build a vision for our school.
The sign said:
Love What You Do
and it certainly was the perfect gift.
I loved
teaching and learning
leading and collaborating
conversations with the staff
connecting with the parents
celebrating student learning
being part of a learning community
walking into our beautiful building each day
being part of a legacy.
I have been retired for nearly five years. It was a shift that took some time to settle. There were days I missed it terribly. Even now, I get very excited when I am given the opportunity to visit a classroom.
But no matter where we are in life, I believe that we need to take this advice:
Love What You Do
Now, I love
spending time with my grandchildren
going to the movies with my husband
knitting
reading and writing
working in the garden
taking care of the hummingbirds
second-hand store shopping
going to the gym
visiting with friends.
No matter what you do in life. No matter where you are or who you're with...
Love What You Do!
