tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post7885215080219418735..comments2023-09-25T06:41:23.091-04:00Comments on The Life of Loonyhiker: Monumental Steploonyhikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378360383088143368noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-69039092707070324582007-02-12T20:29:00.000-05:002007-02-12T20:29:00.000-05:00I envy you. Not the moving out of your classroom ...I envy you. Not the moving out of your classroom part (I'm hoping to change schools this year, and that's the part that I dread.). Not the leaving kids behind part (I love my students and would miss them terribly.). Just the being free from all time constraints and being able to do what you want when you want with whom you want. (Okay, so that was a stretch . . . LOL!)Dodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610159552290200700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-79240657065827818052007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:002007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:00That is a big step that you took. I am a teacher ...That is a big step that you took. I am a teacher myself, but I am just starting out in my teaching career. Right now I am just substituting, it seems really difficult to find a full time job these days, but I hope to find a job in the next few years.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your retirement! :)Paula Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757928626025229344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-39888040184608623712007-02-11T21:28:00.000-05:002007-02-11T21:28:00.000-05:00I know it's scary Pat. But it's a really exciting ...I know it's scary Pat. But it's a really exciting new phase of your life that your planning for now. Once you actually make the break you'll be able to focus on the future and truly enjoy your new life. I wish you all the very best of luck. And I'm more than a little jealous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-76307746703159956042007-02-11T13:04:00.000-05:002007-02-11T13:04:00.000-05:00Oh, Pat! What a wonderful/scary moment all at the...Oh, Pat! What a wonderful/scary moment all at the same time! You know that just because you 'retire' does NOT mean you've quit being a teacher...you have all sorts of people within your sphere of influence you will still teach. Certainly remember that you never retire from life!!Glynishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764754822702091594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-69106115625975584522007-02-11T12:42:00.000-05:002007-02-11T12:42:00.000-05:00{{{HUGS}}} Congrats on your decision! I hope the...{{{HUGS}}} Congrats on your decision! I hope the transition is smooth and easy for youComfyMom~Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645425225886356909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-57833853755650269142007-02-11T12:40:00.000-05:002007-02-11T12:40:00.000-05:00Wow! Oh that is so hard Loony! It will all work ou...Wow! Oh that is so hard Loony! It will all work out you will see. You did the hardest part and that was making the decision to do it and following through with it. It will be spring soon and you will be so busy with your gardening, and hiking, and scrapbooking....it will be okay you will see. Change is always hard especially at first. Hang in there dear friend. I will be praying for you and BIG ((((HUGS))))) on making this tough desision!! Just think!! Lots of time to scrapbook now!!! LOL! LOL!Stephanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786835612418732131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-25295395102112813442007-02-11T00:22:00.000-05:002007-02-11T00:22:00.000-05:00I am so excited and thrilled for you. I know this ...I am so excited and thrilled for you. I know this is going to be tough but once the first 6 months is over (after it is official); you will wonder why you didn't do it before. Just remember the kids you have helped are just as happy for you. Besides, now you will have time, if I ever get a chance to drive up to see Nuke, LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766583501226631527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-30701994659590332082007-02-10T20:20:00.000-05:002007-02-10T20:20:00.000-05:00Oh congrats!!! I remember when my Mom did this a ...Oh congrats!!! I remember when my Mom did this a few years ago-she had sooooo much stuff in her classroom! Of course she couldn't leave completely she still there every day doing per diem math for the top students and art from time to time. What a wonderful next stage of your life to be starting soon!Jenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378395578804347581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-57650345806666620582007-02-10T17:59:00.000-05:002007-02-10T17:59:00.000-05:00oh pat! you really did it? Im sure you've made the...oh pat! you really did it? Im sure you've made the right decision. Think of all the new and exciting things you can do now. Any change is hard at first. <BR/>LaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685715.post-71797952315885426422007-02-10T16:46:00.000-05:002007-02-10T16:46:00.000-05:00Oh my! I am so excited for you and nervous too! W...Oh my! I am so excited for you and nervous too! What a huge step! Congratulations on making such a big decision!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964991488139631856noreply@blogger.com