tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post2819278386520126326..comments2023-11-02T01:30:31.319-07:00Comments on Attitude Changes Everything!: Healthy Me Check-in and EncouragementPattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04775430602334516126noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-69371263132467009262008-08-04T05:33:00.000-07:002008-08-04T05:33:00.000-07:00Yeah for you, it sounds like a good experience! ...Yeah for you, it sounds like a good experience! I'm a bit confused that he's in a tutoring program since he seems to be able to read and write. Are his skills just at a very low level and he wants to get to a higher level or is there some benefit to him for participating in the program? Either way it's great that you made a connection with him, the fact that he brought his drawings to you shows that. So Congratulations on a successful tutoring experience. And who knows maybe the hot flash and brow mopping set him at ease knowing you were nervous too and let him take a chance and open up!jillytacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621855217136876048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-90807904309634843002008-07-30T06:38:00.000-07:002008-07-30T06:38:00.000-07:00Wow Patti! He went back to get his pictures for y...Wow Patti! He went back to get his pictures for you. He must trust you very much. Perhaps you've filled aniche in his life he never had (someone who believes in him!)<BR/><BR/>And abou those hot flashes - I recently read that a nervous situation can trigger one. They are the worst aren't they?Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16090094523848914985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-8113047123910511402008-07-30T05:42:00.000-07:002008-07-30T05:42:00.000-07:00so proud of you for making it through the FF Urge....so proud of you for making it through the FF Urge.<BR/>the call of the drive through is a FREAKIN LOUD ONE.<BR/><BR/>what triggered it specifically? (rhetorical in a way. no pressure to share)<BR/>the relief?<BR/>the overwhelmingness of the situaion/experience? ( I so felt that when I tutored. prepared to help and yet felt wholly inadequate at times...)<BR/><BR/>Miz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-75041621431997938352008-07-29T22:37:00.000-07:002008-07-29T22:37:00.000-07:00I used to tease my co-workers when they got hot f...I used to tease my co-workers when they got hot flashes (while I helped to fan them & get cold water) until after I had Red and had hot flashes for like 2-3 months after. OMG, the WORST feeling EVER!! Well, now I totally sympathize with them!!Irish Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057732017469807596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-52094005605294362422008-07-29T19:47:00.000-07:002008-07-29T19:47:00.000-07:00Hi Pattie,So glad to hear it all went well. I kno...Hi Pattie,<BR/>So glad to hear it all went well. I know you were a great source of encouragement to Mark :)<BR/>I think the graphic design suggestion will give him a wonderful goal to work towards when he is released!<BR/>That cartoon at the end is so cute. Many of us can certainly relate to that one!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-3191640058159524542008-07-29T16:38:00.000-07:002008-07-29T16:38:00.000-07:00How awesome! Way to go!If it makes you feel any b...How awesome! Way to go!<BR/><BR/>If it makes you feel any better... I sweat profusely from my head as well. When I'm done running, it looks as if I just jumped in the pool!RunningNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811124795724255539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-5377036514019239512008-07-29T13:14:00.001-07:002008-07-29T13:14:00.001-07:00You are such an inspiration and I am touched by yo...You are such an inspiration and I am touched by your heart. You are making a difference. Eat next time ;)new*mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147814248509745599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-941444902773190972008-07-29T13:14:00.000-07:002008-07-29T13:14:00.000-07:00I'm sure the first time is the hardest. It sounds ...I'm sure the first time is the hardest. It sounds like they gave you someone easier for the first time so you wouldn't run screaming from the building? I love that he wanted to share his drawings with you too, it shows he trusts you and that probably isn't easy for him. You've accomplished more than you think.<BR/><BR/>If only hot flashes melted fat....Diana Swallow https://www.blogger.com/profile/06617104284642930333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-51640944923606531232008-07-29T11:58:00.001-07:002008-07-29T11:58:00.001-07:00Lol, hot flashes suck! I would have been super ner...Lol, hot flashes suck! <BR/><BR/>I would have been super nervous and confused too. Like you, what are you supposed to do exactly with this guy since he seems to have his act together. He has to have some sort of weekness that he needs help with. Hmmm, congrats and good luck! :)Twixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112782947827710096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-58563265965551164522008-07-29T11:58:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:58:00.000-07:00What an incredible experience. And congrats on co...What an incredible experience. And congrats on conquering temptation on the way home. I agree with the suggestion to put healthy snacks in the car to eat on the way home!<BR/><A HREF="http://mamabearshealth.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Path to Health</A>Journo June aka MamaBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147813827912805263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-86597685995054808942008-07-29T11:47:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:47:00.000-07:00I think it's quite normal to still want all the co...I think it's quite normal to still want all the comfort foods when you're emotional...that's something we've done for so many years, our bodies have to adjust to NOT wanting them!! You go girl...your willpower won and you went home without stopping for fast food:-) How perfect that your first student would be Mark...he obviously trusts you, otherwise he wouldn't have wanted to show you his sketches!! I think you'll do a fine job with him and any others who will cross your path:-) xoxoCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-48742567357096441652008-07-29T11:10:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:10:00.000-07:00I think your are a natural "encourager" - and I'm ...I think your are a natural "encourager" - and I'm sure he was just as nervous about the first meeting as you were. Sounds like you hit it off! The love of drawing is great - maybe you can find some learn-to-draw basics that he can reference online or books he could get. That might encourage more reading, too. Good luck at your weigh in tonight! Great job this week! I'm impressed that you resisted the urge to be "bad". <BR/>~BeckyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629309472224949095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-7243138362505308562008-07-29T10:48:00.000-07:002008-07-29T10:48:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by again! I'm on my lunch hour...Thanks for stopping by again! I'm on my lunch hour, but tonight I am hoping to read more of your posts!May I add you to my blogroll?Nonnas Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459588647203908856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-50005798421438023892008-07-29T10:41:00.001-07:002008-07-29T10:41:00.001-07:00So glad the tutoring went so well! I'm sure it's v...So glad the tutoring went so well! I'm sure it's very rewarding. But maybe one of those little handheld fans will make it more enjoyable. :)<BR/><BR/>Congrats on a sucessful and rewarding week!Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-89182434101091693312008-07-29T10:41:00.000-07:002008-07-29T10:41:00.000-07:00That's funny because my mother also sweats from he...That's funny because my mother also sweats from her head. <BR/><BR/>Wow, you must be some teacher when you already have such a good pupil :) I can't wait to hear more about it.<BR/><BR/>I'm also so proud that you didn't cave in to any evil temptations. I always remember this Bible verse from Sunday School when you feel tempted, "Get thee behind me Satan"! Don't let those nasty calories sucker you in! <BR/><BR/>You are woman so roar! (I'm such a sucker for those oldies)Manuelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330448362043206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-50398726370054235752008-07-29T10:36:00.000-07:002008-07-29T10:36:00.000-07:00What a wonderful experience. I'm so proud of you....What a wonderful experience. I'm so proud of you. <BR/><BR/>I have a couple of suggestions.<BR/><BR/>1. Take a snack with you that you can munch on while driving home. Something that you really like and is good for you and you won't be tempted as much. I'd chose a half a peanut butter sandwich if it were me. But I love peanut butter.<BR/><BR/>2. Don't know where your guidance will go when you contact the literacy people but you could try to have him draw cartoons and incorperate conversations into the stories. That might motivate him that way. Then use the drawing motivator in another way with having him draw buildings and cities to scale (like on graph paper where one square equals a foot) and point out angles and geometric shapes. Challanging him to use as many shapes as possible in them. That way it gets a little math in too.<BR/><BR/>And believe me I know how you felt when he came back to share his drawings with you. Encourage him to bring one with him each session to show you. Great idea on the graphic design suggestion.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223456736192620140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-45889753019511708282008-07-29T09:53:00.000-07:002008-07-29T09:53:00.000-07:00Hi Pattie!I'm glad it went well for you last night...Hi Pattie!<BR/>I'm glad it went well for you last night. I would've been nervous, as well, and yes, sweating from my head :0) I am a fellow schvitzer.<BR/>The experience sounds like it was very positive for the both of you.<BR/>I'm sure he saw in you a very caring, sincere person in whom he could confide his talents. <BR/>Now, next time you'll be able to eat before you go :0)Brightceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315996303259692721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-63039065438007040182008-07-29T09:50:00.000-07:002008-07-29T09:50:00.000-07:00You are so right about the need for encouragement ...You are so right about the need for encouragement and someone who will listen...just listen. I grew up a poor little farm kid and never dreamed of ever going to college, but a few good teachers led me through the process of getting scholarships and believed that I would get there even when I thought the idea was laughable. I was so grateful to them when I was standing there with my diploma. You are doing a great thing!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040416772190103045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-91228036631970654282008-07-29T09:02:00.000-07:002008-07-29T09:02:00.000-07:00Pattie, Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and...Pattie, Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and for Mark! What a great beginning. You obviously connected with him or he wouldn't have wanted to share his art with you. Kudos to you! I love that you took the step and planted the seed about graphic design. We all need someone to believe in us and we all need someone to help us move forward. I doubt very seriously that he noticed you were having your own personal summer. We think people notice things like that, but he was probably experiencing something similar that you didn't notice!<BR/>Hugs and encouragement coming your way!<BR/>CookieDonna Gotlibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968815928217439450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263927894612229534.post-14616587805090358442008-07-29T08:08:00.000-07:002008-07-29T08:08:00.000-07:00Pattie, that's wonderful!! I'm sure the first time...Pattie, that's wonderful!! I'm sure the first time is the hardest. Now you know each other, and I'm sure the literacy people will suggest next steps. You might ask him what he has the hardest time with, too -- could be a useful response to have.jovaliquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658198685121310571noreply@blogger.com