tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post4765586205042628041..comments2024-03-14T08:13:40.103-05:00Comments on Tales of Frogs and Cupcakes: Rambling of a Baffled Blogger (straight from the heart)Janayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255030091299082258noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-13229535149014514362012-12-01T17:14:45.025-06:002012-12-01T17:14:45.025-06:00I came back to read this again because I'm fee...I came back to read this again because I'm feeling it hard right about now :(Miss Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088250706844858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-6435367731293000502012-10-03T23:21:56.105-05:002012-10-03T23:21:56.105-05:00I am new to blogging, and I do find it overwhelmin...I am new to blogging, and I do find it overwhelming to keep up with everything. I really want my blog to be a journal of my teaching and ideas, how I have grown, and how I can become a better teacher. I love visiting awesome blogs like yourselves, because I have found sooooooo many wonderful ways to spruce up my teaching, make it more interesting and motivating, making it more rigorous, and helping my kids love learning. So from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, for helping me do just that. I visit often to "borrow" your ideas, and I will also remember to comment more often.<br />You make a BIG difference, and my teaching is better for you coming into my teaching journey.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch!Mrs. Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698673420309750983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-41353316853039131012012-09-29T10:46:52.663-05:002012-09-29T10:46:52.663-05:00This is my first time visiting your blog. I found ...This is my first time visiting your blog. I found it via a link posted in another blog that gave you credit for an idea she is sharing with the world. <br /><br />As someone on the outside looking in, I want to say, "Thank you." <br /><br />Your post has reminded me that, as a reader, I need to keep up my end of the deal. I need to show my appreciation for the time, effort, and expertise that are being shared so the rest of us can learn in this ever-changing profession. <br /><br />Once again, thank you.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-87496110254938249222012-09-14T17:49:46.563-05:002012-09-14T17:49:46.563-05:00Oh thank heavens I am not the only one who is anno...Oh thank heavens I am not the only one who is annoyed to hear about the teachers that make 100,000 selling their ideas on that certain website. I would love to make enough to send my daughters to college, but how in the world could they find the time to create and post that many activities and STILL have a family life, happy husband, full time job in 1st grade, personal hobbies, second job as a high school cheer coach, pay the bills, keep the garden watered, help the husband chop wood for the winter, keep a clean house and cook dinner.<br /><br />Oh wait, if I earned $100,000 I would have a maid to do at least two of the 20 things I do on a daily basis! Ugh, wish there were 30 hours in a day? Yeah, me too! Love your blog though. I will be hopping by again soon :) My teacher blog is in the fledgling status. I have another one though on our Life in IDaho that I have been doing for awhile now. <br /><br />I love blogging...I was the eternal journal and letter writer growing up...just a new way to express myself. Funny though as a kid you worked hard to keep your journal from being read by anyone. Now you work hard to have everyone read it! lolTeachinIdahohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054301814774331762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-81475196363146405232012-09-02T22:48:50.638-05:002012-09-02T22:48:50.638-05:00Word--thanks for stopping by! :)Word--thanks for stopping by! :)Janayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255030091299082258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-86364125432389776482012-09-02T22:48:19.533-05:002012-09-02T22:48:19.533-05:00Awww, thank you! I appreciate all you said! :)Awww, thank you! I appreciate all you said! :)Janayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255030091299082258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-24458627337022414292012-09-02T22:44:31.408-05:002012-09-02T22:44:31.408-05:00Thank you SOOO much, Annie!! I just love your blog...Thank you SOOO much, Annie!! I just love your blog and your products--fantastic stuff. And you're right about blogging rules, lol. I feel like there should be some, but REALLY--that's just not gonna happen and is totally unrealistic. I guess you just set your own standards and hold yourself accountable to them! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by!!Janayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255030091299082258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-62087566186290851792012-09-02T22:36:38.116-05:002012-09-02T22:36:38.116-05:00Thanks, Deborah! :)Thanks, Deborah! :)Janayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255030091299082258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-53824595100847688172012-09-02T00:39:38.178-05:002012-09-02T00:39:38.178-05:00Wow! What a fantastic and honest post! You reall...Wow! What a fantastic and honest post! You really hit the nail on the head. I was just talking to someone about how most people don't comment. My most high traffic posts are "FREEBIES". I like freebies too, but VERY few people stay long enough to say thank you. In the past, I left a popular all freebie site (as an author) because I felt pressured to post more freebies. I felt a bit used and didn't like it. At the end of the day...it is about my family:) I may not always post as often as I "should". But then again, where did the rules for blogging originate? <br /><br />I adore you, this post and your blog!Annie Moffatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269338935968546052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-26976557158221836582012-08-31T03:56:44.887-05:002012-08-31T03:56:44.887-05:00Wow, I have also felt that way at times. I love ho...Wow, I have also felt that way at times. I love how you articulated it. <br /><br /><a href="http://adepts.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Paper Maid</a>Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-42894373668784655472012-08-30T05:32:30.259-05:002012-08-30T05:32:30.259-05:00Your post was such an important one for everyone t...Your post was such an important one for everyone to read. I found myself nodding my head as I read your post. It is so challenging to keep up with so many blogs and thoughtfully comment and collaborate, while supporting a variety of teachers (all whilst teaching our own kiddies). I truly enjoy reading your blog. I don't always comment, but am trying to work on that. I know how meaningful it is to me. Especially when you can have a dialogue with your fellow teachers. Thank you for all that you do!!Laura K. https://www.blogger.com/profile/14454289615298677159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-91035484388131637912012-08-29T18:00:27.883-05:002012-08-29T18:00:27.883-05:00Thank you for saying what we have all been thinkin...Thank you for saying what we have all been thinking. <br /><br />I absolutely can't keep up with my blog roll anymore. <br /><br />Casey<br /><a href="http://secondgrademathmaniac.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Second Grade Math Maniac</a>Casey Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087820831140350394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-85683255154937622992012-08-27T21:21:48.971-05:002012-08-27T21:21:48.971-05:00Janaye -
Completely totally agree. I know that I...Janaye -<br /><br />Completely totally agree. I know that I feel so much pressure to make things, make freebies, earn money, add followers, blah blah blah... There are simply so many blogs and people and I feel like I just give up. I do my best to pop into the blogs and the people that I like and all the others I'm just leaving off my list!<br /><br />I don't look at the earners list on those selling websites. It would depressing because I know I make pennies compared to the majority of people.<br /><br />Ultimately - you're awesome. I love your blog and what you post!<br /><br />Lauren<br />Life in Middle SchoolLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281542750489998700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-51333031431029301642012-08-27T03:20:09.654-05:002012-08-27T03:20:09.654-05:00I too have just read all these comments after comi...I too have just read all these comments after coming over from another blog. I only realised that there were so many teacher blogs out there this summer round about the same time as i discovered Pinterest! I think the problem is people are so busy, see an idea on Pinterest, look for that idea on the blog and then leave. I sometimes leave a comment, but not having a blog myself I worry i look like some creepy stalker! I can see how others think classrooms end up looking similar. Here in the UK there is a website called sparklebox and I vowed to never use it again after seeing everyone else using the same (everything is in the same font so it was obvious where the resources were from). I feel much happier creating my own stuff and have been able to do this a little more thanks to some kind bloggers who posted 'how to' videos on their blogs. TPT is somewhere where I've bought a few things, but all too often things are very "American" and wouldn't work in my room due to terminology / Americanised spellings. so I set out trying to make my own stuff for my own use which is perfect for my classroom. As others have pointed out, it's all about balance - if you only want to post weekly, go ahead, I'm sure that your regular followers will be just as happy with that. the long and the short of it, i promise to not read and run any more! Keep up the good work.Glitterkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990544825748547581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-56032454772601345522012-08-26T21:03:05.799-05:002012-08-26T21:03:05.799-05:00I just sat here and read almost all 100 comments a...I just sat here and read almost all 100 comments and now I can't think of anything else to say that hasn't been said already! I COMPLETELY agree with you and honestly, thank you so much for writing that. Teachers tend to put so much pressure on themselves already and blogging/pinterest is a self-induced additional stressor. I'll keep this short and sweet - but thanks again for your honesty :)<br /><br />- Sasha<br /><a href="http://theautismhelper.com/" rel="nofollow">The Autism Helper</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901618651278406502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-22789351862670082802012-08-25T09:24:56.326-05:002012-08-25T09:24:56.326-05:00You know it's funny you post this now! I have...You know it's funny you post this now! I have been reading teacher blogs for about a year and a half now (and as a re-entering first year teacher after a 10 year mommy break, lol) blogs were invaluable to me last year. I felt like I could quickly catch up on how education had changed in the years since I graduated and then left education to become a SAHM. I admit, I do snag the freebies (private school educator making less than 20K, how can I not??) but I also buy many things from TpT and TN.<br /><br />I wanted to learn how to make my own stuff to sell on TpT, but when the heck do people find time to create all that stuff?? <br /><br />I've wanted to start my own blog because I love writing. Many times after I've created an awesome bulletin board or finished a fun unit, I think to myself "I need to share that with..." oh wait a minute, I don't have a blog, I can't share it! :) I have no clue how to do the freebies, the "linky parties", etc, so I just give up on the idea of a blog.<br /><br />I'm glad you spoke from the heart, and sad that blogging has become yet another competition between women. What is it about our inherent nature that makes us want to compete with each other and be "better"?? I hope you stick around as I enjoy reading your ideas. Kudos to you for sharing your heart! :)Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127525414953794307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-11014983779939460362012-08-25T02:20:31.232-05:002012-08-25T02:20:31.232-05:00I am a new blogger too. I have visited your blog s...I am a new blogger too. I have visited your blog several times. I am guilty of not commenting enough in my fav blogs I check. I will do better. As a newbie, I get so excited when I have a comment. I do love collaboration!! <br />Keep up the good work. I will visit and comment soon. :). <br />Meredith<br />www.sanders6thgrade.blogspot.com<br />Meredith Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273736005795108288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-24537245791404297832012-08-22T12:39:30.129-05:002012-08-22T12:39:30.129-05:00Amen and well said!! I agree whole heartedly!!
I o...Amen and well said!! I agree whole heartedly!!<br />I only post things I make for my own class as I refuse to spend time creating things just to create them...<br />Good for you.<br />Beth<br /><i><b><a href="http://thinkingofteaching.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thinking of Teaching</a></b></i>Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526172002437932267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-27097275065221667872012-08-22T06:58:09.946-05:002012-08-22T06:58:09.946-05:00I luv luv luv teacher blogs...I go to them all the...I luv luv luv teacher blogs...I go to them all the time for advice, ideas, for laughs, & to see that there are other teachers out there just like me. Because of how busy I am I cannot always comment, but I do appreciate all of your efforts & your hard work. Thank you for being a dedicated educator.GiGi4https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410053684409427998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-42043475091572604502012-08-22T04:36:36.181-05:002012-08-22T04:36:36.181-05:00I am so impressed by your honesty! I can definite...I am so impressed by your honesty! I can definitely understand about balance and time. With school starting back up, family and friends, working on my Master's degree, and blogging it is often very overwhelming. <br /><br />The best I can be is the best me and that it what I try to be. Thank you for sharing your heart with us! I hope you feel loved by all of these fellow bloggers. Your blog is wonderful! :)<br /><br />Rachel <br /><a href="http://www.abseymour.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A-B-Seymour</a>Rachel Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350103107663753171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-35879527525196228182012-08-21T23:37:57.746-05:002012-08-21T23:37:57.746-05:00I totally, totally, totally feel you and obviously...I totally, totally, totally feel you and obviously so do 100 others! I love blogging and I love the blogging community and just like anything you're passionate about, it's not going to come easily! I totally feel the same way about that newsletter. It's like the rich keep getting richer! But all I can do is be motivated by it and know that I have no one to compete with except myself. And not that you need one more thing to obsess over, but if you want to join our teacher's facebook page I will add you. I feel like I'm able to build a relationship with my fellow bloggers in that group like I used to be able to through blogging. I hope you are feeling better :)<br /><br />HadarMiss Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088250706844858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-79521145394890709222012-08-21T08:13:40.226-05:002012-08-21T08:13:40.226-05:00good for you, saying out loud what we have all bee...good for you, saying out loud what we have all been thinking. i just started my teaching blog, but have another private blog for years. i get the your in your out thing. also, i agree about that site reporting earnings. kind of nuts.<br /><br />come check out my new blog design. love new visitors.<br /><br />Melissa<br /><i><b><a href="http://preschoolerdaze.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Pre-Schooler Daze</a></b></i> Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198865194061711110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-71832149979367610872012-08-20T08:29:59.883-05:002012-08-20T08:29:59.883-05:00I understand how u fell and often feel that way to...I understand how u fell and often feel that way too. I too am getting less comments and less comments that even allow for anything more than thanks for taking the time to comment in reply. However, I am just as guilty of not leaving comments because I am so ar behind in my reader that I am just taking a quick look and the moving on. Often I read thing smile , pin, and move on. I am hoping others are doing the same for my blog, but I am not sure. So I am making more of an effort to make comments hoping what goes around will come around. Jenniffierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916072186283838614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-30571605448539454982012-08-19T21:04:35.715-05:002012-08-19T21:04:35.715-05:00OMGoodness!!! Someone who feels the same way I do...OMGoodness!!! Someone who feels the same way I do! I've been blogging for about a year, and I used to get stressed about how many followers I have. I've since realized that I can't keep freaking out about how many people are following. I do wish that more people would comment. Sometimes it does feel like I'm talking to a wall and it makes me wonder whether it's worth it. But then I'll get a sweet comment from a follower that just warms my heart and it keeps me going. I also agree with you about the popular teacher-made product site. While I am very happy for the teachers who have made money there (and I think it would be nice to make some money), I think that teaching should be collaborative. My husband and I went through some rough financial times a couple of years ago (eventually filing bankruptcy) and I remember looking at things and thinking, "I'd really love to use that in my classroom, but I just don't have the money." We have since recovered financially, but I have vowed never to charge any teacher for anything I create. I do have a "store" on that site, but everything is free. Hopefully, people will read your post and remember the reason they got into blogging in the first place - to connect and collaborate with other teachers. Thank you!<br /><a href="http://teachinfirst.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Teachin' First</a>Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603618267672092235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017698507183263684.post-56313938382691758022012-08-19T19:30:16.781-05:002012-08-19T19:30:16.781-05:00When I changed grade levels to fourth last year yo...When I changed grade levels to fourth last year you blog helped me get through it. I can see that all of those times I said great idea to myself, it would have been neat to actually comment. Now I am sad that you are changing grade levels but wish you a great year! I will still be a boggy friend.Ginger Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466708909324864396noreply@blogger.com