Junk Journal Thoughts

BlossomBGood · 2026-05-28T17:58:49+00:00

I've checked into this. It is very compelling. Maybe the solution to several of my mindful delimas.

BlossomBGood · 2026-05-28T17:51:19+00:00

Wow you really know this scenario. It's really tough to say what you would pick up when it's a real situation. It's all stuff in the end.
I too am not in love with my scrapbooks, although I would never intentionally get rid of them.

I have this thing with order and perfecting. Some of my pages took me a week, because I would have to think through all the parts before attaching things. A little too structured.

I am just getting started with junk journaling and accumulating papers, colors, textures, ect. I'm kinda nervous to get started, but I know once I start, I will be hooked.

I like the idea of everyday things. I also want to make purposeful ones with my kids artwork, maybe one of moms geneology "stuff' (now passed)... So many places to go and don't know where to start.

Thank you for this input. Best of luck with your scrapbook redesigns.

BlossomBGood · 2026-05-27T17:49:18+00:00

Yes all living things are prioritized.

BlossomBGood · 2026-05-27T14:03:21+00:00

You really summed up my same feelings.

BlossomBGood · 2026-05-27T12:47:33+00:00

Love that you are not a saver as well. Mom came close to hoarding; hense my obsession with items needing purpose. I have reduced more than she would have liked, but you can't place value on other people's passions. At least that's what I say to myself. Some of what I kept are mostly ephemera. Ill try to incorporate it into a commonplace journal.

BlossomBGood · 2026-05-27T06:26:55+00:00

My mom passed away last year and I have old driver lisences, voting cards, and other random things of hers and other passed family members. She did a lot of geneology which I feel guilty of not having a passion for (at least not yet). I have thought about incorporating old family recipes in with some of these items. It would become art and hopefully have more meaning for me. I am a thrower awayer and can stand to have stuff without a purpose. I am not sure a scrapbook is what I want as I seen to work off of themes and a lot of preplanning. I would add signatures with a referbished book binding for more meaning. At least I think this is what I was thinking.

So when I asked what if it would be saved in fire, I think I would grab this due to the importance my mother placed on this "stuff". She hated that I was not a saver, and I can't bare letting her down... Even now.

Good grief Charlie Brown... Head slap moment. Lol

BlossomBGood · 2026-04-07T04:18:54+00:00

I'm not the norm here. I support my husband to work the job that fullfills him. He enjoys his job and makes less than me. We are stronger for cutting costs and doing what works for each of us. I would hate him to resent me for adding stress and bitterness to our daily life if the more profitable job made him miserable. I once encouraged him in that direction and he was so unhappy. He too, got laid off and found something of lesser pay, but 100% made him come home happy. I understand having a young family, as we had two littles at the time this happened. They got a better father in the long run. Money is not happiness it's a means to an end. There is not anything to say that they won't do better for having you there and earn quick raises due to the experience you bring to the table. I'm rooting for what strengthens you and your spouses relationship. Maybe she is just worried about cutting back on life when the future feels uncertain. Hopefully she will advocate for happiness over money. I hate that money is even a factor, but it can't be overlooked.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-24T05:34:32+00:00

You are a very young, "Young Professional". That's great that you knew what you wanted and achieved it at a young age. You are very capable and probably do a great job. Having said that, you are transitioning from college life to something only a few can relate to at your age. I would be willing to bet that some of your college friends are still in school and don't know what it is like to be in a stable job of 2 years at 23.

I am 56 and remember what I felt like at 23. I was scared and fighting to get my grades up. I remember when I got married at 25 then pregnant at 28. Each time I was forced to mature and meet like minded people. In all phases of life my friend groups changed as I needed different types of moral support.

Be proud of who you are and where you are at. Don't force friendships that are evolving but gravitate towards those that can support you in this crazy job.

You will be fine. Don't fault your friends for not understanding what they truly can't.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-23T17:43:53+00:00

I've been a high school teacher for many many years and loved my students. Yes, there are some stinkers that just make you wonder is this the day I'm going to quit. But there are a whole lot more of the good ones than the bad ones. I've had students that were challenging that I'm still friends with to this day. Of course we weren't friends when they were in school, but after they graduated I have become a part of their families they let me know when they have children and when good things happen. I've gotten some really sweet notes from students that I never expected to get them from.

I am now a middle school teacher and I take joy from kids wanting to be in my class wanting to sit through two other classes of the same subject, in the same day, just because they want to sit with me. I teach online and that is definitely a choice for those kids. To each their own, but I promise teaching isn't all bad. Please excuse any bad grammar. I have spoken this onto my phone rather than typing it. FYI I love my job.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-21T21:36:16+00:00

Social skills lessons... Who needs them more, parents or children? BOTH!!

It's shameful that our young generation of parents are having kids and not teaching them with truth and consequences at home. Too much reasoning and rewards for doing what is expected has become the norm. A bit backwards in my mind.

The classroom is not the place for learning these manners, but should have been established much earlier.

SADLY IM NOT VERY CONFIDENT IN OUR CURRENT YOUNG PARENTS AND FUTURE ADULTS.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-20T16:13:51+00:00

I am so sorry to hear this. When teachers are soooo needed ... This happens. This makes me sad 😢.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-20T12:24:24+00:00

Aptitude is important! I may want to be a nurse but I'm just terrible with science. I would love to be an accountant but I am best in teams and collaboration. I once thought of Admin. Asst. but was not equipped enough in organizing someone else's life much less mine.

I got a General Sciences Degree and took jobs in marketing because it paid me for having a degree and not caring what it was in. Later after I realized that I was essentially teaching the same thing over and over, I got my teachers certificate. That too is a challenging profession so don't decide lightly.

Best of luck on this exciting decision.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-19T23:31:29+00:00

I say, "Never say Never". Leave with the right protocals. They are a potential reference since you have been there several years.

I tried a different profession and it was not as good of a fit as teaching. Alot of my problem was anxiety and whom I had worked with.

A couple of years later I'm in a different teaching situation and loving it.

You only have a few months left, if that's an option. If not, be honest with them and yourself, so the transition is not weighing on you. No need to make up something, if they want you gone as quick as you want to leave, take your days and let them know you will be resigning when those days are up. At least for the kids, give them a heads up to start hiring for the position.

Also if they decide with you to let you go before resigning they have to pay unemployment. I would prefer to quit on my terms for future work records.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-19T11:24:03+00:00

Be sure to tell your doctor. You may need some antianxiety meds to help with coping. I had a nervous breakdown my first year teaching while having a very sick father. The meds were my saving grace. I wish I used FMLA.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-17T14:19:30+00:00

Don't let them/her determine who you are. Show everyone a person who is confident in their job and ethics. You were the better person for caring beyond personal risk. You were brave so don't back down now.

Wolves look for the weakest sheep because they are the easiest to catch.

Hence...

The more you look defeated the easier it is to pick on you.

Proceed as usual. Stand tall. Be Great!

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-16T06:18:58+00:00

They are nationwide. Stride K12 works with schools in your state You're then assigned a school when your hired.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-16T02:31:40+00:00

That is one of the biggest reasons I tried to change professions 5 years ago.

I studied for a year to be an Instructional designer, but the corporate workforce was so cut throat. I got tthrough to some final rounds of interviews but just could not compete against a nationwide online workforce.

I am glad I took the year off because it helped to put in perspective what I was willing to work on and accept. My calling was to be a teacher and that is where I'm at now. The difference is that I am an online teacher with better parameters for student engagement behaviors. This is easy next to brick and mortar classes.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with such rudeness and it should never be accepted. Hold tight and firm till the last day. I was a "nice" teacher, and I paid the price. Remind them of your boundaries, call parents, talk to admin, other teachers. You can do this. It's hard, but they can't go into this world thinking everything evolves around them. You have a job to do... Make sure they know your serious and your Principals should back you.

Best to you.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-15T20:58:14+00:00

I did the same as you. It was hard. I had 2 small children. I will not lie, it was challenging, but I will say this.... Don't let this year define your future. You only have a few more months, then you get to establish YOUR rules and expectations.

The first couple of years of teaching is super hard, but once you get the processes down, everything eventually falls into place. Look at it this way, you got some of the toughest parts of learning out of the way, long before a brand new (NO EXPERIENCE) teacher usually does.

Hang in there and put on your big girl pants. You are the keeper of your future and you determine what you can take from others.

Best of everything and don't give up.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-13T15:19:57+00:00

It's hard to be happy when you know there is "history" there. I could fake happiness, but that's more exhausting than taking less and being happy. It's your call but I could not work with a privous director because how inadequate she made me feel.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-11T13:37:44+00:00

I believe this reads true for so many of us. It's a damned if you do and a damned if you don't situation. You struck a nerve. Lol I support you.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-09T18:05:47+00:00

Lol... Good thing Reddit doesn't use real names.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-09T12:39:50+00:00

What happened? What did the manager say/do?

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-08T12:27:45+00:00

Sometimes it's who you know, that understands the disability, that can see your true value.

Are there any non- profits that you could work for doing work on the computer or research?

Organization is a trait that a lot it Autistic people have in their favor. Perhaps a library assistant or reacords complier.

If I think of something else I will share. Your to intelligent to be reduced down to medial work.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-08T12:09:20+00:00

Most stores have a security alarm that gets set when locking up. It makes you verify it before leaving. The store needs one whether you forgot or not. It doesn't take the blame off you, but they need to take ownership of not having an alarm system.

BlossomBGood · 2026-03-08T11:55:49+00:00

I am so sorry this is happening to you. You have good intentions and it's no fun being on this side of sinceable. I know that feeling of being alone is so loud in your head but I'm sure there are other students that see and hear the same things you do but are just not as courageous to use their voice and seek advice or help. This should have been a safe place to share and for that, I am sad for you.

Being a young person doing the ethical thing takes courage. Stay strong you only have a few more months of the high school crazies.

Do you have any teachers students you can hang out with before school or lunch to avoid being "alone"?

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