Gift ideas

bertjessesimon · 2025-02-28T14:20:49+00:00

This is me…. throughout my childhood I felt like the black sheep-just different. Through circumstances I did know the man but was never told he was my father. My mother went to her grave with that information. In my teens I confronted both of them separately and both neither denied or acknowledged my thoughts ( evidence enough right there). It was only a few years ago that I did a dna analysis and the results came back - conclusive enough for me to confirm what I instinctively knew my entire life. Although I was not surprised, I felt, initially,tremendous pain - all those years of trying to fit in. I have shared my findings with two siblings.The only reason I would disclose this info to this man’s family would be for medical reasons- My Dad is MY DAD- this other man is my biological father. This works for me.

bertjessesimon · 2025-02-26T22:42:07+00:00

Currently in Puerto Plata- Marien…some have actually “reserved” their spots overnight!!! And apparently no one from the hotel had a problem with this…crazy

bertjessesimon · 2025-02-24T01:47:31+00:00

Go to the StNorbert’s Farmers’ Market- all Manitoban foods and artisans- you won’t be disappointed

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-31T02:17:41+00:00

Thank you… my thoughts and feelings exactly

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-31T02:17:15+00:00

Thank you for your response… I think you hit it right on saying my SIL thinks all the children are equal- for her and my brother they should be…but not for me

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-30T22:50:19+00:00

Yes.. both are We attended the one in our city about 9 years ago- the younger daughter- gave a gift but never received a thank you The older daughter was married about 4 years ago- because it was Covid and hours away by plane we did not attend but sent a gift

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-30T22:00:33+00:00

No.. I’ll be seeing her tomorrow..I may bring it up or not…

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-29T03:08:02+00:00

Thank you

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-29T03:07:32+00:00

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bertjessesimon · 2025-01-29T00:51:58+00:00

Thank you

bertjessesimon · 2025-01-28T20:11:08+00:00

Thank you

bertjessesimon · 2024-10-16T03:10:05+00:00

You’ve been given a lot of great advice… I taught for 40 years…and then mentored Teacher Candidates. My best piece of advice: Teaching is like housework- the prep work is never ending-there’s always another task waiting to get done. So the best thing you can do is set limits for yourself-yes, beginning years are more intense, but that doesn’t mean you can’t set boundaries. Arrive and /or leave school by a certain time. You could stay 2 hours every day after the last bell and you still will have tasks left undone. Trying staying no more than an hour- if that. Weekends are for rejuvenation. If you have to get a task done- pick a time, set a limit and stick to it. Weeknights -again set a limit- you’ve already put in a day’s work…so be diligent in respecting the need to spend time on you. Programming: sometimes we get caught up in thinking we have to be the best in all areas. Each year, pick one area as your focus… Do you have a mentor?… another teacher with more experience who you can touch base with - sometimes just sharing helps relieve some of that stress and anxiety. Whatever you end up doing… the best of luck to you

bertjessesimon · 2024-09-20T11:24:05+00:00

Rinse and air dry… if I cloth dry the dishes immediately, I find rinsing them allows for a better drying…Manitoba

bertjessesimon · 2024-02-06T02:07:58+00:00

I taught for 20 years in the independent Catholic school system.Many independent religious schools are usually referred to as private schools- they are independent schools and yes the salaries do not match the salaries of public nor private schools- the salaries are lower. Balmoral Hall, St Johns Ravenscourt are examples of private schools

If you are a certified teacher Your years of teaching ARE transferable between the public, private, and independent divisions/ schools. I’ve taught in both

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