It's in My Blood
My journey of becoming a teacher and writer.75 total reviews
Comment from patcelaw
I found it a real joy to listen to your story. I am losing my vision. Therefore, I have to listen to the writings of others. I too am a writer. However, when I was in high school, I almost failed high school. I really didn't think that I would ever become anything other than to be a wife, a mother and a friend. But it seems how God has given me the ability to write, and he wants me to write poetry and stories that bring praise and honor to his holy name.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I found it a real joy to listen to your story. I am losing my vision. Therefore, I have to listen to the writings of others. I too am a writer. However, when I was in high school, I almost failed high school. I really didn't think that I would ever become anything other than to be a wife, a mother and a friend. But it seems how God has given me the ability to write, and he wants me to write poetry and stories that bring praise and honor to his holy name.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I love how far technology has advanced, so accommodations, like listening features, can be added. You have a very inspiring backstory, too, and I know He's pleased with your efforts. He gives us talents, and it's up to us to use them for His glory. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
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Thank you for a wonderful reply. I wrote a cascading love poem tonight that I will post tomorrow. I also, have a book that is now in the printing process and should be available in later February or early March. The title of the book is 'A Masterpiece for Him'. It has 100 spiritual poems and can be used as a devotional.
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That's awesome! I'm so happy for you. Will the book be published on sites like Amazon?
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Yesm it will be on Amazon. My other book is there it is called, 'She Did Right-now-She Does Write'.
by Patricia Lawrence
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I'll have to look those up. Thank you! :D
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Oh! What a great title! I'll have to look for it. Thank you. :D
Comment from Janet Foor
I was happy to read about your journey and becoming a teacher/writer. The world certainly needs people like you in the teaching field today. What a difference you can make as you encourage young minds and their dreams along with your own.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I was happy to read about your journey and becoming a teacher/writer. The world certainly needs people like you in the teaching field today. What a difference you can make as you encourage young minds and their dreams along with your own.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Janet. I appreciate it and your feedback. Awww, thank you for the compliment. That is high praise, and I appreciate it. I love teaching and look forward to many more years with my students. Thank you again. Take care. :D :D
Comment from Boogienights
I'm so glad you found yourself. I went through something similar during a job search, not sure what a good fit would be for me, and started wondering if I wasted my time in college. Of course I didn't and I found my own way. Thanks for sharing this interesting story. :)
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I'm so glad you found yourself. I went through something similar during a job search, not sure what a good fit would be for me, and started wondering if I wasted my time in college. Of course I didn't and I found my own way. Thanks for sharing this interesting story. :)
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm thrilled I found my way, too, and I'm glad you did, too. Job hunting is difficult, but when you find that job match, it's beyond rewarding. Thank you again. Take care. :D :D
Comment from jessizero
I also was an English major. The difference is that I became ill and couldn't complete my education. I was thrilled to read of your success. It felt like maybe it could be me someday.
Your poem was touching, and I loved the repetition of "it's in your blood." You did a great job.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I also was an English major. The difference is that I became ill and couldn't complete my education. I was thrilled to read of your success. It felt like maybe it could be me someday.
Your poem was touching, and I loved the repetition of "it's in your blood." You did a great job.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your illness. You can definitely do it. The nice thing about college is that it doesn't matter what age you are. You can attend anytime. I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for reading and take care! :D :D
Comment from LJbutterfly
I enjoyed reading your prose about your career journey and determination to be a writer. Well, congratulations. You are definitely a writer and knew that was what you wanted to be since childhood. Unlike me. I retired from social work after thirty years, taught preschool for thirteen years and then decided to try my hand at writing.
I cut and paste my work to FanStory. I then click on 'Advanced Editor.' From there, you can select colors, font size and design, and skip spaces. When you cut and paste from your computer, these features do not transfer. You have to select them when you're in FS. At the bottom of your page click on 'Save.' Then click on 'Preview." When you are ready, click on 'Release to the public.' Hope this helps.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I enjoyed reading your prose about your career journey and determination to be a writer. Well, congratulations. You are definitely a writer and knew that was what you wanted to be since childhood. Unlike me. I retired from social work after thirty years, taught preschool for thirteen years and then decided to try my hand at writing.
I cut and paste my work to FanStory. I then click on 'Advanced Editor.' From there, you can select colors, font size and design, and skip spaces. When you cut and paste from your computer, these features do not transfer. You have to select them when you're in FS. At the bottom of your page click on 'Save.' Then click on 'Preview." When you are ready, click on 'Release to the public.' Hope this helps.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I used to joke that I came out of the womb holding a pen in one hand and a notebook in the other. I love writing, but I also love teaching. Both careers are rewarding. It sounds like you've had an interesting career journey, too. I hope it continues to go well for you. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from royowen
I'm just wondering why you entered this as a poem, when really it's an essay, prose. But I'm glad you've made the journey into writing, I love it, I've been a songwriter, lyricist before reverting to poetry. Beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I'm just wondering why you entered this as a poem, when really it's an essay, prose. But I'm glad you've made the journey into writing, I love it, I've been a songwriter, lyricist before reverting to poetry. Beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Roy. I must've misjudged my post. Is there a way for me to change it in "editing mode," or would I need to repost the whole document? Thank you again for reading. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it, my friend. Take care. :D :D
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Depends what you want, get in touch with Tom he can change you to a prose post, to put it in stanzas, I was surprised you had trouble, or repost from word on your PC. Good luck Roy
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Okay. Thank you again, Roy. :D
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Welcome
Comment from Mary Shifman
Your poem really resonated with me! I didn't want to be a teacher. I wanted to be a writer. I got a teaching degree because my husband insisted that I would always have a job it. My aspiration to be a writer was something of a joke in our circle. I tried many different jobs before I went to work in education and gradually I came to love it for all the reasons you've listed here. I retired several years ago and I was lost. I didn't know who I was if I wasn't a teacher. Now I am a writer, but I sure miss those kids.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Your poem really resonated with me! I didn't want to be a teacher. I wanted to be a writer. I got a teaching degree because my husband insisted that I would always have a job it. My aspiration to be a writer was something of a joke in our circle. I tried many different jobs before I went to work in education and gradually I came to love it for all the reasons you've listed here. I retired several years ago and I was lost. I didn't know who I was if I wasn't a teacher. Now I am a writer, but I sure miss those kids.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. Yes, teaching has a way of getting into our blood. We have similar backstories, and I'm glad you found your writing opportunity, too. Thank you again for reading. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Take care. :D :D
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You are welcome.
Comment from John Ciarmello
I would have to reiterate and say writing IS in your blood. I enjoyed following you through the ups and downs of certain uncertainty. You seem to have always come back to the same conclusion. What took you so long to figure out passion (s) is not singular. I loved this one! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I would have to reiterate and say writing IS in your blood. I enjoyed following you through the ups and downs of certain uncertainty. You seem to have always come back to the same conclusion. What took you so long to figure out passion (s) is not singular. I loved this one! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, John. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. I, too, am glad I found my way. I love where I am and can't wait to continue and mature as a teacher and writer. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from susand3022
Hello A. Myers
Are you new? You're the second person I've seen that's asked me that today. (or asked that)
Have you been in the Advanced Editor?
If not, that's the place you want to be.
You want to go back into your work, (bring it up and click on "Edit This" then click on "Advanced Editor" below your work. (if you don't see it you're already there.)
Then you can just go to your work and edit it. Don't forget to save it afterward! (bottom of the page)
Save after you edit your writing, save separately after any changes you make to your work. If you change your image, save, change your work, save, change the notes, save, change background color, save. If you have more than one of these things to do, do them separately.
When you put your work in for the first time, there should be an option near the bottom that says "Preview" choose Yes. It will let you see your work and correct anything you need to fix, or change, before you release it. Nobody else can see it before that.
If you need anything else, just ask!
Happy writing!
Susan :)
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Hello A. Myers
Are you new? You're the second person I've seen that's asked me that today. (or asked that)
Have you been in the Advanced Editor?
If not, that's the place you want to be.
You want to go back into your work, (bring it up and click on "Edit This" then click on "Advanced Editor" below your work. (if you don't see it you're already there.)
Then you can just go to your work and edit it. Don't forget to save it afterward! (bottom of the page)
Save after you edit your writing, save separately after any changes you make to your work. If you change your image, save, change your work, save, change the notes, save, change background color, save. If you have more than one of these things to do, do them separately.
When you put your work in for the first time, there should be an option near the bottom that says "Preview" choose Yes. It will let you see your work and correct anything you need to fix, or change, before you release it. Nobody else can see it before that.
If you need anything else, just ask!
Happy writing!
Susan :)
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I'm well. I hope you are, too. Thank you for your help, Susan. It's really helpful, and I appreciate it. Thank you! Take care. :D :D
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Teaching is a labor of love. Those little bodies worm their way into our hearts. I enjoyed reading post. It's real, and to me that's the most important part about it. Yes, listen to that voice.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Teaching is a labor of love. Those little bodies worm their way into our hearts. I enjoyed reading post. It's real, and to me that's the most important part about it. Yes, listen to that voice.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Barbara. I appreciate it and your feedback. Yes, they get into our hearts and then set up camp. I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you! High praise and I appreciate it. Take care. :D :D
