Good Luck is the Result of Hard Work
A classroom motivation poster read, “Good Luck is the Result of Hard Work,” and I wholeheartedly believe it. During the past few years, I’ve worked myself to the bone, and some great opportunities have availed themselves along the way.
This year I applied to the Computers & Writing Online Conference with success. Now I aim for two more accolades: a scholarship to finish my graduate program, and teacher of the year. These awards require a combination of applications, reflection essays, nominations, and letters of recommendation.
I spent roughly 20 hours writing essays during the last ten days. At an average of 2 hours per day, this doesn’t seem like much. However, take into consideration two nights are reserved for grad school, and another night for music lessons / band practice. The writing task was completed in four or five marathon writing sessions.
Right now I am mentally exhausted. Unfortunately this essay-writing spree replaced the time it would take me to read 200 – 300 pages of my graduate work. There are only so many hours in my day. Considering that I work until 9 or 11 at night (both weekends and after work), there is little time for anything else. I even have to set aside work to get other work done. I’m sure that my wife is (im)patiently waiting the day I graduate.
For now- two out of three isn’t bad. Several other quality teachers were also nominated for teacher of the year. I wish them the best. The nomination in itself is reward enough. I have my fingers crossed on the scholarship money, as every last dollar helps. Until then, I’ll wait with my hopes set on the things to come.
This year I applied to the Computers & Writing Online Conference with success. Now I aim for two more accolades: a scholarship to finish my graduate program, and teacher of the year. These awards require a combination of applications, reflection essays, nominations, and letters of recommendation.
I spent roughly 20 hours writing essays during the last ten days. At an average of 2 hours per day, this doesn’t seem like much. However, take into consideration two nights are reserved for grad school, and another night for music lessons / band practice. The writing task was completed in four or five marathon writing sessions.
Right now I am mentally exhausted. Unfortunately this essay-writing spree replaced the time it would take me to read 200 – 300 pages of my graduate work. There are only so many hours in my day. Considering that I work until 9 or 11 at night (both weekends and after work), there is little time for anything else. I even have to set aside work to get other work done. I’m sure that my wife is (im)patiently waiting the day I graduate.
For now- two out of three isn’t bad. Several other quality teachers were also nominated for teacher of the year. I wish them the best. The nomination in itself is reward enough. I have my fingers crossed on the scholarship money, as every last dollar helps. Until then, I’ll wait with my hopes set on the things to come.
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