Getting Started

I have been reading other blogs for a really long time now and decided tonight whilst sitting on my couch that I would give my own a go. I'm so inspired by all of the fantastic bloggers out there. I have used countless book recommendations for my students, and I love having a peek into the lives, loves and everyday goings on of many different people out there.
I am a wife, mother (two beautiful children) and teacher of grade 5/6 students at a regional school in Victoria,
Australia. It is a life long quest to learn and become a better wife, mum, teacher friend and person.
2010 was a difficult year for me. On December 16th I was taken by ambulance to hospital suffering severe stomach pain. To cut a long painful story short I had to have part of my bowel removed due to a twist. I spent 10 days in hospital, missing the graduation of my grade six students and most devastating, Christmas Day. I spent many of the hours in hospital alone. My family visited me everyday but there are only so many hours that children are able to stay sane in the enclosed spaces of a hospital room. The enforced solitary had me reassessing many parts of my life. Surprising to me, a major focus, apart from my family was the way I treat myself and the way I allow other people to treat me.
So, needless to say I need to do some work on me and begin to truly value myself a whole lot more.
I am really excited about blogging and so hopeful that it will give me a voice, a place to speak the thoughts that normally become ulcers in my mouth through biting my tongue.
Until next time, take care,
Dotti.