My strengths are my sense of humor, my willingness to try new things, my dislike of boredom, and my creativity.
In a school/educational setting, I am most grateful for my sense of humor. It has gotten me through kids who don't always have a sense of humor at the time. There are times when dealing with union issues, administrators, and people in general require a sense of humor - a well developed, Far Side sense of humor. Oh, this Far Side sense of humor goes pretty much everywhere with me; I enjoy being known for being funny. It's not always in good taste, I will admit to that. But at school, a sense of humor can tease a smile out of an unhappy child, can rebalance a teenager who really needs to be noticed. A sense of humor can help diffuse a tense situation.
As much as I like to try new things, dump boredom, and get creative, I'll do all of those things with a smile and a laugh. Thank goodness for Gary Larson, who helped my sense of humor be a legitimate form of self-expression.
1 comment:
I totally agree, Tracey. Life without humour isn't much of a life.
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