I did it. For one week I welcomed everybody on the bus with a "Good Morning." Most replied back with their own good mornings, some didn't, and here's what I learned from the whole experience:
I hate being happy in the morning!
Okay, hate is such a strong word. How about "I ain't in a talking mood until I've had my orange juice, and all that 'good' and 'morning' stuff just reminds me that if some old dude were to constantly say 'good morning' to ME every morning, I might get used to it, but I'd much prefer to be left alone, in my own little world, and not come out until I have PROOF that the morning is, indeed, a good one!"
But...there were some funny moments during the week. Like the one girl who turned around after I'd said "good morning," thinking she was in trouble.
And the one boy who refused to say "good morning" back to me, and probably wouldn't if I paid him, but I kept saying it each day, just a little bit louder.
And then there's the boy who reads this blog and was actually surprised that I'd do what I wrote about. He said "good morning" back to me every day, and he'd better, because I'll put you in an assigned seat if you don't! ;-)
Oh well, don't know if I'll continue this for another week. I think I'll just wait and see how many kids say "hello" to me first, and then we'll go from there.
Have a great week!
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Update on Bus No. 6
Well, it looks like Bus No. 6 is going to need a new radiator. And I guess that explains why there wasn't any heat the other day. And I guess that's why my toes almost froze off. And I guess that's why I'm in Bus No. 24 for now!
But...Bus No. 24 has heat. And lots of it!
Okay, speed-wise No. 24 is a little lacking. It can go from 0-45mph in 5.8 miles. BUT, who cares as long as your feet are warm.
I look at the whole thing like this -- if they keep replacing parts on Bus No. 6, sooner or later, I'll practically have a brand new bus.
Oh well, drive safe -- and keep warm!
But...Bus No. 24 has heat. And lots of it!
Okay, speed-wise No. 24 is a little lacking. It can go from 0-45mph in 5.8 miles. BUT, who cares as long as your feet are warm.
I look at the whole thing like this -- if they keep replacing parts on Bus No. 6, sooner or later, I'll practically have a brand new bus.
Oh well, drive safe -- and keep warm!
It Was a Great Day!
Okay, so I got a new toy for Christmas and I was just DYING to get to school this morning to try it out! After mucho practice, and mucho takes, here's the one I like the most!
A new year, a new plan!
Time to start getting in gear, time to start moving my bones, time to wake up a little bit early before Monday morning comes and I have to, but I can't, because I spent all Christmas break being a lazy goose, and now it's time to pay the price.
Four more days and a wakeup call, and it's back to driving Bus No. 6!
But this year, this 2010, I'm going to try some new things to make bus time more enjoyable for my riders. And the No. 1 thing on my list is to say "Good Morning" to everyone who gets on my bus. They may be grumpy, they may still be asleep, they may have just gotten fussed at by their parents for waking up late and not having time to brush their teeth before going to school -- but I'M going to say "Good Morning" anyways. It may not change the world, but then again, it might.
I'm usually a stickler for my riders doing "the right thing" (staying out of the aisle, facing forward, etc.) But I've been thinking lately, are those things really worth fussing about? Probably not. So this year, I'm only going to fuss at those riders who really "deserve" it. As long as they're not killing each other, thowing people out the window, throwing objects inside in the bus, getting up and walking around, or singing Jingle Bells over and over again until my brain can't take it anymore, then I'm going to leave them alone. Or at least I'll give it a try.
Those are just two of the ideas I have for this next year. I'd tell ya more, but a couple of my riders read this blog and I would hate to give away all my secrets! ;-)
Anyways, what are YOU going to do different during 2010?
But this year, this 2010, I'm going to try some new things to make bus time more enjoyable for my riders. And the No. 1 thing on my list is to say "Good Morning" to everyone who gets on my bus. They may be grumpy, they may still be asleep, they may have just gotten fussed at by their parents for waking up late and not having time to brush their teeth before going to school -- but I'M going to say "Good Morning" anyways. It may not change the world, but then again, it might.
I'm usually a stickler for my riders doing "the right thing" (staying out of the aisle, facing forward, etc.) But I've been thinking lately, are those things really worth fussing about? Probably not. So this year, I'm only going to fuss at those riders who really "deserve" it. As long as they're not killing each other, thowing people out the window, throwing objects inside in the bus, getting up and walking around, or singing Jingle Bells over and over again until my brain can't take it anymore, then I'm going to leave them alone. Or at least I'll give it a try.
Those are just two of the ideas I have for this next year. I'd tell ya more, but a couple of my riders read this blog and I would hate to give away all my secrets! ;-)
Anyways, what are YOU going to do different during 2010?
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