I'm Growing Up

I learned something about myself this week (and about GOOD librarians). I can appreciate why someone else was honored with "the prize" without becoming morose about not winning myself. I had the best time at the awards reception for the TCEA honorees. I visited with the two other librarian finalists and was amazed at what they do and was thrilled with their friendliness and warmth. I almost found myself rooting for one of them to win. While I can say that I "really did want to win" I was thrilled for the person who did, the librarian from Celeste ISD. I feared that I would be all down about not winning. I wasn't. I am finally growing up.

I returned from TCEA with a couple of grant ideas and a couple of new plans for programming for the middle school library. I also returned with an appreciation of what other librarians do and an appreciation for all I have (though at times I think I am woefully lacking). I also returned with much more humility than I had when I left. For that I am thankful.

My patrons, the students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other librarians, will be the beneficiaries. There is so much more to do in my little corner of the district and I am anxious to get started. Tomorrow will be a good day.

Debbie