Tracy Flick
Ten years ago, I was a bubbling, overachiever who prided myself on meeting deadlines, exceeding expectations, and completing all extra credit activities. In other words, and in the words of my sister, I was a real-life Tracy Flick (via the movie Election).
Now … I have mentioned in previous posts that I am not much different now. I mean, who am I kidding? I still have plenty of Tracy Flick moments (ok … a LOT of Tracy Flick moments).
But I had to giggle today when my students were on time, sitting in class, prepared for speeches while I was running through the parking lot, late to class, in order to get a folder out of my car (I had to get it in order to evaluate my students).
As I took each stride, I smirked at the thought … “My dear, you have come a long way from overachieving.”
Tracy Flick would not have approved … but I? Well … I had to find the humor in it. I guess my over-achievement will have to wait until tomorrow 
OMG, I’m glad you can laugh at it all! On good days, I can laugh, but most days, I’m like, “Mia, really?!?”
I laugh today … who knows if I’ll cry tomorrow? I hear ya’ hollerin, though. I mean … “Really Anna.” You’d think I would get it together.
I love that movie! The scene when she tears down the posters is hysterical. You were/are a lot more caring than PICK FLICK, but I know what you mean.
Ah, yes…sometimes life is bigger even than our desires or expectations of ourselves…so we learn to relax and go with the flow a little more than we’re used to…. Good for you!
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