Well, the first week of teaching at North Middle School is done. I must say, I had a good week. I am tired, I am still feeling a bit out of place, I am only slightly nervous, and I am extraordinarily excited.
I have wonderful colleagues. I should probably ask them how much I should say about them here in my blog, but for now just believe me when I say that I simply could not do my job without all the support and encouragement I have received from the staff of NMS.
So, outside of work, I have also been enjoying life. I can't get over how great it was to see my family in the last couple of weeks. In very exciting news, I have a cousin-in-law who just got engaged, and we are all pleased as punch. Her sister is also going away for her first big year in C-O-L-L-E-G-E. Let's hope she won't be forced to wear a beanie like Marta her freshman year. Actually, beanies are kind of in right now, it could be cool.
Tonight, I played a little Rock Band. It had been awhile. That game can really make a room rock!
I know this blog post has been terribly exciting, but hey, if you're still following this, what more could you expect?
Love and peace to anyone who reads this thing, by the way.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
What It's All About
My answer to that question for today is: Family!
I have recently been spending a lot of time with my family and I am pleased to report that they are all still as wonderful as I remember them to be. Last week I was in Arkansas at my parents' new house (which is lovely) and I got to spend lots of time with my parents, my older brother, John, and Irena, his extraordinary girlfriend. During that time we also had a fun day filled with cousins, aunts, uncles, and cousins' kids from my mom's side of the family. The most unique time last week, though, was when aunts, uncles, cousins, and the like were gathered from both my mom's and dad's side of the family for a boisterous dinner at Bucca de Beppo in Kansas City. It was amazing to see everyone there.
There were lots of pictures taken of these events, so hopefully some will be finding their way online soon.
This week I will be returning to school at North Middle School here in Sioux City. I am excited to be teaching computer classes along with one section of geography concerning Africa. I'll try to let you all in on the trials and thrills of working with 13-16 year old students, so keep on checking back once in awhile!
I have recently been spending a lot of time with my family and I am pleased to report that they are all still as wonderful as I remember them to be. Last week I was in Arkansas at my parents' new house (which is lovely) and I got to spend lots of time with my parents, my older brother, John, and Irena, his extraordinary girlfriend. During that time we also had a fun day filled with cousins, aunts, uncles, and cousins' kids from my mom's side of the family. The most unique time last week, though, was when aunts, uncles, cousins, and the like were gathered from both my mom's and dad's side of the family for a boisterous dinner at Bucca de Beppo in Kansas City. It was amazing to see everyone there.
There were lots of pictures taken of these events, so hopefully some will be finding their way online soon.
This week I will be returning to school at North Middle School here in Sioux City. I am excited to be teaching computer classes along with one section of geography concerning Africa. I'll try to let you all in on the trials and thrills of working with 13-16 year old students, so keep on checking back once in awhile!
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