First, let me welcome all of my new readers. I hope that you enjoy this foray into the blogging world. Second, let me welcome back all of my "old" readers - I hope I don't bore you too much this year.
So...
I will ease you in with a relatively easy post (to be honest I am really easing myself back in to the blogging groove).
I am big on reflection. I feel that through reflection one can achieve greater understanding of self. As I reflect on my summer vacation I realize that the one goal I originally had for the summer - to drown myself in relaxation - was only half achieved. I did relax but somewhere in the midst of my relaxation time I was thrown in to big projects, travel opportunities, and crazy outings. I am not complaining though - I loved it all - but it seems that indeed the "best laid schemes o' mice and men..."
Over the summer I found myself re-doing closets, hanging doors, deep cleaning my house, and tending to my container garden. Next thing I knew I was in the middle of the Montreal Jazz Festival listening to both wildly popular and obscenely obscure bands in a matter of hours. Then, on what seemed like the very next day, I was in Charleston, SC, reveling in the beauty of the deep South (and sweating out every ounce of water I had in my body). Finally, I had my summer dose of becoming the student instead of the teacher during a week long workshop. Of course, in the midst of all of this, I read many books (loved Atlas Shrugged!), saw many movies (District 9 is a must!), tried new recipes (Low Country Gumbo, mmmm), talked to old friends, had numerous BBQ's, and did not step foot on the beach one time (for shame, I know).
Although my plan for relaxation was thwarted (somewhat) I feel ready to tackle the new school year. I am super-duper excited about the return of my Visual Literacy class. I feel like there is so much I want to cover that this course could easily last the entire year. As always, I cherish my English classes - this is where I get to witness true growth with reading, writing, and overall life skills. Plus, I never mind drowning myself in literature for a class or two :)
I hope that all of you can find some time for summer reflection. I also hope that you can focus on the positives of returning to school - there are many!
Have a wonderful year!
