Something Old, Something New…

Journaling hasn't been a daily thing for me, although at times I wish it could have been. I'd like to try, though. I've been reading a book by Matthew Dicks about storytelling (Storyworthy), where he suggests doing 5 minutes of "Homework for Life" every day - take time to notice beautiful live events every day, and write them down. Now THAT, I can do. So, from this week: 5/15/21: Dedicated kids decorating - Juniors and sophomores. I'll get a whole different crop of Sophs next year - I won't be teaching Honors, so I'll change my approach again. I love teaching. 5/14/21: Walt not renewed, Erica in CO. 5/13/21: Senior Vision Boards: "I really enjoyed hearing about people's goals" 5/12/21: Missed a meeting this evening - forgot all about it. 5/11/21: Nick dropped in - back from remote! He stops in to see me, has lunch with me, comes to see me through the day. Relies on me to keep him straight. I love that kid. Gave me such a big hug. Kids like him are why I teach. 5/10/21: Talked to Tony about taking the bar. Feeling like this is possible. Traded stories about family law and the ridiculousness of who gets custody of Fifi the poodle. 5/9/21: Mother's Day is usually hard, but not as hard this year - Will reached out! My sisters always text me on big days, and Will reached out to them this year, too. Evolution can happen. My heart is warmed. Past years have been hard, this one could have been, too, but this made it easier.