I am grateful that each of us has niche, a place where we fit. Today I went with my nearest and dearest friend Caity and her middle school literacy class to see the Hunger Games. I enjoyed ever minute with these thirteen year old people. Their comparison of the movie to the book were deep and thoughtful. It was evident that they had indeed studied the text carefully with Caity and had since drawn their own conclusions about about the characters and the movie's characterization. At the end of the day, I am glad that I don't teach middle school. I dearly enjoyed their company, but this morning I am glad that I was not the teacher in-charge.
After the movie I met Wyatt, Liz and Sarah for happy hours. We enjoyed the beauty of a windy Colorado afternoon on spring break. The perk of teaching, a Monday afternoon at happy hour on the patio, while our significant others worked away. I am blessed to work with the people that I do. I could not imagine a more perfect first day of spring break. The Hunger Games and Happy Hour. Life is pretty good if you ask me!
They were all so glad you came! Betsy in particular said that she really liked you and could see why I would be friends with you. :) Thanks so much for joining us! It was very special. Love!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a great way to see that movie - with students that were thoughtfully processing it - I LOVED it! I'm so glad your Spring Break started out relaxing and fun.
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