Moonie Morning

Today, in the pitch black i slipped on our icy porch. But the moon was pretty!

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Pictures from my ride to work

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So the teaching job is about an hour away from my home. And what that means is that until i find a place over there, i am gifted with the most beautiful sunrises i have ever seen every morning. I eat my breakfast, listen to some awesome mixtapes made for me by my friends and watch the sun rise on the amazingly beautiful appalachian mountains. By the time i arrive at work i'm awake, stoked and i've had a moment to appreciate how happy i am. 
And that feels awesome. 

Living Spaces

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You know, I want my own space.
I know i mentioned that things were going better at home than i thought...and that i was excited about being able to help around the house etc. But what i really really want...is a room free from clutter. Spaces, a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room where i can make myself at home. Where i don't have to wait for other people to make room for me. Especially if they aren't interested in do that. So i'm going to have a cup of tea...and commence looking for a place to be. 

Wow

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What a great week. Its not over yet...but golly will i be glad when it is. I am SO TIRED! In only the best and most exhilarating way. I've been working hard and the kids have been as demanding as i have. Its so nice to feel motivated to perform. God. It. Feels. Good. And my fellow faculty members are astounding and brilliant and have kindness and support oozing out of their pores. Its Amazing. 


But totally chaotic.


I can tell that i am stepping mid-year into someone else's shoes. My students are trying out the boundaries and resisting their new rules even while they are excelling at what i'm asking of them. Frustrating though it can be...its amazing to watch. In one moment a child can be arguing with you that they can't do what I've asked of them and then in another perform beyond my wildest expectations. Its awesome. 

First day of school

Today i started a new job teaching drama.

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Magical

tub/shower

I want one of these things. 

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How was your New Years?
 Mine was great until one overenthusiastic hug left me having back spasms most of the night ( I have a long running problem). 


SO i've been resting and not doing too much moving around the last day or so... My friend Jake likes to make fun of me by saying that i move like an old man when my back is hurting. This is a comment that i mostly just laugh about...i do tend to waddle a little. But since i'm home and living with two old people i must say its true. I do walk like my grandpa. 


Suffice it to say...i'd love to be sitting in this tub and enjoying a steaming hot bath to let the muscles work out.