a full day

Well, today was a snow day! Yeah! Even though there was little to no snow, and just a thin layer of ice, the powers that be took pity on us and gave us the day off. I think we all needed it - both students and teachers alike. I am very grateful.

SO after realizing we had off today @5:30 this morning, like any good snow day, I buried myself under the covers and went back to sleep. Even those few hours of extra sleep make it seem like a better day. Like you can deal with anything you face. I am glad I had those extra hours because I ended up helping a very good friend move. It was a bit of a spur of the moment move, but one that needed to happen quickly and I am glad I could be there to help. I am so happy for her to have a place of her own and I am proud of her for doing what was difficult and taking care of herself.

I hope she realizes how inspiring she is, how brave and courageous she was today, and how very proud I am of what she did. It was a very big deal.

Kind of random thoughts today

So after talking with my colleague Gregg today, I feel like I have so much to post!

I could talk about the Red Sox and Manny Ramirez and whether it is in the Sox's best interest to renew his contract for 2009; or I could talk about the snow day I am desperately hoping above all hope of having tomorrow; or how Hillary Clinton is doing in the polls and how I think there is no hope for her campaign; or I could talk about how the world is at rest and scenes of US embassies on fire ring like deja vu.

Alas, maybe I will just leave it at this list of things that are on my mind and be happy with the fact that all of these thought occurred in about 20 minutes time. hmmm

If anyone has any thoughts about any of these or more interesting topics, feel free to leave a comment!

THINK SNOW!

Annoying

Ok, so I just tried to post my last post and it didn't work! Ahh the frustration. This is my second try.

Across The Universe

So last night I watched this movie called "Across the Universe." There were parts of the movie I really liked, for example, I like how the Beatles songs were woven into the plot and an actual part of the movie. I thought the acting and singing were both great, and I was really impressed by the visual effects and artistry of the movie. I guess I wish they had done a better job of not just showing this one story - the white kids in the city, anti-war story. There were so many other things that happened in the 60's that I felt were not underscored enough. One of the most moving parts of the film was the civil rights riots in Detroit while a boy was singing "Let it Be." That scene was so emotional. Martin Luther King's assassination was a 5 second blip and JFK and RFK weren't even mentioned. This seems like a shame. I think the juxtaposition between fighting overseas for liberty and democracy without some citizens having that right to liberty and freedom should have been emphasized more. Overall, it is a must-see, because it lingers. I love movies that linger.....

Has anyone seen this movie? What did you think?

I am back to work today after having yesterday off for President's Day. Ugh. I am giving a test tomorrow I have to make tonight. :-) Didn't get much done this weekend, even though I promised myself I would. Just couldn't force myself to do it.
Anyone checked the weather report? Snow???? Is it too much to ask? :-)

My first blog!

This is so cool! I have to warn anyone looking, that I am not good at this. This is an attempt to try to write down my thoughts, concerns, good news and inspiration. I have never really been good at keeping a journal or writing in a diary. Something about having it there for all time that makes me cringe. But what the hell, never say never, right? I will try it and see how it goes. It might be fun!
I just got inspired because I read two blogs from two good friends. I think it is wonderful how your friends can push you to try things without even knowing it.

So here goes. My first entry.