in the past week something really unexpected has happened and has made me the happiest i've probably ever been in my life. it is crazy and makes no sense and is exactly how i thought it should feel...so let's see if this lasts...

I read He's Just Not That Into You, and I feel so liberated ( Read more... )

I assigned a project called The Book of Others, where each chapter is about different people in the students' lives (best friends, favorite teachers, role models, favorite celebrities, etc.). While grading the projects of my 3rd period kids, I found this ( Read more... )

When we write, we can express our feelings.
Reading over the words we've written can give us a sense of power and accomplishment.
Intelligent thoughts expressed on paper have a permanence the spoken word lacks.
Therefore, the writer becomes immortal, to a certain extent.
Everyone should write to be heard, should appreciate the impact their thoughts ( Read more... )

Well, it has been an interesting past few days. The weekend was a lot of fun, although it had its share of vicissitude ( Read more... )

Sixth period just started...a few minutes ago, I had turned around to answer a student's question, and when I looked up again, two of my 8th graders from last year were standing in front of me! High school got out about an hour ago, and they came by just to see me! It was my sweet Dexter and Tanisha! I can't describe how amazing it feels to know ( Read more... )

5 details about me ( Read more... )

10 things that make me happy ( Read more... )

Write 20 random facts about yourself. Write down the time you started and when you finished. For each minute it took you to complete the list, tag that number of people to do the same ( Read more... )

This website is funny...it's supposed to be a joke, but I think some guys really believe in this shit:
http://www.templetons.com/brad/rulesguys.html