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Poop, Waffles, and Stuff.

First things first: Noah pooped in the potty last night. Can I get a Hell Yes? Hell Yes.
We had a cool New Years Day get together with friends and neighbors. It was a pajama party with waffles. We had so much fun that we are going to make it a tradition. Jessica and I love to make up traditions. The kids loved it as well.
I had a great time hanging with the family over the break, and can never get enough time with Noah and Jessica. But, I am crazy happy to be back teaching again after the break. I really missed my students, and I missed talking about history for 6 hours a day. These days I am teaching the development of the Atlantic Trading System in the 16th Century. It is one of my favorite periods to cover, and the kids seem to be digging it as well. It has terrible implications for West African slavery and deforestation - but also has fun stories about pirates, England, the Dutch, coffee, and ridiculous opulence.
I really do love my job and am lucky enough to teach at a school where I am afforded much freedom to remain as creative as I want to be. Typically, I pour my creative juices into instruction (but not every day - they are not all winners). In the past decade of my teaching career, the creative element has been the most important contribution to my general lifestyle. Before teaching, I spent most of my creative energies in bands, or writing, or whatever. I still love music, and continue to play it often - and I am writing right now, so there is that - but my creative fix is attained in the classroom. Aside from that, I find that I am more interested in physical activities, like running, snowboarding, ultimate, hiking, etc. This, in turn, fuels my creativity - the whole "body fuels the mind" thing, I guess.
So, my snowboarding trip a couple of days ago was no exception. Heyward and I had a great time on the slopes, and it was a nice break. But now I am ready to teach again on Monday, and am thinking about the creative process. The fact that my back, arms, and legs are sore is hell certainly helps me think about being in a classroom though - instead of on a mountain. :)

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Heather said…
I hope you are still at NBHS when my kids are there...with the same passion you have now!
January 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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