| | my father tells me it has been quite some time since last i have graced xanga with an entry. true, true.
i have been so happy. seriously, so happy. life is amazing, despite record levels of cold, the corruption of ceos, the downturn of the economy, and all the other reasons why it shouldn't be. i love my students, my school, the constant learning and laughing. i went to goodwill today and bought thirty picture book classics for my third graders. they reminded me of when i sat next to my mom and she would read them to me. i am excited to share with them the stories of francis the bear, or dr. desoto, or koko and his kitten. to everyone who was read to as a child, thank your parents!
so... christmas. its weird that this christmas i am missing someone. i forgot how to miss people when i was in mission year so it always surprises me when i feel that slight pull at my mind or heart and wonder how someone managed to sneak their way far enough in that i would notice their absense when i am away.
this will be a slightly different christmas. i asked my parents to donate to a school charity in my name instead of buying me presents. i kept trying to think of things i wanted for christmas, and eventually instead of all the work of contriving ideas, i simply decided that i don't need anything. books for my kiddos or an electric blanket for my dog. other than that, i just want world peace, water for everyone, equality in the school systems... the basics. and more and more i feel that the work i do is sufficient. i get excited each time i hear about people helping others and i have been encouraged that people are forced to think beyond green this christmas and focus on what really matters, like family and love, friendship, laughter, kindness, gratitude... i have so much stuff!
we went to our annual music christmas party and i got to soak in those things that really matter. singing, music, laughter, friendship...merry christmas to me!
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| | Posted 12/24/2008 1:39 AM - 38 Views - 6 eProps - 3 comments
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