what inspires you?

A few different things I've seen, heard, etc. recently that has influenced my conversations and thoughts.



40 years ago. Still amazing.



BuildAmericaTogether.org



This was one of the most interesting Oprah episodes ever. They are incredibly brave to put themselves out there. And they seem so sweet and amazing! I hope everything turns out fantastic for them and their child.

I've been reading this book and loving it. I hope that if you haven't read it, you do. One thing that it's definitely made me realize two things: I am so grateful I have the parents I do and to have gone to diverse K-12 schools.

thanksgiving brings lists

Thanksgiving always brings the question: What are you grateful for? So, here is my list.

I'm grateful for...
-My parents
-Megan and getting to spend the whole summer with her
-David
-David's parents & Glenn
-Grandma Pushie
-Natalie
-Amanda and that amazing laugh
-Katy
-Cherie and Chris and how they always teach me something new, give me great ideas/things to try and make me laugh very, very hard.
-Jen and her brilliant teaching skills
-Kate
-Erin M and her ability to make me laugh and to find humor in the face of hardships. (I'm wishing you lots of good luck and sending good ~~vibes~~ your way, lady)
-Joey and his Scrabble skills
-Petro and his.... petroness.
-Ryan and his music/book/movie suggestions and his motivation to change the wrongs in the world (very inspiring!).
-Julia and her wonderful writing and keeping in touch skills.
-My Williamsburg Ladies. I am so glad we got to know each other. And I agree with Abigail: it may seem like we are all so very different, but we all bring something unique, useful, and interesting to the table. You deserve more than just a bullet point, because I could say something wonderful about each of you, but that's another post all together.
-My school "family": "sister" Tye, "mom" Chandra and my many "grandmas". Also, my dept. chair, Rebecca, my co-teacher, Portia, Laura, Hunt, Susan, Eddie, Roe, Joann, Jerilyn, Rachel (x2), the list goes on... just about everyone I see on a daily basis at school is brilliant, intelligent and hilarious.
-My curious, crazy, creative and enthusiastic 11th graders.
-My kind, motivated, and cheerful 10th graders
-Being a second year teacher! Yes!!!

I might add on to this later because I probably forgot some people and some tings I'm grateful for.
What are you grateful for?