09/30/2010

I find myself thinking things, but not actually saying them.  Later, I think that I have said them, but realize that I have had an entire conversation in my head.  That can’t be good.

Or I see the shock on someone’s face, and realize that they think my (unnoticed and unintentional) scowl is directed at them, and not the train of thought running through me.

I’m going to try and spend tomorrow just enjoying working with my students.  I’m planning on spending most of the day outside, beneath the trees at the edge of campus, reading our books and just enjoying what we have.

I must admit, it has been a relief, as well as a joy to see that my classroom library (such as it is) has been sparking some of their interests.  I love to see them read, and to talk to them about the books they have for today… I saw one of them pick up Angela’s Ashes yesterday, and I kind of just held my breath.  Please give it a chance I thought… Don’t just set it back on the shelf.  I finally let out my breath when she returned to her seat with it.  I just love talking with them about what they’re reading, suggesting other books that might strike them, and being totally surprised when they dig into a book that I thought they would walk away from after 10 pages.

This is my victory (however small) for this week.