I explored my neighborhood, Denver's shopping, markets, library, theatre scene, art museum, etc. Last Wednesday I went to Boulder with my friends on a hiking trip up ECAR where we hiked to what we called "Pride Rock" and enjoyed a beautiful view of Boulder and surrounding areas. Thursday I met my other sped teachers at Noel and found out I'll be teaching 8th grade and supporting reading and math. Then I drove out to Basalt, CO where Jake and Kellie Gilliland had been working and invited me out to "luxury camp" with them. Friday I went hiking with Jake and his friend Ben from college, we hiked the Maroon Bells in Aspen/Snowmass area. This was scary! But absolutely beautiful and totally worth the breathing difficulties and rock sliding we did. I had an amazing time. Saturday my friends from Minnesota were here, Andy, Rob, etc. and I met up with them at the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO. Then they came up to Denver and I took them for burgers at City Grille then to Gov's Park where we racked up a good bill of drinks. It was so nice to see them and show them my new city.
Now I am off to Denver Public Schools Orientation and more TFA orientations next week. It's getting real! I am excited and tonight I am going to see a movie at Red Rocks with my other teacher friends from Noel. Things are good, I'm trying to stay busy and trying new things every day. I miss my family who are all in Michigan on vacation right now, but I am glad I made the most of my time off and am learning more and more about Denver.
Lots of love,
C
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