First CO ski trip!

I skiied at Keystone this Saturday and Sunday! Got the first use of my Colorado Pass (which gives me access to Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek) and I also go the first use of my brand new ski boots I bought and my new (used) skis that I bought last week as well! It was a lot of fun - Danielle and I had to teach our friends how to ski for a while, but since most of the mountain wasn't open, it was a good time to do that. I cannot wait to go more frequently when it snows more and hit some harder slopes! It's a blast.

2 days then off to Chicago for Thanksgiving on Tuesday until Sunday. Will be nice to have a break from school, but things are really good out here. While it's still ups and downs and a very stressful job, I am happy for the most part. I am happy busy and happy with the friends I am making and the people I know. Very grateful to be living in such a beautiful place and to have beautiful and supportive people around me.

Peace and turkey grease. :o)

C

Student: Miss, I got a detention for saying binch.

Miss Y: Why did you say that?

Student: I thought it was a spelling word.

** I don't know why, but this has been one of the funniest things I have heard in a long time.

Student: Miss, I have to tell you something.

Miss Y: Do you have to tell me right now?

Student: Yes, come here please.

Miss Y: Yes?

Student: Miss, you're really pretty. She dared me to say that to you! We're playing truth or dare!

Student: Miss, isn't it cool when you meet people from other cultures?

Miss Y: Do you know what being racist means? Have you noticed that I am the only one of my race in this class?

Student: Yes, and that doesn't matter. That just means we are all brothers and sisters.

Student: Miss, see you forgot to put the directions on this.

Miss Y: I know, I'm sorry. I am a bad teacher.

Student: No, you're not a bad teacher. You just forgot! Everyone forgets things sometimes.

Just another Thursday

Good things about today:

*I spoke Spanish on the phone with one of my student's parents! And she understood me!

*This led to a good conversation with two of my students about culture, language and her own personal story.

*Also good conversations with my 6th graders about texting while driving based on an article that I read to them.

*An 8th grader of mine asked me to help him with his application for a specialized high school for career prep.

Not-so-good things about today:

*Had to break up a girl fight between girls that I really like.

*Had to drop Deanna off at the airport after a really great visit.

*Still haven't decided on the grad program out here and the deadline is basically tomorrow.

* Missed out on margs at Emilio's because I am so wiped out and forgot my wallet at home.

Just another Thursday... 2 more weeks until home for turkey. yay.

November already!

I just wrote a long post and it disappeared.. too tired to rewrite it all, but I will post my Minneapolis pictures.. Enjoy!

Daniel and a premium. Great combo.
Jessy carved a cup and I carved a peace sign.
Fireworks at halftime at THE BANK.
The Pride of Minnesota!

Lovely Mississippi