Yay, class!

I was so thrilled with my class today. I had my first formal observation with by principal today and my kids have never been as good as they were today. Twas fabulous.

Yesterday I went to an autism conference. Interesting fact of the day: In 1990, 1:10,000 kids had autism. In 2007, 1:250 have it. Be afraid. Something is wrong with the world right now.

It's going to be a busy with weekend with Bethlehem set-up and practice and then report cards.

My life is so complex. Everyone's is, and I forget that. There are so many different parts of my life that add up to "me" and sometimes it is hard to put all those pieces together. I am looking through all my pictures on my computer right now because I want to print a couple, and it is so fun remembering everything and realizing that I have so many experiences and people that have shaped who I am right now.

I feel joyful right now. And thankful.

This past week I only taught two days because I had trainings and a holiday the other three. Friday was fun because we learned about Chinese culture and I have a kid from China who helped me a lot -- he wrote numbers and words, shared a game from China, and brought food to share. I was so sad that I forgot my camera!

Yesterday I went to another Bethlehem work day. I laid paving stones and climbed up on a high ladder to screw in dowels. That was fun. :) At these work days I'm thankful for the many projects I have helped my family with--I know how to climb a ladder, shovel, and use a power drill--and so I feel slightly useful.

Last night Thomas cooked a Thanksgiving dinner and I spent the night with Ashley and him.

Tonight I am going to San Francisco to give blankets and jackets to the homeless. It's going to be a late night, but I only have two days of school to make it through, so I think it will be okay.

A Wonderful Weekend

I love my church. I made a goal to finish all my work last week before the weekend, which I succeeded in, and I had a fabulous weekend. Friday night a small group of us re-painted the room we used for Hallowed and then went to Comedy Sportz, an improv show in downtown San Jose. Sooo fun.

Saturday I went to school for an hour (oops I forgot... I almost finished all my work) and then went to Bethlehem work day. I really do love hauling heavy things around. There is something satisfying in it. My arms are sooooooo sore today, though! Then I went to Ashley's and hung out with her family, who is visiting.

Today I went to church, then to pizza with Ashley's family. At 4pm I had a class called "Hearing from God" and then I went to the evening service. Then Impact (my college/career group) went to Danjela's house (who is from Bosnia) and we ate Bosnian food (which was delicious), talked a lot, and played games. !!!