Ruth Ayres has a link-up on Saturdays where people link to posts that are celebrations about their week. I love this reminder to celebrate every day. Here are some of my celebrations from the week.
1. Mitali Perkins came to La Crosse. I got to meet her in person and get my copy of Bamboo People signed. She spoke eloquently about the need for multicultural literature and how to evaluate the literature that we find. It was a great afternoon. Here's an article about her visit.
2. I got to try out a new restaurant in town with a good friend. The food was okay, but several quirky things happened that we will probably never forget. We had many laughs together.
2. I got to try out a new restaurant in town with a good friend. The food was okay, but several quirky things happened that we will probably never forget. We had many laughs together.
3. My daughter and I spent more time in the car as she prepares for her driving test. She has learned so much in the past few months. She's almost ready to go solo.
4. A student stopped by my office and he clearly noticed all the wires in the corner behind me. He asked, "Do you work in here?" I let him know that I did. Then he said, "This room must be full of power." Of course I flexed my right arm and nodded. He looked at me like I was nuts and started spluttering about the computer wires and stuff. It was rather hilarious and lightened up my afternoon.
5. I got some books for home this week and finished off my Barnes & Noble gift card from Christmas. I love new books.
6. I am heading out to an EdCamp this morning and look forward to a great day of learning and sharing.
I wish you a wonderful week!
Oh, an Edcamp?!?! I'm so jealous! Have fun!! I hope to read about your experiences there! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was a great time of learning and I will take some time to process and post. :)
DeleteHaha, funny story about the student! Kids are so surprising with their reactions! Have a great week! -Earl!
ReplyDeleteYes, students make my job so fun.
DeleteThank you for sharing a multicultural author to add to my list of people to check out. My students have really connected with some work by Sharon G. Flake.
ReplyDeleteHa- I love your sense of humor. I would have probably done the same thing. It's fun when you laugh at yourself.
I'm so jealous of your EdCamp today. I went last year, but I had the flu when it was in St. Louis this year :(. Have a wonderful day of learning.
Thanks for sharing,
Jen
EdCamps are such a nice way to learn and connect with others. I have to laugh at myself for sure. Thanks!
DeleteSounds like a very nice week, and an EdCamp to cap it off. I love the interaction with your student-fun to tease!
ReplyDeleteYes, the EdCamp was great. :)
DeleteHave fun at your EdCamp!! How exciting to meet Mitali Perkins! "This room must be full of power" - we know it is!! :-)
ReplyDeleteMitali's presentation was wonderful and she was so friendly. And, yes, my office is just packed with power. ;)
DeleteHave fun at EdCamp! I am jealous of your visit with Mitali Perkins. Sounds like a lot of nice moments happened this week.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great week. Thanks!
DeleteHope the Ed Camp is great. How wonderful that you got to use your gift card for new book shopping. Book shopping is always amazing but when it is "free" it is even better!
ReplyDeleteFree book shopping is fantastic!
DeleteMany things to celebrate! I attended my first decamp recently and really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to not only learn things, but also share with others. I always enjoy them.
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