Today is a day of Reckoning for two reasons (hmmm, there’s that number again!). The first, being Teacher Assisting in my class of 22 fifth graders. Overall it was a good experience. I didn’t do much besides observe and take copious notes on all the morning’s activities. The difficulty in observation comes from trying to document the events without being clouded by personal judgments of those events. Personal judgments can rob a person of a true perspective of what is really going on. In order to observe as an insider rather than an outsider, I must document only facts and strings of conversation, and return to those raw observations to record my thoughts, feelings, and impressions of what occurred. That is the theory anyway.
I think this will be a good group of kids to work with and learn from as a future teacher. I really do love being in the classroom. I only had one sketchy moment while I attempted to help some poor girl attach her stretchy book cover over a beat up math book. I think it was too small. It really took some elbow grease, and I attracted a small crowd of children each with a brainy idea on how to get it on. I finally realized that I was in danger of destroying school property and gave up. The temptation to be a hero always must be weighed against the loss of dignity. This particular scenario was much too risky.
The second reason for us to Reckon this day is that it is September 5, 2006, the day LOST: Season Two hits stores. Yes, I have it already. After my lunch with the other teachers (to which I was personally invited), I rushed right over to Best Buy and bought it. For all the hardcore fans out there, I will pass along the new knowledge which I have gleaned from the exclusive bonus features.
Two new websites for the LOST fanatic: The ‘Lost’ Notebook is a plethora of collected facts, and The Fuselage is the official website of the Creative Team of the LOST show. You can check them out as you catch up on season 2 (or 1 if you’re that far behind) and gear up for season three.
Hasn’t this been a nice day?!
*edit And Daniel called from Africa!!!
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I'm glad your day went so well - the beginning of a new adventure (assistant teaching) and a refreshing of a path already traveled (Lost - Season 2):)
Oh Oh Oh!!! You have season two!
When can we watch it?
We have to catch up before the end of the month.
Are any week nights good for you or just weekends?
We can't watch them this weekend but we could next weekend.
Maybe the rest of you could watch some and Chris and I could catch up during the week then we could all watch the last of them next weekend together.
What do you think or do you have a better idea?
I bet your the most popular "kid" in class! ha ha ha!
If I call you can I get mentioned on your blog? Or is that honor just reserved for spoiled kids who make a big fuss. Heeheehee!
Just messin' You guys rock!
only if you call me from another country.
Does that mean I'll get mentioned on your blog if I call you from Guatemala? ;D
yes. i may even post a transcript of the call. i warn you though i may exagerate the conversation! :D
Hey friend I hope your first day went well. It was so good to reconnect with you this past weekend. You inspire me to change the world Stef and I love you for that. Check out my new blog. It will sound familliar.
I love you
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