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It's been awhile since we've watched a movie because my schedule has been so hectic and we haven't been consistent with our Netflix. The latest movie we've seen is Goya's Ghosts. Apparently, it's not very popular on IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes, but we really liked it. It's really sad. It's about a young girl, who Goya paints a portrait of. She becomes a prisoner during the Spanish Inquistion for a charge that is unbelivably ridiculous. Natalie Portman does an amazing job especially when the movie jumps ahead 15 years. It's well done, just know that it doesn't leave that happy feeling inside afterwards.
Teaching has been my life for the past 5 months. I eat, sleep, breathe teaching. I know that I will always be thinking about teaching, but not as intensly as I have been. While I'm in this program, I've had to temporarily give up some of my favorite things. Here are the things I miss most.
- Being with my hubster in the evenings and ALL weekend.
- Calling my parents every day.
- Snuggling up and reading multiple books a month.
- Going home while it's still daylight.
- Gardening in the daylight.
- Blogging often.
- Reading my favorite blogs regularly.
- Cooking all of my meals.
- Not being addicted to caffeine and sugar.
Yesterday, my teacher-partner-in-crime and I went on a field trip to the local Braille institute. We were going to the institute because they had a library where you could check out Braille books. Why did we want a Braille book? Well, one of the lessons in our literature curriculum is about a blind student who teaches another student how to read Braille. We wanted our kids to actually get a chance to see what a Braille book looked like and to touch one.
When we arrived, we found out that you have to have some kind of visual impairment or learning disablity (such as dislexia) to actually acquire a library card at the institute. We were super disappointed. Then, we explained to the librarian our situation. He gave us these neat little cards with the whole braille alphabet on it. Then, he asked us if we wanted a children's book in Braille. He could actually give us the book because it wasn't technically part of his catalog. We each got half of Nancy Drew: The Case of the Creative Crime. We were so excited and eagerly showed our mentor teachers! We can't wait for our kiddos to experience Braille. Thank you to the awesome librarian who has made our week a little brighter and our teaching experience even richer!
Kiddo: I don't know what to write for "top." Wait. I know! I'll write I have a top.
Me: What do you have a top for?
Kiddo: Hmmmm.....a beer.
Me: A top for what?!?
Kiddo: A beer. I love beer.
Me: Are you sure that's what you mean?
Kiddo: Yea...the thing you drink.
Me: Hmmm....are you sure? (trying to buy some time to think)
Kiddo: Yea.
Me: Are you sure it's not root beer?
Kiddo: Yea...that's what it is! I just call it beer.
Me: How about you add root beer, so I know what you mean?
Kiddo: Okay!
I heart my kiddos. They always keep me on my toes and laughing.
Okay, I admit it I'm a total book addict. If there was a BA association, I would definitely have to join it. Funny enough I do have my BA. I'm particularly addicted to children's books. I went to my school's book fair today, not realizing that it's really only for the kids and parents. Really, teachers don't normally go. It was okay because I had my other first grade partner in crime with me to keep me company. My new recent additions to my collection include:
(from our Honeymoon 2007)
Me: I'm not going to make any money even though I have my Master's.
Mom: Even though your wallet won't be full, your heart will be.
Me: You're right, my heart is overwhelmingly full. Thanks, Mom!
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