Then, we heard a small girl calling out: hi Mattie!
One of her friends from Montessori had come around the corner with her two older sisters and her dad. We said our hellos and parted company, and as we walked away, I asked Mattie who we had just spoken with. She said: I don't know. I didn't quite believe that was the case, but I let it pass. Then, when we saw them again, I introduced myself to the father, who was quite friendly, and Mattie seemed to be more friendly, but she still wouldn't tell me who. I asked where they knew each other from and Mattie told me they played together at Montessori, but she still wouldn't tell me her name. I asked what Mattie calls the little girl when they play and Mattie still wouldn't say.
I poked and prodded a bit more for her name until I was finally met with the response: why don't you ask?
The little girl's name is Janina.
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood:
shocked
You did it! followed immediately by High five!
She is really freakin' cute. I'm so proud of my blossoming little teacher!
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood:
amused
Depending upon the condition of the latrines available, I used to try to avoid pooping for entire camping trips. This meant I sometimes held it for an entire weekend, and I
…until I couldn't.
I couldn't sleep that night because of a certain discomfort and I knew that I couldn't hold it any longer, but everyone was asleep. I crept outside, but now it was cold, dark and scary. Naturally, Mr. Salinger came outside at that moment — I know I didn't wake him, so he must have simply been aware — and he brought the toilet paper. He wasn't disappointed or upset that I had got him up out of bed. He just walked me over to the latrine and sat outside while I did my business. He wasn't angry and didn't joke about it. He was just there for me when I needed him. Later, I would recognise that his son, Joel, was there for me, too (I only knew one of them well).
Mr. Salinger, you and your wife were truly good people and you raised your sons to be just as good. Even though I haven't seen or spoken to you in ages, you are and will be missed.
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood:
melancholy
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood: impressed
I need to get started on the changes I need to make.
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood:
depressed
The name Manhattan comes from the Munsi language of the Lenni Lenape meaning island of many hills. Other theories contend that it comes from one of three Munsi words. "Manahactanienk" meaning "place of inebriation". Other possibilities are "manahatouh" meaning "a place where wood is available for making bows and arrows" and "menatay" meaning simply "the island."I knew about the first, but the Manahactanienk version is disturbing. Apparently the Dutch were having trouble finding something the natives were willing to trade for it and then thought: hey! have you ever had alcohol? They all went up to the island and the natives had such a good time they called it we all got inebriated there.
I'm still going to go with island of many hills.
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood:
confused
- Location:United States, Indiana, Bloomington
- Mood:
proud
I am finally finished for the semester! I got all my grading in on Sunday, I turned in my draft of my proposal two Thursday's ago and this past Thursday I finished up my dossier in preparation for my third review! I am now taking a much needed break of a week away from schoolwork and it feels nice to remember what sleep is like. This morning I took Mattie to Wonderlab with her friend, Soyul and then we came home and took a nap. Life is good.
Next Friday I'll have my third review and the result will be more work either way, but until then I am going to relax a bit and try to get my body healthy again.
This is my vacation — such as it is.
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- Location:US, Indiana, Bloomington, Monroe
In the past month I've noticed that I'm getting a whole bunch of job solicitations. Now, I'm sure that this is because many of the resumes I have out there promote my skills as a software developer — particularly enterprise Java. However, those resumes are also quite old and outdated as anything current (i.e. within the last five years) focuses more heavily on instructional design and the fact that I'm a full-time student who is currently employed. They are obviously running out of options with existing names and resorting to (Google?) searches.
To me, this is a clear indication that the economy is seriously picking up. Yay!
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- Location:US, Indiana, Bloomington, Monroe
I am so glad I made the decision not to teach again next year back in February, because I don't think I could do it again now — I'm going to miss it too much. On the whole I have a fantastic group of students this semester and that makes it tough, but I love the classes themselves and how they've grown and changed during my time with them. Don't get me wrong, the reasons I chose not to teach next year still apply (diminishing responsibilities on campus, lack of it me availability and, most important, the impending arrival of Mattie's new brother or sister), but I know how much I'm going to miss it next year and that makes me a little bit sad. It's definitely for the best, and I'll be thanking myself in the fall, but still…
I'll relish the coming week (especially since my grading load is so light)!
Thank you to all my students!
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