Okay, I am pretty proud of myself for I just completed my Composition paper. What an awesome feeling! I figured if I really stuck to it during the course of this weekend it would get completed and one less worry for me. Of course not that I didn't do anything else.
Needed to take a break here and there with the kids. Chased my daughter all over the city with her busy schedule. Made sure my son was behaving himself while playing with his friend all weekend. Tons of laundry. And is it "Murphy's Law" when the weather is extremely nice I'm not able to enjoy it?
Not sure if anyone will respond to this blog or not?! Yes, I was one that forgot an entry one week. It's kind of funny for as I was wrapping up my paper and making sure I had all the necessary paper work, I was reading the homework schedule and realized that I had this option for makeup. Completely forgot that it was mentioned in class, so...thanks Azor for the reminder :o)
Onto my next goal of studying for my math test. I was smart enough to take a personal day from work on Tuesday so hopefully I won't stress about it too much. Work all day tomorrow and then an evening class from 5-8 so pretty smart to make that choice. I must be running my body ragged though with the homework and finals week. Can feel the body aches, cold and sinuses acting up. Near the end and a pot of gold might just be waiting for me! Take Care Everyone!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Talent Show
Last night I had the opportunity to experience the Urban Middle School talent show. My daughter is graduating (8th grade) and has participated in this show for the past 3 years. By far, this was the most impressive year. It marked the 20th year of the current student council advisers that plan and run the event. Such dedication from these two individuals not only towards the school but the students too. A special commemorative slide show was presented to mark the event.
I give these children credit for getting up on stage and performing in front of hundreds of people. They themselves have made a commitment to weeks and hours of practice and perfecting their acts. Numerous singers, pianists, dancers and the MC's filled the auditorium with buzz and excitement. There was also about 20 staff members that performed a singing/dancing act. Such a fun-filled experience for all.
With everything that is going on in today's society is was really nice to sit back, enjoy and discover within our young children the passion to perform what they like about themselves. You can see the pride and self-confidence it builds. Everyone seems to be so busy nowadays that we forget to realize the simplistic events that we can sit down to and relax. The joy on these children faces, as the audience applauded, was priceless. Once could just feel the energy that was given off by them.
What did this experience provide me with? A bit of sadness as I realize my daughter has ended yet another milestone in her life and journeying onto high school next year (scary thought). Excitement for my son to begin his middle school years (another scary thought). The realization that I am getting that much older and still have the drive and passion, as these students, to face the unknown. Life is too short to miss out on anything. Do what you can in the moment!
I give these children credit for getting up on stage and performing in front of hundreds of people. They themselves have made a commitment to weeks and hours of practice and perfecting their acts. Numerous singers, pianists, dancers and the MC's filled the auditorium with buzz and excitement. There was also about 20 staff members that performed a singing/dancing act. Such a fun-filled experience for all.
With everything that is going on in today's society is was really nice to sit back, enjoy and discover within our young children the passion to perform what they like about themselves. You can see the pride and self-confidence it builds. Everyone seems to be so busy nowadays that we forget to realize the simplistic events that we can sit down to and relax. The joy on these children faces, as the audience applauded, was priceless. Once could just feel the energy that was given off by them.
What did this experience provide me with? A bit of sadness as I realize my daughter has ended yet another milestone in her life and journeying onto high school next year (scary thought). Excitement for my son to begin his middle school years (another scary thought). The realization that I am getting that much older and still have the drive and passion, as these students, to face the unknown. Life is too short to miss out on anything. Do what you can in the moment!
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