jennifer patel

I am the picture next to the definition of a 'creature of routine'. Almost boring. Maybe boring! The sheer amount of work that a regular school teacher has to do has been eye opening for me. I did a lot of work at alternative school, but I realize now I had it made. Other than the soul sucking environment that left me emotionally empty, the actual work was e-a-s-y. It's always greener on the other side. from husband, son, dog, and Dan Cortez The good news is, I am adaptable and once these first weeks (maybe months) pass, I know I'll get more and more efficient at what I do (after all, I was at alternative school for 9 years) and it has actually been fun. Of course sixth graders are immature and have to be taught the ways of everything, but most of them are so so sweet and I am not used to students wanting to help and stay after and talk, and give me drawings (not of gang violence) and tell me everything about everything. That is refreshing. And while I miss...

Throwback to both the day this was taken and the 90s.

Sometimes I think, hmmm he needs a pair of shoes to match every possible thing he might wear.  Don't worry, some of these were hand me downs (like, one pair) and we usually buy shoes on sale, but seriously? What's happening?