The Good Stuff

Perhaps I have been a bit curmudgeonly the last week or so. I could present a dozen or so lousy excuses, but instead of dwelling on it I would rather point out some lovely things from the past 24 hours of my life:

1.) Yesterday at work, a few teachers and I threw a surprise party for one of our students who turned 18 on Monday. While he still has occasional discipline/academic problems and we have to stay on his case every moment of every day, he has come a SERIOUSLY long way over his high school career. We found out on Thursday that his family (who have never really been around anyway) did not do anything for his birthday, nor can he remember them doing anything for his birthday since he was 9 or 10. So we threw him a party, complete with ice cream cake and decorations. He seemed to be unsure of how to react at first, but seemed appreciative within a few minutes. Sometimes the most difficult kids are the ones I love the most. They have the most to gain.

 

2.) I now have a 403(b). Is that responsible or what? Tax sheltered annuities rock. 

 

3.) On my way home from work yesterday, I witnessed a soggy-looking squirrel make it across five lanes of rush-hour traffic in the rain. I watched his 8-second dash with the same urgency and hope most basketball fans watch March Madness with. 

 

4.) My boyfriend is on a 2 month leave of absence of work so that he can focus on grad school. He is using some of his time during the day to do amazing things like CLEAN MY WHOLE KITCHEN. 

 

5.) I’m leaving now for yoga class. I love yoga!