Weekend Update

Do you ever have weekends, or days even, when you feel like the world is right? That, as cliche as it sounds, God has completely loved you? This weekend was that, for me.

Community is vital to my survival on this earth, emotionally, spiritually and even physically. This weekend I saw that lived out through a variety of venues. First, the Halloween party, attended by not only old friends, but new, also. Second, a trip to the woods for good conversation with people that love my God. And finally, friends to give me 2 new couches, and friends to help me move the old one out!

I am slightly stunned by the love I received this weekend.

Looking back...

I just looked back at all my previous posts, and it would seem to the casual reader that I'm an OVERLY optimistic person. Don't be deceived! I must only write after really good days... Another reason I'll never been classified "emo."

Futbol!

So after 3 afternoons of soccer practice, I AM a convert. I love it! Ok, maybe that is an exaggeration, as I have not yet actually played the game. However, here are a few reasons it is wonderful:

1. The kids LOVE it, and I do mean LOVE. This is amazing, because as a teacher I'm forcing kids into submission, but this activity requires no forcing.

2. I get to be outside. We take about an 8 minute walk to some soccer fields, which is a great transition from being in the classroom all day to my evenings.

3. I get to blow a whistle.

4. 95% of the kids playing soccer after school are Hispanic. This means LOTS of Spanish, and some great conversations about culture --- which I love!

All in all, this is one of the most fun jobs I've EVER had.