Last but not least!

I've always struggled with subjects outside of my comfort zone, in my undergrad I often took the easier road, and gained very little from my experience there. Sara and Zalika's classes challenged me with the reading, writing, and daily discussions about everything from social justice to the social history of our public schools. These are generally topics that intimidated me in the past, and strange enough I know I will miss them, and not just because of the ingenious idea of having snacks. What's really scary in a good way is that I enjoyed every minute of it. I don't know about the rest of you, but its obvious Tuesdays and Thursdays were our more challenging days this term, and throughout this term, I've looked forward to these challenging days. I enjoyed the discussions, and getting to know everyone on a much more personal level. It's comforting that so many of us see eye to eye in a lot of these issues. As I'm sure the first term is just a taste for whats to come, I feel much more confident that we can handle what we're in store for in the upcoming terms. I don't know if its just the heat getting to me in my small 90 some odd degree apartment, but as time goes on, and we develop, I suddenly don't feel so scared about taking on a class full of 12 year olds. Or maybe its just feeling that I'm actually gaining from all of this. Its tough to say, regardless I think its a good state of mind to be in.
By the way everyone, great job on the puppet shows today! I had to say goodbye to Baron Von Noxious, it was sad, but I know that Jan will give him a much better home than I could, besides he was far to scary to bring into a classroom, I don't want the children to have nightmares about noxious weeds like I do. See you guys in the morning!