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Another Challenge
In January, two new 6th grade students enrolled in my school.Both are beginner ESOL students.One studied English in her native country and the other one attended an international school here before transferring to my school.They’re both making progress.Student A is outgoing and a risk taker.Student B is shy and doesn’t like to speak in English… Read more
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Challenges
Today I read a post about not letting challenges get in the way of who we want to become or what we want to accomplish. In fact, according to the writer, challenges are the way to claim necessary changes, and to face our fears. Yet, sometimes it feels like I overcome challenges, and then a little… Read more
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Sunday Nights
When I was growing up, I dreaded Sunday nights.As soon as 5:00 pm rolled around, a wave of sadness and melancholy descended on me. Sunday nights signalled another week of school was about to start. Sunday nights seemed empty.Stores closed early, andeveryone would prepare for another week of work. Sunday nights were a reminder of… Read more
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Phew! What a Long Day!
Phew!What a long day! First stop: my son’s piano class. Second stop: my son’s art class. Third stop: to check out progress on the house we’re building outside of Quito, near the new airport. Fourth stop: the pool for my husband and son; the beauty parlor for me. (Are they even called beauty parlors anymore?… Read more
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Doctorate
OK.Deep breath.I just finished my monthly Skype call with my doctoral advisors in Australia.Yes, I am getting my doctorate.And working full time.It has been difficult but satisfying.It’s one of the biggest professional challenges I’ve had to face in my life. Now, I am officially a doctoral candidate.That sounds pretty spiffy, doesn’t it?But, it’s a lot… Read more
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Day #19 – I’m Still Here!
OK. This is the post where I marvel at the fact that I’ve stuck with this challenge for 19 days. Source: http://peaceloveandsandwiches.wordpress.com/ I never thought I would make it this far. I’m writing every day after dinner. I’ve tried writing early in the morning or during preps at school but the inspiration, or maybe the pressure,… Read more
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Bedtime Conversation
Last night’s conversation at bedtime:My son: “Mami, I think that keeping a diary is making me a better person.”Me: “Oh? How’s that?”My son: “Well, I’m not on screens as much.” Yes on both counts. I wondered if the fact that I’m slicing every night has anything to do with his sudden interest in keeping a… Read more
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Reflection on a Monday Night
I yawned all day today.I tried to stop but I couldn’t.I wasn’t tired, just bored,I think,when I was pushing in to classrooms.Once I stepped out into the fresh air,and took deep breaths,I felt better. Was it easier to breathe in my own classroom?Some days I don’t care to answer that question. Now, I have to… Read more
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Perceptions and more
I have three beautiful children, two girls and a boy. I love them all equally and have never worried that I might be playing favourites. They are similar and different at the same time and their unique personalities add so much to our family. Today my son said that since all parents have favourites, he… Read more
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Posting a Slice
I’m writing this post on my phone, which should be an indication of how my day has gone.Although I blogged yesterday about my good intentions for the weekend, it hasn’t gone quite as planned. I woke up at 3:00 am wth a searing headache that didn’t let up till about 9:30 after a hot shower,… Read more
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