End of the 2007 Fall Semester

Today I had my last class of the fall 2007 semester. I made it. This was a tough semester. It was my semester of adjustments. I had to adjust moving to a new city, I had to adjust to a new university and I had to adjust to new students. However, I believe that adjusting for me is not as bad as it may be for some. As an educator, I get to meet at least 30-50 new people a semester, learn the names of all these people and try to figure out personalities, strengths and weaknesses all in a matter of months while preparing, lecturing, grading and teaching. I don't know many people who can do that.

So I've been reflecting on my teaching (we use this phrase in education all the time) and my time spent in education. I've come a long way since my first group of students in 1996 (they are the ones pictured above) and I must say that this journey gets better and better with each passing year. Even with the difficulties I've experienced (who hasn't), I can honestly say I love what I do. So, I challenge you to find your passion and make that your job.

"Chose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."-Confucius

My Cousin's Visit To D.C.

I know it's been awhile (almost two months) since I've posted. Well, no one has left any comments so I guess it doesn't matter if I've posted anything. Anyway, I thought I'd post pictures of my cousin (she's the one in the center of the first photo) and her friend who came to visit me in November. I had a great time taking them around D.C. (although I must admit I probably need someone to take me around D.C., I still need a map to get around.) We didn't get to visit everything (they were only here two and half days) but hopefully they'll come back and see more of Chocolate City. Please forgive the "grainy" pictures. I took them with my camera phone.