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Ta Da! I'm alive! I can't say the training we...
May 30, 2005 by Sadie in Sadie & Greg
Ta Da! I'm alive! I can't say the training went without a hitch, but I think all the hitches were teachable moments for myself and the WAI leaders. I've read through all the assessments, written all the thank-you notes and apologies, returned most college vehicles to their rightful places, and am very much ready to move on.
It's heartbreaking to say goodbye to all the students who accidentally became my confidantes along the way this year. I sent them all off last week, nearly dry-eyed and almost professional. Under the circumstances of the mythologized but delicate young teacher/student relationship, I can't know if they know how much they've taught me.
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In one hour, I'll be beginning the four day W...
May 23, 2005 by Sadie in Sadie & Greg
In one hour, I'll be beginning the four day Where Am I leader training, with Rick in Bolivia. I'll have some help from a student and my colleague Matt, but I'm supposed to be the lecturer/preacher/inspirational speaker for the training. I'm terrified beyond belief, as my leadership style leans toward desperate enthusiasm, not calming visualizations. But the Outing Club's director came in this morning and reminded me that the only thing I have to do is get the leaders to just be here now. I'm still working on being Here Now myself.
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Anna's stuff has officially moved into my apa...
May 18, 2005 by Sadie in Sadie & Greg
Anna's stuff has officially moved into my apartment! While she is still deciding between a plethora of summer options, she has decided to grace me with her presence for a few more days... then off to Michigan. She'll return to Williamstown in a shiny Honda Civic where that old maroon Windstar used to be. She has a semi-job working on the curriculum of a senior engineering course, and then she might go to Uganda to help build a school for a month or find a job. Is she feeling the pressure? Maybe a little.
Work is all planning and coordinating for the Where Am I? leader training next week. It's a little crazy, but there is the cutest chipmunk outside my window right at this moment. Summer in Williamstown brings many gifts.
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I am currently listening to Johnny Clegg and ...
May 07, 2005 by Sadie in Sadie & Greg
I am currently listening to Johnny Clegg and Savuka's Cruel Crazy, Beautiful World, which I found in the radio station's impressive library. It reminds me of my siblings' musical influences, which I am still putty to. Work is crazy and has encrouched on ocassional stillness of the weekend, but I'm taking most of next week off for Anna's graduation, so I can't complain.
Hope all is well.
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