It's been a while

me where it all began, McGee. Rockhurst!
Great times with Grandpa on the lovely plaza
This is when I visited Rockhurst and found my research hanging on the wall! I'm famous. ;)


I have wanted to write a few times but it's hard to find the time. This entry is going to be pretty disjointed.

Spring break was wonderful but too short. I got to spend tons of time outside and ride my bike at home a lot. I had the chance to hang out with Jacqueline and Ciara and see the Vow--pretty good, but didn't make me cry. I got to spend time with the uber awesome family. And realize once again, how amazingly good I have it. I have been forced to reflect on things like this for class but also I just am overwhelmed by it naturally---I would not change one single thing about my family or what we have or do not have. Yes, I wish I would've been able to travel more as a child and learn to play a musical instrument. But those are tiny little things that don't matter in the grand scheme of things. What matters is having a loving supporting family who wants the best for you and provides you with what you need. And I have been blessed to receive a great education.

I mean, how great is it to have a family where everyone actually likes each other? It's actually pretty rare nowadays.

I also met my all time favorite author, Jodi Picoult, in KC. She's so amazingly talented and I wanted to tell her but they rushed us along so I only had time to say thank you. It was so much fun to hear her speak. ;)

I also have had the chance to reflect on a few other things. I have been privileged to work at Swift this year. Those kids are amazing in every way. Never before have I been in a classroom where every child has such a completely pure heart and obvious kindness. Their teacher is amazing too. Wonderful. I'm learning a lot there just by watching even though there isn't a ton for me to do. The other school I'm at has taught me a lot in a different way but I better not dwell on it here.

Random, but in the past week, I decided to give up coffee for at least the duration of Lent. I'm drinking tea instead. It's kind of fun--there are all kinds of cool flavors and scents to try.

We have been blessed to have amazing weather lately but when it rained today I was actually kind of glad. Nothing like a good spring rain. I love seeing all of the spring flowers too, especially my favorites, the daffodils.

Just trying to make it through the rest of the semester and enjoy spring in Chicago!