October 27, 2001
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The speech
I have mentioned some blogs ago how the work as a
teacher can be rewarding.How nice it is to share one´s
knowledge and be useful in someone´s life. But I think
I didn´t mention that I learn a lot too. From people.
I am deeply in love with this group I have on Saturday
mornings. First because it is logical that, someone who
attends a course on a Saturday morning really likes what
one does. That means enthusiasm, and I love enthusiastic
people
. And they are creative and funny- therefore they
neither doze off nor daydream during class..
One of them presented a speech today. It was on the
origins of the Halloween… She had asked me if she
could do it after the first break , so that she
could ‘prepare’ the classroom…
Coming back from the break, I saw a curious crowd in
front of the classroom door, leaning their heads to see
something apparently nice…and it was more than nice,
it was amazing! She had lit two red candles and a
pumpkin on my desk. On the walls, fliers showing
halloween simbols and their meanings. On each student
desk, a little witch hat- some candy underneath them-
and a brochure with a brief summary and some recipes in
it. On the computer… Enya- Watermark!
During her passionate explanation, I could not help
thinking how blessed I was for being there. Someone has
prepared something so carefully, I just thought of the
time she had spent doing all those research and little
details. And I remembered of the things in life that may
be so small, but mean so much! I knew my constant smile
and attentive eyes were what she needed as reward. And
it all was so sincere…
To end it, she served each one of us some portion..ok,
that was wine- good, by the way! Do I have to mention
her grade now?
Next week we´ll go to an art gallery. Let´s see if I
find something interesting to tell you all. Let´s see if
I post something before that too!
Take care you all
“I know that if I have heaven
there is nothing to desire.
Rain and river, a world of wonder
may be paradise to me”.
China Roses…(The Memory of Trees)~
Enya
Comments (10)
I would have liked to be there to listen.
By the way it’s ok with the link of the previous blog.
I love”the memory of trees” sometimes I try to think like a tree, see some blogs back” tale told by a tree”i’ll do more i think,it’s not easy to find words.
Ciao
Wow, that’s pretty amazing dedication, putting in all that effort! What a great person…
I think I might like to be a teacher one day…
Nice of you to share!
i totally agree with you here– it’s sooo nice to find people that truly have a passion for what they do– whether it be a student OR a teacher. nothing can replace that enthusiasm in one’s heart. totally irreplacable.
nice blog!
Pleasant surprise a new visitor, Thank you for coming. Is the Enya you mention the one who sings?. Cheers Portia
Thank you for welcoming to xanga.com so fast!!!! I will make a point to read your site as it is very intersting and has lot of details.
I will look forward to knowing you well. megha
This shows also you are a nice teacher .
Amitié Michel
It must be nice to know someone puts that much effort into their work as opposed to just throwing something together for the sake of meeting the requirements.
whoa….i can imagine how wonderful it must have been to be there actually…..how inspiring n dedicated it sounds.
What a great teacher you must be… wish I had one like you when I was in school.
By the way.. love Enya too