Monday, April 18, 2011

Last Reflection...

Are there really only 13 days of school left in my college career? Granted, I know I am not graduating yet, still have to do my student teaching, but never again will I sit in a UGA classroom as an undergraduate. WOW. I know I am graduating a year early, but I still can't believe how it has flown by. So much to look forward to though: Ring Dance with Michael, student teaching in New Zealand, living at home for one last year, planning a wedding, getting married and moving into our own new home! All within the next 14 months. Seems like yesterday I was playing dress up in my pigtails and pink dresses...

As this semester wraps up and I am focused on a bazillion different ending assignments across my classes, I have to say I have enjoyed the diversity project in here quite a bit. It has really broadened not only my perspective, but also the breadth of my heart. I would like to think I have always been a compassionate person, but sometimes I take my place in life for granted and think everyone is entitled to the same "normalcies" I am. Unfortunately this is not the case, and this project has made that blantantly clear. I was showing my scrapbook and transcript to my parents this weekend and actually got tears in my eyes as I read it to them. It's even more powerful having based it on a student in my class. Needless to say, it has been a powerful project and it has been a bittersweet process that I am glad to have taken part in, so Thank You. I have truly enjoyed this class and have taken a LOT from it. (If you don't believe me this blog is living proof-I have never blogged before but I have actually gotten the hang of it and will continue using this blog in my travels abroad!)

Just a funny little picture of me from back in the day :)
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2 comments:

  1. BethApril 19, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Oh, what a great picture! Time does go by so quickly.

    I'm glad blogging has turned out to be beneficial. Some of my favorite blogs were written by my students last semester who taught in Australia. They posted so many pictured with brief updates, which was an easy way for family and friends to keep in touch and support them. Great idea.

    You also have me interested to see your project. As with most projects, some students get a lot out of it while others find it less worthwhile. But this project seems to have the power to really touch people, both the writer and the audience. It sounds like you chose the right topic. I'm excited for you!

    I have taken a lot from this class too, thanks to you! I appreciate all that you've shared here.

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  2. Marie Castro BrunerMay 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    This picture of you is in my classroom and it seems like only yesterday you were in high school...time is flying and you are one of the rare people who fully enjoys EVERY moment!

    Praying for you during this next exciting part of life's journey.

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