I think writing in here keeps me grounded, writing gives me time to contemplate about some of the positive things in my life and reminds me to not dwell on the negative.

Yesterday I was wearing a cowl neck sweater and one student pulled on it and asked, "这是什么？" ("What is this?") I laughed, how endearing children are most of the time. I really love working with them, but sometimes I forget... I wish teachers are as respected as other professions and paid fairly for the amount of work we put into our careers. Sometimes I dream of living a glamorous life, but then I get my head out of the clouds and remember that all that matters to me is being with the love of my life and loving what I do and being successful at it.

Right now, it's hard to see the silver lining with so many more hurdles to jump. I come home from work and then either have class or have homework to do for class. I am really looking forward to Christmas break. I'll be making Snoopy Christmas House cookies, so excited about that! I wish work actually ended a few days before Christmas Eve just so that I can prepare for the holidays. Christmas is my favorite holiday of the entire year, including even my birthday! Because on Christmas everyone gets presents, well except for Jehovah's witnesses and people who celebrate Kwanzaa and Hanukkah (I believe, if I am wrong please educate me!)

Come sit with me :)