Day 98 - Random Thoughts

"I would rather try and fail than not try at all."  Taking risks is, well, risky.  Too often we want a guaranteed outcome for an unproven risk.   I'm not a fan of Donald Trump but I do admire that his willingness to lose money has helped him make money.  That's inspirational.  I hope that when people around me take that initiative to try something new that I am a support rather than a naysayer.

My uncle has called in Hospice.  This has been weighing on my heart all day.  He has fought hard against Cancer.  But pain of that magnitude takes the fight right out of you.  My aunt has never in her 67 years lived alone.  Soon, she will know the magnitude of that pain.

"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray."  Brandon, that one is for you.  I love that you love the book that gave me the quote of my life.  Control freaks don't like for plans to go astray. 

Prevention is the best medicine.  I'm sure this applies to education as well.  I keep thinking that we need to start being more proactive than reactive.  I'm just not sure what that looks like. 

I had the wonderful opportunity to see pure joy on the faces of our 5th graders this week.  We went to Pine Cove and despite cold and rainy weather they had the time of their lives.  It was a reminder of how unspoiled they are.  How grateful for an opportunity to experience a different slice of life.  Priceless memories.

Thankful for my "homey girlfriends." 

It is clear that I will have to keep my job for a while.  My neice, who apparantly already weighs 5.25 pounds in utero although her due date is 7 weeks away, will just have to be dressed in all the amazingly cute clothes that just wouldn't have looked right on Alex.  It seems ridiculous to spend $60 on an outfit for a baby girl, but at the same time it seems ridiculous not to.

Chunk deuce.