The journey to belong

the need to belong is the driving force behind so many of my actions. I am blessed to have had places to belong that have not required much effort on my part. Even in the times when I was convinced that I was unwanted and isolated, I was eventually pulled back to the places I belonged before I made an unfortunate and life ending decision.
I just finished pictures of hollis woods by Patricia Reilly Giff. What an amazing story of one girls journey (I'll try not to ruin it for those who read it). This reminds me of the importance of loving the "un-lovables" and that we are never so broken that we can't be repaired.

End of Summer

I know that school doesn't start until September...
I know that summer has been a great time to rejuvenate...
But I am not ready to start back.
I really need to get going on school things so this year can have a smooth start, but I am not looking forward to my job this year.
I am excited to meet my new students. I am excited when I think about all the learning and growing that I will be apart of this year. I am not excited to bring all this stress back into my mind.
I am thankful for my job, but the responsibilities seem overwhelming.
All right, Physics, Astronomy, Webpage Design, here I come.

Fun Music

I was in Schuler Books a couple of weeks ago. I always wander through the music section. I heard this cd of guitar music playing and had to check it out. It is one of the best albums i have ever listened to: Rodrigo Y Gabriela