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Monday, April 8, 2013

Holding On

IF I can make it, I'll be in the beautiful country of Brazil in just a few weeks! I will also be celebrating my birthday (YAY...totally love the month of May), traveling to the great state of Texas (Austin, please don't disappoint), making appearances at various salsa/bachata events, and ending yet another school year.

I realize I haven't blogged in a while, but as you can see, I've got a ton on my plate right now. I've been building (slowly, but surely) a website for my school/ district on global education and 21st Century skills. I've also been attempting to learn Portuguese. As usual, there aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done. Blah, blah, blah...

Before the big break, we had a guest presenter that was a HUGE hit! I invited Dr. Jim Leavell from SCCTA (South Carolina Center on Teaching about Asia) and professor at Furman University, to speak to my kids about Japan. He discussed the history of Japan, feudalism, the introduction of guns into society and of course, the bushido code and the samurai! How can this teacher compete with replica swords used by samurai? I mean, really...





Today is bittersweet. It's the last day of Spring Break! As I awoke this morning, I must say I was awfully grateful not so see my kiddos today. Ijs. I love 'em, but....

Here's a taste of my Spring Break! Enjoy!