1. This is a picture free post. That is not my fave. The fave is that my camera was lost but has been found.
2. The reason I was separated from my camera. The Professor and I attended our alma mater's reunion Thursday night (which is also why my Friday Fave Fives are so late). Because I was an original member of a singing group started by the director of the music department the year I was a freshman, I was invited to sing in a mini concert with others in the group from all the years it was in existence. The Professor and I took lots of photos but somehow in all the excitement of seeing so many old and long time friends, we put down the camera but neglected to get it back in my bag. That college reunion was The. Best. Time. We reconnected with people we haven't seen for
3. The Professor's father was registrar and teacher at the college for many, many years. So of course The Professor knew more people than I did. He reconnected with a man who he has known since they were one and three years old. [Yes, we have made plans to see them next weekend!]
4. I can still sing. If you don't sing much, you may be bored with this fave. Here it is: I usually sing second alto. Although I have a wide vocal range, I am most comfortable singing alto. So my friend and I practiced the alto parts over and over, both on our own and together, until we felt a little bit confident that we had the music down OK. Then when I arrived, the director asked if I would switch to soprano. I agreed. It wasn't too bad... (A little hint here: if you can't sing it, fake it. Mouth the words.)
5. Facebook. Earlier in the week, a former second grade student posted an old photo of me with her. She is holding her student of the month certificate. Her caption was thanking me for being a blessing in her life. Lots and lots of people 'liked' that picture -- more than 70. Having students return and thank me makes all the difference in my attitude about teaching. Of course I teach anyway, but being thanked just makes my day, week, month, year, life.
9 comments:
The reunion sounds wonderful! So glad you got your camera back as well. Your former student's FB post is sweet.
great list!!! I sing alto usually too!!Glad you found that camera!!
Glad to have the pieces put together on what those photos on facebook were all about. I figured it was something like that. Since Dear and his father were hired to paint at Los Angeles Baptist College and Theological Seminary we are familiar with it and with the name change! Oh yes a good choir member knows how to fake it!!
Glad your camera was found and what a sweet thing to read from a former student!
It does sound like a fabulous week! So glad you got your camera back--it helps that you were in an honest group. I left mine in a train pocket once and was so thankful when I could track down the conductor who retrieved it after it had traveled on its merry way. I was so thrilled to get it back!
How nice to receive a thank you from one of your former students. I had a teacher that made a huge difference in my life in the last two years of high school. She was my shorthand and typing teacher. She saw real potential in me and helped me achieve proficiency in both subjects. I went on to earn a very good living and was always able to find work. Years later I was able to find her and thank her for her kindness and help. We remain friends. I'm so thankful that God brought her into my life. xo
It's wonderful that you enjoyed time with friends, did not lose your camera for long, and that you were so encouraged by a former student. Hoping you have a happy week ahead Willow! xx
What a great week you had!! It is really good to hear that you found your camera!
The picture of you with your former student is one I've seen before. You must have shown it to me....a long time ago! It's is an honor to be encouraged by a former student! A good week, for sure!
Hi, Willow! Great to be here and see what's happening in your corner and catching up! Great news about your camera. (I've been a bit MIA due to tech issues too.) FUN with the singing too! I don't have much of a voice, but LOVE singing in church. :) I've been in a post-holidays slump and down a tech issues rabbit hole... Happy 2016 Blessings! ((HUGS))
What a sweet thank you from a former student. That is really nice. So glad you found your camera! That would have stressed me right out. How fun that the choir got sing together once again. Loved the fake hint.
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