Last night there was a thunderstorm. It was loud. It was bright. The rain was pouring from the sky. Everything stopped. I sat in bed with all of the blinds opened and watched the flashing lightning paint the sky over and over and over again. The thunder boomed and my poor Bella ran under the bed. The rain poured and poured and poured. I thought about how cleansing a storm can be. While it's happening, it can be scary...just ask my dog...but after it's over, I wake up and feel renewed. Maybe we need to storm sometimes too. Let it all out and see what's left and how it feels. I storm...on the pages my notebook. When I'm frustrated or worried or ecstatic, I open the pages and let it all out. The emotions paint the pages of my notebook...it's all left there. And after, I feel renewed. I breathe more deeply, think more clearly, and feel better. Without thunderstorms, what would spring be? Without writing, who would I be? I have always been deeply connected to th...
I love them all, Michelle, but that first one, the light, is wonderful. I do love the light and shadows that mornings and evenings show. Have a wonderful next week, too!
ReplyDeleteYour pictorial celebration looks sweet and special. You captured many special moments. Thanks for showing us the pics! Your dog is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with you today. For dogs, and fun, and school supplies, and ice cream with children.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the school supply sales! Years ago when I worked in a pharmacy, my coworkers used to laugh at me because I would be circling all the sales in our flyer. There's really nothing quite like stocking up for the coming year. I'm not sure what room I will have this year, so I am abstaining from purchasing too much. Ah, the drama.
ReplyDeleteEvery picture made me smile, especially those of Bella! Hugs to you. Excited for your new classroom blog!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a good week!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you plan...with color! Happy August!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and accompanying captions, I particularly like the ice cream photo. Looks like you had a wonderful summer week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun week - glad to share in your happy place. Sparkly lights, school supplies, and pics of Bella. I went shopping with my niece (4th grade teacher) when i was in OK. My brother laughed when I bought two new composition books! He said, "I thought you were retired." My reply, "Retired, but still writing."
ReplyDeleteMichelle, a happy place indeed-your post is always filled with such joy, even your wallpaper background speaks of that emotion. Your notebook collection is looking grand and I can't wait to see the one you will show your students on Day 1. Keep on smiling. Life is good.
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