Domo

The old adage "You learn something new everyday" really is true. Today I learned about Domo. Two rather odd kids in my class were asking me if I knew what "domo-domo" was. I thought they were swearing at me in some foreign language. Turns out, they're just infatuated with a cartoon character from Japan. Apparently 7-11 just started using Domo as a mascot of sorts. They have new slurpee cups featuring Domo and his friends, as well as brown coffee cups with just Domo's face on them.




I'm so taken with the little guy, I might just have to stop at 7-11 to get myself a Domo slurpee cup. :)

Heavy

It's not uncommon for me to bring my work home with me. I often grade papers, create lessons, and work on school stuff from the comforts of my own home. But I also bring my work home with me emotionally. I care deeply about my students. They work their way into my heart, and I can't help but empathize with them. Tonight my heart is heavy with the poor choices of a young man who is looking for acceptance in all the wrong places.

Inspiration!

I know it's a day set aside for celebrating the birth of Jesus, but I think I'm also going to be celebrating the opening of Sherlock Holmes on Christmas Day. To be fully prepared for the movie, I've been reading about the exploits of the world's most famous detective. My dear friend Jen even lent me her copy of "The Complete Sherlock Holmes," which ought to keep me busy for a little while since it includes four full-length novels and all 56 short stories!

Today I decided that allowing my students to see the movie without reading a Holmes and Watson story would be a crime. My plan is to designate the week before Christmas break as Sherlock Holmes week. In a moment of pure genius I decided that I'll also re-create one of Holmes and Watson's adventures in my classroom! I can't wait to see how this plays out.

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G

From a sweet, mostly innocent young lady, "Miss Smith, how do you spell bomb?"

From across the room I answer her, "B-O-M-B"

"Oh. I spelled it wrong. I spelled it b-o-o-b."

5 minutes of hysterical laughter from the most mature teacher ever.

Distorted view of Beauty

"Evolution of Beauty" by Dove

Hair in 2009

February 2009
Loved that haircut










April 2009
Still okay










July 2009
Shorter than it's been in years









August 2009
Super Cute Back to School Haircut









October 2009
Something so hideous I'd rather look like this

No Joke

I'm with Tim on this one.