So I started doing my pre-service teaching practicum at a high school in Belleville. The town is beautifully situated on some lakes formed by the Huron River, and the school is large, clean, and appears new. In the practicum, I am helping out the teacher and generally observing, which is fun. I met a nice student named Adam, whom I hope to talk to a little bit each class, so that's cool. I'll be there once a week for almost all of the winter semester, so something to look forward to!
Oh, I saw a coyote crossing the road today... How cool is that?
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Three Days
Two days ago: I was meditating in my pop-up mosquito tent when a skunk walked right in front of me, crossing from left to right not two feet away. It was interesting to observe my reaction: from the 'oh shit' to the sudden elevated heartbeat. She didn't appear to notice me (the mosquito net must obscure my appearance) much to my relief.
One day ago: Labor Day weekend, so of course it rained. We went to Metro Beach Metro park, which was a little disappointing. The beach was very thickly seaweed-y, and the rain was vicious. My wife invited several families, and I had to watch the kids, unfortunately, so I really couldn't enjoy it very much It looked like an interesting park, and I hope to visit it again soon.
Today, I screwed up. I thought that my semester started today, but in fact my classes do not start until Thursday. I wondered why nobody was coming to class: including the teacher!
Made a homemade mediation cushion with a pillow case, some duck tape, and some folded newspaper. My wife enjoys sleeping with my regular pillow, so something had to be done.
Realized that my mosquito tent was a sacred space: all eight directions, with nadir and zenith as well..
Am noticing settling and levels of depth ...
One day ago: Labor Day weekend, so of course it rained. We went to Metro Beach Metro park, which was a little disappointing. The beach was very thickly seaweed-y, and the rain was vicious. My wife invited several families, and I had to watch the kids, unfortunately, so I really couldn't enjoy it very much It looked like an interesting park, and I hope to visit it again soon.
Today, I screwed up. I thought that my semester started today, but in fact my classes do not start until Thursday. I wondered why nobody was coming to class: including the teacher!
Made a homemade mediation cushion with a pillow case, some duck tape, and some folded newspaper. My wife enjoys sleeping with my regular pillow, so something had to be done.
Realized that my mosquito tent was a sacred space: all eight directions, with nadir and zenith as well..
Am noticing settling and levels of depth ...
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