Sweetest things.

Last week was busy and manic and potentially tumultuous. Starting out with a surprisingly significant personal disappointment, moving through a stressful professional situation, and culminating with an emotional few days with my stressed out end-of-smester kids.

But, sweeter things prevailed.

• “I know you’ve had hundreds and hundreds of students, but I’ve only had one Geography teacher who was also my friend.” [Via text.]
• “Seriously, I was blown away, that was one of the best lessons I have ever seen. I was totally engrossed and the kids loved it. Really, it was amazing. They are so lucky to have you.”  [Post-observation comments from a much respected colleague.]
• “You’re not alone…and go with it…this beautiful life just goes around once…” [Via email.]
• “I don’t often feel this way. You are like a fresh breath of air.” [Via text.]
• “Oh my god, it’s ridiculous. We will all go to mat for you on this, you know that right?” [From my partner in edumacational crime.]
• “I miss AP Lit with you SO much. My comparative lit class sucks so much compared to AP lit. Please just come teach at University of Oregon so I can be a happy English major… Please.” [Via Facebook.]
• “In my life.” [Via text.]