new name

I have changed the name and look of my blog as an outward sign of my renewed motivation to begin writing down my thoughts for an unknown audience to read. Writing makes me happy, so I will write- even if my only reader is my dear mother.

Current status:
We have moved from the most exciting city in the world to a small town in South Carolina. Needless to say, I am still adjusting.

I get to spend much of my waking hours teaching reading and writing to 11-15 year-olds. I told them on the first day of school that my goal for them was simple: to help them love reading and writing. So far, they still don't like it much. But- I have 166 more days to accomplish this goal..

I have planted a garden. After almost 2 months of minuscule change and growth, I can now proudly say that I have 9 cucumbers, 4 bell peppers, and 2 tomatoes that will be ready pick very shortly.

Stay tuned.