Long Weekend

After my first full week of teaching, I really missed my fiance, so I traveled to see him this weekend. While there, I met up with my future mother-in-law and we talked flowers. We went to Hobby Lobby and played with the fake flowers, even though I think she'd rather have gotten real flowers (after seeing how tough fake flowers are to manipulate, I can understand why). It went well, but our search for urns was not going so well.

AND THEN... she invited me in for coffee before we parted ways. Looking at some of the antique silver pieces she had, we talked about using them as the holders for different centerpieces. I love the idea. It is the unique touch I've been wanting, with some history. These silver pieces are various widths and heights and will look beautiful surrounded by little votive candles. I'm pretty excited about this new idea.

In other news, winter weather predictions have the area in an uproar. Schools were let out early today, and my cooperating teacher doesn't expect to be back in class until Thursday. This might mean alternate assignments for me, or make up days during break time.

I was in class this morning; however, and the theatre arts class seemed to like my lesson on character, objective, and environment in improv. The kids, despite being a bit talkative at times, really seem interested in the lesson. I need to keep in mind that this particular group needs very active warm ups, while my other theatre arts class seems to do well with more focussed exercises.

All in all, a good start to the week!

Oh, here are some pictures that inspire me with the silver centerpieces: