Thursdays Are My Fridays, and Thursday Night, I Simply Collapsed. Time for Low-Key, Chill, Cerebral Accomplishments Without Needing to Be Present

Yesterday was a tremendous, culminating success. For the past semester, my undergraduate course was working in service-liaison with Franklin Elementary and, for a finale, it was decided the 3rd graders would come to campus for a day of writing. Principal Arlette Johnson was my students several moons ago, and I've watched her win awards, climb into leadership roles, and passionately embrace the excellence of her students. Now, it's the excellence of her students and faculty. She was only going to stop by and check out the on-campus scene but, to her thrill and delight, her meetings were cancelled, so she could stay the entire time.

It was a blast and I have the Women's Volleyball Team, my students the Center of Social Impact, and colleagues form Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation to thank. I always offer the advice...get great people, stay organized, and when the right time comes, throw a party.

Dr. Crandall, This is the BEST FIELD TRIP EVER.

Although for me the writing was inspirational because I love seeing every pencil in a room moving with passionate ideas, the young people loved the ice cream bar, mall-like cafeteria, and the surprise visit from Lucas the Stag. What a hit he was! My lord...mascots take a beating from young people excited to see them. Brilliant job, though.

It is ideal to have 1 undergraduate student for every 3 young people. The smiles on Ms. Quincy and Ms. Acevedo's face said it all. This is so wonderful to see. 

I think my remake of Let It Snow was a hit, too, and my constant repetition of everything five (Name five Things Game - an improvisational trick I learned during Covid). 

Ah, but the planning, the waiting, the pacing, the collaborating, the instruction, and the hope takes a lot from the mind and body and that is why this Friday I need to lay low. I am trying very, very hard not to get sick, and I know all the pushing without rest gets me too close for comfort. 

So, I need to lie still as I work for the next several days. I need sleep, honey, hot tea, and minimal stimulation. I just want to work on writing projects. 

Let today begin a few days of calm.