Lessons

It’s been a while since I last wrote a Lessons post. In these posts, I write little “lessons” I’ve learned on various topics. 

Over the years, I’ve written on plain ol’ everyday lessons (Examples: here, here, here). I’ve written on lessons I’ve learned from roadtrippin',  being in teacher's meetings, from good ol' L'Afrique, and even from Disney movies.

And now seeing as it’s been what seems like forever since I last wrote one, I thought today was a good day to start back. So, here are some lessons I’ve learned recently…

Senegal has the most eclectic options for dining out. Besides Senegalese, there is Ethiopian, Indian, Brazillian, Thai, Chinese, and more. 

Standardized tests are a pain in the rear. Also - Teachers hate them just as much as students.

When one goes without Dr. Pepper for an extended length of time, one forgets how much the caffeine in the afore mentioned drink contains and might just end up staying up way later than one prefers.

Receiving a hand-drawn picture from a 10 year old child in the mail will surely bring a smile to your face. 

Marking items off of a long To Do List is gratifying.

Living in dry and dusty Dakar will give you the pleasure (insert sarcasm sign) of having a never-ending supply of sand.

Moving student’s desks into groups is like a difficult puzzle. There are so many factors to consider. It’s crazy.

Teachers are a lot like rock stars. 

A 50% (and more) off sale is a wonderful thing.

Songs can evoke so many memories.

 

Missing your family on holidays is inevitable when you live an ocean and a few thousand miles away. ...especially when you spend the day alone.

Beauty can grow in the midst of ugliness.

A squirrel (stuffed animal) can help a class in more ways than you can imagine. 

Learning a new language is difficult. But it is totally worth it.

Resting/Relaxing isn’t a bad thing. 

Kids can often teach the best lessons.

 

You’re never too old to learn something new. Just open your mind and heart to what’s around you.