Hi friends,

Not too much to report but I have a huge stack of worksheets and tests to grade so I figured I'd procrastinate by updating you all on my life.  School is still going well although I sometimes think its slowly killing me.  My kids are awesome though and make it worth getting up every morning.  On Friday I actually had a kid ask me "can we learn now?" when I thought I was being nice by giving them donuts and letting them chill out for the first few minutes of class.

Life in Denver is good.  I got to go skiing a couple of weeks ago which was exciting even though only two runs were open.  It was more about getting out on the slopes in October which I've never done before.  There's been a lot of snow up in the mountains (and a little down here) lately but I haven't been skiing and probably won't until after Thanksgiving.   I'm also getting REALLY excited to see people over New Years, its going to be great.  I'm getting back from Portland at 9:30 on the 28th so anyone else with a similar schedule send me an email if you want a ride up to the mountains.

I wish there was more excitement to report in my life, but unfortunately teaching pretty much takes up all my time.  I could tell you about 50 cute stories about my students but I'm trying to avoid becoming that annoying obsessed teacher so I won't.  Hope everyone is doing well.  Those of you on the east coast, I'm planning a trip back there this summer (during my three month paid vacation).

Hope to see you all somewhat soon,

Val