So far...

It is already mid-June; where does the time go?  This week I started my summer job at the Salesian Boys and Girls Club in North Beach.  What an area to work in!  Great restaurants, lots of tourists and the ambiance in general.  And the job?  I've never worked with 4 year olds...and it's an experience.  God bless those men and women in early childhood education- the real foundation that helps everyone in K-12 survive.  They are cute kids, but must be involved in some sort of activity as their attention spans are very short!  Working on an international version of It's A Small World that hopefully reflects the population of San Francisco.  I will re-learn patience this summer.
The school year ended nice.  As you can see in the pic, our Play Day was an activity experienced by students and teachers alike.  All the kids had fun; my only negative complaint is that on Play Day, one team is the 1st prize winner- they're the only ones who get a ribbon.  Everyone else, well, not even a certificate.  In the past we did away with the 1st prize and all the children got a blue ribbon stating they participated in Play Day.  But, as usual, I digress.
Looking back, the year was a tough one.  Our principal, Sister Louise, passed away after a long battle with cancer.  She tried to work at school in September, but it was too much for her.  She must have been in pain, but she never showed.  She was tired and would say so.  I do miss her and thank her for inspiring me in the technological aspect of education.  My class this past year consisted of 26 very eager and rambunctious kids...Destin, Asanté, Shay, Rizza, Kailyne, Molasi...to name a few.  From slow learner to advanced learner- 26 youngsters thirsty for knowledge, enjoying school, and sharing our lives for a year.  May their 7th grade be a successful one with Miss W.
This year has been good to me so far- starting with the doggie, Papi, who became a part of my life in February.  It's amazing how much an animal companion makes a difference in one's life.  And you all know who has taken over the bed!  Then, getting a summer job and working with new kids.  Lastly, taking Masters in Education classes with Lesley University.  A whole new world to discover and new friends in the making.  Lord only knows what the rest of the year will be like.
Don't want to talk about the mess the Gulf of Mexico is in.  For that you have all the newsblogs, sites, etc.  I hope Mother Nature does not take revenge for humanity's folly.
Bueno, that's all for today.   Have a new Internet connection, via Comcast, and will start that today.  My piggybacking days are over, as I have been blocked by "FriscoCisco."  Can't complain, though.
Until the next entry!  BTW, the Tony Awards were wonderful  Memphis was the big winner in the musical category.