My First High School Visit
Dear Friends of the Flying Donkey,
OK. So I admit. When I was contacted by Ms. Corley to come and "read' to her class I accepted without realizing that Nation Ford was, in fact, a High School, and the "kids" I would be reading to were in 10-12 grade. Once that reality hit, it threw me a bit. These "young adults" are going to think that having some chick come into class to read a children's book is less than lame... panic began to set in. But Ms. Corley, sweet Ms. Corley, assured me that we are all just little kids in big bodies and I decided to buy it.... because I know that I am definitely a 3rd grader trapped in a saggingly 40ish frame
Plus there is something so very freeing about facing your fears fueled by nothing but faith.
OK. So I admit. When I was contacted by Ms. Corley to come and "read' to her class I accepted without realizing that Nation Ford was, in fact, a High School, and the "kids" I would be reading to were in 10-12 grade. Once that reality hit, it threw me a bit. These "young adults" are going to think that having some chick come into class to read a children's book is less than lame... panic began to set in. But Ms. Corley, sweet Ms. Corley, assured me that we are all just little kids in big bodies and I decided to buy it.... because I know that I am definitely a 3rd grader trapped in a saggingly 40ish frame
Plus there is something so very freeing about facing your fears fueled by nothing but faith.So there I stood in front of what were sure to be some of the coolest kids in the school. My plan - Get them in touch with their inner 3rd grader and it was waaaay easier than I thought. Here was a group of teenagers eager to show me their donkey ears and their donkey tail and seemingly hanging on my every word about how we don't always know up front what we want to be when we grow up. Heck, I am 42 years old and just figured it out this year. What these kids do know is that they want to be of service. They want to make a difference. That is why they have majored on Early Childhood Education Classes. So maybe they all won't grow up to be teachers... but they all will certainly grow up wanting to make a difference in this world... and in my book that is all that really matters. No pun intended
As a sidebar, I would really like to thank whomever it was in the class that proclaimed that "When Donkeys Fly" would make great graduation gift. Fabuous idea don't you think?
I would also like to "thank" Ms. Hooper (the media specialist) for letting the cat out of the bag about a little song that I wrote (inspired by the book). She had me singing in both classes and doing a cameo in the library no less. Nothing quite as freeing as belting out a song in the library. I highly suggest that you try it, but you better make sure that you hoop it up on a day that Ms. Hooper is in charge
I would also like to "thank" Ms. Hooper (the media specialist) for letting the cat out of the bag about a little song that I wrote (inspired by the book). She had me singing in both classes and doing a cameo in the library no less. Nothing quite as freeing as belting out a song in the library. I highly suggest that you try it, but you better make sure that you hoop it up on a day that Ms. Hooper is in charge
Still loving life. Hope you are too.
-ginger
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