i tried working at a shoe factory. I tried, but I just couldn't fit in

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criss, cross, apple sauce

But, if you go to school in Chinatown, it's -- Criss, cross, soy sauce!
(To sit Indian style on the rug)

I'm experiencing two extremes of behavior as I student teach. One school, no matter how much you yell, threat them with the yellow card, or give them time out, they will not listen, be quiet, or pay attention. At the other school, no matter how much you yell.. they will not speak up. It's so interesting across cultures to see the social norms that surface in school.

Two weeks ago, Thursday, was NYC's Fashion Night Out where many boutiques, malls, and brand name stores open up late at night, serving champagne, dessert, and other delicious snacks, just to kick off Fashion Week.

Here are a few pictures down Fifth Ave.

Real models eating pizza in the display case.

Free coffee and REALLY DELICIOUS CAKE at Tiff's!
(there were free iced tea, lollipops, and candy/choc, too!)

what is love? baby don't hurt me, baby don't hurt me, no more

I'm continually reminded of the creativeness of God as I interact with His creation: family, friends, strangers, creatures, and the like. He created each and every one of us so differently, to function, think, act, feel, move, look differently. Through his creativity in His creation, I see the desperation that captures it all. The desperation of love. And this "love" that we so need, we seem to scour the earth and try to find it in places other then God. Not only do we search for love, we love other things before God. And this, I've learned, breaks Gods heart and He will show us how jealous He is. I fall victim to this all the time, and thank God for His forgiveness and patience, He's always there to bring me back to Him. It may seem so simple to love God with all your heart, mind, and strength, but love is not simple, therefore loving other things other than God comes in many different, complex manifestations. Scary, isn't it?

Aside from God, I'm continually reminded at how uncreative some people are, for example, Dennis' RA:


I mean, come on, what is that?