Hi Blog!

Hi there!

It has been some time since I blogged regularly. I really enjoy Instagram, and use it the most, as a microblog, but more for images than the words. It might be great to rediscover a platform, more for words. So, hi again Old Blog.

September feels more like the beginning of a year than January. It's the teacher (and student) in me. It's a good time for new words and ideas and to start things.

Topics that interest me and might come up.

*City living (we just moved to Washington DC). We are walking a lot more. Andrew commutes by metro. There is a lot to see and do here and I love it so far. I love the old buildings, the leafy streets, and the interesting people. Also, people are really (really) smart here!

*Early Childhood education. I'm still on a break from the classroom, but have re-entered as a parent. We are participating in parent/child workshop three days a week. Two days a week in a gorgeous classroom (indoor and outdoor) setting in a national park and one day exploring the city. I'm viewing this as an important step for developing community for both Harvey and for myself. Also, it should be great professional development for when I do formally re-enter as an educator.

*Food. I still love it. I have a much nicer kitchen now which should help with big windows and a dishwasher. I very much miss my California farmer's market though.

*Harvey. I can't help it. He's my favorite. At 20 months old he's full of humor and personality and curiosity.

*Places. There are many places I want to visit in this region while we do this stint on the East Coast. We've been to the mountains in Virginia, the beach, and I'm looking forward to a trip to NY before too long.

*Fitness. Trying to find my groove again (beyond just walking, my body needs more). My sister Lantana is a fitness queen and definitely inspires me.

*Photography. My camera broke in April (during a luxurious visit to the Florida beach, that fine white sand!). I've been iPhone picturing only, which is kind of sad. My iPhone 4 is feeling slow, blurry,  and outdated, I'm really considering the 6. Yay, happy almost birthday to me.  Maybe this category should be called "Technology."

*Grief. I lost my younger brother over the summer, and my heart is broken. It's hard for me to talk about or even think about it without becoming a mess. I haven't really dealt with the grief yet because I'm not feeling brave enough yet, and just trying to get through life, but I know I have to go there. Not a fun topic I suppose, but very real and human. One thing I keep realizing when I look longingly at whole intact families, is that everyone will have a turn with this topic (unless, I guess, they die first, which isn't a great option either).

Any other suggestions?

Love,
Emily