jen gray

June 22, 2007

some.....

only missing sue, canon 20d

some friends stay, even when its ugly and uncomfortable.
some friends show up when the rest prefer to look away.
some friends make you remember how to have fun again.
some friends make you feel beautiful even on your fat days.
some friends understand with one single glance.
some friends never give up even when you want to.
some friends cherish your feelings and make you feel safe.
some friends are incredible dance partners.
some friends remind you what life is really about.
some friends are meant to stay in your life forever....

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June 19, 2007

shedding......

cicada shells, canon 20 d

all im going to say is that im shedding some serious layers here ~ cutting the final ties, saying goodbye once and for all to the past ~

ive done my time.
and my time is over.

im sporting some brand new skin.
and its all mine.

like the cicadas, ive worn this old coat for 17 years and
its the right season to move into a new and passionate way of living.

and so it goes....

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June 07, 2007

the end.....

barga of course, canon 20d

today was graduation.
caps and gowns and awards....

and then they were gone.

and the halls were quiet.

and it was strange.

afterwards, i sat around with the therapists, the detective,
the intervention staff,
and my fellow teachers.

it was one hell of a year.
we had survived the war within these walls and it leaves
us with a bond that is hard to describe.

this is by far the most difficlult job i have ever had.
what makes it this way is not knowing if all the blood sweat and tears
made any kind of real difference.

i can only hope.

god bless all you teachers out there.
enjoy your well deserved summer...

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June 05, 2007

yes.. ... ...

italy~ canon 20d

reasons why im smiling today:

its the last full day with my students
we sold our house
my brother is moving back from alaska
its the last full day with my students
my new place has three porches to hang out on
Ravinia this weekend
girl posse retreat this summer
its the last full day with my students
a trip to barga next month...
good things....

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