Even by Colbys high standards, today would qualify!
Today I became a mentor, and I met my mentee. I'm participating in a program run by Big Brothers/Big Sisters called "In School Mentoring" (ISM). I am very, very excited. It's all happening at Sparta Public School where Colb and Ky go. They kindly gave me permission to hang out at their school, as long as I don't do anything to embarrass them!
I will spend an hour a week of non-academic time with an 8 year old in grade 3. What that means is that we're gonna "play". Like I said, I met him today, and found him to be bright and friendly, with a great imagination. We start next Tuesday, and I'll keep you posted.
I truly feel grateful to have the opportunity to participate in the school community that my grandchildren belong to. The principal is fantastic, and is 100% supportive of what is a new program for them. It's probably obvious that they don't pair you up with the schools model student, and in actual fact quite the opposite. That's the point! And it's also what motivated me to participate. I have 4 sons, and 1 grandson, and was once a boy myself, and almost to a man we hated the classroom! Any escape for an hour must be a good thing!
I was on a high on the way home, and then I got higher. My new pedals arrived just after I got back to the house. These are the special gadgets that I earned cleaning floors, and I got an excellent deal on e-bay, so I chose not to wait. They are a indeed a technological marvel, and I enjoy just fondling them. I'm reluctant to put them on my bike cause then they'll get used. And there's no rush anyway, as I don't see the grass coming up anywhere yet! I've probably already posted this, but in case not, here you go. Woohoo!!!
And while I told you yesterday that I had nothing to learn about taking care of my achilles I need to backtrack. I found a new idea which I'm gonna give a chance. Check this out. It is still quite sore today though, and at the very least I won't run for the next 4 days. That means I won't be doing anything tomorrow after a hard bike today, so I think I'll go visit Odd John. As much as he's my little brother, and I'm constantly giving him the gears, I gotta tell you that I respect him a lot, and always look forward to seeing him. (John, if you read that part, ignore it. You're a dick!)
And as to the bike workout I mentioned, I had to cheat just a wee bit right at the end. I don't know if it was my legs or my brain that were all used up, but there certainly was not anything left. And it doesn't really matter which, as I just feel good about giving everything.
computrainer long intervals, 90 mins total
"The least of the work of learning is done in the classroom."---Thomas Merton
Love
Peter
Today I became a mentor, and I met my mentee. I'm participating in a program run by Big Brothers/Big Sisters called "In School Mentoring" (ISM). I am very, very excited. It's all happening at Sparta Public School where Colb and Ky go. They kindly gave me permission to hang out at their school, as long as I don't do anything to embarrass them!
I will spend an hour a week of non-academic time with an 8 year old in grade 3. What that means is that we're gonna "play". Like I said, I met him today, and found him to be bright and friendly, with a great imagination. We start next Tuesday, and I'll keep you posted.
I truly feel grateful to have the opportunity to participate in the school community that my grandchildren belong to. The principal is fantastic, and is 100% supportive of what is a new program for them. It's probably obvious that they don't pair you up with the schools model student, and in actual fact quite the opposite. That's the point! And it's also what motivated me to participate. I have 4 sons, and 1 grandson, and was once a boy myself, and almost to a man we hated the classroom! Any escape for an hour must be a good thing!
I was on a high on the way home, and then I got higher. My new pedals arrived just after I got back to the house. These are the special gadgets that I earned cleaning floors, and I got an excellent deal on e-bay, so I chose not to wait. They are a indeed a technological marvel, and I enjoy just fondling them. I'm reluctant to put them on my bike cause then they'll get used. And there's no rush anyway, as I don't see the grass coming up anywhere yet! I've probably already posted this, but in case not, here you go. Woohoo!!!
And while I told you yesterday that I had nothing to learn about taking care of my achilles I need to backtrack. I found a new idea which I'm gonna give a chance. Check this out. It is still quite sore today though, and at the very least I won't run for the next 4 days. That means I won't be doing anything tomorrow after a hard bike today, so I think I'll go visit Odd John. As much as he's my little brother, and I'm constantly giving him the gears, I gotta tell you that I respect him a lot, and always look forward to seeing him. (John, if you read that part, ignore it. You're a dick!)
And as to the bike workout I mentioned, I had to cheat just a wee bit right at the end. I don't know if it was my legs or my brain that were all used up, but there certainly was not anything left. And it doesn't really matter which, as I just feel good about giving everything.
computrainer long intervals, 90 mins total
"The least of the work of learning is done in the classroom."---Thomas Merton
Love
Peter
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