Earth, Wind and Fire- September

Ohhhhh man it's been a busy day. Every Tuesday I teach a class at George Brown College called Life Skills. Coming off a busy Monday, Tuesday can sometimes be a blur. This morning I really, really, really, had to push myself to get out of bed.

This was made easier by Earth Wind and Fire stirring me awake. It was as if the dream gods and goddesses knew it was going to be a tough one and sent me my absolute fave tune to make it better.

September marks the beginning of the academic school year. This song reminds me of the fresh beginning every September brings. New outfits, kicks, books, backpacks and students eagerly/anxiously orienting themselves to a brand new life. I love the start of it all.

As a "professor" I now get to influence the academic learning of students in a higher ed setting. My class went really well today and I think we are definitely getting somewhere as a group of learners and teachers.

We are also winding down the semester at Ryerson and the Residence Life Team is doing such an amazing job this year. I am in the midst of one on one evaluation meetings and I am enjoying seeing proof of what I already knew- they are building strong communities and making a great impact on the lives of their students.

Feeling very grateful for the work I do, and for the communities I get to be a part of today. I hope you enjoy EWF as much as I do!

Much love,

j