~:[CH3 - Day 148]:~ Days of Gold

~:[CH3 - Day 148]:~ Days of Gold

There aren't many days like these, but sometimes you wake up knowing that this day will be a good one. Today ended up as one of those. The morning began as a meeting-less late day with the Premios de Oro ceremony that evening. I welcomed an amazing guest speaker, Kwiri, who I have the pleasure of calling a friend as well. My seniors could not stop talking about how great of a speaker she was the entire day and how much they learned. They seemed so motivated for what was ahead and I was so amazed at the impact she had! Actually, maybe I wasn't because I have seen her do so many great things in this world, as she has given back the community as she progresses forward. I also got to catch up with an old student, Mitchell, as we started looking at his art and to talk about what was ahead. His work is quite amazing and I am excited for all the amazing work that he is going to produce. Earlier, one of my students surprised me with an amazing Korean meal that I will be eating for the next few days! I was so grateful for the thoughtfulness that came after a few more thoughtful students who wrote me such great letters, leaving me in a much better place. My stomach was still upset at me from last night, so I stayed home a bit and got some work done before heading back to school for our Premios de Oro ceremony! It is always one of my favorite events, as you get to award student who have stood out for some reason or another with the recognition they deserve. It's always so tough to make that decision on who to give one too, but ultimately, I have full faith that it will be well deserved. Afterward, a few of the staff got together and just hung out for a bit to finish the night off. I was so proud of Carey and Allison, who were awards with the honorary service award. It was definitely well deserved! It was also my friend and colleagues milestone birthday! You are quite amazing and am glad to have worked with you over the years. Wow, this day truly was amazing, truly a day of gold!