Time for a break! (Sorta.)

First of all, before I say anything else: not having class on Friday afternoon is AMAZING.
 
Today was the last day of our summer school placement!  It's crazy to think that it's already been 6 weeks since I started at Stanford (I can't believe it's almost August).  It's also crazy how much I'm going to miss the kiddos I've been teaching for the past 5 weeks.  They made presentations on climate change for their final project, and I was so proud of the amazing things they created!  For instance, I spent a lot of time helping two boys with their poster -- even though we were a little worried about how much they would (or wouldn't) accomplish, since they are friends, they worked extremely hard and made a great poster.  I'm really enjoyed getting to know these kids over the summer, and I'm pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had working with middle school students. 

Now, we have a semi-break.  There's a new class starting next week, but I have my mornings free until my actual year-long placement starts in mid- to late-August.  Next Wednesday, I will find out the high school teacher with whom I'll be placed, and then I'll know when exactly I start.  So, for the next week, I don't have to worry about waking up at 6 a.m...sleeping-in shall be glorious!!

So, since I wrote my last post, I have thought about a couple of other things I ought to mention.  I've been going to the gym and biking every other day for the benefit of my broken leg (doctor's orders).  It has been fantastic to start exercising again, though I wish I had a real bike and could go on rides outside in the lovely California weather.  Oh well...I'll be getting one in the next couple months (as an aside, I am super-jealous of people who are riding RAGBRAI right now).  My leg is healing pretty well.  It's kind of swollen and slightly achy still, and I have some pretty sweet scars, but walking isn't giving me too much trouble.  One of my free mornings next week will be spent getting new x-rays and having a new doctor check it out.  Whoo hoo. 

Also, something about the Stanford campus makes people dumb about 4-way stops (which are numerous).  There are so many clueless bikers and bad drivers on this campus...slightly terrifying.

I've recently developed a thing for the Mumford & Sons song "The Cave".  So much banjo-y goodness.  If you are not familiar with this song, I highly recommend checking it out!! (It's attached below.  You have no excuse.)