Not with a Bang

But with a sigh.

Today is the end of the book study, and I have poured my energy and creativity into this project in ways I didn't think possible.

Never before have I stretched so much to master new technologies or ideas, or to put them into practice. I guess this is where online learning is both challenging and rewarding. 

Like when my 7th grade math teacher was out on pregnancy leave, and our log-term substitute (just someone's stay-at-home mother called in at the last minute) tried her best, but couldn't explain circles and squares and coordinated pairs to a class of 30 kids. It was my best semester in math, ever. I managed to use the resources and discover the knowledge myself, and then in turn, taught it to my classmates who decided then that I would be a teacher when I grew up (I didn't come to that realization myself until my second year of college).

I'm excited about sharing what I've accomplished. I'm pretty sure if age and conditioning weren't a factor, I'd be calling my mom on the phone, going, "Mama, mama, mama, mama, mama, mama. Look!!!" Luckily for us both, she is out of pocket. Because I don't think I have that much control. 

But I am also tired. 

It was hard work. It was long and intensive for me.

So now, I plan to take an hour long nap, at least. 

And read.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
It has been on my to-read list for a while.

Want to join me?