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That’s a Wrap
Before explaining Today’s Perfect Moment, I want to explain a few of the Honourable Mentions. Honourable Mentions A couple of my students gave me going away presents. I often get presents, but since Today was Valentine’s Day, I expected … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, ESL, Friday, gifts, perfect moment, students, teaching, vacation, Valentine's Day
Tagged chocolate, ESL, gifts, lindt, students, Valentine's Day
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Appreciation
I am still not completely processed the whole, I’m now 50 thing yet. However, I have had to write that on a few forms and it is starting to sink in. Expect some blogs in the next few days to … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, beer, books, chocolate, gifts, hockey, Maple Leafs, perfect moment, presents, wine
Tagged beer, birthday, books, chocolates, gifts, jersey, Labatt 50, Maple Leafs, presents, Toronto, turning 50, walking poles, wine
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Celebrating a Milestone
Today’s Perfect Moment is a no-brainer. Friends and family came to celebrate my Birthday. Though it wasn’t the exact day, it was still wonderful to gather everyone and enjoy some cake. I also happened to get some presents, which were … Continue reading
Posted in birthday, cake, celebration, family, friends, friendship, gifts, milestones, perfect moment
Tagged birthday, celebration, family, friends, gifts, milestone
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No Excuses
I have explained before that students sometimes give me gifts. I certainly don’t expect them and I hope I have responded well to them. I certainly appreciate them and I appreciate that I have made an impression on a student … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, books, bookstore, conversation, ESL, gifts, presents, recommendations, students, teaching
Tagged books, coversations, ESL, gifts, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the PHilosopher's stone, no excuses, presents, recommendations, students, teachers
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Friday’s Two Perfect Moments
There were Two Perfect Moments on Friday. The first is that I was given a book by a departing student. That alone should be considered Today’s Perfect Moment. However, what was really surprising is that instead of getting someone’s favourite … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, beer, books, conversation, food, friends, friendship, gifts, presents, reading, restaurant
Tagged beer, books, catching up with friends, chicken waffles, ESL, food, friends, friendship, gifts, presents, reading, Restaurant, students
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Goodbyes
I’ve grown a pretty thick skin over the years of watching students say goodbye to me and to one another. It isn’t coldness, but rather a kind of acceptance. I like my students while they are here, but I know … Continue reading
This Weekend’s Perfect Moments
Having not written Today’s Perfect Moment since Friday (and I am not even sure I managed to get a post out Friday morning) I am going to have to write about This Weekend’s Perfect Moments. I did write Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, birthday, comfort food, cycling, cycling gear, ethnic food, food, food blogging, food shopping, lunch, summer, weather, weekend
Tagged bicycles, birthday party, cycling, food, gifts, group ride, lots of perfect moments, nephews, Newmarket Eagles, niece, presents, weekend
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