teaching, marriage, and decoupage

I dislike the idea of sewing patterns.

I have no desire to do something exactly the same way it has already been done. If I lived my life like that I would become an obsolete person. Granted, this is an extreme comparison but the principle remains. I won't settle for mediocrity, and in my opinion living life a certain way because it 'worked out' for other people is a sad waste of a life.

Yesterday while I was washing some dishes I was thinking about all of my ideas, plans, and theories about education and how and why I want to teach. I can not wait to be a teacher. I can't wait to figure out how to bridge the cognitive divide and help my students see their potential sooner. Not their potential within my content area, but their potential to lead lives like the one I plan on leading.

I can't wait to have a family. my roommate posed an interesting question the other day regarding what 'scene' of my future marriage I see. She said that she sees herself and her future husband creating or making stuff together. Another roommate said that she sees them sitting on the bed and talking. It turns out, lots of people have a 'scene' that they imagine when thinking about their marriage. I kind of realized I did before I was asked this question, but now I really realize how much that 'scene' comes up in my mind. My marriage scene is simple. It is my husband and I sitting at the breakfast table laughing together. And even though we are laughing we are discussing something real. and we are making eye contact that signifies a true connection, encompassing love and mutual adoration. That's all. I plan to have a stellar marriage.

So, sewing patterns. I don't like them for what they're for. I have my own ideas. And, since sewing is by nature a creative task, why limit naturally creative people by telling them where to cut and how to stitch? I plan, in all facets of life, to learn the basics, experiment, and learn more. Then, hopefully step by step, adventure by adventure, make of my life a masterpiece.

I've got a lot to give and only a lifetime in which to give it. I should start yesterday.

I bought a bag full of old sewing patterns from DI for $1. When I have a spare moment I plan to use the patterns to decoupage the cover of a scrapbook. I think that could be really classy and beautiful.

have a good one! Make good choices, remember who you are, and hug a stranger. Actually, don't do the last one. It hasn't really worked out for me very well the last few tries...