Day 32- April 21- Nikita Etok

Woke up and decided to read in bed for the first hour of being awake. The light is already bright and who knows when- maybe 4 something- so I really couldn't sleep anymore at that point. I am currently reading the book, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". I borrowed it from school, the upper grade is reading it so when I subbed for them during Clara Hughes' visit I picked one up to read as well. It's interesting. I like the style, and the character, "Charlie", is really growing on me. He is endearing, as are most wallflowers, in their own quirky and caring way.

This afternoon I was called in to sub for the last two periods for a teacher that was called in to the dentist. It was fun. I took my picture of the day while I was there. It is one of my favourite people in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nikita Etok. Nikita was sort of my first "little sister" in town. I was taken under the wing by her mom, a more senior teacher than myself, in my first year in the north. As a result, I was blessed with lots of time spent camping, doing suppers, hanging out, summer visits and time spent with her family. I love Nikita to death, and have enjoyed watching her grow up from the little girl in grade 5, my first year, to the beautiful, smart confident Secondary 4 student that she is today. She has a wonderful sense of humour, is extremely caring and nurturing to those around her and is SUCH a fun girl to hang out with. I am very excited that next year is her graduation year and anxious to see where her life takes her after that is completed. Nikita will always have a super big place in my heart. I have enjoyed every minute that I have had to teach her and to hang out with her. (I did a little photoshopping on the second pic to see what it would be like softened a bit like a painting...) Enjoy the pics!





Theme Song of the day: Crazy On You by Heart