Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Day 129- July 27- Heather Ackles
I had a super wonderful time this summer with all of the new friends I have met, mostly due to Kim Anderson, Natasha Sears-Boudreau and Sandy Killam. Those girls know some pretty fantastic people. I met Heather's hubby, Sandy, first at the New Year's Day Levee hosted by the Chunk of Funk, when Sandy Killam introduced him as her guitar teacher. Heather was also there that evening and they joined us at our table. Heather seemed rather quiet, at first, but I have since learned she can possibly keep up to my loquaciousness if I let her. I came to discover that she worked at a local high school as a guidance counsellor. We talked shop talk for a few minutes, teacher to teacher. She was incredibly sensible, down to earth, kind and funny. I knew we'd be friends from that point. Especially since we discussed the possibility, during our first meeting of Sandy, Heather and I making a girl band. You don't have discussions like that, upon just meeting with any old slacker. I knew she was a keeper!
Since that time, I've really enjoyed hanging out with her any time we have the chance. We created a new game, when we brought together both of our creative sides, a spinny stool and a plastic package of mixed fruit, it's called "Frulette" and is really fun!! We've also listened to some fantastic bands, like "Under the Influence" and played pool to lots of laughs. I look forward to keeping in touch with her and talking to her about all things education and school when we meet again. She's one of those educators that we need more of in the school system, the ones that do education with all they have, constantly reflecting on how to best bridge the gap between the material and the student, and who is there for the right reasons!! I feel a little like kindred spirits with her, except she's a much better actress than I! Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Theme Song for today: Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore) by B.o.B.
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