All Thumbs Dot Me

While preparing my students for their final exams today I realized that another school year is about to end.  Wow!  I can’t believe I’m about to complete my 12th year of teaching.  It was certainly challenging at first but now the years seem to tick by rather quickly.  Is it because I’m getting older or have I established a routine that’s reduced my stresses?  Or, perhaps is it a combo of both?  Oh, well.

As a hockey fan, congratulations go out to the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the Stanley Cup on Friday night!  I’m so glad for them, not only because I wanted the Red Wings to lose, but more for a couple former Ducks on the team.  Congrats to coach Dan Bylsma and Chris Kunitz who was traded this season to the Pens at the trade deadline.  You guys did a great job and put on a great show!

Now, switching gears…

I tweeted last night about my disgust of the actions of a few people “celebrating” the Lakers win of the NBA title by setting things on fire, flipping cars over, etc.  They’re actions were idiotic and I’m hoping the appropriate punishment will be handed to them to the fullest!  I’m saying this as a fan of sports in general that there is no place for this kind of idiotic behavior.  It’s just shear craziness to see people participating in outright destruction of other people’s property.  I’m not a Laker hater, they’re a great team and I congratulate them for their victory, but fans need to know how to behave appropriately with respect to others and not just themselves. These “fan”atics should represent themselves in a positive manner and not act negatively as they did last night.

Ok, I’m done with that rant…

(deep breath, exhale…)

Now, on a more enjoyable note, my son did very well with his Senior Red Belt test in Taekwondo last Friday night! Also, he participated in his Kindergarten presentation on Thursday as well… I took video during both events and should have something up later for everyone to view.

Well, I think that’s about all for now.  When I think of more things to say, I’ll do my best in posting them here or if it’s short, I’ll tweet it on Twitter.

Take care and have a great week!