That sounds like the title to an episode of The Office…. Today in class we read a Persian folk tale. Three brothers are rug weavers and the prince of Persia has to marry the princess of Bagdad (their spelling, not mine) and he runs a competition for rugs… long story Read more…
My first full month working again Got paid for the first time at my new job! Bought my first mattress set Moved to south Salt Lake City Began rehearsals for two different dance performances Met new friends and went on many dates (1+ per week) Fell in like and unlike Read more…
There was a time when I was much more vigilant about reading conference talks on a consistent basis. My new ward doesn’t meet until 1pm, and since I can’t sleep in much later than 8:30 these days, that left me a lot of time to think this morning. And read. Read more…
So I’ve been thinking about heartbreak today. Different moments of my own life where I have been left a little shattered inside by events. It leaves you a little scarred and a little scared, no matter how well you weather it. Hilary Weeks’ song looks at the postivity in heartbreak, Read more…
So my dad would write my missionary brothers each week on their missions. Having never served, I sometimes envied them for the contact and attention they got. I love my dad and we have good talks, but I generally talk to my mom when I call home. So a few Read more…
I’m fairly certain that it’s a good thing I haven’t finished the last blog post I was working on. It makes me feel like I can’t write more until I complete it. Obviously not stopping me right now but… It’s going to be a really awesome treatment of modern Halloween Read more…
I need to be interesting in my titles. My current inspirations are 6 year olds and their lesson plans. Not all that creative. So I apologize up front for the rather obvious nature of my title. And whatever other lack of creativity you may be about to encounter. All hail Read more…
One young boy in my class gave me my first gift of teaching. He said “Ms. Burgin? You make me feel good inside.” It’s a job with few worldly accolades, but of the things that matter most, teaching ranks pretty high. Moments like this one remind me of that.
I auditioned tonight for a special pointe dance number in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert. Despite not having had formal pointe training for something like 10 years (give or take a year here and there) I figured I might do all right. For what it’s worth, I did stay Read more…
It was a great weekend: amazing football game with the win against Utah State, General Conference, lots of family time, and an awesome singles outing to a cabin. I loved it. School today even went quite well, and I think I’m on my way to getting into a good groove. Read more…