Okay all

Okay all,
This is one final post for the year. Write about this blogging experience here on your blog. Make a promise to keep writing so that I don't lose touch with you and your lovely words.
It has been such a pleasure to share this year with you all. I admire each and every one of you more than I can say. I will treasure this time. I know that you all will do wonderful and amazing things with your lives and I am happy that I have had the chance to witness your growth and change during your time at Elgin.

Transitions

Many of you are getting close to the end of your time at Elgin. Take some time to reflect here about this period of transition. How do you feel about endings and beginnings? Where are you headed and what will you take with you from your time here at Elgin?

Also a reminder that Wednesday is sports day; we will present out slam poetry on Thursday instead of Wedanesday.
Please send me any overdue narratives. I would like to update your marks for the course.
My e-mail: pederson_c@sd36.bc.ca
Have a wonderful weekend.

Spring

A few years ago, I was in Paris during Spring Break. The holiday fell just before Easter and the stores were filled with exquisite decorations. The French seem to have a flair for window design that can be breathtaking. This silly little Eiffel tower caught my eye. It seemed so out of place in such a sophisticated city.
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It always feels so full of hope and promise. I always want to gulp the air; it is so fresh and fragrant.
Write about your favorite season or write about something that was out of place for you. Perhaps it was a person, or a song, or an object that you thought just didn't fit the scene. Maybe it was even you!
Enjoy the magic that only spring can bring. Thank you for being you. Each and every one of you brings so much talent to our class. I am so lucky to have the pleasure to spend the time with you.

Colours

Today we talked about colour. We looked at our personalities, we talked about how we feel about colour, and we wrote in our journals about what colour we are. Try to think about the shades of colour you choose when you are writing.  How can you add another dimension to your writing without beating the reader over the head?
As you look at this selection of pens, what shade are you drawn to first? I know which one I am picking. How about you?

Bard on the Beach
We are going in June to As You Like It! We have 25 tickets for June the 8th.
Let's start making plans!

Two summers ago I had the opportunity to travel to New York. It was one of the best adventures I have ever had. I felt like I had slipped into a dreamworld that was meant just for me. 

If you care to, write about a trip that you loved. Remember to bring us along with you on the trip.

Also, If you are looking for a book on writing, I recommend Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont. It is inspirational.