Day 13 - posted late

I love living in Richmond. When David and I were first married, he carried me off to Greensboro, NC. Though moving away from home was great for our marriage, I missed my city! When we moved back to Richmond just before Hannah turned a year old, I realized why I missed Richmond so much...I love seeing people I know while I am out and about running errands, dining out or shopping. Take last night for example...David, Hannah and I met Amy, Matt and Jack for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. While we were there, I saw 14 people, 11 of whom were former students. I really do like seeing my former "kids" - and often they are the ones who see me first and come up to speak to me.

Sometimes it drives David crazy when I see people I know, especially if he is in a hurry. When I know I need to accomplish a task quickly, I typically avoid Mechanicsville...haha.  I think that if I had started teaching school while we were living in Greensboro, I would not have been so homesick. When we lived in Greensboro, I hated going out because I never saw a familiar face. As a school teacher you not only teach a crew of kids each year, but you become involved with the community and your fellow teachers.  I am definitely a social person - I thrive on interacting with others. David, on the other hand, is my homebody.  We make quite the pair ;)

So, today I am thankful for my city - Richmond. Not only do I love the sights and sounds, but also the people who live here - my family, friends and students!