Perspective

Lately, school has been so ridiculous. It seems like there's so much homework and projects and all that, but actual class time is such a waste, we don't do anything. Assignments that have potential to be interesting turn out to be annoying work, and the point of them gets lost in the shuffle. We were given an assignment for sociology to interview a stay-at-home mom, and a career mom, and compare them. I thought, great, I'm going to have to randomly talk to people, I have no time, etc., all the complaints I usually make. But today I actually conducted the interviews, and I learned a lot. I saw two opposite perspectives, but with the same virtues and qualities that all mothers possess. It was amazing to be spoken to and treated like an adult, and discuss such mature concepts. The first interviewee, I could see her devotion to her family, and it was touching. I understood exactly where she was coming from, and I felt like I could put myself in her shoes. My other interviewee was inspiring. Her whole life she's worked, and the way she describes mixing it with her family was so committed, and she spoke so passionately. This is one of the only things I've ever done for school that has actually opened my eyes to something in the real world, and although he may never see it, I actually thank my teacher for giving the chance.
I can't really articulate what I want to say here, and unfortunately that happens a lot.

On a lighter note, me and Lindsay started the first of what I hope to be many dinners, woo! IGA and cooking, what more can you want. First taken by me, second two taken by her. Yeah, we're that cool.