Author Archives: mathdreads
Yes, We Have No Bananas
http://youtu.be/yFO-d8BbMq4 I finally got to participate in my very first flash mob, thanks to the Sustainable Food Center. This past Saturday, Oct. 22 was National Food Day Celebration. Austin’s already very focused on supporting local businesses; so it’s natural that there’s a huge emphasis on buying organic, local food from our “neighborhood” farmers as well. … Continue reading
Rhythm of Life
During the week, I hustle throughout the school day, juggling so many tasks that when I hit the weekend and only do 20 things during the weekend, I actually feel as if I’ve had a mini-vacation. My weekend consisted of swimming, samba, flash mob practice, capoeira performance, salsa, painting, yoga, cooking for the week and a … Continue reading
Being Eaten Alive
I don’t often get relatives visiting me here in Austin, but I come from such a big family that I inevitably have distance cousins in every major city. One such cousin, who I last saw when he was a toddler, is now all grown up and recently graduated from the Austin Police Academy this past … Continue reading
Sweet Taste of Success!
Given the fact that this past week marked my second week of Tuesday through Thursday insomnia, I’m now well rested and ready for another challenging week at school. I also can reflect on last Monday when I first learned that my educational critique, “Monochromatic Butterfly,” had been published by the Texas Observer–three days earlier than I had … Continue reading
Water Ceremony
There was something magical about this past Saturday that motivated three different organizers to plan all-night-long events. I can only state with certainty that the passing of the fall equinox on Thursday had influenced the date of the water ceremony that I attended–I’m not sure why the organizers of the all-night milonga or the all-night salsa party chose … Continue reading
Sometimes You Need a Slice of Chocolate Pecan Pie
I should’ve known that since I’d had a wonderfully, relaxing Labor Day weekend, followed by a three-day work week, had attended the best concert I’ve ever seen and had participated in the best capoeira performance ever that the week following all that joy would be painful. Literally. Monday was the first day of spirit week, … Continue reading
Sade/John Legend Concert
Back in July when I first saw that Sade and John Legend were performing in Austin on my 41st birthday, I knew I was going to attend. Unlike last year, I chose to have a simple birthday celebration instead of a whole day’s itinerary, inviting friends to join me in various activities. Although I would … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend 2011
I cannot remember the last time I spent both a Friday and Saturday night at home…even during the two and half months when I first moved to Austin and was unemployed, I managed to go out to the free events. Yet, after work on Friday, I swam laps, came home, warmed up dinner and finished watching … Continue reading
Gymnastics of Natural Disasters
This morning, I attended my usual 10 am bikram yoga class. The instructor welcomed us to class and stated that we must have come to practice hot yoga in order to cool off! After completing yet another invigorating bikram class, I confirmed that today’s scorcher would top 100 degrees, the maximum temperature for bikram yoga. We’ve … Continue reading
Starting School
I’ve definitely ended my fantastic summer vacation the right way–by looking forward to the upcoming new school year with as much ease as I possibly can. My classroom is as decorated as I want it to be, I’ve got lesson plans for the first week and I’ve previewed my class rosters. The most important thing … Continue reading