The Yahoo! Me

Assalaamu Alaikum :)

So a few of my fellow bloggers have the Yahoo! Avatar to express themselves for that day or entry. I have always found it to be a nice method to get your mood across and pondered whether or not I should include one for my blog. I thought about it ... even played around with it ... but it just wasn't me. Where was the hijab?! I could not possibly post up a little character with hair showing! That would not be representing me at all haha So I *sighed* and put the idea on the backburner once again.

But then ... as I was exploring ... I came across something that did look somewhat like a hijab! Actually, it was labeled as a "grim reaper hood" but to me, it looked perfect and appropriate. I just loved it and I really want to share it. Who knows, maybe I will even add it to my blog in time. It's just so cute! :)

Introducing ... *drum roll please* ... Squeeky the Avatar:

Anyhooz, update on my life. It's been busy. The toughest week just left me and I am ever so happy. For the entire month I have been preparing my students for the Science Fair. Yes, my itty bitty Kindergarteners were expected to participate in the Science Fair. It was difficult but fun as well because they just love doing experiments so I tried to give each of them something easy yet fascinating. The day of the Fair, we rearranged all the classrooms and set up their experiments. Before the parents were to come, we did a rehearsal for the entire school. My class was first. I was basically with each of my students nudging them along because of course most were unable to remember what to say next. It was just a great opportunity to aquaint themselves with scientific terms like Purpose, Hypothesis, Materials, etc. After going through each one and finally reaching the end ... I stood there and thought, "Oh great, I will have to do this all over again once the parents arrive". Argh! The first time around was tiring enough! But I held it together and we did it. I was so proud of my students and each of them were so brave. I remember becoming so nervous when I would do presentations and these little ones ... were up there literally making everybody laugh. Subhana'Allah, may Allah Swt preserve their innocence.

Since I don't get a "long weekend", Friday was the Parent-Teacher Interviews which went quite well, alhamdulillah. And tomorrow, the teachers have a little party for a teacher who recently left on maternity leave. It should be nice. Each of us will bring food so I'm thinking I'll make cookies and get samosas.

Speaking of cookies, I made Chocolate Chip Cookies yesterday. I have always wanted to master chocolate chip cookies and yay, I did! Enjoy.

I finally received my pack of 100 Virtue cards. So I decided each time I write an entry (how ever often that may be) I will randomly choose a card for that day and post it. Like I am doing right now ...

~* Today's Virtue *~

Righteousness

Righteousness is living by a code of moral rectitude. It is practicing impeccable integrity in light of what we know is right. We don't allow the fads of the day to sway us from doing the right thing. Nor do we stand in judgment of others. Righteousness is one thing. Self-righteousness is another. We don't shame ourselves when we go off track. We discern the lesson in the teachable moment and gently call ourselves back to the virtues. We resist being driven by our egos. We choose to be led by our souls. We live the good life.