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Show a little respect

Having the conversation with someone about what it means to respect another person is a very difficult one. I would like to expect that everyone understands what "respect" means. However, during the conversations, I very quickly get asked "I don't like her, why would I be nice?"

I go into "mother hen" mode. I don't expect that everyone will get along. I don't think it is healthy for everyone to be best friends. Some (respectful) conflict is important. When you are in conflict, you are able to learn about yourself, your values and how you process situations. But when you start escalating a situation and attacking another person, you become just plain mean. There is a difference between avoiding a situation and being rude. 

How is it that I can help students to learn how to politely dislike someone?

The next two years...

As the summer is getting closer,I am thinking more and more about how it is going to be to move away. Part of me is scared. Part of me is excited. Part of me is worried about things changing while I'm gone. Part of me knows that while things will change, the most important things will still be here when I get back.

I am so lucky to have wonderful friends and family. Every time I come home, things are exactly how they were when I left. Sure, some minor things are different, but I can easily jump back in. I can only hope that the same is true in two years.

I had dinner with a friend tonight in the town that I grew up in and after filling each other in on what's new, I drove home and thought about all of my friends and the good times that I had. I was lucky.

Anyways, it's been a while since I've blogged. I have a few drafts but I haven't had time to put much thought into them. One is a little more in depth than usual, so I want to give it the time that it needs to be well written.

Last week I watched the Boston Marathon. It was amazing. Although I've grown up around here my whole life, this was my first time watching. My friend Mike was running. He's super fast! You can read his blog here.

Jenn got down there really early to get a spot - an AWESOME spot! We were right by the finish line. It was amazing watching the winners come by. I couldn't run that fast, ever!

The other big update that I have is a little hard for me to admit. I've always said that I would resist the peer pressure and not partake just because everyone else was doing it. But I have to admit it...I have started watching Harry Potter. Because of the Easter break, I've had some time off. In about two days, I've watched 5 of the movies. I'm addicted.

This is a pretty cool website. Check it out! 

simple things...

I took a trip to Whole Foods yesterday. If I could, I would shop there every time.

 I bought new shampoo. It smells a.w.e.s.o.m.e.

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I have a busy weekend lined up. 

On Friday I'm chaperoning. Yup, my job give me lots of perks, one of them being the ability to use the word "chaperoning". One of the clubs on campus is bringing students to the Wrentham Outlets for a couple of hours. Retail therapy while still being at "work"? I'm in!

Matt Nathanson is playing on Saturday. I'm going to that with some wonderful people!

Sunday will be filled with a baby shower and hopefully a trip to Merrimack!