What's Up:
In spite of
everything YES!. Yes to living, growing and becoming the best that
I can be. Life is great in spite of obstacles that have become
stepping stones to new and exciting opportunities. My life is not
what I imagined it to be like at this age. It is different in so
many ways. I am very involved with my work as an elementary visual
arts teacher at Swansea Elementary School in Denver. With 770
children to teach I am at times more than overwhelmed. The children
are beautiful. They are mostly Spanish speaking. That is a challenge
too! This is my tenth year teaching in DPS. That doesn't leave time
for much more.
My Occupation:
However, two
years ago I decided I needed something more positive - more fun - in
my life. My prayers were answered. I was invited to go to a
breakfast. So I went. I couldn't help noticing how happy everyone
was - how positive they were. I decided I wanted some of that too.
So, I become a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. Truly, my
involvement with MK has totally changed my life - my thinking. What
an organization! What a growth opportunity! MK is so much more than
pink Cadillacs and cosmetics. Yes, mine is on order! Ha, Ha, Ha.
MK is so positive as it fosters big dreams, ideas, and
possibilities. I'd love to tell you more! As, a result, I have
created my Dream Express workshop for anyone and everyone interested
in developing and clarifying their dream purpose. Yes, it is
creative and fun! I've been told that "the best is yet to be". I
can't wait to see the dreams come true.
I love going for long walks with our dog, Ebony, exercising at 24
Hour Fitness, working on wonderful art projects, doing Yoga,
gardening, learning, changing, and growing. That's about it. What
more could I ask.
My Family:
My husband,
Lynden is a CPA in private practice. We have been married for 28
years. Our children are Nicole, age 22, and Gus, age 18. With her
B.A. in Art History from CSU, Nicole has moved to Laguna Beach,
California where she continues her career as an art consultant at
the Village Gallery. Gus is a freshman at University of Northern
Colorado in Greeley. He plans to study visual arts and
transportation design. So, my husband and I are almost "empty
nesters." What will we do with all the extra time on our hands?
Favorite Memories:
My favorite high school memories
include the amazing eight week trip to Europe with Mr. Mahaffy, Mr.
Ross and Mrs. Hartenstein. We got to see so much and do so many
things. Mr. Mahaffy's introduction to the French Impressionists, the
Expressionists and Mont St. Michelle was an amazing gift. I loved
playing in the orchestra. What an opportunity Mr. Wallace gave us
to play Beethoven, Back, Hayden, and others; In addition, playing in
the pit orchestra for "South Pacific" and "The King and I" was a
thrill. Of course there was Pep Club and the football and basketball
games. Miss Christensen's Speech Class gave us opportunities to
debate, to argue and speak in public. Do you remember traveling to
all those speech tournaments and eating donuts from Henderson’s on
26th and Kipling. And who could forget Mr. Ellis and his timelines;
Mr. Manis' poetry unit; Mr. Blanton's diamonds. And, Mr. Alden, told
me that I had to learn to stay within the lines and the boxes. I
still have trouble with that. The teachers at Wheat Ridge High
School provided such a strong foundation for life long learning. I
will be eternally grateful. THANK YOU. I also remember the day
President Kennedy was shot, the Cuban Missile Crises, the Cold War,
and Viet Nam. We didn't know then that our generation would live on
the frontier of women's lib, civil rights, War on Poverty,
desegregation, computers, the New Age. Just think of all the changes
we have been part of.
"Thanks for the memories!"
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