A Few of my Favorite Things...

Good Morning Everyone!

So one of my all-time favorite movies is The Sound Of Music.  I think many of you have watched it in your music classes or in chorus class, but if you haven't watched it before, you really should give it a look-see.  Lots of singable music, and some classic lessons about love, kindness, equality, compassion, and flexibility.  

Because we're all looking for things to do and because we all need things we enjoy to lean on during this time, I thought I might start a list of some of my favorite things to get you thinking.  But first, a little Maria to get you started...

So with that inspiration, here is a list of my favorite things...
Fireplaces/Campfires
Skiing
Clean sheets
Fancy Desserts
Coaching basketball
Mountain biking
Routines
Eating out
Reading good books
Making lists
The smell of spring
Visiting big cities
Inspirational quotes/sayings/pictures
Taking photos of my kids
Driving with the windows down and the music up
Hot fudge sundaes from McDonald's
Vacuuming
Organizing spaces
Al's French Fries, fries
The Champlain Valley Fair
The first day of school
The last day of school
Wandering the aisles at Target
Watching thunderstorms roll in
Swimming-holes
Shaved-ice with condensed-cream
Sweat pants
Golfing
A cup of tea
Camping
My slippers
Physical comedy
Warm beaches
and
My job!  

Make your list...remind yourself of all the loves and passions you have and figure out which ones you can enjoy during this time, and which ones you can plan to enjoy as soon as we move through all of this.  

Peace and love all my favorites!
Mrs. Hempey





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