'Fireflies' by Penelope Dullaghan

What a trying day it's been. I have spent all my energy trying to inspire my students, and mostly it went well. There was however one who became quite aggressive in his response to my constructive comments. On a normal day this would not upset me, but confrontation was the last thing I needed today, and sadly it really affected me. I love teaching, and enjoy a challenge, but there are days when I wonder...

To my delight I got home, after a long drive in the rain, and discovered the print that I ordered from Penelope had arrived at my doorstep. It is beautiful. I'm always keen to see how she is progressing as an illustrator, her blog is an inspiration to me in this time of self evaluation and change. I long to re-invent myself every five minutes, but even more just to be able to enjoy being creative again.


When it comes to inspiration the one who does it for me every day is my sister. From the moment I was born she has been one step ahead of me, treading the path first to make sure it is safe for me to follow. She tried things and convinced me not to, she has bravely gone through experiences that I have learnt from and she has always supported me through the choices I have made. I followed her to art college, as her little shadow. It's great now to see how different we are and yet how similar at our core. As I read the words she writes I am inspired ever more, I am so proud of her. So the first person I rang after my testing day, yup my big sister, for soothing words and the pep talk that I needed... Love you sis x

Guess who is going to Middlebury to start working on a Masters this summer?
The Breadloaf School of English summer program.
And my school pays my tuition, room and board.

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