Despite challenging myself to early nights this week I only
managed to get off to bed about 11 last night and I was wide awake at 4.20 when
Katie headed off to swimming and despite every relaxation technique I could not
get back to sleep, maybe it is just toooo exciting. So I was up and ready by 6. My check in time was 7.35 so off we went in
the -1 frost..
What a surprise I got to walk into an empty airport – and I
mean empty… I finally found someone to help me and learned that my flight had
been cancelled and rescheduled for 7.20am departure and it was taxiing out at
that very moment…
The staff could not have been more compassionate and helpful
and I was rebooked on the next flight out at 10.05. I rapidly flipped my
emotions and realised that some good would come of this change… will let you
know what it is as and when it happens…
I sent a txt to Michael and he phoned me with such genuine
kindness and care for my well being – MAGIC number one as a result of missed
flight.
I got to have a long phone chat with Mum and Katie – MAGIC
number 2.
I am enjoying a very nice latte courtesy of Velluto – MAGIC
number 3.
I have a relaxed time to blog and read and chat and further
anticipate the MAGIC of reconnecting with the wonderful e-fellows and Jo and
Michael – MAGIC number 4.
So looking ahead to the two days together I thought I might
jot down some of the truly MAGICal aspects of being an e-fellow.
Way back in November last year when I first got the e-mail
advising I had been awarded an e-fellowship with Core education I was in
shock. I spent a time in and out of
stages of intense excitement, unworthiness, and anticipation. I was in awe of the new pathway opening
before me as I returned to school after a year’s study leave.
Our first meeting in March was amazing. We are a very diverse bunch, one early
childhood, one librarian, three primary teachers. We are geographically spread from Whangarei
to Mosgiel. Our daily lives are
distinct, MAGIC and unique. We immediately
gelled and conversations, sharing and inspiration flowed. Guided and nurtured by Josephine and Michael
Winter the true MAGIC of the e-fellowship wrapped us in a magical mystical
specialness, celebrating our learning journeys.
Staying together can only be described as all of the MAGIC of school
camp without any stress. We chat and
geek into the wee small hours and a real bond is developing.
Our second session started at a collaborative point above
anything I can explain. We share a
common bond, purpose, enthusiasm, passion… Session two was very cohesive as we
worked on our presentations for Ulearn and put together a submission for ICOT –
International Conference of Thinking – in Wellington in January 2013. (which
has since been accepted) This is indeed
MAGICal as it will maintain the fellowship through to the next year and it is
an international conference – no mean feat indeed.
Session three is today and tomorrow and I just can’t wait to
get there…
9.05 Still sitting in the airport when Kyle from McCoy Wixon
phoned, so able to fully discuss the dimensions and placement of the
smartboards for the new school. Pure MAGIC number 5 to get to chat through a
couple of “essentials” as I see it… a drop down screen and projection for the
learning corridor. Great to get the
chance to chat and set up a meeting to discuss this further next week.
Not so MAGIC – the thought that I will be in the air when
Ulearn bookings re-open…. Hmm – hope I still get my choices… I am sure good
will come out of this…
MAGIC number 6 – Kevin (AirNZ) giving me a hug to make up
for me missing my flight as I finally boarded…
MAGIC number 7 – Sitting in 13A – me, sitting in 13B, Mother
of a past student… what a journey chatting and catching up on life… MAGIC number 8 – hearing the story of Lynn
who is starting http://drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/buy/
Soooo exciting to hear the MAGIC of someone who can drive and care for those
who need it most… a real chance to make some bucket list dreams come true…
MAGIC – getting here – and the learning, the inspiration,
the conversation, the motivation the MAGIC is ramping right up….
More later….
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