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| Delicious fall veggies! Roasted sweet potatoes, beans, mustard-glazed beets with goat cheese, and a hearty fall salad with mixed greens, sunflower seeds, boiled eggs, and a tahini dressing. :) |
The fall also means back-to-school season, and I'm especially attuned to this since I teach. I always grumble a little bit about all of the work that must go into preparing for a new academic year, but the truth is that I LOVE going back to campus and being back in the thick of things. I love reconnecting with my colleagues, but most of all, I love seeing the students again. Some of them are students I already know, and it's always fun to see how they've changed, and what they did over the summer. But meeting new students is always special, because they're just so excited about this new phase in their lives (and, of course, they're also a little nervous!). There is something really satisfying about helping these new students navigate their new environment, and helping them to think differently and to see the world around them in new ways. Even after all of these years of teaching, I haven't lost my excitement about meeting these new students as they begin their academic journeys.
The fall also brings the excitement of seeing all the little people heading back to school, and I love how my Facebook feed fills up with photos of kids on their first day of kindergarten or first (or second or third!) grade. This season always makes me think of new beginnings and I love the promise and hope that this burst of activity brings. Good luck to all of the little and big people out there who are starting on new adventures!
-Sahar
