So I took a road trip to Albuquerque this past weekend, and WOW!, was it a great trip! Among other things, I met some REALLY cool people and went to the annual Balloon Fiesta (pictures to be posted as soon as I've uploaded them).
For me, the highlight of the entire weekend was a 4-hour philosophical conversation with two virtual strangers. I happened across a museum on intolerance and the Holocaust, and the ensuing conversation made the whole trip worthwhile. I'm still not entirely sure how it happened, but an older gentleman (age 67), a gent my age, and I entered into a rare discussion. We talked about it all: the nature of humans (for good and for ill), perception, the universe, philosophy, and so forth. Hmm... I wish I could say more about it. I shall, I suppose, when I'm more in the mood.
Out of all of this, though, two things occurred. First, I had an AMAZING selection of documentaries and books recommended to me. (I've already procured myself a copy of Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder! It's phenomenal so far!) Second, I've had an odd ephiphany...
... I want to teach again. In my own classroom. Not this school year (as it's already halfway through October), but I think I'd like to try it again. There are SO many opportunities to have an amazing impact, and I want to do all I can for humanity. After numerous conversations with others, I can't help but feel the rightful place for me is in the classroom. (Granted, I go to various schools a few times a week for 45-minute lessons, but it's really not the same.) We'll see.
For now, I'm going to send off a philosophical e-mail to my friends and family to see how they respond. I'll publish any interesting findings here. Ciao!
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