I'm a Career Woman!

Today I did CAREER DAY at my old elementary school. I found it quite surreal to talk to kids that were sitting where I sat 15-20 years ago! Nothing has changed...well...a few things but all the best things have remained. There is still a certain smell in the air, the cafeteria is frozen in time and despite the differences in the world today, the children are as innocent as I remember being. I was the visiting "Artist" today and they looked at me with wide eyes when I told them that their current art teacher used to be mine too. My first start with art. I remember my crayon shavings all over my desk and my teal mermaids and purple unicorns. They must have thought I was crazy (and old!) when I said "I loved this school! Enjoy it because time flies!" I felt like Billy Madison..."Stay in school...stay as looong as you can!" It was an amazing feeling to know that they were looking at me and thinking "I can grow up and be an artist too" and more amazing knowing it came true for me.