Friday, September 20, 2013

My Ultimate Inspiration Michelle Kwan: Dante's Prayer by Loreena McKennit



After a long day, just when I feel that my energy is depleted, I look to my ultimate inspiration and remember that all the most seamless, beautiful, and magical things in life are a result of hard work, persistence, and a positive attitude. Michelle Kwan's beauty, integrity, and pure ideals of good sportsmanship always encourage me to take one more step forward.

End-of-Week Inspiration: Yuka Sato's "Hat Full of Stars" by Nikki Holland



After a long, exhausting week of teaching, I'm drawing inspiration from the lovely and elegant Yuka Sato. She skates with the kind of calm and serenity that I hope to embody as a teacher in the midst of the chaotic world of education.

Yuka's grace is a sight to behold.