Tim and Sierra: Exploring Colorado Education

(S) So today was basically filled with fun for me and boring-ness for Tim. Today was the day that I was able to meet up with a few principals and schools. I went to three different schools to observe, ask questions, and attempt to market myself as a future educator. The first school I went to was a K-8 school that was very similar to my own school I grew up in back in Pine, Arizona. It was very “hippie” and it had a very relaxed vibe. The second school I went to was by far my favorite. It was called Heatherwood Elementary School and it was beautiful. The school had an open layout so basically there was 3 HUGE rooms where all of the classes are and then all of the individual classes are separated by boards or tall cabinets. The students were very contained but it was still a learning environment. They were doing construction on the building while I was there so it will be completed next year to add on a large computer lab, more classrooms, and a bigger auditorium area. The last school was the worst in my opinion. The main reason for my thoughts on this was because they literally didn’t care that I was there. I came in and introduced myself, and the office staff had no idea who I was or what I was doing there. So they gave me a visitor badge, a map of the school, and sent me on my way. I had no idea where to go and had nobody to ask all of my questions to. So I walked around and looked at the artwork on the walls. I didn’t want to interrupt any classes since NOBODY knew I was coming (even though I communicated via phone and email multiple times with the school). After a good fifteen minutes of walking around I went back to the office, asked them a few of the questions I had asked principals at the other schools, and left. Tim sat in the car and read while I was doing this all day. What a good boyfriend.

Besides looking at schools, we squeezed a few other things in there. First, Tim did not make me get up early to see the sunrise, which I was quite ok with. We did however go to a diner I read about for breakfast. It was called Lucille’s Creole Restaurant and it was EXCELLENT. It has a very quaint feel to it, with great service. We were seated in a corner of one of the rooms (the restaurant was build in an old house), and they had cloth napkins. But these cloth napkins were seriously like pieces of a ripped up old curtain or sheet made into napkins. I had the eggs benedict, which is always my choice if it is available. Tim had the Tiffany’s eggs which is basically a vegetarian’s benedict. It had eggs, hollandaise sauce, tomato, spinach, and avocado on an English muffin. We also started out with a donut like treat with powdered sugar on it. We both don’t remember the name, but we recommend you all go there and get it!

That afternoon after finishing school visits we went to check in at Bradley Boulder Inn which was the bed and breakfast we were staying our last night at. It was gorgeous! We were on the second floor so we had a great view. We took a quick nap, and got ready for the evening. We went downstairs where they offered a wine and cheese hour where we could eat a variety of cheeses, fruits, and crackers. I found my favorite cheese which is called boursin cheese. To. Die. For. Seriously! We also drank a white reisling which we both had never had before. It was so fresh and even Tim drank some! After our wine and cheese hour, we went to dinner on Pearl Street at an Irish pub. It was slammed with people because it was St. Patrick’s day but we were glad we went there. I had a XXX ale which is brewed at that pub, and after Tim asked for his milk and they didn’t have it, he drank a lemonade. We ate some hummus, and Tim had the corned beef and cabbage for dinner while I ate some fish and chips. Both dishes were great! I had never had corned beef so we went halfsies on the food so we could try both. Tim loved the fish as much as I did so it was a good trade. After dinner we went back to the room, and watched Mr. Woodcock, which is silly and ridiculous. That’s all!! Tomorrow we check out and are heading to Lake Havasu to see all of our friends! Peace!