My friend Bryan invited me to one of his improv shows today. It was at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood. Two comedy groups performed improv skits for about 30 minutes, each group had seven members. They were fantastic. It's not easy to be funny. And even harder to be funny to strangers.
Ever since I was a kid, I had always appreciated comedy. I think it's the most universal form of art. Bryan had encouraged me to take comedy or stand-up classes with him. I never did...just as I never got to learn to play a musical instrument, join a dance team, or learn to draw. Oh, how I wish I can take more non-traditionally academic classes.
Mrs. Campbell (an awesome English teacher) and I are recipients for this year's Teachers Honoring Excellence (T.H.E.) Award from our school. On Thursday May 21st, a banquet was held at Pomona Fairplex to celebrate all of the recipients throughout the district. I was honored to be a part of this celebration and felt blessed by Ms. Kwak's nomination. Our union president handed out golden bells to recipients, each engraved with the teacher's name. I am thankful for the tremendous support from the staff at this school. Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. I also extend my gratitude to Ms. Kwak, Ms. Fieri, Mr. Rodgers, Ms. Rios, Ms. Escobar, Ms. Corum, Ms. Elliot, Lorrie and Catherine for supporting us by coming to this wonderful dinner party. They inspire me to improve as an educator.
