A conversation with a friend last night about teaching led me to saying that I don't want to simply teach music. I want to my students to experience the leadership that exists within music. I want my classroom to include lifelong lessons that my students will use years from now.
Lady Gaga says she chose not to speak out against rumors of being transgender because she didn’t want to make being trans seem shameful:
“I didn’t feel like a victim with that lie and I thought: What about a kid who is being accused of that who would think that a public figure like me would feel shame? I’ve been in situations where fixing a rumor was not in the best interest of the well being of other people.”
Trying to eat healthy in America was an annoying challenge.
I was shocked by how expensive and hard to find nutritious options were compared to Europe.
Back home, I can easily grab a healthy meal without breaking the bank, but in the US, it felt like a treasure hunt.
Americans are so much louder than Europeans.
Like 10x louder.
I don't understand this, it seems so unnecessary when I'm right next to you.
The constant noise was jarring and confusing for someone like me who's used to more reserved conversations.