(As I blog from my backyard on a hot, July day the snowy image to begin this entry seems a contradiction. It's my favourite though. Of all the Christmas cards I received last year, this was the best, and the one I went out of my way to show everyone....who also agreed it was the best. How could I not share it again here?)
How lucky was I the day that Kirsty was hired to join my school as I found out she only lived about three blocks from me in Tuscany?! Not to sound selfish - but our school's professional gain was also a bonus to me personally as we formed a carpool and thus a great friendship.
She makes no secret about me not being her first. (Nor was she mine, although I'm not sure I ever told her that before, until now...) Having previously worked in Langdon, there were many a carpool buddy before me. But I don't mind sharing as knowing Kirsty well is totally worth it. (Especially the day the alternator went in my car and we had to pull over on the QEII highway before having it towed. Luckily her dad is a mechanic with trustworthy friends in the City!)
Kirsty is as funny as she is smart. And this girl is SMART! When it comes to her job, she has such amazing insights and wisdom yet has only been in the career for about 10 years - and only in her current role for less than 5. She is one of those teachers whose craft is innate and she is able to share her expertise with colleagues far more "seasoned" than she in a safe, yet authoritative way. As much as people appreciate the knowledge and experience she bring to a conversation they further appreciate that she does this with humour and calm.
Kirsty makes people laugh. She makes me laugh. She appreciates the small (hilarious) things about kids and makes them laugh. Kirsty can see the "funny" in most situations. She is self deprecating and never mean. A wicked sense of humour despite some incredible challenges in her life. From family to personal health to life's crossroads - we've all faced some things similar - Kirsty is wisely matter-of-fact in dealing whatever current hand she is dealt. I suspect her demeanour and perseverance have bought her as far as she is today. Blessed with a beauty of a baby girl (the snow angel above) and a talented husband (although....when you gonna make an honest woman out of her, Chris?! HaHa - how 1950s of me...) Kirsty has fought hard and earned her every reward. So deserving.
Having changed schools, the opportunities for Kirsty and I to carpool now is down to only once or twice a month and, like all the friends I blog about here, I miss the days when our time together was more plentiful. Our trip to the Farmer's Market this week had little to do with the vegetables and everything to do with the conversation. It's so great to re-connect with people as "real" as Kirsty and I hope there are treacherous winter days in our future where we can continue to share the stress of the commute while having a laugh to ease the burden.
Thanks Friend! (a Kirsty-ism...)
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