Message for the New Year

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I am so so happy that the holiday season is here. Can you tell? I mean, just look at my body language. A burden has been lifted; my spirit has been renewed and there are new and wonderful things on the horizon for 2008! For now, I sigh and give thanks to God for sustaining me and hearing my prayers.

By the way, my first semester teaching at the community college was interesting. I didn't fail anyone; they did it all alone. *smile* I am going to continue teaching as an adjunct in the evenings when time permits. As for January, I have other things to focus on. I am very excited about the new year. I expect great things for all of us. Keep your eyes on the prize and I wish you PEACE & PROSPERITY in the new year. Now, click here for Happy Holidays!!

Peace~

Stephen Bess
Morphological Confetti

Comments

Geoffrey Philp said…
All the best, Stephen. I'm glad you made it through to the end of the semester. I've had some adjuncts quit after the first week.

So, in more ways than one, you're a survivor!

Ilove,
Geoffrey
Monday, December 17, 2007 6:41:00 PM
Rethabile said…
Best to all of us in the new year, and beyond. And survive on, bro.
Khotso to you and your loved ones.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:40:00 AM
MJW said…
Peace and prosperity back at you, and happy 2008. We miss you down here at Dupont Circle!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:03:00 AM
Crankyputz said…
Congrats on a good year! Looking forward to all your posts in 2008.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 11:12:00 AM
the prisoner's wife said…
By the way, my first semester teaching at the community college was interesting. I didn't fail anyone; they did it all alone. *smile*

lol this made me laugh. i TOTALLY understand...my students always ask..."why did you GIVE me a D??" and i say, "baby, i didn't GIVE you anything. you earned it!"

peace, bless.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 1:16:00 PM
BronzeBuckaroo said…
All the blessings from above, Mr. Bess. And a Happy New Year to you and your family as well.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:36:00 PM
dawn said…
Looks like you're ready for winter break!! :)
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 10:27:00 PM
Tafari said…
man you look beat down!!! LOL. What are you teaching?

Bygbaby
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:25:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rethabile-
Same to you and yours. Khotso~

MJW-
Yes, the lunches were great. :)

Putz-
I'm looking forward to yours as well.

Pwife-
Dig it. They earned it all by themselves. :)

Bronze-
Thank you, sir. Many blessings to you and yours.

Dawn-
I'm ready for everything. :)

Bygbaby-
I taught English Comp. It was cool because I was also sharpening my own writing skills.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:52:00 PM
Xave said…
Peace and Love Professor :-)

Ali's Zay (LoversA.blogspot.com)
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:55:00 PM
Writing on Board said…
man, you look how i feel right about now. it will all be over soon. happy hurrydays, bro!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:47:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Oooh, I'm glad I'm not the only one who failed people - that is, whose students failed themselves!

Happy holidays!
Thursday, December 20, 2007 3:06:00 AM
get zapped said…
I'm digging your uplifting words, full of promise!

Peace, joy and love to all!
Thursday, December 20, 2007 11:13:00 AM
neena maiya (guyana gyal) said…
Haha, that pic. of you is how I feel right now. Weary. I think I overdid the housework. But the spirit is upbeat. I'm looking forward to the new year...but a bit nervous. So much to do, so much to get done.

Best of everything to you and Mrs. Bess and family.
Thursday, December 20, 2007 3:38:00 PM
Tafari said…
cool! just got my eng comp 226 grade & managed to get an A-. I was a little disappointed with the - but oh well. I guess it is better than a B+ LOL!!!

Bygbaby
Thursday, December 20, 2007 11:22:00 PM
Another Conflict Theorist said…
Peace Stephen,

God bless, man. I hope that 2008 is a fantastic year for you and yours. Thanks for giving back.
Sunday, December 23, 2007 2:32:00 PM
Rose said…
Have a Merry Christmas and you will have a great 2008!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 2:01:00 AM
NML/Natalie said…
Well done Stephen! Happy holidays and may 2008 bring you even more success. God bless x
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 12:35:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Thank you all and have a happy and safe New Year!
Monday, December 31, 2007 11:38:00 AM
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