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Thank you Friday Evolution students.


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Thank you Saturday Evolution students.


This CKU event had a whole different feel. It was more laid back, more go with the flow, and in the case of my Evolution album track, a bit more emotional.


Introducing a new class is always an interesting experience. After teaching A Week In The Life for the past three years I was ready for something different. On Friday morning as I watched the students pulling out their enlarged photos (many of them from past generations) and getting to work I was feeling that awesome creative high that comes from being a witness to a story coming together. It was the coolest thing.


I also loved seeing all the different ways that students approached the theme of evolution. Stories were told about parents, spouses, children, cousins, grandparents, families, and (often I think most importantly if it has not been done before) stories were told about the person sitting there creating the album. Witnessing someone going through the process of telling their own personal story - their own personal evolution - is such an honor and a privilege.


Check out Tim's great recap on his blog.


Additional thanks from this weekend:


Thanks to Paolo for being one of the best travel partners + creative photographers + for being my friend for all these years.


Thanks to Jenn + Nicole for being the best TA's + knowing what to do without me saying a word. I appreciate you both.


Thanks to Kelly at It Kit Studio for sending along such a great surprise for my students.


Thanks to Windy City Scrapbooking for being a great place to visit + shop on Wednesday night. Susan, you are great.


Thanks to Tim for always knowing where the best food is located. And to Margie for making me laugh so hard that I cry. And to Jessica for being the pioneer. And to the three of you for all the hugs and support after the phone call about Grandma.


Thanks to the CK Events Staff for making everything so smooth and anticipating needs.


Thanks to all the students for embracing + risking + playing + creating + sharing your stories + being open to the possibilities (and for the very thoughtful words + gifts).


And special thanks to the lady in the back of the class on Saturday who brought a very special handmade gift for Simon. I told you he was going to LOVE your gift - he has not stopped playing with the goodies since I got home (she made him a whole collection of food from felt...he is so, so happy).


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