School 1 & the MOMA

Student Teaching School #1:

Dogs waiting for their walk: 

Central Park Reservoir:

MOMA:

Adorable siblings on the subway playing paper, rock scissors. I couldn't help but say hi, found out he is in the fourth grade and loves his teacher. I am so much more comfortable talking to kids then adults. The last picture is my subway stop in the Bronx. Above ground subway. I bet it gets pretty cold. 

 

SO... I went a little picture happy today to say the least. First, I woke up and went to the bank. Luckily there was a Chase right around the corner. After asking the friendly banker where the nearest subway stop was I was off to Manhattan. I timed my commute from my stop to the school I'll be at from January- March and it was pretty close to an hour. Not that happy about the commute, but how can you stay mad about a commute that entails a subway ride into Manhattan. I have to keep pinching myself that this is real. 

I was able to find the school with only one transfer. As soon as I saw yellow busses parked outside I knew I was close. It was ADORABLE. I was lucky enough to see two classes come outside and follow their teacher down the street... field-trip perhaps? I circled the block and found some boys in the back playing basketball on the "playground" surrounded by a 10 foot fence. I love it. 

After finding my school and getting comfortable with the commute I decided to check out the Metropolitan Museum Of Modern Art! Yes, the MOMA! I know the "suggested" student price is $12, but after the ticket lady told me it was the "suggested" price and they accept anything that, "fits in my budget" I decided to enter the museum for $1. I know I'm cheap, but I figure this isn't the only time I'm going to donate $1 to the museum, and when I'm filthy rich one day I promise to make a generous donation to make up for it. 

The MOMA:

What can you say about the MOMA. It was breathtaking. As many times as I have been to NYC I cannot believe I have NEVER been there before! I went straight toward the Modern Art section of the museum and found some fascinating pieces from Warhol, Dali and Picasso to name a few. I was able to check out some of the traditional european paintings as well which are usually my favorite. Something about classical art just gets me. Maybe, it's because the first time I started to fall in love and be moved by art was when I saw the Venus de Milo at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Not long after did the "Birth of Venus" at the Uffizi gallery in Florence, Italy have its affect on me too. I wish I could be more of an art snob but honestly, I'm not at all. I did appreciate the MOMA though and everything it had to offer. I will make a point to return there soon. Also, I highly recommend it to anyone that has never been before. 

I wish I had more time there, but I came back to the Bronx early enough to get some last minute groceries and necessities before dark. Oh, and I got to meet my other two roommates. Love them at first sight. I think this is going to be a really REALLY amazing experience.