Reminiscing

I have just come home from photographing a wedding of a wonderful couple and throughout the day, the brides Dad looked familiar and then, at the church I noticed a person who was my High School Biology teacher. Later I came to know that the brides parents were teachers in different disciplines at my High School as well, whom I knew then and was reminded of. True it can be said, what a small world.

My former biology teacher was aghast that I remembered specific things she taught me in like Geo-tropism, How to make perfumes, and a few other things.

Most of all I remembered her kindness toward me, I thought she liked me, not in some weird way, but I was often a misunderstood youth. I was very good at being the class clown, a bit like a performing seal I guess, and some people very clearly wrote me off, and as I shared albeit very briefly with her my recollections, I was very thankful I had the chance to meet her again. This lady is truly a special person to me, she gave me a chance.

I think she is pleased at the things that I have done, places and people I have met, and I am grateful for her. Aren't teachers truly special people! The influence you can make and leave on a child can be priceless.

I am tired, but very grateful for her. Thanks Helen, you have given me a wonderful opportunity to say thank you, and I mean every word.

I am drifting off a bit as I write this, it is after 1am, but wanted to express my appreciation to Helen, and the wonderful Bride and Groom and their parents for a wonderful pleasant stroll down memory lane..

I will put up a picture soon.