To the young ladies who will always be known as "my kids" no matter how old you get,
It is with sadness and excitement that I must inform you of my departure from CGLA. A few weeks after school ended, I was presented with an opportunity to move out west to Portland, Oregon. At first, I said no and decided to stay one more year at CGLA. However, after a lot of reflection and very odd coincidences I decided that I was meant to head west to see what life has to offer out there.
I will forever be grateful for the time spent at CGLA and for the lessons I've learned from each of you. You all truly made me who I am today and I am proud to say that I got to be your teacher.
Life Lessons I Never Got to Teach You:
1) Never feel like you are all grown up. Every birthday I think about how much I have grown, learned, and changed in the last year. It is remarkable that at 27 I am still learning how to be "grown". The world is HUGE and your opportunities are endless if you allow them to be. Explore your options and explore your world. If your experiences are limited then you are limiting your future.
2) Swim in the ocean, even if it is cold. If you don't know how to swim, learn that first. It's a skill everyone needs.
3) Learn how to drive a car with a manual transmission. You will never win The Amazing Race if you can't drive a real car.
4) On the driving note: You are not invincible. Driving is one of the most dangerous things a person can do and you cannot forget that. Always drive slower in rain, never text and drive, and always get a sober driver.
5) Try at least one new food each year even if it ends up being gross.
6) Never try to watch a movie instead of reading the book. It's rarely as good and your teacher always knows.
7) There's never an excuse to be cruel. Ever. Be kind even when it is tough. You never know who is watching.
8) Befriend someone who knows more about money than you. Money is scary, fickle, and necessary. It also can disappear quickly. Find someone who knows how to use their money wisely and learn from them.
9) Everyone needs to know CPR and basic first aid. You may never need to use it, but everyone should have the ability to save a life.
10) Never be afraid to ask for help. We all need it sometimes.
Finally, never settle for anything other than what is best for you. If you ever think to yourself, "I deserve better than this" you are probably right. Pursue something better even if it seems risky.
Again, thank you for all that you've taught me. Each of you impact the lives of the people around you. Remember that.
With love and high hopes,
Lindsey Davis
[email protected]
It is with sadness and excitement that I must inform you of my departure from CGLA. A few weeks after school ended, I was presented with an opportunity to move out west to Portland, Oregon. At first, I said no and decided to stay one more year at CGLA. However, after a lot of reflection and very odd coincidences I decided that I was meant to head west to see what life has to offer out there.
I will forever be grateful for the time spent at CGLA and for the lessons I've learned from each of you. You all truly made me who I am today and I am proud to say that I got to be your teacher.
Life Lessons I Never Got to Teach You:
1) Never feel like you are all grown up. Every birthday I think about how much I have grown, learned, and changed in the last year. It is remarkable that at 27 I am still learning how to be "grown". The world is HUGE and your opportunities are endless if you allow them to be. Explore your options and explore your world. If your experiences are limited then you are limiting your future.
2) Swim in the ocean, even if it is cold. If you don't know how to swim, learn that first. It's a skill everyone needs.
3) Learn how to drive a car with a manual transmission. You will never win The Amazing Race if you can't drive a real car.
4) On the driving note: You are not invincible. Driving is one of the most dangerous things a person can do and you cannot forget that. Always drive slower in rain, never text and drive, and always get a sober driver.
5) Try at least one new food each year even if it ends up being gross.
6) Never try to watch a movie instead of reading the book. It's rarely as good and your teacher always knows.
7) There's never an excuse to be cruel. Ever. Be kind even when it is tough. You never know who is watching.
8) Befriend someone who knows more about money than you. Money is scary, fickle, and necessary. It also can disappear quickly. Find someone who knows how to use their money wisely and learn from them.
9) Everyone needs to know CPR and basic first aid. You may never need to use it, but everyone should have the ability to save a life.
10) Never be afraid to ask for help. We all need it sometimes.
Finally, never settle for anything other than what is best for you. If you ever think to yourself, "I deserve better than this" you are probably right. Pursue something better even if it seems risky.
Again, thank you for all that you've taught me. Each of you impact the lives of the people around you. Remember that.
With love and high hopes,
Lindsey Davis
[email protected]