About Me Stories
About Me — Jason Edmunds
What kind of dog would I be, if I was a dog?
As a kid growing up on a farm I had a black Labrador called “Spot.” He had a white spot dead center between his eyes. The two of us had a lot of fun — swimming in the dam on a scorching summer day, chasing the geese (naughty us), and running wild in the cornfields.
As a grown-up, I noticed that many of my friends and their dogs look alike — a notion confirmed by a couple of research studies. That made me wonder if I was a dog belonging to me what would I look like? There are a couple of possibilities to ponder.
My school kids would probably say I am a “goofy dog.” You know how judgmental teenagers can be. A colleague said I am like a poodle — to be more precise — “a-pink-poodle on a leash,” I kid you not! Really…..Me?
Friends that know me as a thirty-something would label me as a “party-animal dog” — the center of attention. My sister would describe me as the “free-spirited-lion dog” roaming the African savannah enjoying the freedom and searching for a place to settle down.
So, I seem to be a variety of ‘dog images’ to different people. “What do you think?” I hear you wonder silently. I am most of the time a “curious carnival dog” — the main photo of this story. I have a zest for life and try not to take life too seriously. At times, I’m a cool (ish) kind of dude, or a goofy geek, other times, the pensive, emotional overthinker.
I enjoy the little things in life — chocolate, ice cream, and relaxing in nature or on the beach with a book basking in the sun. I like to entertain friends — the guinea pigs for my experimental cooking. They survived thus far, don’t worry! We, chat away till late at night with a couple of glasses of tasty fruity wine.
My passions in life: I love cooking that is why I look so good, sorry… I meant a bit round in the belly department. I like to walk, and direct school plays. When I was younger I dabbled a bit in amateur theatre — and loved it!
As a teacher, I have been a life and performance coach for my students — a very rewarding experience! It is great to get to know your students and learn about their passions, achievements, and struggles on their life journey to adulthood.
I find this quote by Ana Claudia Antunes inspiring:
“Life keeps throwing me stones. And I keep finding the diamonds.” — Ana Claudia Antunes.
When life doesn’t go to plan I look for the shining diamonds. Usually, I find them, but, alas, at times I concentrate on the stones, unfortunately!
I have to keep reminding myself to look for the precious gems.
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