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My Dear Edward

Chapter 2

June 26, 2011

Dear Edward:

Thank you for your quick response. I will say I was not expecting it so fast, but I am happy it came. As for your question, I currently teach seventh grade, but next year I will be teaching eighth grade. This is what's allowing me to have the same students again this fall.

I have been doing a lot of thinking this past week and thought maybe we could play a game of twenty questions. It could be an excellent way to get to know each other. If this is silly to you, please know I won't hold it against you, and I promise to be truthful in my answers. So, if you are up for it, here is my first question. I will include my answer to it, as well.

What made you chose your line of work?

My answer is easy. I love children. More than that, I love watching them learn. I always wanted to teach kindergarten; I wanted to be the first one to teach them outside of their families. I wanted to be there and get them involved. I thought if I could pull them in, and show them learning was fun, they would take that throughout the years and continue to learn. After a few years, I decided to work with the older kids. Don't get me wrong, I still loved them at that age, but it was all so new to them, and they were all willing to learn. And well, I guess I just needed more of a challenge from my students.

I taught third grade next, and that lasted for three years. Two years ago, I began to teach seventh grade. This is where I found my challenge. The kids were starting to grow, mature, and of course, puberty. They were getting set in their ways, and I get to help mold them. I watch those who struggle, and when they finally get it, well, that is the satisfaction I need. To me, there is nothing better than watching a student grow in confidence, and know that they actually can do it if they work at it.

I'm assuming that next year will be pretty much of the same. How much can they genuinely change in one year, right? I know there are other jobs out there that pay more, but this makes me happy. I vowed that I would never be stuck in a job just because I had to work. I would do what I love, and everything else would fall into place.

OK, here is my next question. What type of car do you drive, and what would be your dream car if money were no object?

Sorry, I had to throw in a fun one. For me, I currently drive a Jeep Wrangler. I love it. I saved for so long to buy it, but its good in the snow, and here in the North West, you need something that drives well in the snow and rain. Did I mention that if it's not snowing, it's raining? Now, if money were no object, I would go classic. I love the muscle cars of the late sixties, early seventies. There is just something about the sound of them rumbling down the street that I love, and I can't forget the look. So, if money were no object, I would have two. I know that's kind of cheating right, but hey it's my question, my rules. So yes, I would have two. The first would be a 1969 Chevy Camaro, and the second would be a 1972 Dodge Challenger. The dodge would be Plum Crazy Purple with black racing stripes, and the Camaro would be canary yellow with black racing stripes. Then I would have to put in some sort of big engine to power it all. As much as I love gadgets, I would keep them basic, they are classic cars for a reason, why mess with them and make them modern.

So do any of my answers surprise you? Again, I hope this letter finds you well and safe, and thank you for embarking on this pen pal journey with me. I am truly looking forward to getting to you know you.

Sincerely,

Isabella Swan