A False sense of perfection...

I was browsing through my face book today and I started to recognise an ongoing pattern.  Photos posted through instagram, status' s that expressed the amazing things that were happening to people. Pregnancy's,  marriages, new jobs!! Are we creating illusions of perfection to each other through the power of social media. Are we sub consciously trying to out do eachother and make our lives seem like fairytales.  Is this constant live updating of the good things in our lives making the others we share it with doubt their progression in life?? Please share your thoughts with me on this...

Journal Writing Experience

On Tuesday 26th March I worked in an SEN primary school teaching children Dance and Drama.  A performing friend of mine usually teaches this class but she is currently doing a sketch show so needed it covered.  I was a little nervous the day before, as although I have taught children with special needs and behavioral problems, I have never taught in an SEN school before.  Having one child in a class is different to teaching a whole class with special needs.  I planned my classes very carefully, and made sure I researched the school so I could understand all the different types of children that attend there.  When I arrived at the school and taught the classes I was overwhelmed with how energetic and friendly all the children were.  I was able to engage with them through the world of performing and felt such pleasure from seeing them grow in confidence and self esteem from the exercises I was doing with them.  It made me grow as a person and a teacher to see how widely my work can effect children.  This is why i love Performing Arts so much, and why it will always hold a place in my heart.  It doesn't shut its doors to anyone, and maybe it could teach the world a few things.