Creations

Every few years I will get a student that is certainly his/her "own creation." They are unique and rare, but always fun! This year is another lucky creation-year with G.
G is very shy, so does not often engage in conversation with teachers. He also has no filter, so everything that comes into his head comes out of his mouth. He also has no volume control, so his stream-of-consciousness comes out at top volume. All of this he is totally unaware of. Therefore, when I respond to any of G's comments/insights he is typically shocked into silence; his expression usually reading "how did she know I was thinking that?" Basically, he thinks I can read his mind. He also thinks he's my boyfriend (he brought me flowers for my birthday. Beautiful flower shop flowers...not just grocery store ones. My loving and wonderful husband has yet to do that. Maybe Jamie should feel a bit more threatened).
For G, a pasta creation I came up with tonight:
Angel hair pasta
Sliced shiitake mushrooms (so yummy...who knew!?)
Sliced cherry tomatoes
Brie (cut into little pieces; not an easy feat)
Italian parsley
Lemon zest (I forgot to add this, but intended to...so let me know how it goes for you)

1. Saute mushrooms in olive oil for a couple minutes. Add tomatoes and continue to saute for one more minute.
2. Mix with pasta.
3. Add Brie and parsley
4. Plate meal and zest lemon on top.
Enjoy!