What a great session we had today. I was smiling all the way! These are Max and Venus. Guess who's who!


What a great session we had today. I was smiling all the way! These are Max and Venus. Guess who's who!

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  1. Carolina Brenes BurgosApril 17, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    So adorable!!

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  2. Silvia Montufo UrquízarApril 17, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    Thanks, Carolina!

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  3. yazhApril 17, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    Very cute. Is Max the cat?

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  4. Silvia Montufo UrquízarApril 18, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    No, Venus is the cat;-)

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  5. Renata TodorovskaApril 20, 2016 at 2:10 AM

    I thought Max is the cat :)))

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  6. Juan UribeApril 23, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Silvia! 
    I am very happy that you have enjoyed the last session! :)

    Arrived late to guess who is who, but would really have to guess. Both names could be either one. 

    One aspect that called my attention is the spontaneity of your post. This freedom of wanting to show things that are dear to us is very important in the relationship with our students. Being informal allows these beautiful and meaningful moments in which we celebrate the relationship to happen. 

    Loved both Venus and Max!!!

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  7. Silvia Montufo UrquízarApril 23, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks, Juan:-D

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  8. Silvia Montufo UrquízarApril 24, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    I relate your comment with what you were mentioning about breaking the persona. I absolutely agree that spontaneity and being natural are key to building a relationship with students- and colleagues, for that matter;-)

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