When I read my various cousins' BLOG and FB postings about the beautiful weather Alaska is having I miss it something fierce. Even though I live in a temperate climate that allows me to enjoy outside activities all year round, there is something to be said for the splendor of Alaskan mountains and daylight visiting hours until 11pm. Maybe it's family that I'm missing, or at least that sense of connectedness one can only have around relations. Whatever it is, it's in Alaska.
It's early am on Friday. Jessica's surgery day. We are all prepped with ice cream, pudding, mashed potatoes, and plenty of pain medication. After her surgery I have some classwork to do, hopefully finishing all the requirements of one class today. I have my ticket for Sex & the City tonight at 7pm. Haven't thought of what appetizer to bring to the pre-party. Usually I have options on hand, but I've been too busy to think about it. Plus with the yucky weather we're having I don't want to do anything but be a bump on a log. Sunday we're going to a graduation open house,and on Sunday evening we're going to the Sammy Hagar/Heart concert. Should be fun.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Commencement
Today went well. I still have one more week left. My last two finals are on Saturday, then I can breathe a sigh of relief. My history professor gave the invocation at Commencement today. It was nice to meet him (weird thing about online classes, no face-to-face meeting of students or professors). We connected using cell phones. Another great thing about technology...it allows us to connect in ways previously not possible.
After the ceremony we came home for a bit, then picked up Andrew from NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training). He had two weekends in a row of training, but it is a fantastic program, and will most likely help him get a job next summer (he wants to work as a counselor at BS camp).
The series finale of Lost is on tonight. Everything seems to be coming to an end, or actually, crashing to an end. We go, go, go for months, then Bam! It all ends. My first priority is to pick up Lord of the Rings. It's been a while since I read it. Joe gave me a new copy for Christmas, but I just haven't had the time. I have my next two quilts planned out, but I think I'm going to wait on those until we come back from the East Coast, at the end of June. It is not a good idea to leave projects out for the cat to get into. The weirdest thing is the weather. Normally we have had many 80 and 90 degree days, with a 100 day thrown in there. It barely hit 70 today, and is supposed to rain two days this week. Bah!
Before the ceremony
Accepting the "diploma"
(the real one comes in the mail in July)
Walking across the stage
After the ceremony we came home for a bit, then picked up Andrew from NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training). He had two weekends in a row of training, but it is a fantastic program, and will most likely help him get a job next summer (he wants to work as a counselor at BS camp).
The series finale of Lost is on tonight. Everything seems to be coming to an end, or actually, crashing to an end. We go, go, go for months, then Bam! It all ends. My first priority is to pick up Lord of the Rings. It's been a while since I read it. Joe gave me a new copy for Christmas, but I just haven't had the time. I have my next two quilts planned out, but I think I'm going to wait on those until we come back from the East Coast, at the end of June. It is not a good idea to leave projects out for the cat to get into. The weirdest thing is the weather. Normally we have had many 80 and 90 degree days, with a 100 day thrown in there. It barely hit 70 today, and is supposed to rain two days this week. Bah!
Before the ceremony
Accepting the "diploma"
(the real one comes in the mail in July)
Walking across the stage
Friday, May 21, 2010
Facing the End...
Friday and Monday are vacation days for me. I've decided not to stress about the work that needs to be done the last week of school, which is why I'm off. It's much easier to write when the house is quiet, so today and Monday that is what I'll be doing. Saturday is Joe's birthday, but since it's going to rain we probably won't do much. After commencement on Sunday we are taking the kids out for a joint birthday/graduation celebration. I have to work next Tuesday and Wednesday, but that's it. It will be weird turning my keys in, I have never done that before.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Life in the Stolzman house...
Saturday mornings are my favorite time of the week. After I finish the paper I walk over to the computer with my coffee, check FB and various BLOGs. Sticky notes line my computer with deeds needing to be done. Today's sticky note (they are labeled by day of week) says History-quiz and edit essays, I.S.-edit paper, and finally, library- Andrew's book.
Andrew started a series in his Academic Literacy class at school. He has 2 books left and is no longer able to check out books from the school library. Anticipating this, we requested them from the local public library. The call came yesterday to pick them up. He is camping this weekend with his Boy Scout troop so I'm going to head over there to get them. No real hardship for me, because I love the library. Especially the brand new library with the BRAND NEW books that is a mile from our house.
For questions about what an Academic Literacy class is...
His high school has a block schedule, meaning 4 classes a day, 90 minutes a class. They have classes for 9 weeks then switch. After another nine weeks they switch back to the original classes. To supplement the English program every 9th and 10th grade student has a 'floating block' English class, which gives them English for 27 weeks. They read, write reports, discuss books, learn how to do research...basically the class fills in the gaps the regular English class leaves. I love his teacher and she loves books. Any teacher that can get my son interested in books is the best teacher in the world!
After I dropped Andrew off for his BS camping trip (looks weird when I use initials) Jessica and I hit the mall. She needed a dress to wear when she helps at senior awards night and graduation. Plus, as ASB president she'll be attending school district board meetings and needed a nice blouse to wear with black pants. It has been a challenge to purchase dresses in the past (she hates them) but Macy's always has a good selection. She picked out a super-cute orange sundress with lace detail, and a very nice white blouse. Of course neither was on sale, but they fit and look good (besides after an hour and a half I'm ready to leave, no matter what it costs).
Every single flower is blooming in my back yard and it's supposed to be 83 today. Perfect! At 8 am Joe and I are heading out, with the dog, for our usual Saturday morning 7 1/2 mile course. Any later than that and it will be too hot.
Wonder what I should do after I get my work done??
Andrew started a series in his Academic Literacy class at school. He has 2 books left and is no longer able to check out books from the school library. Anticipating this, we requested them from the local public library. The call came yesterday to pick them up. He is camping this weekend with his Boy Scout troop so I'm going to head over there to get them. No real hardship for me, because I love the library. Especially the brand new library with the BRAND NEW books that is a mile from our house.
For questions about what an Academic Literacy class is...
His high school has a block schedule, meaning 4 classes a day, 90 minutes a class. They have classes for 9 weeks then switch. After another nine weeks they switch back to the original classes. To supplement the English program every 9th and 10th grade student has a 'floating block' English class, which gives them English for 27 weeks. They read, write reports, discuss books, learn how to do research...basically the class fills in the gaps the regular English class leaves. I love his teacher and she loves books. Any teacher that can get my son interested in books is the best teacher in the world!
After I dropped Andrew off for his BS camping trip (looks weird when I use initials) Jessica and I hit the mall. She needed a dress to wear when she helps at senior awards night and graduation. Plus, as ASB president she'll be attending school district board meetings and needed a nice blouse to wear with black pants. It has been a challenge to purchase dresses in the past (she hates them) but Macy's always has a good selection. She picked out a super-cute orange sundress with lace detail, and a very nice white blouse. Of course neither was on sale, but they fit and look good (besides after an hour and a half I'm ready to leave, no matter what it costs).
Every single flower is blooming in my back yard and it's supposed to be 83 today. Perfect! At 8 am Joe and I are heading out, with the dog, for our usual Saturday morning 7 1/2 mile course. Any later than that and it will be too hot.
Wonder what I should do after I get my work done??
Friday, May 7, 2010
Almost there...
Three weeks until I am completely finished with my coursework. Memorial weekend is the ending point. My degree course project is started, and my reading is on track. I'm beginning to breathe a little easier....
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