Author: Benford

Don’t ask…

…’cause I just have to write it down somewhere. I have to stop obsessing with it. It’s okay and it’ll be okay. *sigh*

Okay, I’ll feel better eventually. There’s nothing wrong, it’s probably all in my head. Unfortunately, I can’t get it out of my head so I can not obsess about nothing. Some days, I hate being a girl!

If you’re forced to read this because it pops up in your RSS reader or something, I apologize.

Does anyone else see this?

Okay, we just started school today and it was a C-RA-ZY day but besides that, there are some politics I keep hearing about.

I certainly don’t know much about politics and I’m at the point that I (again) couldn’t care less about it BUT I can’t avoid seeing an odd parallel and I want to make sure that I’m not the only one who sees this. Barak Hussein Obama has picked a running mate in Joe Biden. We’re about to see posters and bumper stickers that say:

Obama-Biden

I’m almost thinking it looks/sounds too close to:

Osama bin Laden

for my comfort. Anyone else? Interesting, if anything, huh?

A lot has been going on!

I’m not sure that I can remember what all has been going on since my last post but here’s the low down:

  • I’ve restored probably 90% of my iTunes. Thanks to Apple for their complete support in retrieving the things I’d bought and didn’t get to back up. Let me remind you – BACK IT UP REGULARLY, folks!
  • Presentation – DONE. And very successful, too. Just under 80 people came and stayed (that can be a huge sign of success at these things) for my presentation that happened on the first day, first session. I’m still very much on cloud 9 about what a positive response I got over it.
  • We’ve had another successful leadership camp with the kids and I think that by far, this is the best leadership group we’ve had yet. We’re all on the same page about what will help achieve our goals as a band.
  • We’re in week 2 and we’re learning drill. This drill is going to be amazing. There was a little set back on getting drill (at all) but I’m not going to get into that. It’s done, behind us and there’s no need to dwell.
  • IAJE finally declared bankruptcy so we’re able to put forth the plans to dissolve IAJE-Texas and create Texas Jazz Educators. I spent 1/2 my day today at the TMEA office and I’m proud to say that TMEA proudly hosts the website for TJEA. The support we’re receiving from both them and TBA is phenomenal. Truly professionals!!
  • Amongst all the band stuff, I’m still able to make time for some social activities as well as relaxing activities. The gardening has gotten a little neglected in the last week and a half but the lake calls when I can get there. Thanks to Keith 🙂 for being flexible with when we go!

    • That’s the low down. I teach high school therefor there is always high school drama but why go into it? We have enough reality TV….

    OH, I didn’t think I would get into watching the Olympics and I haven’t completely bought the shoes and drank the Kool-Aid yet but swimming and men’s gymnastics has completely captivated me – regardless of nationality. What amazing athletes!

    The Last Lecture

    Randy Pausch died today. He was the professor from Carnegie Mellon that was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and talked to the students there about his life and childhood dreams. From the first time I saw a snippet of his Last Lecture on Oprah, I was moved and inspired.

    I watched his entire lecture online and read many articles about him. When his book came out in April, I bought it and read it cover to cover. He truly lived his childhood dreams (except playing in the NFL) and he enjoyed every minute of his life. I know I’m doing the right things in my life because although I have frustrating moments, I am living my dreams and following my passions. Thank you, Randy, for helping me remember that.

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