Monday, October 20, 2008

Project Runway

I don't know if you are a Project Runway fan, but I have been for the last few seasons. Usually they choose the person I think should win, but the last couple of seasons I have soooo disagreed. This time was the biggest mistake yet. They chose Leeann. Now, she's done some good stuff, but she has nothing on Korto. I mean, what woman wouldn't love to have this dress. The color alone wins the contest - hands down.

Come on Tim Gunn!!!!! I know you liked her collection the best too - admit it.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Georgia on My Mind

Atlanta International School
All IB K-12

So, I've spent the last few days in Atlanta, Georgia for training. One of the new courses I teach now at Garland High School is IB Psychology. IB stands for International Baccalaureate, its a special diploma program that allows students to graduate with a lot of college credit that can be transferred internationally. The goal of the IB organization is to create students who are not just smart, but are caring and service-minded and culturally aware. It's not a bad thing. The training on the other hand is a bit of a beating.

Sitting for hours in the same seat with a few breaks interspersed is soooo exhausting. Plus, there comes a point where I just have to say, "I've got too much information!". I have to say, I was a bit overwhelmed. I think, rather than making me feel more prepared for what I have to undergo this year, it made me feel more terrified. There is a lot of responsibility. And - scariest of all - I have to go back and learn STATISTICS. Arrrrggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!

On a more pleasant note. I did get to visit with Chris and Wendy Trent and their kids. Chris was our youth minister at Northlake for several years and they were great friends. I hated when they moved away, but I can see why they did it. Their church is great (although huge!), their house is lovely and their backyard is AWESOME. Dylan and Abby were cute as ever. I will say, I'm partial to Abby - she talks non-stop and says a lot of very funny stuff.

I'm very glad to be home even though I have tons of work to do. Amazing how the house doesn't seem to clean itself when I'm gone....