Evening walk

I went for a walk this evening in a very familiar scene. Anyone else recognise it?

Another favorite

In between papers, I have been playing a little. I did a photo shoot with my friend, Heather, who will probably kill me for posting this picture "as is" with no touch ups. She is due on July 21st, and so I am hoping and praying she either goes on her due date, or 2 days later, but NOT ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! (I don't like to share my birthday. Call me selfish if you like, but it is true.)

I was pretty pleased with how the shot turned out. Just thought I would share, cause it's good to be me!

1st Day of Summer

This is where I am in my mind.

It's the thought that counts, right?

On a beach, palm trees, a gentle breeze dancing along the shore. Hammocks make for excellent dream inspirations. I actually went surfing and turned into this again:
Ah, the temporary break was refreshing.

Today is a very, very happy day! Let the summer begin! Muah!

The Good Stuff

It's been 4 whole years I have waited. 4 patient, excruciating years, and finally it is here...

FIFA World Cup 201o. South Africa.

I'm not sure how I am going to get anything else done in the next few weeks. The games start every morning at 4:30 Pacific Time. Ugh. Yet completely worth it.

I drag myself out of bed, flop on the couch and listen to the droll of the fans until the 1st match is over, then back to bed for a quick hour nap.

At 6:30 I get up and shower, getting my makeup put on and my breakfast eaten on the couch again for the 7:00 a.m. match, getting to watch at least the first half of the 2nd game of the day.

At work, I try to see all my patients so I can go to lunch at 11:30 so I can watch the 3rd game of the day and chart. If it's a slow day, I get to see the whole game. If not, well, any World Cup is better than no World Cup.

I'm hoping Germany takes it this year. England and US tied the first match. We shall see how it goes.

In the mean time, I will be cheering on my favorite teams.

Who are you cheering for?

Happy Birthday

So it took me a few days to get around to posting this, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grandma!!!! We celebrated at 94th Aerosquadron, still a favorite.
Lovely desserts for a lovely woman.

I won't say how many years old she is now. Nor will I mention which anniversary of her 21st birthday we celebrated.

She is beautiful, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the afternoon with her. I love you, Grandma! Happy (few days later) Birthday!!!

Yet another shower

I hosted another baby shower. I am hoping it will be the last for a long while.... Decorations were quite practical.

The games were fun.

The Mom to Be had fun...

I was very happy that people brought their baby pictures. No one guessed them all correctly!

More practical decorations

Heather got some great goodies

I did the flowers

Hensley was the only boy allowed. That said, he is a boy. So he slept through it.

Essentially,

So, yes, school has begun. So I am covered in papers. Essentially, one paper specifically. I am working on a paper/presentation due on Tuesday on an assigned philosophy of education. Essentialism. Just in case you felt like playing along with the masters course, I have included one of the "references" I used to determine which one would be my own "educational philosophy."

Granted, I already have my answers filled in, but you can certainly get your own answers to find out....

"What is my educational philosophy??"

I know the question has been burning in your soul for ages and you are just oh-so-greatful for giving you the tools to become enlightened! Enjoy!

As you can see, I scored highest on "progressionism." Makes for interesting conversation. Cessa & Hensley are Existentialists.