Whoo-hoo!!

Critical Dialogue went very well!!! At first we couldn't get the 2nd reader on the phone, but once we got past that, it went very well. I felt like I was babbling, and actually would have been more comfortable in person (so I could read body language), but all in all....they were both very excited about the paper and said I was a pioneer. It's a topic that is not heavily researched, and if I cared more about true research, I'd totally do more. As it stands, I'd really like to expand the topics and develop the paper into a publishable book. I should look into Redleaf.....But, I'll probably present my ideas at the ELEA conference, and maybe present at a staff meeting.
My manic mood is coming down....I'm getting hungry (again) and it's almost noon. Darks are in the dryer, recycling needs to go out still....oh! On the Painted House show (I think that's the one...with Debbie Travis), she just took a treadle sewing machine and took out the machine...and turned the box into a vanity, it a mirror on the inside of the lid, and a little chain to keep the lid at the right angle when open. Of course, the ruined it by stripping the original finish and painting it.....but I thought it was a neat idea!

me again....

I haven't been online much lately...been playing KH2. I think I may be reaching the end....or at least the beginning of the end. You have to visit each world twice, and I've completed every world, with the exception of Pride Rock...I just unlocked that (again!) last night. I've been a very good girl and HAVEN'T checked out any walk-throughs or anything. I'm doing this all by myself :) Last night I completed Beast's Castle, started AND finished Agrabah, and opened the Tournaments in the Underworld. AND I had Tigger on my lap for most of it :) Rory joined us for a bit, but he wasn't very comfortable with the vibrating controller!!
I have my critical dialogue today in 2 hours. I'm trying to stay relaxed...but I feel like I barely even remember what my paper is about! Eh...I'll be fine :)
We found oout on Monday that the church has hired a new director. I was talking with one of the parents last night who was on the hiring committee...and I feel much better about the transition from the current director to the new director. She sounds like she'll be a good fit...closer in age and lifestyle to much of the staff. As much as we may have complained about the current director, she really does care about her staff and families and will be missed. Her retirement party is next Thursday (that reminds me...I have to go to the M-store today or tomorrow), and then she's done at the end of the month. She said she's going to have a party at her house so we can see her, since she doesn't feel comfortable coming back to visit, at least for a while.
Hmmm...I wasn't expecting that to go to the sad side of things!! I better plug the computer in or turn it off...and start some laundry or something. I have a very long to-do list today :)

Guess what.....???

It's DONE!!!! My paper is DONE!!!!! Critical dialogue is next Thursday (tentively) and graduation is Saturday. Wow.....can't believe it's really almost done (it will be over when I get the bound work in my hands. I just hope it's not green!).
I got "Kingdom Hearts 2" on Sunday and have played WAY too much since then. I really should take the night off....but I want to keep going. I'm in the Land of the Dragons right now. Mulan sucks on missions, but does just fine when we are fighting normally. *sigh* That part was a bit frustrating. And the Gummi Ship is worse than in the first game. Let's see...it sucked in the first place, so let's make it worse!! Otherwise, the graphics rock, and there are a few good changes in the game play. I just can't wait to open Port Royal. I think I can have Capt. Jack Sparrow in my party :) Sister, I'll call you over for that :)
Ok...gotta do dinner and bills so I can play a bit tonight!!