Weeeeell, helloooooo there!
It seems that a long time has passed since I last wrote.
Here are the highlights of my time ‘away’
1. I started subbing for a 7th & 8th grade set of classes (1-2 times a week). They’re kind of considered ‘bad kids’, but we’ve found our groove (after a big up-front battle). Today was my last day with them…I’ll be back to host the ‘winners’ party (we had a behavior based class competition).
2. The Driscoll family welcomed our first great-grandchild into the world!!!
3. I went to Washington for a week to help my mom with a conference that she was running. My mom is cool and funny and awesome and I was really thankful to get to hang out with her (and her people). She also had some pretty funny quotables. Whilst in WA, I also did the following: hung out with Erin Jacobsen, Jai & Sten A, Dave & Emily V, the Musulmans, Janae L, 24 Hour Fitness & LA Fitness. In 7 days, I enjoyed Mercer Island, Bellevue, Arlington, Olympia, Seattle, Kent, and Tukwila.
4. I’ve shown lots of homes, navigated through one client’s loan approval saga (we persevered and he closes escrow this Friday!), put in an offer on a short pay last week, awaiting a few client’s timeframe for their offers.
5. Went to several graduation parties and was proud of the graduate’s hard work!
6. Read these 2 books. Loved both, but REALLY loved Under The Banner of Heaven. Wow.
Under the Banner of Heaven is about religious fanaticism, particulalry in the fundementalist Mormon polygamist camps. Incredibly FASCINATING and horrifying and humbling.
7. Met with a former RA, Courtney, who was in town for graduation..it was a delight and a blessing to share life with her. Some people are just a breath of fresh air…like water to a weary traveler!
8. Have been reconnected with lots of people from the past: Thanx, Facebook-you’re sweet. aaand, I love your flair.
Ok, while there was more, that’s enough for now! Because I am preparing to go to SF this weekend for my dear cousin, Michelle’s, graduation from UC Berkeley! We’re SO proud of her!!!! In addition to celebrating with her on Friday, our big Irish family will also be attending the Scottish/Irish festival on Saturday in Livermore! THEN, I will also be visiting the Seelyes and the Harvs! Another whirlwind!
