Yes Tech!

I didn’t think there were such places in the USA… NO INTERNET!  I traveled with my family to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.  It was a relaxing and fun vacation.  This photo was taken from the balcony of our condo.  We golfed almost every day, toured a awesome cave in Blanchard Springs, and visited the Clinton Presidential Library/Museum.  I’ve been back home (in Michigan) for two days and finally have read all the e-mails and am almost caught up on reading my favorite blogs!  Next on the agenda is listening to NECC podcasts and browsing the on-line handouts…and maybe some shopping. 

Today I graduated from Oakland University with an Educational Specialist degree. I’m so proud. I learned lots, worked hard, and enjoyed the process. I’ve attended classes throughout the two years with a great group of teacher leaders from across SE Michigan. Most of us walked today. I volunteered to purchase graduation gowns for two of my classmates who could not easily get to the bookstore. I steamed them to get the wrinkles out and we were going to meet up an hour before the ceremony.

It should be a day of joy, right? My husband and two children went along and we were on route to the university when I received a call from Dan wondering where I was… I had entered the wrong time on my palm and was an hour late! Gulp. I told my husband to drive faster and prayed that I would get there in time. I was most worried about the two people who were there waiting without proper graduation garb. I felt like throwing up.

We arrived at the University, but there was a traffic jam of cars. I bolted out of the car and ran as fast as I could. I made it there with 10 minutes to spare, out-of-breath and discombobulated. I even forgot my tassel. I finally relaxed about an hour into the ceremony.  It will be a day to remember for sure!

The Red Wings just won and I’ll soon be headed to Mexican Town for dinner with friends. I will enjoy a margarita tonight!