Am I Leaving It All On The Field?

Randy Pausch has passed away. He died last night. I loved his last lecture and in the coming days will listen to it again.

One thing he said really stuck with me... leave it all on the field.

I have, at times in my life, been afraid to do that. Afraid what others will think of me or say about me. Just typing these words makes me see how ridiculous that worry is. People are going to think and say what they want. Big deal.

Many things are changing right now and I am excited about the changes. I can see with some clarity this morning that change often brings about very good things.

Randy Pausch spoke about achieving your childhood dreams. This week while I'm on vacation, I am going to make a list and see where I'm at with my dreams.

Busy Week

Between football camp, soccer camp and job hunting... I'm pooped.

I had a work meeting this morning and another one this afternoon. Things are changing in the area of PD and our focus. I'm excited about where this will take my district.

Is it sick to say I'm looking forward to this school year?

Blackout

What a fantastic time I had doing Into the Woods. I love love love doing theater for a variety of reasons.

I love being on stage and becoming a character.
I love being around other theater people. They are so accepting and true.
I love making people smile. And think. And sometimes cry.
I love learning something about myself everytime I do a show.

He's Home

and he's safe! My BIL Liam is home from Iraq for 18 days. He called me yesterday afternoon. It was SO good to hear his voice and hear how good he sounds.

We'll get to see him hopefully early next week!

Klutz

I am a klutz. I tripped last night and knocked over a can of paint that proceeded to spill all over the concrete floor.

I should have stayed home.

And a good time

was had by all.

This weekend has been a blast. My sister came over and we spent the afternoon hanging out with people from the cast of Into the Woods. Then we went to a friends house for supper and fireworks. My husband LOVES fireworks and gets such a blast out of putting on a show it makes me happy watching him be so happy.

Yesterday, I helped my friend make costumes for the show. Alex came with and it was fun to hang out together. It makes me sad when I think about him being a senior so I try not to think about it much.(denial can be a great thing)

Today, I'm working on getting my lines down and making my cropped cardigan. I love knitting and I'm so glad I can make things to share with others. I want to find a nice yarn shop while I'm on vacation. I am on the hunt for yarn for my nieces sweater and some sock yarn for myself.

And the fun begins!

I slept until 8:30 this morning. I haven't slept that late for years. I can't even remember.....

I feel so relaxed and so happy to be home.