"Me" Time

Now here's something I haven't had much of lately. Yesterday was Reading Day at NIU and I had the day off -- technically. I ended up spending the entire day (from about noon till about 6:00) with several students in the computer lab. I can't count the number of e-portfolio's I've now designed -- usually in less than about 15 minutes, each. I simply create "templates" that the students can pick up from their "www" files, edit with their own work and then resave. It works, though I am a bit disappointed that I had to do so many -- I was hoping for more authentic representations -- more personal webpages -- than last term. I got some that were unique and original, but at least 15 of the students had to use my templates to do their stuff.

I took Lia down to La Aurora last night to introduce her to Small Shiny Things (and Matt -- he was there). I didn't stay long enough to hear them play. I had intended to come back after I had brought Lia home but I stretched out on my bed for what was to be just a minute with the puppy -- we slept until about 6:00 this morning.

I met with Christine's mom this morning about the Kendall County Republican Women's scholarship -- I've been asked to be on the committee for this new scholarship -- it's kind of fun, really. And Christine and Shawn's dog (Wrigley) is a cutey pie (Sheltie, I think).

Finally, here it is. 1:30 and I've accomplished absolutely nothing on my own work today. I meet with Christine on Monday to work on our final for Dr. Baker and I need to get cuttin' on my final for Dr. Giles. Plus, I promised my mom I would Floor Mate the family room to sanitize what was hopefully the last of the puppy accidents -- she's been really, really good -- only one accident yesterday and one later this morning -- that was my fault. She told me she had to go out and I went to find my cigarettes before I took her out -- she's a puppy and can't wait. Reason #463 why I am quitting smoking (May 15th -- the big goal date -- gets me through finals, anyway).

I think I'll go out to my car and get my book for Giles' final -- Sula -- it's a quick read and I need to reread it (I read it in the hospital -- made a bunch of thoughtful and relevant notes -- but I can't remember a damned word of the story -- according to my Doctor, that was the massive intravenous steroids they had me on -- of course, it could have just been me, too). I can read and watch Lia. Then I'm going to take Lia over to Janelle's for play time -- maybe do some cards for Mom for Mother's Day -- although I've been driving around with an over-the-range microwave in my back seat for 3 days, now -- the "joint" gift that replace the microwave that we all managed to break a few months ago).

So, there's today's agenda. Let's see what I can pull off.