The Contortionist

Obama Baby!

All I can say right now is that I am SO happy right now. Yeah Barack Obama!!!!

It's Just the Hair

Addy dresses like this everyday. The only difference is the hair.

Names

I always learn my students' names. That is not to say that I remember all of them when a semester ends--but at least I know who my students are when they are in my class. This semester has been particularly hard. I have a Myung Hee, Myung Ho, Kyung Hee and Kyung Min. I have a Hye Yun and a Yun Mee. In one class I have a Maria, Mariana and Marianella. Try getting all of that straight :).

Salad

Patricia told me about this salad:
spinach,arugula, sweet peppers (in season), dried blueberries, chopped almonds or walnuts, grated carrots, finely chopped cauliflower, feta. Dressing: olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lime, honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

Pix, Finally. More Later.

13.1

I walked my 13.1 miles (and more) today. I feel pretty good right now! That's why I love half marathons :). We walked from Union Square, down by Fisherman's Wharf, through the Presidio and up near the Golden Gate Bridge, then down through the Golden Gate Park to the finish. One memorable moment was walking by a lovely young survivor doing the walk herself. I spoke to her and she spoke to me so naturally, kind of like we had known each other forever. I also saw the cutest curly haired little girl who was also a survivor. I took a picture, so eventually hopefully you can see!

I walked along with Tonya, Kate, Gayl and Diane.

At the finish line, a fireman in a tux handed me my Tiffanys sterling silver finisher's necklace. I love it. Just a short update. I'm going to pack up now so tomorrow I can focus on some grading!!