Sometimes i find myself stumbling over my own feet. Or my tongue is rolling without my mind connected to the output. Then i look back and realized i didn't make such a mess as i think i did, but maybe i should pay more attention next time.~w

Rehearsals are in full swing...and i need to leave now to stay on top of things. Not much time for writing until it's all done. But i'm alive and kicking.~w

Everything went splendidly smoothly yesterday! It was amazing...somehow at the last minute, everything was working and i was free to do my "thing." I got some wonderful feedback from the teachers who took the half-day in-service from me and it looked like they were having fun. The woman who brought me in was wonderful and supportive the entire time. This morning i'm a bit groggy as i head into actor rehearsals, but it's kinda like the morning after reaching a mountain top, i'm exhausted, but exhilerated at the same time. (did i spell that word right? nothing like trying to spell in front of 200 english teachers to make every word you type look wrong.) Anyway...off to get more busy.~w

I've spent far too much time fussing with computers in the past 48 hours. With all that, you'd think the presentation would be working, but no. Every time i leap one hurdle another appears. Fortunately i have a plan B and a plan C ready. It's a good thing too, because i'll probably have to use them.

The drive itself was almost relaxing. It was only half the length of the other days recently so it was a lot easier, even though 7 hours would be daunting to some. I feel like when today is done, after the show and workshop and the 7 hour drive home, i'll sleep very soundly. Maybe then i'll have something more interesting to say again. Wish me luck!~w

On my way again...Today i get to retrace half of the trip i just finished. I'm headed to Richmond, VA to conduct a half-day in-service with teachers on poetry and technology in the classroom. I'm flying solo for this one and trying something that's never been done before. Plenty of adventure. I just hope when it's done i can finally get a good night's sleep.~w

There and back again. I've made it. I had a wonderful time. Sara and Tim are an amazing and beautiful couple. They know wonderful people. I danced the night away. I even found myself flirting...and for once i wasn't the one dropping things ever time our eyes met. I'm still smiling even as i head back into the fray today with only a few hours of sleep after the long drive home. Perhaps i'll write more later...i'm still relishing the experience.~w