Life of Pride
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Well, hm. This is the last day of my conference, and I'm not sure how it got here already. This means June is almost over as well, which in turn means that I have only about 50 days until it's time for school again. I'm almost to summer's halfway point!
I think this is one of my best summers I can remember. I know it is much happier than my last two, because I am at peace. The days slip by, and I am accomplishing worthwhile things. Further, I am staying in contact with my lovely friends, some of whom actually visit me here on my blog. :) And - wow! - I am making new friends, too! Life is good.
So, yes, tonight we dress up all fancy. I get to wear my new dress that I went shopping to buy the day before I flew over here. :) (Actually, to tell the truth, I bought a lot of new clothes for this trip, but I needed them anyway.) Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting, the former commandant of Virginia Military Institute, is going to give us a lecture at dinner, and we will meet up with people from the junior faculty conference that has been running alongside ours. As of now, however, our official classes are over. I am somewhat sad, because I have so enjoyed meeting everyone this week. These are great people with serious morals, whether Protestant, Catholic, or undisclosed. Still, I will be glad for the time at home to process my experience.
I didn't mention this before, but I'm writing an article about the ISI conference for my parents' magazine, Practical Homeschooling, so I'm glad I've been typing this blog and writing in my hard copy journal. Also, I have numerous class notes from which to draw. I don't know if I'll be able to summarize this week properly, but I look forward to trying. :)
Next time I post, I will probably be home. :)
I think this is one of my best summers I can remember. I know it is much happier than my last two, because I am at peace. The days slip by, and I am accomplishing worthwhile things. Further, I am staying in contact with my lovely friends, some of whom actually visit me here on my blog. :) And - wow! - I am making new friends, too! Life is good.
So, yes, tonight we dress up all fancy. I get to wear my new dress that I went shopping to buy the day before I flew over here. :) (Actually, to tell the truth, I bought a lot of new clothes for this trip, but I needed them anyway.) Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting, the former commandant of Virginia Military Institute, is going to give us a lecture at dinner, and we will meet up with people from the junior faculty conference that has been running alongside ours. As of now, however, our official classes are over. I am somewhat sad, because I have so enjoyed meeting everyone this week. These are great people with serious morals, whether Protestant, Catholic, or undisclosed. Still, I will be glad for the time at home to process my experience.
I didn't mention this before, but I'm writing an article about the ISI conference for my parents' magazine, Practical Homeschooling, so I'm glad I've been typing this blog and writing in my hard copy journal. Also, I have numerous class notes from which to draw. I don't know if I'll be able to summarize this week properly, but I look forward to trying. :)
Next time I post, I will probably be home. :)
Comments:
Sounds like you have had such a great time. I am so happy for you! Hope your travels back home and adjustment back to family life go well... and your writing the article :).
My summer is going well, too -- not without its trials, of course, but I am beginning to appreciate more the blessings of summer and rejoice in each day -- having more time to rest, having more time with my family, actually having days off when the work ends, unlike during the school year! God is so good to shower us with His blessings.
And... congrats on the clothes shopping. Can't wait to see some of your new outfits come the school year :). I haven't gotten around to any shopping yet... when I do I doubt it will be much, but... hopefully something exciting even if it's just a new pair of black pants!
My summer is going well, too -- not without its trials, of course, but I am beginning to appreciate more the blessings of summer and rejoice in each day -- having more time to rest, having more time with my family, actually having days off when the work ends, unlike during the school year! God is so good to shower us with His blessings.
And... congrats on the clothes shopping. Can't wait to see some of your new outfits come the school year :). I haven't gotten around to any shopping yet... when I do I doubt it will be much, but... hopefully something exciting even if it's just a new pair of black pants!
I do indeed visit you on your blog! :-) And yes, please do post the article when you're done, if I may be so bold as to request it. I'd love to read it.
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