i heart technology?

So, as my last post stated, I love my new job, so much in fact that I have been neglecting my blog to work on school-related things at night, such as this and this. Not sure if that second link will work, but if not I will tell you that it is the ning that my [awesome] principal created for our faculty. I've also been spending time on this ning and on goodreads. I love that I get to spend so much more time working with technology at this job! Also this week I taught 10 classes about evaluating websites, for which I modified and presented a powerpoint, I made a [sweet] brochure explaining how to access all of our online databases, and last night I went to a used book sale where I bought about 60 books - all but 3 are hardcover and brand-new - for only $52!

Upcoming things that I am excited about at my school:
* spending more time on my webpage, which for now is only about research
* using ning with students
* teaching students how to create wikis / webpages
* the purchase of a new, web-based library program which is going to finally bring my school into the 21st century in this area
* the formation of a club of students who are going to meet with me to discuss how we can improve the library, and hold events in the library possibly as fundraisers, etc.
* the formation of a photography club, which i will moderate!
* the purchase of some bean bag chairs to make the library more comfy

I love my new job.

:)

Things happening soon that make me happy:

1. Starting my new job in 12 days!
2. Seeing my in-laws Saturday, whom I haven't seen since June 20.
3. Seeing my brother-in-law, same deal.
4. Hanging out with my potential future-sister-in-law this weekend.
5. Going to see a Jars of Clay Christmas concert on December 17...only 15 minutes from my house!
6. Attending a wedding next weekend, at which I can spend time with every friend I have from church!
7. Our 5 year wedding anniversary on November 1st! [wow]
   

higlights from my 4 day weekend

1. spent time with family*
2. got my awesome bridesmaid's dress - a whole size smaller than what fit when i ordered it - and when i put it on it fit!
3. met a Caldecott-honor winning illustrator*
4. cried from happiness
5. bonded with some potential future family*
6. networked like you wouldn't believe [more to come about that later!]
7. received/won 7 free books*
8. purchased 19 hardcover books for under $70*
9. was told i am 'adorable' and 'have beautiful coloring in my skin, eyes, and hair' by a random nice person
10. successfully pulled off an amazing surprise*
11. learned so many innovative and exciting ideas that i can use in my future secondary library
12. introduced my sister to the wonderful world of martinis
13. spent time in nature [or at least pseudo-nature]*
14. memorized a few new songs [i'm a little obsessed, plus they were my soundtrack for the 300 miles i drove]
15. had an honesty session with a dear sister and friend ;)
16. wore super cute shoes*
17. made it home just in time for the game-winning goal by Hossa, which means the Pens are one step closer to the Cup!

* = photo to come!


P.S. Aforementioned songs include 'I Will Possess Your Heart' by Death Cab**, 'I Feel It All [Britt Daniel Remix]' by Feist, 'Walnut Tree' by Keane, and 'The World Turned Upside Down' by Coldplay***

**seeing them live June 12!
***would pay a ridiculous amount of $ to be able to see them live!

Only 97 more days!!!

a most successful day.

Not only did I break my 'record' for longest time/distance/most calories burned on the treadmill today

I ALSO

got so much homework done

AND NOW

I only have little things to do before class next weekend

WHICH MEANS

I can enjoy s'mores [ok, one s'more] on Wednesday night with friends

AND

I can hang out with my dear friend Mel on Thursday night!!!

I am pretty darn excited. Like you couldn't already tell.

i must have lost my mind when i wrote my previous post!
OF COURSE this is a special weekend....my neighbors are moving out!

in fact, i think they have just left with the moving truck because it no longer sounds like doors are repeatedly slamming and the continual barking of dogs has ceased.

oh happy day!