2008 le Tour de France: July 5th -July 27th
Should be an interesting 3 weeks in July considering that none of the genuine Tour favorites are participating...
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
le tour preview...
2008 le Tour de France: July 5th -July 27th
Should be an interesting 3 weeks in July considering that none of the genuine Tour favorites are participating...
Read this
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Oh, the HUMIDITY!!!
Today is the day that all the new 2008 corps members move into Moody Towers and descend upon all the Targets and Wal-marts in the general vicinity. My job for registration is "IAH Greeter" - yes, I get to go to Bush International and greet any of our CMs flying in for institute.
Considering the stress/excitement that these folks are probably going through - I find it very nice of Teach For America to have us meet/greet/help the new arrivals as they launch themselves into five weeks of TFA-Teacher Boot Camp.
My school is on its way to being ready for these corps members...I've got one more day to put on the final touches! YIKES!
Yesterday, I joined the gym here at UH - pretty nice facility and probably bigger than KU's. However, have you ever been running knowing full well that you're giving yourself a blister? Well, I had that feeling as I was in the middle of my run yesterday morning and so when I stopped, I turned around to see the damage only to find: the back of ankle/foot and shoe covered in blood. Quite a sight. And I really wish there was maybe a different signal sent to your brain (Dr. Reddig do you know anything about this??) that would let you know that you are indeed bleeding and not just some pain.
-mitzi
Considering the stress/excitement that these folks are probably going through - I find it very nice of Teach For America to have us meet/greet/help the new arrivals as they launch themselves into five weeks of TFA-Teacher Boot Camp.
My school is on its way to being ready for these corps members...I've got one more day to put on the final touches! YIKES!
Yesterday, I joined the gym here at UH - pretty nice facility and probably bigger than KU's. However, have you ever been running knowing full well that you're giving yourself a blister? Well, I had that feeling as I was in the middle of my run yesterday morning and so when I stopped, I turned around to see the damage only to find: the back of ankle/foot and shoe covered in blood. Quite a sight. And I really wish there was maybe a different signal sent to your brain (Dr. Reddig do you know anything about this??) that would let you know that you are indeed bleeding and not just some pain.
-mitzi
Sunday, June 01, 2008
a busy month
It's hard to believe that it is already June 1st - the last month seemed to just fly by with all the travels here and there. I'm currently in Houston, TX and will be here until July 15th working at the institute held here for the incoming 2008 corps members. However, perhaps I should recap the last 31 days:
May 1-4/Houston, TX/Half-Staff Conference: I flew to Houston to meet some of the team that I will be working with here in Houston and also to find out what exactly I will be doing here the next six weeks. To briefly explain - I will be in charge of all operations and logistics at Wainwright Elementary School. About 60 corps member will be teaching about 300 students this summer and it's my job to make sure they are able to due so by organizing and implementing any systems needed. Yes, I get paid to be organized. It's a good gig.
May 9-11/Ames, IA/Amy's Graduation: I celebrated Amy's Masters graduation from Iowa State University with Blair, Nate, Joe, and Amy's parents - it was a quick weekend...but I'm so glad I got to go and see my friend achieve the next level of academics! Congrats, Amy!
May 16-18/Kalamazoo, MI/Road trip with Betsy: My friend (and former co-worker), Betsy, has family that lives in Kalamazoo and since it has always been a place that I've wanted to go - we decided to take a weekend and visit my dad's old college stomping grounds. We stayed with Betsy's grandmother - who is an excellent pianist and played for 2 hours while I sang showtunes! Betsy and I also enjoy a meal and a beer at Kalamazoo's own "Bell's Brewery" - it doesn't compare to Free State - but what does? We finished the trip with a walk around K College - a beautiful campus!
May 23-25/Chicago, IL/RA Reunion: Four of us recruitment associates from the 2006-07 Big Midwest Recruitment Team gathered in Chicago to enjoy each other's company - indeed it was great to see all of them!!
May 26/Jefferson City, MO/Hickory Grove Visit: For the first time, I went to the Hickory Grove by myself - it was so nice to visit with Oma and hear all the stories that she has from when she first met Opa and how he was such a romantic! The Keel men certainly set the bar high!
May 27-May31/Lawrence, KS/Home: I love being home and in Lawrence. It was so exciting to finally meet Tux II and to be taken care of by Mom and Dad. With 2 trips to Free State, a visit with Grandpa Mac, and meals out on the screened-in porch, I have my 'home-fix' for at least a few weeks.
May 31/Dallas, TX/2 Beiers, 2 Davises, 1 Keel: Thankfully the Davis/Beier clan graciously hosted me on my trip to Houston. We had a lovely evening at a wine bar and then back at Katie's place. It is so nice to have friends all over!
June 1/Houston, TX/Institute: Well, here I am at Moody Towers - my residence for the next 6 weeks. It is pretty incredibly how fast I was able to set up my room - I guess living in Douthart for 4 years helped develop that skill. So far everything is pretty relaxed, but tomorrow everything will kick into gear to get our corps members ready to start teaching in just 2 weeks!
~mitzi
May 1-4/Houston, TX/Half-Staff Conference: I flew to Houston to meet some of the team that I will be working with here in Houston and also to find out what exactly I will be doing here the next six weeks. To briefly explain - I will be in charge of all operations and logistics at Wainwright Elementary School. About 60 corps member will be teaching about 300 students this summer and it's my job to make sure they are able to due so by organizing and implementing any systems needed. Yes, I get paid to be organized. It's a good gig.
May 9-11/Ames, IA/Amy's Graduation: I celebrated Amy's Masters graduation from Iowa State University with Blair, Nate, Joe, and Amy's parents - it was a quick weekend...but I'm so glad I got to go and see my friend achieve the next level of academics! Congrats, Amy!
May 16-18/Kalamazoo, MI/Road trip with Betsy: My friend (and former co-worker), Betsy, has family that lives in Kalamazoo and since it has always been a place that I've wanted to go - we decided to take a weekend and visit my dad's old college stomping grounds. We stayed with Betsy's grandmother - who is an excellent pianist and played for 2 hours while I sang showtunes! Betsy and I also enjoy a meal and a beer at Kalamazoo's own "Bell's Brewery" - it doesn't compare to Free State - but what does? We finished the trip with a walk around K College - a beautiful campus!
May 23-25/Chicago, IL/RA Reunion: Four of us recruitment associates from the 2006-07 Big Midwest Recruitment Team gathered in Chicago to enjoy each other's company - indeed it was great to see all of them!!
May 26/Jefferson City, MO/Hickory Grove Visit: For the first time, I went to the Hickory Grove by myself - it was so nice to visit with Oma and hear all the stories that she has from when she first met Opa and how he was such a romantic! The Keel men certainly set the bar high!
May 27-May31/Lawrence, KS/Home: I love being home and in Lawrence. It was so exciting to finally meet Tux II and to be taken care of by Mom and Dad. With 2 trips to Free State, a visit with Grandpa Mac, and meals out on the screened-in porch, I have my 'home-fix' for at least a few weeks.
May 31/Dallas, TX/2 Beiers, 2 Davises, 1 Keel: Thankfully the Davis/Beier clan graciously hosted me on my trip to Houston. We had a lovely evening at a wine bar and then back at Katie's place. It is so nice to have friends all over!
June 1/Houston, TX/Institute: Well, here I am at Moody Towers - my residence for the next 6 weeks. It is pretty incredibly how fast I was able to set up my room - I guess living in Douthart for 4 years helped develop that skill. So far everything is pretty relaxed, but tomorrow everything will kick into gear to get our corps members ready to start teaching in just 2 weeks!
~mitzi
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