In The Midst Of It Post

So, one down, one to go.

Did the kindergarten project today. I was glad that it didn't take too long, and there was absolutely no screaming, no crying, and no bloodshed. At all. I'm so proud of myself. Moreover, I'm proud of the kids! I expected that they wouldn't be that interested in my proclamation that "Okay, guys, I'm a writer...", but it was met with unexpected "oooohs" and "aaaaaahs". Restores my faith that pure joy in the written word isn't dead, and our schools are doing a little bit of something right. I'd say kindergarten-ers being impressed with a writer is proof enough of that.

They did a fantastic job filling in the blanks for the project, and their coloring was fantastic. Now, they have a book that they helped to create and they can be proud of. I'm glad the teacher let me come in and do it - I had a lot of fun and I think the kids did, too.

Tomorrow is the speaking engagement at the middle school. A little more difficult, but I've done it before and know what to expect. I think they're going to have a good time with the speech and the interactions I'm planning.

On another, completely unrelated note - Aunt Flo is here. I'm going to tell you, I'd rather take a beating than have a period. If someone walked up to me and said, "If you take this severe beating, you don't have to have a period this month," my answer would be, "Okay, just let me take off my glasses 'cause they're expensive, and don't break any bones, my health insurance sucks."

That's it - I'll post the rundown of tomorrow's festivities either tomorrow evening or Thursday. Until then, have fun!