We also took our 2nd Annual Family Photo for photo Christmas cards. The entire event is on video (Nicole video-ed most of our weekend, which was way funny). Taking a photo can be a bit of a fiasco, with lots of opinions in the mix. Here's one of the pics we didn't use, which is cute but there is a tree growing out of my scalp and there's a lot of wall showing in the background. But you'll notice our pictures this year were taken on a bed! :)
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Thanksgiving Dinner
Here's a picture of my Urban Family cooking the Thanksgiving meal. Look at them, all hard at work! We had some great food (including a Quorn Turkey Loaf--fake but tasty). It was a very relaxing weekend, very cozy. Activities included: the Millers spending the night at my place Wed, cooking, eating, watching Grey's Anatomy, Black Friday shopping at Best Buy Michaels and Fred Meyer, Christmas Tree Lighting at Pioneer Square, Games, "craft day", watching Little Miss Sunshine at Kennedy School, church at Mosaic, and shopping at Jantzen Beach. Also lots of relaxation and morning coffee. I came back to work this week very refreshed and peaceful.
San Francisco
So, San Francisco. Fun times. We started our trip on Sunday by getting to the airport to find out that our flight was cancelled due to mechanical problems. So 30 of us had to get on 2 other flights that afternoon. Yes, 4 hours later. So most of us stayed at the airport and hung out for a few hours. It was actually one of the highlights of my trip. :)
While in San Fran, we had a cocktail party the first night and those of us who had been certified got recognized. We had a couple of main speakers on Monday and small discussions as well. The highlight of that, for many of us, was a group of high school students from a charter school in Oakland. Many of them are first generation high school graduates and are involved in leadership. We are going to work with these students to help them transition into school. As one of my fellow coaches shared with them, they were very inspiring, and most of us are jumping at the chance to work with them in addition to our rosters.
Monday night involved dinner at a GREAT Thai restaurant in/near Chinatown (the spicy tofu was to die for...and made for a flaming mouth). Afterwards, we went to a club for dancing and drinking (see photo). Lots of free drinks all night long. I went back to the hotel after about an hour at the club--not my scene and I can't stay up that late anymore!
Tuesday we started the day with optional community service. I went with a group to the San Francisco Food Bank. I worked with 20+ other coaches to pack up boxes of groceries for low income senior citizens. In the 2.5 hours we were there, we packaged 600 boxes.
Then we wrapped up the day with lunch, highlights of the three days, and some large group closing conversation. All in all, it was much more fun and educational than I anticipated--mainly because I didn't know what to expect. I came home exhausted and ready for a break.
While in San Fran, we had a cocktail party the first night and those of us who had been certified got recognized. We had a couple of main speakers on Monday and small discussions as well. The highlight of that, for many of us, was a group of high school students from a charter school in Oakland. Many of them are first generation high school graduates and are involved in leadership. We are going to work with these students to help them transition into school. As one of my fellow coaches shared with them, they were very inspiring, and most of us are jumping at the chance to work with them in addition to our rosters.
Monday night involved dinner at a GREAT Thai restaurant in/near Chinatown (the spicy tofu was to die for...and made for a flaming mouth). Afterwards, we went to a club for dancing and drinking (see photo). Lots of free drinks all night long. I went back to the hotel after about an hour at the club--not my scene and I can't stay up that late anymore!
Tuesday we started the day with optional community service. I went with a group to the San Francisco Food Bank. I worked with 20+ other coaches to pack up boxes of groceries for low income senior citizens. In the 2.5 hours we were there, we packaged 600 boxes.
Then we wrapped up the day with lunch, highlights of the three days, and some large group closing conversation. All in all, it was much more fun and educational than I anticipated--mainly because I didn't know what to expect. I came home exhausted and ready for a break.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
How to Save a Life
I really love that song by The Fray (see "blog title"). I realized I love, love, love sad songs. There's something so mellow and soothing about them. Huh.
I haven't had anything really exciting happen to blog. However, I am leaving for San Francisco in 1 week for work: Sunday - Tuesday. Then when I get back, we get 3 days off work and I get to spend time with my Urban Family--one of our favorite holidays. So that's great.
I'll blog about San Fran and post pics if I take any. Maybe this time I'll see more of the city than just downtown. :)
I haven't had anything really exciting happen to blog. However, I am leaving for San Francisco in 1 week for work: Sunday - Tuesday. Then when I get back, we get 3 days off work and I get to spend time with my Urban Family--one of our favorite holidays. So that's great.
I'll blog about San Fran and post pics if I take any. Maybe this time I'll see more of the city than just downtown. :)
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