Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Middle East for Dummies

A new goal has been realized...it's probably going to make me sound like an airhead, though.  This week in my class, students are reading articles from Junior Scholastic about world leaders.  I had to explain things I thought I knew about the Middle East but then wasn't so sure about.  It reminded me that a few years ago--come to think about it, this was another sister-self-improvement idea--right around New Years, Renee and I went to Barnes and Noble to spend our Christmas gift cards.  Renee bought a book on American history, and I bought The Middle East for Dummies.  It has been sitting on my desk since it made its way out of the bag...enter, perfect goal! 

Goal #34:  read and (hopefully) understand the Middle East.  It's sitting here on the couch next to me...still haven't cracked it open, but I have 10 1/2 months!

Well, I need to go perfect my Halloween costume for tomorrow.  I've never been a huge fan of dressing up, but tomorrow's costume will be comfortable and requires no face paint--that's where I draw the line!  I'm dressing up like a seventh grader...my students advised me on outfit ideas, so now I have to make my final selection:  skinny jeans or yoga pants?  flip flops or fake Ugg boots?  high bun or fish-tail braid?  So many options...I may be able to use this costume again next year!

Happy Soon-to-be Friday!

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