I didn't feel like looking up an end-of-the-year survey or re-reading older blog entries to help me remember all that happened this year. My year in review, by months (the easiest way for me to separate memories):
January/February/March: I broke up with FormerBoyfriend (FB) the week before Valentine's Day because we barely communicated and also because I was starting to fall again for the guy I'd liked in the Fall (RA) before I started dating FB. RA admitted to being interested in my younger sister, whom he'd met for a total of 20 minutes while she had stayed with me for a weekend in January. (Very strange indeed.) FB asked for a second chance and I relented. Up to this point, I only followed blogs of people I knew IRL~ friends of mine from both high school and college had been keeping blogs on another website for a few years. I began exploring other blogs around this time.
April: FB and I were in love. My first love. My choir toured and sang as the opera chorus for a production at MySchool. I found out that a paper I'd written the semester before had been accepted for publication in a major magazine in my field. Professors encouraged me to start thinking about pursuing a career in Higher Education.
May/June: Another school year ended. I substitute taught at home, accompanied a local youth choir, and taught private lessons through an internship I obtained. I went on camping trips with friends from MySchool ~ my first camping trips since I'd been in Girl scouts years ago. End of June/beginning of July~ youth choir toured abroad and I served as the Tour Accompanist. Amazing experience.
July: I turned 21 and celebrated with only my immediate family. I woke up at 5:30am nearly every weekday to walk on the beach with one of my few remaining friends from home. More of the fun summer jobs, related to my field. I saw my grandmother for the last time.
August: I returned to MySchool for RA training. My grandmother passed away. I prepared for student-teaching.
September/October: I student-taught at an elementary school. My cooperating teacher there was amazing ~ encouraging, kind, spiritually inspiring. I grew in both my teaching abilities and my faith. I also broke up with FormerBoyfriend.
November/December: I was anxious about student-teaching at the high school level. I wasn't sure how to be the Teacher to these kids. One of my professors gave me excellent advice: Don't try to make them like you. Do what you know how to do: Teach them. When they see that you know what you're doing, they'll respect you. After they respect you, they'll probably like you. It'll take time. Bonding doesn't usually occur until about the 6th or 7th week. I ended up falling in love with the kids, and at the end of my time with them, many of them shared how much they liked me and how much they were going to miss me. (Side note: I had told them that they could Facebook me after I was no longer their teacher ~ and about 25 of them have befriended me on that network now. I suppose it might be unprofessional of me, but I am longer their teacher ... and I'm going to be just a regular college student this upcoming semester.)
~*~*~*~
2007 will bring:
Italy over spring break with BestFriend
Graduation
BestFriend's wedding
My new teaching job (location & specific subject area unknown)
Harry Potter 5- the movie
... and so much more! I want to enjoy the remaining time I have at MySchool with my friends, I want to prepare myself for the job search, and I want to be ready for the next big adventure in my life ~ whatever and wherever that may be. Welcome 2007!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Procrastination pays off ...
After much procrastination, I took care of two things today.
This morning, I had an abnormal mole removed after I decided in the summer that I wanted it off my right toe. While I knew it was questionable in nature, I didn't think it was really a problem. The doctor directed me to stay off of my feet for 48 hours (practically ordering me to be lazy- watch movies, read books, etc.) and for the next two weeks, I'm to elevate my foot as often as possible and avoid strenuous exercise, movement, etc. Unfortunately, this means I can't go on my annual CityNearHome holiday walking tour with a friend, but at least I've been given the OK to use the foot to drive back to MySchool next week.
We'll get the test results back on the mole in 2 weeks. The thing may have been just a strange fluke, but the doctor noted its abnormality which means that it could also be dangerous. As my mom, a nurse, drove me home after the appointment, I asked her about melanoma (usually indicated by abnormal moles) . She told me not to worry about it for the next 2 weeks. Of course, I had to look it up anyway. I'm not generally a worrier, but I am disconcerted after having noticed many similarities between listed symptoms and my own experience. I'll be back at school, away from my family, when we get the results. I'm praying that I'm perfectly healthy and that God will me the strength and courage I'll need if I find out otherwise.
Item #2 on Today's Accomplished Items List (totaling only 2) was the revision of my paper. The editor had sent it back with some questions for clarification and requests for more content. Several hours later, I'm pleased with her revisions (a change from my initial impression) and I feel relieved because I'm hopeful that I sent her what she needed.
~*~*~
Sometimes, I catch myself while procrastinating and can't seem to motivate myself enough to jump out of the vicious cycle! Then when I've finally finished something I had put off time and again, I wonder why I didn't try to get it done sooner so that I could feel the lovely joy of relief sooner.
~*~*~
Off to go spend some quality time with the family. 'Night.
This morning, I had an abnormal mole removed after I decided in the summer that I wanted it off my right toe. While I knew it was questionable in nature, I didn't think it was really a problem. The doctor directed me to stay off of my feet for 48 hours (practically ordering me to be lazy- watch movies, read books, etc.) and for the next two weeks, I'm to elevate my foot as often as possible and avoid strenuous exercise, movement, etc. Unfortunately, this means I can't go on my annual CityNearHome holiday walking tour with a friend, but at least I've been given the OK to use the foot to drive back to MySchool next week.
We'll get the test results back on the mole in 2 weeks. The thing may have been just a strange fluke, but the doctor noted its abnormality which means that it could also be dangerous. As my mom, a nurse, drove me home after the appointment, I asked her about melanoma (usually indicated by abnormal moles) . She told me not to worry about it for the next 2 weeks. Of course, I had to look it up anyway. I'm not generally a worrier, but I am disconcerted after having noticed many similarities between listed symptoms and my own experience. I'll be back at school, away from my family, when we get the results. I'm praying that I'm perfectly healthy and that God will me the strength and courage I'll need if I find out otherwise.
Item #2 on Today's Accomplished Items List (totaling only 2) was the revision of my paper. The editor had sent it back with some questions for clarification and requests for more content. Several hours later, I'm pleased with her revisions (a change from my initial impression) and I feel relieved because I'm hopeful that I sent her what she needed.
~*~*~
Sometimes, I catch myself while procrastinating and can't seem to motivate myself enough to jump out of the vicious cycle! Then when I've finally finished something I had put off time and again, I wonder why I didn't try to get it done sooner so that I could feel the lovely joy of relief sooner.
~*~*~
Off to go spend some quality time with the family. 'Night.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Christmas Time Was Here
I didn't realize it was Christmas until it was nearly over. Normally, I get in the Christmas mood a few weeks before Christmas as I'm sending cards, giving gifts, listening to holiday tunes ... This year, I didn't have time to write cards and I didn't even get gifts for everyone on my list in time. I listened to the Christmas radio station on the way to and from student-teaching school and on the way home ... but ... the magic just wasn't there.
At church on Sunday night, my focus was regrettably not as much on the message as it was praying, "Dear God, please don't let me have a coughing fit in here." For the most part, I was safe ... until I had to accompany the youth choir. I ended up playing the right hand part of the accompaniment and attempting to use my left hand to stifle my coughs. (I've been lucky today - not a cough! Maybe I'm actually getting better as today marks the beginning of Week #3 of the nasty cold.)
The Christmas spirit nudged me when my siblings, parents and I had our family dinner on Christmas Eve. Then after Brother, Mom and I returned from church, we all changed into pajamas to open family gifts. From Cool Aunt & Uncle, I got a fleece and a nifty scarf. Sister gave me a silly mug which has my nickname on it. Mom & Dad gave me a "coupon" which promised me full payment for my airfare to Italy for Spring Break! (BestFriend and I already bought our tickets, but Mom & Dad are going to reimburse me.) :-)
Before sleeping, I was disappointed that I couldn't find my copy of The Polar Express, my all-time favorite holiday book (which is SO much better than the movie), but we siblings gathered in Sister's room while Dad read us The Night Before Christmas. Even though Sister and I are in college and Brother will be next year, we love the story!
I didn't see Christmas morning until 10am. (Woo-hoo! I was able to sleep past 8am!) Santa brought me some nice things~ candy (which I'll share with my residents at MySchool), gift certificates to Borders, and 2 CDs I'd requested. I spent the day in my pajamas, mostly spending time with Sister. We both fell asleep while watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but we stayed awake for The Grinch and Little Women. It was a wonderful day to do nothing (and wonderful to spend time with Sister)!
Today ~ shopping with Mom and Sister in the morning before spending the afternoon with my "adopted grandmother." I'm feeling guilty because there are things I need to do (ugh, work on the paper which I'm supposed to send back Thursday!) ... and I haven't been productive this break. Maybe I'll feel better if I write a To-Do list and cross off things as I do them.
I have very few local friends left, very few solid relationships with people from high school. The friendships which have lasted fall right back into place whenever we get together, even if we don't keep in touch very well while we're apart . On that note, I'll be seeing TwinFriend, MusicBuddy and CityFriend (although not all plans are confirmed) over the next week! Sister and I will probably quietly celebrate New Year's together at home. Even though my break is considerably shorter this year, I'm hoping it continues to be filled with family & friends time, some laziness, and more sleep. :-)
At church on Sunday night, my focus was regrettably not as much on the message as it was praying, "Dear God, please don't let me have a coughing fit in here." For the most part, I was safe ... until I had to accompany the youth choir. I ended up playing the right hand part of the accompaniment and attempting to use my left hand to stifle my coughs. (I've been lucky today - not a cough! Maybe I'm actually getting better as today marks the beginning of Week #3 of the nasty cold.)
The Christmas spirit nudged me when my siblings, parents and I had our family dinner on Christmas Eve. Then after Brother, Mom and I returned from church, we all changed into pajamas to open family gifts. From Cool Aunt & Uncle, I got a fleece and a nifty scarf. Sister gave me a silly mug which has my nickname on it. Mom & Dad gave me a "coupon" which promised me full payment for my airfare to Italy for Spring Break! (BestFriend and I already bought our tickets, but Mom & Dad are going to reimburse me.) :-)
Before sleeping, I was disappointed that I couldn't find my copy of The Polar Express, my all-time favorite holiday book (which is SO much better than the movie), but we siblings gathered in Sister's room while Dad read us The Night Before Christmas. Even though Sister and I are in college and Brother will be next year, we love the story!
I didn't see Christmas morning until 10am. (Woo-hoo! I was able to sleep past 8am!) Santa brought me some nice things~ candy (which I'll share with my residents at MySchool), gift certificates to Borders, and 2 CDs I'd requested. I spent the day in my pajamas, mostly spending time with Sister. We both fell asleep while watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but we stayed awake for The Grinch and Little Women. It was a wonderful day to do nothing (and wonderful to spend time with Sister)!
Today ~ shopping with Mom and Sister in the morning before spending the afternoon with my "adopted grandmother." I'm feeling guilty because there are things I need to do (ugh, work on the paper which I'm supposed to send back Thursday!) ... and I haven't been productive this break. Maybe I'll feel better if I write a To-Do list and cross off things as I do them.
I have very few local friends left, very few solid relationships with people from high school. The friendships which have lasted fall right back into place whenever we get together, even if we don't keep in touch very well while we're apart . On that note, I'll be seeing TwinFriend, MusicBuddy and CityFriend (although not all plans are confirmed) over the next week! Sister and I will probably quietly celebrate New Year's together at home. Even though my break is considerably shorter this year, I'm hoping it continues to be filled with family & friends time, some laziness, and more sleep. :-)
Saturday, December 23, 2006
My favorite holiday website is located at http://www.nick.com/games/holiday_games/click_nutcracker.jhtml
It'll make you laugh! :-)
It'll make you laugh! :-)
Friday, December 22, 2006
Home for the Holidays
I got up at 7 this morning. Even though I've been getting up at 5am on every school day and 7am is technically "sleeping in," I was still exhausted. I suppose this week, this month, this semester have all taken their toll on me.
I was grateful I'd written my packing list last night before I went to sleep. Otherwise, I never would have remembered everything I needed! It took me half an hour to pack my car-- I'm slowly bringing things home that I no longer need at school. My goal is to move out in May using only my car and the family van. Easier said than done.
I called Mom as I left MySchool to let her know I was on my way. (She had called me 30 minutes earlier, wondering why I hadn't called yet. Hadn't I left already?) The drive, gorgeous in Autumn and pretty in Spring and Summer, was rainy and dreary. I browsed through radio stations before settling on one that played Christmas music. Not the Christmas music you hear on most radio stations like the annoying "Last Christmas I gave you my heart" song which repeats the same words/melody over and over or the out-of-tune "War is Over." This station played classier Christmas songs, i.e. a lovely piece by the Robert Shaw Chorale. Then I realized why I liked this station so much- it was based out of MySchool. :-)
Once I reached HomeState, traffic slowed down. The last two major highways on my route were backed up. Around this time, I was no longer in the broadcasting area of my new favorite radio station. So I browsed some more ... until I found a reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. I discovered it when Scrooge saw Jacob Marley's face on his door knocker and was able to listen until the third spirit visited him. Around this time, the static was sounding more than the story ... and then the program was completely overtaken by a broadcast of a very low-quality talk show. The rain followed me all the way home.
Home. *smile* My mom designated tomorrow as a Family Day ~ we'll be preparing food for Sunday's big dinner, making hot cider, watching Christmas videos (claymation Rudolph, Disney Carols Sing-a-long), and driving around to see the holiday lights in our community. I can't wait! Well ... I suppose I can wait long enough to sleep in for the first time since who-knows-when without having to wake up to an alarm clock!
I was grateful I'd written my packing list last night before I went to sleep. Otherwise, I never would have remembered everything I needed! It took me half an hour to pack my car-- I'm slowly bringing things home that I no longer need at school. My goal is to move out in May using only my car and the family van. Easier said than done.
I called Mom as I left MySchool to let her know I was on my way. (She had called me 30 minutes earlier, wondering why I hadn't called yet. Hadn't I left already?) The drive, gorgeous in Autumn and pretty in Spring and Summer, was rainy and dreary. I browsed through radio stations before settling on one that played Christmas music. Not the Christmas music you hear on most radio stations like the annoying "Last Christmas I gave you my heart" song which repeats the same words/melody over and over or the out-of-tune "War is Over." This station played classier Christmas songs, i.e. a lovely piece by the Robert Shaw Chorale. Then I realized why I liked this station so much- it was based out of MySchool. :-)
Once I reached HomeState, traffic slowed down. The last two major highways on my route were backed up. Around this time, I was no longer in the broadcasting area of my new favorite radio station. So I browsed some more ... until I found a reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. I discovered it when Scrooge saw Jacob Marley's face on his door knocker and was able to listen until the third spirit visited him. Around this time, the static was sounding more than the story ... and then the program was completely overtaken by a broadcast of a very low-quality talk show. The rain followed me all the way home.
Home. *smile* My mom designated tomorrow as a Family Day ~ we'll be preparing food for Sunday's big dinner, making hot cider, watching Christmas videos (claymation Rudolph, Disney Carols Sing-a-long), and driving around to see the holiday lights in our community. I can't wait! Well ... I suppose I can wait long enough to sleep in for the first time since who-knows-when without having to wake up to an alarm clock!
Concert & Goodbyes
Wednesday: CONCERT DAY. Class time was spent rehearsing repertoire and going through concert logistics- making sure kids knew the order of the program, knew what to do when, etc. For some of the groups (the MWF classes), this would be the last class session I'd see them. I told the male ensemble, the larger mixed group, and the female ensemble how much I had truly enjoyed working with them.
I thanked the freshmen boys in the male ensemble how they really made me laugh, and that I truly do like them very much, even if I've been more cross with them recently (because they continue to be goofy, silly freshmen boys when I'm trying to get them to seriously learn their music). They tried to look macho, but I could tell they were pleased.
While working with the larger mixed ensemble, Cooperating Teacher worked with me a few times on giving a strong cut-off for one of the songs. On the third try, I finally got it. The kids clapped for me.
I told the female choir how I'd been reviewing my student-teaching journal (which was mostly a compilation from my blog entries), and how I'd written from the beginning that I'd hoped that this group and I would have a special relationship.
"I was hoping we'd become close and bond as women as we create music together. We've had some really magical moments when we've worked on our pieces." I looked around and saw that all of the girls were paying close attention, and some of the girls nodded and smiled in agreement over the last statement. "Whether or not we are able to recreate that magic this evening at our concert, I want you to know that I have really enjoyed working with you. Thank you so much for working with me." The girls seemed very touched by this.
I was honest with all the groups ~ I have LOVED working with them. I CARE about them, and they've sensed that. Even if they know this by my actions, I still wanted to tell them because it's something people always need to hear. Students need to know that they are valued and loved.
I stayed after school to help with concert preparations. One of the students got pizza and I contributed a few dollars so I could have dinner! The kids were to report back to the school at 5pm before the 7pm concert. At this time, I was in the process of putting on my makeup and the kids laughed when they saw me doing this. (I didn't mind- I needed to look my best for the concert too, and I didn't have time to go back to MySchool to get ready.) Then, while Cooperating Teacher worked with one of the choirs, I curled my hair and changed into my concert dress. I was ready to go! I ran through my pieces with the choirs and guest instrumentalists and found a seat before the concert started.
My pieces with the choirs went well for the most part. I had drilled the freshmen boys on their piece in the last week, but they kinda froze up on the stage. The instrumentalist also make some mistakes which threw them off. We ended well, and I don't think the audience was aware of the problems. Women's Choir was lovely, and I had fun with the two mixed voice choirs!
After the final piece I conducted, two of the students presented me with flowers- from my parents! My family couldn't make the concert since I don't live nearby, so they sent up flowers! The girls and my cooperating teacher said really nice things about me! The kids applauded and I blew them all a kiss.
~*~*~*~
Thursday: Some of the kids gave me Christmas presents! I was so touched! I certainly wasn't expecting any! After school, I went back to MySchool to take a nap and to get my silly gift for the gift exchange for the party. Then I drove to one of the chorister's houses for the annual holiday choir party. My cooperating teacher arranged for a catered meal, and we ate, talked, listened to music (played by 3 of the kids who are in a band together), and played CatchPhrase!
While there, some of the kids asked me if they could friend me on Facebook. I gave them permission since I'm no longer their teacher. I also told them they could call me by my first name- they didn't have to call me "Miss *************" anymore- but most of them continued to do so anyway. :-) They all said goodbye and hugged me before they left.
They asked me to come back and visit them next semester. I'll be going back in January to conduct them at their community performance, but after that, I won't be returning until I see their Spring musical. I'd love to visit more than that, but one of my friends is going to be student-teaching there in the Spring. I respect her and I want her to have the best experience possible. For that reason, I cannot be a presence at their school. They can't be my kids anymore because they'll be hers.
I love these kids, and I'm going to miss them dearly.
I thanked the freshmen boys in the male ensemble how they really made me laugh, and that I truly do like them very much, even if I've been more cross with them recently (because they continue to be goofy, silly freshmen boys when I'm trying to get them to seriously learn their music). They tried to look macho, but I could tell they were pleased.
While working with the larger mixed ensemble, Cooperating Teacher worked with me a few times on giving a strong cut-off for one of the songs. On the third try, I finally got it. The kids clapped for me.
I told the female choir how I'd been reviewing my student-teaching journal (which was mostly a compilation from my blog entries), and how I'd written from the beginning that I'd hoped that this group and I would have a special relationship.
"I was hoping we'd become close and bond as women as we create music together. We've had some really magical moments when we've worked on our pieces." I looked around and saw that all of the girls were paying close attention, and some of the girls nodded and smiled in agreement over the last statement. "Whether or not we are able to recreate that magic this evening at our concert, I want you to know that I have really enjoyed working with you. Thank you so much for working with me." The girls seemed very touched by this.
I was honest with all the groups ~ I have LOVED working with them. I CARE about them, and they've sensed that. Even if they know this by my actions, I still wanted to tell them because it's something people always need to hear. Students need to know that they are valued and loved.
I stayed after school to help with concert preparations. One of the students got pizza and I contributed a few dollars so I could have dinner! The kids were to report back to the school at 5pm before the 7pm concert. At this time, I was in the process of putting on my makeup and the kids laughed when they saw me doing this. (I didn't mind- I needed to look my best for the concert too, and I didn't have time to go back to MySchool to get ready.) Then, while Cooperating Teacher worked with one of the choirs, I curled my hair and changed into my concert dress. I was ready to go! I ran through my pieces with the choirs and guest instrumentalists and found a seat before the concert started.
My pieces with the choirs went well for the most part. I had drilled the freshmen boys on their piece in the last week, but they kinda froze up on the stage. The instrumentalist also make some mistakes which threw them off. We ended well, and I don't think the audience was aware of the problems. Women's Choir was lovely, and I had fun with the two mixed voice choirs!
After the final piece I conducted, two of the students presented me with flowers- from my parents! My family couldn't make the concert since I don't live nearby, so they sent up flowers! The girls and my cooperating teacher said really nice things about me! The kids applauded and I blew them all a kiss.
~*~*~*~
Thursday: Some of the kids gave me Christmas presents! I was so touched! I certainly wasn't expecting any! After school, I went back to MySchool to take a nap and to get my silly gift for the gift exchange for the party. Then I drove to one of the chorister's houses for the annual holiday choir party. My cooperating teacher arranged for a catered meal, and we ate, talked, listened to music (played by 3 of the kids who are in a band together), and played CatchPhrase!
While there, some of the kids asked me if they could friend me on Facebook. I gave them permission since I'm no longer their teacher. I also told them they could call me by my first name- they didn't have to call me "Miss *************" anymore- but most of them continued to do so anyway. :-) They all said goodbye and hugged me before they left.
They asked me to come back and visit them next semester. I'll be going back in January to conduct them at their community performance, but after that, I won't be returning until I see their Spring musical. I'd love to visit more than that, but one of my friends is going to be student-teaching there in the Spring. I respect her and I want her to have the best experience possible. For that reason, I cannot be a presence at their school. They can't be my kids anymore because they'll be hers.
I love these kids, and I'm going to miss them dearly.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tomorrow's CC-Day. Choir Concert Day! It's going to be a HUGE event- with guest professional instrumentalists, dancing, sign language, and, of course, lots of singing! I'm going to be conducting 5 pieces on the program! Two will be with brass accompaniment, one will be with percussion, one will be a capella, and the last will be with piano and solo violin. I'm grateful that my Cooperating Teacher has given me the opportunity to be this involved. I'm not really too nervous either (although I'm sure that will change tomorrow)!
I'm just trying to pace myself and think about the things that need to get done- one thing at a time. (Mental list: paint toenails, shave legs for the first time in 3 weeks, try on pantyhose to make sure there are no runs, try on concert attire with jewelry to make sure it works, practice conducting my pieces in front of the mirror, use teeth whitening strips tonight, make a list of all that needs to go with me to school tomorrow because I'll have to get ready there ... take vitamins and SLEEP!) Somewhere, in the midst of accomplishing all these things, I've got to go on building rounds as part of my being on RA duty this evening. I also need to spend time with my residents because a dozen of them will be studying abroad next semester. (Lucky girls! I wish I'd had that opportunity!) All will get done. God will take care of me, even if He doesn't decide to return my singing voice yet.
~*~*~*~
I received my article in the mail yesterday. One of the editors of the magazine had sent it to me with her revisions and questions. When I read it, I was disappointed. The editor told me that she'd worked on making its "scholarly" tone more "conversational," so that the readers would relate to it better. Much of the educational psychology and supporting data for my points were edited out. To me, some of its new "conversational" tone seems schmaltzy and condescending (i.e. "All of these great things I've seen are so helpful- you should try them too!"). Ah well. I'm lucky that it's going to be published ~ but I don't want to come across as some little know-it-all kid! I don't even have time to think about it now- it's due back in another week, and I've got to get things done in the order in which they come-- Concert first!!!
I'm just trying to pace myself and think about the things that need to get done- one thing at a time. (Mental list: paint toenails, shave legs for the first time in 3 weeks, try on pantyhose to make sure there are no runs, try on concert attire with jewelry to make sure it works, practice conducting my pieces in front of the mirror, use teeth whitening strips tonight, make a list of all that needs to go with me to school tomorrow because I'll have to get ready there ... take vitamins and SLEEP!) Somewhere, in the midst of accomplishing all these things, I've got to go on building rounds as part of my being on RA duty this evening. I also need to spend time with my residents because a dozen of them will be studying abroad next semester. (Lucky girls! I wish I'd had that opportunity!) All will get done. God will take care of me, even if He doesn't decide to return my singing voice yet.
~*~*~*~
I received my article in the mail yesterday. One of the editors of the magazine had sent it to me with her revisions and questions. When I read it, I was disappointed. The editor told me that she'd worked on making its "scholarly" tone more "conversational," so that the readers would relate to it better. Much of the educational psychology and supporting data for my points were edited out. To me, some of its new "conversational" tone seems schmaltzy and condescending (i.e. "All of these great things I've seen are so helpful- you should try them too!"). Ah well. I'm lucky that it's going to be published ~ but I don't want to come across as some little know-it-all kid! I don't even have time to think about it now- it's due back in another week, and I've got to get things done in the order in which they come-- Concert first!!!
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