Life As I've Lived It: Volume 2

74. Playing nerts with the girls of M3
73. Parties and nights in with the girls of M3
72. Anything with the girls of M3 (most especially the midnight breakfasts)
71. Being an RA
70. Finishing the masters/certification program at Maryville -- what an intense 15 months
69. Returning to my alma mater to coach volleyball
68. My 'mini' h.s. reunion with all the people I hung out with in h.s. -- I miss them
67. Making the switch from English to social studies
66. My 30th bday -- Libbi & I having our friends with us for a night out
65. Beer Bashes at Stratford -- the most fun and entertaining vb experience to be had
64. Late night DD runs for Mark
63. The necklace Dad bought me for my 30th bday...he picked it out all by himself
62. Meeting Gracie for the first time -- may she be the light of Beckey's life
61. Vacations at the Lake of the Ozarks with the extended family -- what a crazy, chaotic, wonderful memory
60. Professional pictures every few years with the family for Grandma -- it's a good thing there's a professional photographer in the family, I'm not sure anyone else could put up with us
59. Venting, laughing and gossiping every day with Libbi...we could give the kids a run for their money!
58. Having some students in class two and three times...and getting to know them as they grow up. What an amazing experience.
57. Going to pick up Abby...I'd wanted a dog forever...and she is the sweetest!
56. Simple days with Mom (more so after I'd moved out) -- we are too much alike!
55. Spending time with Wendy and Libbi -- the 'princess,' the 'nerd,' and the 'tomboy'
54. Reconnecting with old friends...after a few days or a few years...Rachel, Lisa, Chris, Becky...
53. Teaching with former teachers and getting to know them as friends and colleagues
52. 5th grade safety patrol -- my first time in a position of leadership -- it was a pretty big deal
51. Being in PPI and the Principal's Advisory Committee in h.s. -- yeah, I was one of 'those' kids
50. Spending the night in the hospital with Grandma JoAnn -- it was a scary, stressful, overwhelming night but I was grateful for every minute to help take care of her and ease her suffering