Finals

You know when I finished school I was so glad I would not have to ever take another test or final but now instead of taking them I have to give them. I have to say that I don't enjoy it too much. I don't mind making and grading the exams it is when students come crying to my office saying they have to get a certain grade. I have some sympathy but to some extent I wonder why they didn't make more of an effort throughout the semester to make a certain grade. Most times they don't do the extra credit and they don't turn in assignments. I don't change my grading or my policy at the end of the semester so if they don't pass then I just feel bad for them and they often blame me for their poor grade (go figure). I often comment throughout the semester I am more worried about their grades then they are. Well I can say they finally get it by the end of the semester b/c that is when they begin to worry. I guess I will just have to get a tougher skin and not worry so much.

NC

I went to Raleigh this past weekend for a conference but while I was there I got to visit with Kristin and Stef (from GCRL). It was great to catch up and meet Kristin's family. I didn't get a pic of us but I did get one of Mikaela and Mia (the dog). I didn't get one of Ella I guess she was sleeping. Anyway it was a nice trip.

Easter Day

This afternoon we went to Cypress Gardens and walked around. We saw lots of animals and we got to paddle a canoe around. Josh kept going right, left, right, left. Finally I had to help him out to keep the canoe going straight.
A little piece of movie info. Part of the Patriot was recorded at Cypress Gardens.

Easter Lillies for Easter

Josh bought me easter lillies this year for easter. Hopefully they will do like my moms and grow back each year.

end of the semester

well i have one more week of classes to teach and then i give finals. this semester flew by compared to the fall. i am busy getting ready for my maymester class in animal behavior. baseball is still in full swing. they play until mid to late may so i spend my weekends at games. the good news is that it is really nice summer weather so i don't mind being outside so much. next weekend i am going to raleigh, nc for a conference with some of the undergraduates at CSU. I will get the chance to meet up with Kristen (GCRL) and see her girls. I'll post some pics when I get back.

Road Trip

Today I took off and went with the baseball team to play Savannah State. So this is my first experience riding the team bus. Suprisingly, on the way there it was pretty quiet (I guess everyone was sleeping). So, we get to Savannah and they play at a very (how do I say this nicely?) impoverished field. So I set up camp with my chair and a book. You may ask, Why a book? Weren't you watching the game? Oh, did I mention we get there 2 hours before the game for batting practice and warm-up, so I had plenty of time to kill. Anyway, we lost the game and I got sunburned. The bus ride home with a bunch of guys after they lost was interesting. The first hour no one says anything. But during this time our bus driver takes us the scenic route out of Savannah so I really enjoyed seeing some of the old homes in downtown with the tree covered streets. After we stopped for a bite to eat they finally start talking. Now it is what you would expect from a bus full of guys. Lots of cutting up and story telling so I just sat back and listened. I tell you it is good for Josh to be able to joke around with the guys because I don't have the same sense of humor. Well, my experience on the road trip was ok, maybe next time I decide to go we will win and I can report on a different kind of bus trip. Sorry I didn't take any pics, but it was a bus with seats and people sitting in them.

Boone Hall Plantation

When Josh's parents were in town we went to Boone Hall Plantation. It was where several movies have been filmed, so you may recognize the long drive with the oaks. It was cold that day and we also went to the beach. We stayed long enough to take one picture. This was back in Feb. so the weather has changed a bit. Yesterday we hit a record high of 90.

Summerville Flowertown Festival

Each year our town has a festival where all of downtown is shut down and there are lots of crafts, food and music. It is set in azalea park so it is really nice. Josh and I went today and spent a few hours walking around. Here are some pics from the festival. You will see the tents, people, bagpipe players and a picture of us (I know, shocking.... I actually forgot my camera but I ran into someone I know and she had a camera to take a picture of us at the park).