Movin' & Shakin'

Highlights from the past 2 weeks (in no particular order):

1. I received SED IRB approval for my dissertation research. This approval allows me to collect data from my research site without getting arrested.

2. Brad and I ran a 10 mile race last weekend in Amherst, MA, home of the 2nd best coffee shop in the world. I don't know what was a better feeling - finishing a successful race or drinking a cup of Rao's coffee.

3. 30 Rock had a new episode.

4. I applied to present two lectures at Springfield College's Conference on Counseling Athletes. One lecture will discuss my dissertation work - are urban high school student-athletes learning personal and social responsibility through a positive youth development program? The other lecture will discuss the process by which a team of 7 graduate students (me included) collaborated to create and deliver a leadership workshop to 200 middle school boys last month. I'll keep you updated on any possible acceptances.

5. I was asked to deliver a professional development workshop to K-12 health and physical education teachers at Endicott College in April.

6. We bought a new soccer ball.

7. Brad found Lucky jeans that fit him.

That is about it.

Plans for the upcoming weekend?
Friday night options: Gold Themed House party with some friends, Pub dinner with some other friends, or just relax.

Saturday day plans: Long run in morning with teammates, tennis practice in afternoon.

Saturday night options: Dinner with another couple, cocktails with friends at Flash's Cocktails.

Sunday day plans: Long run in morning with teammates, baby shower for friend.

Sunday night plans: RELAX!