Just a general Update

Conducted my first midterm at Globe today! I spent hours writing it last night and was so nervous for the students - they zoomed through the 20 multiple choice in like 15 minutes, and then spent over an hour on the 4 practical tasks. But I think they overall did pretty well - which is awesome because we've been through a lot of material in the class so far, and some of it is pretty hard. We've covered Windows versions and system tools, Hard drives, Installations, Virtual Machines and the Command line in just over 5 weeks.

Teaching in general is going well - I feel like I'm settling into the new courses and the textbooks and getting to know all the students. Class prep is still absorbing most of my time, but it's getting easier.

I've stared a new weaving project - a 7 foot table runner I'm bartering for Magic cards. I've put the first 4 inches on, and have let it sit for a few days while I look at the colors and think. I'm not sure I'm 100% satisfied with the teal-weft on a white warp, but I don't have any other lighter blue yarn on hand, and I know it'll look better on a large project than just a 4 inch sample.

I've finished the major work on my most recent freelance website project - www.tokencreekecoinn.com. In about a week or so my graphic designer will have finished the final header art - it's going to be awesome!

I'm working in all my spare moments on my FOSS research - the survey has gotten some great responses but I'm still trying to get more volume. I'll be starting interviews today - I'm planning to do over 30 interviews over the next 10 days with Ghanian teachers, IT professionals and students, and Peace Corps Volunteers.

And I'm starting to do some work with the Northside Polictical Team on helping them use social media - I know it's important work but it's hard to squeeze in!

I've become inactive at the Grassroots Leadership College due to conflicts with everything else - Hopefully I'll still be able to get in this week to work on their website and mailing campaign!

Also, I'm starting French again with R - but we're both too busy to do anything other than a little bit a week.

*yawn* and now I'm off to enjoy some american coffee!