As I mentioned in Weekend Update: Part 1- Edwin and I attended our "TFA Graduation" over the weekend. It was at the Embassy Suites in McAllen (Mom & Dad stayed there when they visited). It was nice, they gave us dinner and congratulated us on finishing our 2 year commitment. And they gave us a certificate and pint glass. Does this equation balance?
("Normal" 22 year old female) - (2 years) - (Sanity) + Future Husband = Certificate and pint glass
I'd say Edwin was the real prize from this whole deal :)
The glasses say "Teach For America/Rio Grande Valley/2009 Corps/Name"
The almighty certificate. Signed by Wendy Kopp (Founder of TFA) and Robert Carreon, our Executive Director in the RGV
From the left- Lydie (my roommate), Janet, Kieley, ME, Hannah, Adrienne
AKA The Hearthstone ladies (we all live in the same apartment complex)
I got a new dress! AND it rang up at almost 50% off the price tag. I love those surprises when you get to the register- bargain!!!
After the program we went to a party at our friend Alyssa's house. Well, her parents house. Which had a SWEET kitchen! Edwin and I were taking notes. Huge island, tons of cookbooks... Beautiful!
Edwin will be back, as promised, within the next 24 hours to talk about his rib smokin' adventures with Ted. 4 days of school left! 6 until the move!
Chelsea! Awesome. Congratulations on completing two full years as a teacher while keeping your sanity intact! I can't believe it's been two years since we graduated. Unreal. Let's talk soon and catch up once you have more time.
ReplyDeleteOw ow owwww! So I don't get the significance of the "pint glass". Is this a beer glass? Maybe the message is that beer is necessary to survive two years? Please advise. Love the new dress. Agree on Edwin being the silver lining!!! Edwin, we're waiting patiently (ok, impatiently) for your promised post. And waiting is not our strong point!!!Love you both...Mom
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