new look!

so, what do you think of my new template? i like the new color scheme. i've finally mastered blogger. i own it. or at least, i've succeeded in navigating the new model, and i've added some things i've been trying to add for ages. (becky, thanks for offering to help! i like this new way... it's easier than messing with the template!) and the picture is from the summer, and no, i'm not that tan anymore. or that blonde. but it's the arctic winter these days, and nothing can be done about it.
anyhow, i'm finishing up here at the office for the day. i'll be heading home to relax and catch up on some sleep i missed last night. but, it was time well spent, celebrating ms. gormley's birthday, eating cake made from scratch (?!who does that?!?!) and playing settlers. which i won. also, i spent some time with some beach students this weekend, which was wonderful and particularly helpful for clarifying some things in my life. so, thanks, y'all.
check back later this week for further updates. see ya.