But, I had to keep in my mind that it isn't about the sessions - it's about the people. It was really lovely being able to attend sessions, have lunch, and just sit and talk with the other teachers from my school district. I don't think we've ever been given the luxury of that much time to connect! It was also amazing seeing everyone that I miss from URI and BoCo. It was the first All-State, though, that I didn't have Denise and Gary to enjoy with. It definitely wasn't the same without them!
I went to four sessions today - "Emergency Repairs for the Band Teacher" (meh... but did inspire me to take a trip to Home Depot), "The Heart of the Big Band: The Rhythm Section" (AMAZING student performers and snagged some Vic Firth stickers for my percussionists), the keynote speaker (where I was able to cast on and knit 1/2 a sock), and "High School Choral Reading Session" (where I further did damage to my already fried, hurting, tired, sick vocal cords...I really need to take time to get better from this cold from hell.) Tomorrow I think I will only get to one session ("Vocal Jazz Lit") and maybe get to some shopping done at the exhibits.
I have to say I was attempted to skip the convention when I first drove up, though. There, almost like a beacon, from atop of the convention center was the banner:
Wahhhh?
Downstairs from the music ed folks and the sessions that I wasn't too crazy about is a craft show? How did this happen?
I am happy to report that I did not wander... I did not go to the craft show...
(only because it was closing for the day by the time I tried to... tomorrow is another day!)
In other news, here is the finished Corriedale:
Now I just need a project!
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