Because Today, I'm Guessing, Will Be Legend-ary, LRNG Innovation and #NWP '15. The Day After The Birthday

I came back yesterday from Subaru after trying to fix windshield wiper fluid dispenser problems when Chitunga presented me with a lifetime supply of ice cream cake from Carvel - we will be eating this for a long, long time. This treat, coupled with a bottle of wine and a great card, made my day. He says he's bad at the celebrating thing, but his card did say the following:

Love: It's a Family Thing! Love is knowing there will always be someone who listens carefully, who cares about you, and who always understands...someone who accepts you and loves you just as you are. Because we're family, we'll alway know what love is. 

Nice, right?

That, and a million Facebook messages bombarded my home page. This made President's day (my birthday) that much more special. I am thankful to have the people in my life that I do, and now today - weather permitting - I will take Barlow High School teacher, Megan Zabilansky, with me to NYC to meet with Elyse Eidman-Aadahl to celebrate the Innovation Challenge Award received by CWP-Fairfield at The Standard. As the title above notes, I'm hoping it will be Legend-ary.

My partner in crime, Megan, said she is wearing turquoise, so I did my best to find

ties to match. She also will have her hair and makeup done, so I am hoping that my attempt to look good at my bargain prices will suffice next to all the glamour that will be poured upon her.  Abu and Lossine voted for the darker tie and I am thinking I will go with their advice. The air is frigid, we're expecting snow, but I still think I will be able to catch the train. I even found a silk cloth to put in my suit pocket.

Yes, yesterday, the 16th was a joyous day of family, friends, and colleagues who offered me tremendous wishes. It is always wonderful to feel such love coming at you in stereo.

I felt love!

I did manage to get to the gym, too, and to finish another NWP report, so I'm feeling really good about taking a day off to absorb all the excellence of working with teachers in Connecticut and celebrating the work of the National Writing Project.

It took me a while, but I did find a scarf to match the tie and I purchased myself a new dress coat to fight against the frigid temperatures I am thankful, too, to my friends who treated Chitunga and I for Vietnamese food before we called it a day. Leo got me American Honey. How can a guy NOT be happy with that?

Happy Tuesday, everyone. I hope to be able to share much more tomorrow. This morning, however, I am feeling totally blessed.