Well, what do you think of the new look? I’m still not sure I want to use this design so it may change again in the near future but I found with the old design, the designer had converted most of the layout to binary and did not allow me to modify much of the design at all. In fact, I got the distinct feeling that they didn’t want any of it touched and had worked long and hard to keep anyone from customizing it. So I decided to look for another theme that felt earthy while allowing me to soup it up a bit (is that the correct word? soup? seems wrong for some reason…) Anyway, I love changing things up periodically so don’t be surprised if the look and feel changes, the content remains the same. Speaking of content…

This weekend is the Army Ten Miler in Washington D.C. For the uninitiated, this is a 10 mile race around the heart of the District that about 26,000 people will be running in. If you were planning on visiting the Washington Mall this weekend, go before Sunday. I’ll be running for the second straight year. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t like to run but even with that I did so poorly last year that the only person behind me was pushing a broom! This year, the plan (and the motivation) are much better. I’ve run a lot more this year and I’m about 15 pounds lighter than last year as well. I don’t know if they have a “Most Improved” award but that is what I’m hoping to achieve. Last year, my time was 2:02 (yep, that would be 2 hours and 2 minutes; pitiful don’t you think?) but this year I will be below 1:30. If you extrapolate out my 5 mile times, you get a 1:22 but I’m not sure I can run that pace for double the distance. The only track we have around here that is anywhere near 10 miles is VERY HILLY so using my time on that track is not very helpful but using it, I’d break 1:30 so I’m encouraged. If you plan on being at the race to cheer us on, bring a big cowbell and look for me. I’ll be wearing the shirt that says “My wife went to Pakistan and all I got was this stinking bib!” Cute huh? I made it up all by myself too. Sometimes it’s a burden to be so talented but with my obvious humility it’s not so hard 8-P

Finally, if you are a teacher in the Woodbridge, VA vicinity we could really use you. We are now short a Music Teacher AND a Resource/Special Education teacher. Both positions are full-time. The new Music teacher was always a little iffy if you ask me but I think most of us were surprised when the new Resource teacher left this week. Its a very demanding job and I don’t know what happened but we have several students who really need directed education and help with implementing coping skills so if you know anyone, please direct them to the school website employment page.