graduation

Today's Blatherpic: Jeff and Andrew last night, on the way to dinner at Ho Tsu. Andrew's in town visiting from California. I lust after his Clié.

Note from yesterday: My running shoe brand is Asics GT-2070 (nope, I had never heard of it either), since some of you have asked.

My niece Sara graduated from Grade 2 last night (a significant graduation, to be sure). She received the Grade 2 Academic Prize, which is the only award handed out for that grade. I am bursting with auntly pride, of course.

This morning, Jeff and I are attending Annie's graduation. The fact that Jeff has to wake up at 7 a.m. is further proof of how much he loves Annie. Jeff is definitely not a morning person.

This afternoon, Sara and I are going to see Mamma Mia. The tickets were my 40th birthday present from my family, and were purchased over six months ago. Sara has been listening to the soundtrack since Christmas and has memorized the lyrics to about half a dozen ABBA songs. I've liked ABBA since high school. Never thought I'd be rockin' to "Dancing Queen" with my 7-year-old niece someday. :-)

Went running in the rain this morning around 6:30 a.m., along University Avenue. I found the forecast of rain over the next few days discouraging but then figured hey, what's a little water? It was actually kind of fun, the rain kept me cool, and the sidewalks were pretty empty. I shortened my run somewhat so had time to get showered and changed in time to leave for Annie's graduation at 7:30.