Thing #2

What fun! I've never created an avatar before. Someone said it was like playing dress-up. It is! Actually it reminded me of the Sims characters...the way you choose elements, just not as detailed as the Sims.

I had a difficult time coming up with a blog name. I tried to think of something definitive and finally ended up with "Our Class Journal" because that's what I hope it becomes...a journal for my class.

As I said before, creating the blog was so much easier than I expected. I don't know why I haven't done it before except that it does demand time to blog and I don't have a lot of free time right now. However, I have a blog, finally. I plan to use it this year with my students. I'll create another one for scrapping since it will require a totally different kind of content.

My avatar reflects my interests rather than my personality. I couldn't find a "crazy" person among the choices. I love the beach and have always wanted to go to Hawaii so that one fits my dreams and desires. I created the character with the same attributes I have - short, dark hair and dark eyes, but that's as far as it goes. I definitely do not have her body!! Furthermore, I couldn't find an old lady in there either; I am, after all, a grandmother.

As you can see, I am having fun. I guess that fits my personality more than the avatar. I like to play, make jokes, and generally have a good time; and I'm a master at understatement. I figure if I can't have fun when I work, why work. I do enjoy my vocation. [I learned that a job, a career, and a vocation are three distinct and unique activities.]

By the way, I tend to be a little wordy too!