Pancake Log 10.12 & 10.13

Had pancakes twice this weekend! Sunday I had my new favorite orange and ricotta then Monday I had my old standard regular pancakes topped with a baked apple. Sorry no pics since neither were new or all that interesting.

The whole weekend was very nice and relaxing, spent lots of time on new hobby- purse making. Made 2 kid purses, a messenger bag, and my very first grown up purse. Other than that I spent a lot of time doing a lot of nothing. Talked to family, had lunch with friends, overall a low key quiet weekend. Trying to soak up all the quiet time I can.

Kinugasa Park

Went for a walk near my house. The view from the top was amazing! I can't believe I have lived here for over a year and just found it. But on my way down I saw a lady walking a horse! Seemed a little odd but hey this is Japan and I always seem to find the most unexpected things. 

Pancake Log 10.11

I have new favorite pancakes! Orange and Ricotta cheese! They were so yummy, I can't wait to have some more soon.

I am back from my trip to Okinawa for the first annual Math Fest. It was so great to spend time with students who actually like math and want to talk about it. I also really enjoyed working with the other math teachers. It was nice to get to know some people who share my passion for math. Hopefully we can start building a community and share ideas with each other.

Far East Math

First day of Far East Math ...

• Amazing "real" mathematician was our keynote. I love listening to math- I know, I know...
• Listened to some really smart students talk about math and its connection to different disciplines.
• Watched a sea cucumber take a wiz on a student.

Overall I felt the first day was a success.

2.5 = 5.5???

Today I have arrived at Far East Math! Students from all around Japan, Guam, and Korea have come together to participate in math activities. Sounds like fun right?!?! Well it does to ME. We left base at 6am (meaning I was up before 5am). Our flight took off on schedule at 9am, we were supposed to land at 1130 (2.5hrs) but due to bad weather we ended up landing at 2:30 (5.5hrs). We got to our resort just in time for dinner at 6pm. Luckily my students are great and basically napped the time away. But that meant when we arrived they were wide awake and definitely not happy about their 9:30 curfew. I know I am exhausted and ready for sleep. But this resort rocks! I can't believe we are staying here.

Pancake Log 10.10

Strawberry Pancakes... but I lost the camera, got tired of looking and the pancakes were getting cold.... Found the camera but the pancakes were already gone... they were very good.

Switchfoot

Tonight Switchfoot did a free concert on base. It was great and we had amazing seats!

Pancake Log 10.09

Possibly one of my favorite parts of being in Phoenix, going to Mass with Dazza then off to IHOP for pancakes!

From Pancakes

Pancake Log 10.08

Back in Phoenix and had wonderful Mom made pancakes! Didn't even bother to think about getting a picture, to busy being happy. I got to enjoy my pancakes with Alex. After pancakes he and I went to Best Buy and played around with the iPad before I took him home and picked up Dazza. Dazza and I then had a fun time at the mall where she was very excited to get cookie dough lip gloss. For lunch I talked her into my favorite, Jason's Deli- FREE ICE CREAM!

Pancake Log 10.06 & 10.07

I lost the picture of the pancakes I had on Pi day! Completely deleted from my camera and computer, one day I am sure I find it filed under some wierd name in some until then unheard of file. But until then you will just have to believe me. Just like today. I did have pancakes on my plate but was too hungry to take a picture first. It was breakfast for dinner day and I did not want to wait.

From Pancakes

I did eat that last bite. (Couldn't just let is sit there all alone!)