What You Chalkin' About, Willis?

Slight change of plans: the mural project in my room has been revamped. I've decided to go in a new direction... no more paint. Paint's expensive. And I'm too indecisive. And besides, who do you think I am--a millionaire?! That's why I've decided to switch over to chalkboard paint. And I went to Michael's and got 10 pieces of chalk for 99 cents! Now that's do-able. 

Honestly, looking back on it I don't know why I didn't realize it sooner. I mean, it's a known fact I can draw about ten times faster than I can paint. And after I start/finish something I always want to do something else. And I am always referring friends to Rockstar Diaries' use/love of chalkboard paint. But I think what really swayed me was the movie, 500 Days of Summer. His bedroom in it was probably one of my favorite parts. And I loved how he drew the header for his bed. And then could just erase it and draw something new! So, after my mom and dad headed off to work, and my sister drove off to Hershey Park, I decided to paint over the mural. I am actually pretty pleased with it. Who knows, maybe I'll bring some to Philly with me.

The Capital of Zimbabwe is...

So today I volunteered at the Ben Franklin Math and Science Academy on N. 6th street.  My sister's friend's mom is a sixth grade teacher there and asked me if I would like to come in and help out.  The Math and Science Academy is comprised of two classes each for 5th through 8th graders and a seperate school from the other k-8th graders at BF.  The kids are incredibly talented and gifted.  My job was to help them with their International "nations" projects... Each group was assigned a country and had to research and create a display of their country. I helped groups with Japan, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, and China.  It was so much fun getting to know each of the kids and get a taste of the fast past life at Ben Franklin.  Seriously--it was nonstop, but so much fun! Other teachers came into the conference room where we were working and asked me to take a look at their board, sent in their own kids to help, or asked for help. It was a little weird whenever a teacher would refer to me as "the artist" but even weirder when one of the kids called me "Mr. Jimmy". Talk about feeling old.  It was pretty intense, but this just further ingrained the idea that it's what I want to do after college. Each of the kids were so unique, and it was pretty remarkable how well they all got along with each other, a testament to BFMSA's unique setup and teaching techniques.

My Friends are Neato...

Kim, Britney and I made a Neato Burrito run! It was absolutely wonderful!!!! I had a Cowboy Crunch and was not disappointed one bit. 

Kim had the same and BK had the Veggie. It was 

delicious. I took them to Shipoke. We bought a book for BK's summer english class. Kim and I went to Borders after dropping BK off at home (we saw a wild Turkey!). 

I like these days with friends. Laughing nonstop.

Took Trey on a pretty long walk. Dad made spaghetti. Business as usual...

 And yet--the job hunt continues. 

Kim and I missed Neato while we were away...

(Photos courtesy Kim)