Teenage Madness!

This past weekend was Relay For Life, an overnight event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. People raise money, then spend the entire night (6 pm to 6 am) taking turns walking around the track as part of their teams in support of cancer research. It's all for a good cause, but I am hoping this is the last year I have to go.

Last year I went with the Key Club and we had about 10 students. This year we had over 30 students and 3 advisers. As always with teenagers, things went a little crazily. We had many students who were late, and almost were not let in the door. We had one student leave early, without telling an adviser. The people working security somehow let 2 of our students out to go to wal-mart across the street and then let them back in. Another student managed to sneak off the field with her boyfriend (from another school) and when the other adviser didn't see her for a while, called her and found her in the boyfriend's car in the parking lot. Then, when the event was 10 minutes from being over, they wouldn't let us out of the stadium until exactly 6, even with parents honking and chaperones ready. One gate was open and when they finally noticed the people pouring out of it, they slammed it shut and started yelling at the people to go to the other gate. Of course our group was right there when they shut it, advisers on one side and students on the other.

I understand the event is for a good cause, but it's really more of a hassle than it's worth. I even have the blisters on my feet to prove it! It turns in to more of a big party for the kids than anything else. It was fun to hang out with a few of my fellow teachers, but I'm sure we could have done something else and got the same result. Anyway, my hat goes off to all those who have to deal with teenagers!!

I can't belive I won!!

Last weekend was the Del Sol Renaissance Fair. Of course, the Key Club spent the weekend making our fabulous funnel cake. (I have to get the picture from Patty, showcasing all my funnel cake skills!) I entered a raffle and to my complete surprise, I won this quilt!! It was made by the fashion club at Del Sol and it is absolutely gorgeous. It is our school colors and the red and gold squiggles you see are actually golden dragons and red fire, perfect for our school!