Vacation in Austin

What a week! On Tuesday, at 3:30, I drove to Austin and checked into the Embassy for a three day committee meeting. Beginning Wednesday morning, I joined about 20 people to begin revising the TAKS M. What a process! Did I learn a lot this week, not only about procedures but also how tedious the entire process truly is, YES!

I also had a blast! The two folks I happened to be sitting with were from the Panhandle, one from Dimmitt, the other from Plainview. My two partners in crime for the week! We sat together, ate together, hung out together, and complained about the 'showoffs' in the group, together. You know what I mean. Invariably, when a committee is called there are one or two folks who have to talk ALL the time. Those folks want to always have the last word, and want everyone to know they totally believe more in themselves than in the process. Well, our group really had three. So Judy, who is about 4 foot 7 inches tall was ready to take out Brucie, the one who constantly flirted with the TEA folks. I was going to take out Candy, who actually, truly raised her hand each time she had something to say, like a kid needing to go the restroom, (and yes, waited until someone actually called on her.) She was more interested in impressing the Pearson folks. And Paula was going to be Erlinda's to take out. Paula just complained about everything.

If I hadn't had Judy and Erlinda, I think the week would have been extremely boring. We decided if we are invited back, we will insist the other two return as well....or for that matter, if one of us is called back, the other two will just show up, share the free room, and have a great time, without the meeting!!!