Daily Archives: January 18, 2009

Mama Mia Karaoke Party

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After the symposium I went to with Nancy Turner, we went to my friend Kayla’s house to eat dinner. We had sandwiches and chicken lime cilantro soup. Kayla definitely outdid herself!

We went to my other friend Rachael’s house to meet some more of our friends after we ate dinner. We haven’t been able to get together since November, so it was fun to see each other and spend time together. We watched and sang along with Mama Mia, did some karaoke, and ate lots of yummy, healthy snacks. (We’re trying to be healthier this year.)

Karaoke’s not one of my favorite things to do because I’m always so self-conscious about it. But, surprisingly, I had lots of fun last night. We were all just silly and sang our hearts out. It didn’t matter if we sucked or if we were good. It was just a matter of spending time together and having fun! :D I love my friends and I’m so glad we met and formed such great friendships!

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Literacy Symposium

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Yesterday, some friends and I had the chance to attend a symposium at the library.  The symposium was all about literacy.  There were tips about how to get the “reluctant” reader to read, family-friendly books, books your kids may enjoy, books everyone should have in their home library, etc.

Nancy Turner, the author of These is My Words, was the guest speaker at the symposium.  (I’ve been reading These is My Words since Thursday and I’m loving it.  I’m about a third of the way done.  When I finish it, I’ll tell you more about it.)  Anyway, Nancy was a great speaker.  She was funny and told us how These is My Words came about.  The story’s based on the life of her great-grandmother, Sarah Agnes Prine.  I really enjoyed listening to her story and hearing about the fictional and non-fictional aspects of the story.

After she spoke, we were able to get our books signed.  She wrote, “For Jennifer, Best wishes.  Nancy E. Turner, January 17, 2009,” in my book.  It was a lot of fun and a neat experience! :D I’m glad I was able to go.

Symposium with Nancy Turner