Monday, September 21, 2009
Wedding Woes: Etiquette, Installment #1
I know I hurt a few people's feelings with my Facebook Etiquette series, so I can't imagine the heat I'm going to take for this one. Just returned from a lovely wedding in California, where my friends Brian and Danielle (pictured right) did not commit any of the following offenses:1) Friday Nuptials - Yes, they're cheaper. I get it. But seriously, you might as well send out invitations that read, "Friends and Family, we are asking you to take Friday off of work if you want a chance in hell of making it to our ceremony on time." Not okay!
2) No "Plus One"s - If I'm going to a wedding where a bunch of my college friends are reuniting, then I'm okay with not getting an "and guest" with my invitation. But if I hardly know anybody there, or if your wedding is on a remote island in the Caribbean, can I please bring someone? I promise my gift will cover both our meals (okay, well maybe not both, but if you're spending that kind of money per plate, then my date is just a drop in the bucket!).
3) Forced Bouquet Toss - If there are fewer than five single women at your reception, please don't throw the bouquet. I don't think I need to explain why it's just a sad little sight to behold.
More to come, but I want to give you a chance to chime in.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
School Improvement: A Matter of Principal
I can't believe it's back-to-school time already. In honor of the position I just left, here's an article I wrote for The Root on the importance of the school leader when it comes to educational reform:I will miss the staff and students at Another Course to College a ton! Thank you to the entire school community for the biggest learning experience of my life thus far.
