A Surprise Visit from My Sister

The Texas Flight, a photo by laura pasquini on Flickr.

The year started off with a great surprise visit from my sister, Katie (or Kathryn or Kate - first name change is up for debate). She is the first of our Pasquini clan to make her way down to the Lone Star state to visit me. Katie said that she's starting the trend for 2012, and I should be assured that others from home are making plans.

We toured Cowtown & the the Big D to show her why people shouldn't mess with Texas and why the motto here is go big or go home! Giddy up.

No Pressure, No Problem

No Pressure, No Problem, a set on Flickr.

After a week spent on St. Lucia, I really think that we could live this mantra longer: No Pressure, No Problem. What a gorgeous island and lovely people. Why do we have to return? What a lovely, belated honeymoon treat! This was a well deserved and much overdue trip for us... perfect finish to 2011.

Holiday Comic 2011

Holiday Comic 2011, a photo by laura pasquini on Flickr.

Season greetings to all! Wow. It's December and almost Christmas. Time flies when you are really, really busy. I hope that you have a fantastic holiday season that is relaxing and filled with good food/drink. All the best for 2012...and we'll catch you on the flip side of the new year. Slainte!

Happy Birthday @julieclarsen !!! #Happy30JCL

Happy Birthday @julieclarsen !!! #Happy30JCL, a photo by laura pasquini on Flickr.

It's Julie's birthday on Friday (12/23). My good friend Ms. Julie C. Larsen will be entering into a new decade & since I think she's a fabulous lady who deserves birthday wishes from all, I thought I'd crowd-source some well wishes for her.

For those of you who tweet -- send some love to @julieclarsen with the hashtag #Happy30JCL OR feel free to pass on some birthday messages on her shared Google Doc birthday card: http://bit.ly/Happy30JCL

Happy Birthday, Julie! Keep shining my little star. :)

The Semester is Almost Over - YAY!

Joel's Holiday Hoodie?, a photo by laura pasquini on Flickr.

You have not heard much from me because I was kidnapped by school work, studies, teaching, talks, conferences and projects... OH MY! I am very much looking forward to the end of the semester. I promise more from me will appear here shortly. Much love, Laura.

Sunny with a High Chance of Palm Trees.

Sunny with a High Chance of Palm Trees., a photo by laura pasquini on Flickr.

Apparently I have dropped my personal blogging ball. I know I've been blogging - but it's only been for TechKNOW tools, BreakDrink & the NACADA blog. My bad. I will improve on this, my friends.

When asked to do a keynote for the University of Hawaii System Advisor workshop... what is one to do? I said yes. So here I am enjoying Honolulu and the action in Waikiki for the week. The advising group at UH are more than lovely and I had an amazing time with them yesterday for their "tech" theme conference. I will post more about that on TeckKNOW Tools. Here I will share with you my fun adventures I have over the week & weekend before I join the AACE E-Learn Conference on Tuesday.

Aloha!

Got Trunk Will Travel

Got Trunk Will Travel, a photo by laura pasquini on Flickr.

There's been a lot of recent travel trips to my home & native land these last few weeks. Due to the semester start -- there is no time for fun blog posts (just yet).

When I unpack & settle, pictures will be posted & stories will be told. Stay tuned, my friends.