Sunday, July 12, 2015

Day 1 - DENSI2015 - Washington, DC

As I begin this blog, it is hard for me to form the words that would convey the emotion that I have felt here today - really, this evening and night.  After a 6 hour drive from Trinity, NC ... I met some of the most wonderful people that have ever walked this planet.  Personal heroines and heroes that I have only heard of by name (in emails and videos or podcasts).  I met some new people as well! Marianna and Katie became fast friends as we began to figure out how to connect our Bluetooth from the cell to the selfie stick!  (note - don't hold boxes and do this - it will block your face!)
Some other great gifts were a washcloth, DENSI2015 t-shirt, water bottle (really nice!) and a cool accessories pouch with chargers and earbuds!  


No mater where you're going - don't forget the e essentials.  It is summer in DC and you will need to stay hydrated.  My one piece of advice - when toting this case of 28 .5 liter bottles back from the parking garage - stay out of your own thoughts and don't miss the turn back to the dorm you are staying in!  That was my DENfit workout for the evening!
  
That is a 'healthy glow' :-) 


Better to see them from above than below!
As we ate dinner - to commemorate shark week - there was a definite shark attack on the loose!  My team leader - Brandon (@OCTechNet) was in the lead.  He later interviewed me for the DENZONE podcast!


To see it happen in slow motion --
Click HERE!








Porter Palmer (@DENprincess)  and Patti Duncan (@yoyosciteach) have contributed so much and give the best hugs!
Pictures are more fun with your mouth open!
And - since  this is an educational blog - here is the biggest nugget of the day.  I got to meet Trace Dominguez in REAL LIFE! He was an amazing speaker and an incredible life long learner.  His advice - never stop asking questions!  Check out some of his work here at DNews - they have over 20 programs that you can use!  They are entertaining and educational!  Super super super impressed by this guy! You can follow him +Trace Dominguez .
Seriously - Check out his work and what DNEWS has to offer for your family or in your classroom!

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