On My Way to ALA

So, it's not London, and I won't be paying any visits to the Oxford Library any time soon, but the Library of Congress is a pretty good consolation prize.

I will be attending the ALA national conference in Washington D.C. this June. I've officially purchased my student badge, along with an inexpensive YALSA extra event. In addition to wandering around the Washington Convention Center weaving through booths of bookish goodness, I will have several 3 minute chats with YA authors over coffee. It might not be as cool as wandering the Oxford gardens in search of Will and Lyra's bench, but it's pretty darn cool. From June 25 - 28, I will be in librarian heaven. So far, I am the only one I know that is going. If you plan on attending, please let me know in the comments, and perhaps we can arrange to meet up.

As far as the rest of my summer, I am still waiting to hear back from the Birthright office about Poland/Prague. They've told me that I'll be hearing this week. The longer I wait, the shorter my nails get. It's not a pretty picture. As for school, I have yet to register for the summer semester, but I am thinking that Resources for Children looks like a pretty good choice.

I am still working on raising money for these endeavors, and I am happy to announce that I've earned enough for the entirety of ALA, including transportation (thank you, Megabus). I am still working out lodging, but with an abundance of friends and family in the area, it looks like couch surfing is a viable option.

My total amount raised is now 185.02 (that two cents is thanks to ING's 1.15% intrest rate.) With weekly deposits of $10, plus an upcoming freelance project, and wizard rock show, I'd say I'm off to a steady start with all of your help. Keep an eye out later this week for shameless promotions of my own jewlery. In the meantime, check out the links at the left, and visit my CafePress and Zazzle stores, as well as my used media store on Half.com. If you really want to give me an ego boost, check out my MPatL EP: Live at the Sidewalk Cafe. It's only $6.

On a completely different note, it's a beautiful day in New York City today. The snow is still on the ground, shining in the cool winter morning. It's the first day of March, and although the lion is still very much in our midst, I can feel the lamb beginning to stretch its legs, and take it's first steps toward Spring.