I just got back from the WACAC 2010 conference "Come Together" which was a delight. The conference committee did a great job... but of course I'd say that, I served on it!
All joking aside, University of San Francisco was fantastic - their staff is so loving, such wonderful people. The location is beautiful and fit the needs of the conference very well.
It's always good to connect with friends in the Admission world, and be reminded why we do this. When our young scholarship winners were on stage we were all reminded why we do what we do. Helping young students who need guidance find the right college for them is very rewarding. When the young lady in the picture below began to cry out of gratitude for her counselor and all of the support that she has been given, we were all reminded how valuable it is to have someone who cares.
Cheers fellow admission people! It is a pleasure serving alongside you!
My brother's show How the Other Half Loves was awesome. Great performances, fun set design and a well constructed comedy. I was lucky enough to attend the final performance with my family and we were able to congratulate my brother (below):
Every year for the past three years I've written a quick "E-Christmas" card. For a recap of the past few years, see the bottom section of this post. This year is no different, so here it is:
I think that's about all that's 'new' for me specifically. Also, I'd like to include the Christmas letter from my parents. Mom and Dad, thanks for doing this!
Last year I posted a link to a video that incouraged people to spend less money on frivilous gifts and more on the pieces of Christmas that actually matter. The same orginazation has made a new video for 2008 and it is below:
This idea took root in our household and Kyle Horst, my brother James May and myself all decided to contribute in our small way. We created a page and raised over $1K for a water well to be built. We now have a profile HERE where you can donate. 100% of your money goes to building wells for people who desperately need clean water.
Family and Friends,
Hello!
A few years ago (when I became an adult… at least legaly) I decided it was time to start writing my own Christmas letters. Now, this is going to be a gradual build up to actually sending letters in the mail to my friends and family; right now I’m only up to the “virtual Christmas Card” level. None the less, it will address what Christmas Cards are supposed to address, at least in my eyes.
1) Are you alive? If so, what are you doing?
2) Are you skinny or big? Married or single?
3) What else has changed since last Christmas that I should know about?
And the most important:
4) Merry Christmas.
Here are the answers:
1) Yes, I’m alive. I’m still working at Chapman and going through the graduate film program to receive a Masters in Film Studies. In addition, I’m trying to stay involved in various film projects, and working with Josh Snyder to develop various feature length scripts that hopefully we can get a production company to pay for. Our filmmaking troop is recently talking about trying to raise money and produce a feature this upcoming summer independently, but I’m still hoping we can sell an idea to a production company. I’m also helping some of our guys with their webesodes on www.vidshadow.com. I’ve been uploading some stuff from my past to that website too. Here are the Holiday specific ones: Twas the Night before Christmas Santa Pranks Santa Pranks 2
2) Yes.
3) What has changed since last year? Well… I was 23 last year but now I’m 24… other than that… I’m not sure. I guess I was on TV; CLICK HERE if you missed it.
4) And definitely, Merry Christmas.
-David May
