Actually...on second thought, it's probably best that it doesn't. I shamelessly ate three pieces of pie after dinner and my only excuse is that they were all different kinds of pie. I firmly believe that variety is the spice of life. This theory also applies to donuts. (And for those of you who are interested, I preferred my aunt's homemade pecan).

So yeah, Thanksgiving came and went, and it really was a nice, relaxing time. I caught up on some much missed t.v. time and pop culture, had lots of fun with my nephew, cousin, sisters, the whole fam. Do you guys believe that I didn't bring even one textbook with me? Believe it. I didn't. I considered it, and knew that I needed to catch up on some reading, but being the procrastinator that I am I also knew that none of it would get done. It was nice to feel so far away from my schoolwork, even if only for a few days. Human Behavior, huh? Social Work Research, what? On the flip side, it felt really nice to come back to Baltimore last night. It's beginning to feel a lot like home.

Thoughts of home lead me to school...eventually to my blog....then to the fact that I got another comment! (Thanks, Angela). It really does feel good to know that these words of mine aren't just bouncing around out there in cyberspace....there are interested people, like you, Angela, who are reading them. To answer your question on the organization that I mentioned in a previous blog, International Social Service, I suggest you visit their website. You were wondering about what they did, and if you follow the link below, it'll take you to a page of their website that lists not only what they do but how they do it. It really is a neat organization, and I wholeheartedly support you learning more about them.

http://www.iss-usa.org/site/index.asp?IdSection=2

Alright, friends, I must run now to pick up a textbook for the second module of our social work practice class. The class lasts two semesters, and is divided into modules that cover practice with individuals, groups, families, communities, and organizations. Again, the spice of life. It's everywhere.

Take care, everyone. More soon.

Kim