(I am holding the phone-my good friend is on the opposite end.)

This has been the most unbelievable day of my life. I have a good friend and colleague that has been bravely battling breast cancer for five years. She has put up a valiant effort in her fight and remained a dedicated educator until the end - her students always came first. She passed away last night. Although we knew this was coming and I know in my heart, that she is no longer suffering and is in a better place, it still tears my heart out.

12 hours later the unthinkable thing has happened. My best friend and fellow educator died suddenly and unexpectedly. This is beyond words. I cannot even fathom what has happened.

In twelve hours, my close-knit building has lost two of the most dedicated, enthusiastic, and loyal educators you will ever meet. How do you put this into words?

 Below is a picture of my dear friend who has valiantly fought cancer for the past five years (she’s looking in the mirror). This was taken at Relay For Life, May, 2007.

Last night a few of us gathered at SLolar Central for what was supposed to be a welcoming reception for the new July residents. Not many residents showed up but several others stopped be and we had a rockin’ good time. We danced to many great songs. I never knew

KJ could move like that! Laelia Laval did a great job preparing the music and dance floor. I have a feeling that this will be a terrific month of connecting in Second Life. Others stopped by including none other than Fleet Goldberg! Check out my new pictures on Flickr!