Yesterday was my last day of work!  For now, anyway, haha.  Now I need to start studying for my NBCOTE.  In the meantime, I can now participate in some Houston events:

• FotoFest Biennial - well, I missed this one.  And it was China this time.  Ended April 20.
• Lucy’s Legacy - it’s the world premiere of this exhibit.  Scheduled to end tomorrow but today’s newspaper says HMNS extended it until September 1.
• Houston International Festival - last year it was China, but this year it’s Africa.  April 26-27.
• Dragon Boat Festival - located at Allen’s Landing.  May 3.
• APAHA Heritage Festival - the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association will host it at Miller Outdoor Theatre.  May 3.
• Cinco de Mayo Celebration - also at Miller Outdoor Theatre (May 4), and Hermann Park (May 3) by the League of United Latin American Citizens.
• Art Car Parade - from the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.  May 9-10.
• Houston Palestinian Film Festival - at Angelika Film Center and Cafe, MFAH, and Rice University.  May 9-18.
• The Cost of Living - at Discovery Green Park.  May 16.
• Pasadena Strawberry Festival - with the world’s largest strawberry shortcake.  May 16-18.
• Celtic Festival - guys in skirts, w00t! ;) LOL.  May 17-18.
• Slant 8: Bold Asian American Images - at Aurora Picture Show.  May 30.
• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - by Hayao Miyazaki at MFAH.  June 1.
• Best of Extremely Shorts: Audience Choice - at Discovery Green Park.  June 27.

Plus, I can finally cut my hair!  I think this is the longest I’ve ever had my hair in my entire life (and I don’t like it, especially for my sleep).  Unintentionally, it seems each time I donate to Locks of Love, I’ve grown it out longer and longer.  Now I’ve reached their ideal (first time was for babies, and I’m guestimating my second time was their minimum of 10 inches and my third time 11 inches): now it’s longer than a foot:  http://prayriefayrie.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/04-26-08-2.jpg (for some reason I’ve tried inserting the image multiple times, over a few days, and even tried a new entry, but all failed.  I guess too long and ugly to display ;-P).

Some more Houston events:

• What’s Up, Houston? published by Brandonwood Press, L.L.C. on 2726 Bissonnet Street #240-153 / Houston, TX 77005-1352.  Email: whatsup@whatsuphoustonmag.com
• 101houston.com