SOLD, to the American!

Diosd was seeing mounds and mounds of snow yesterday...and no sign of stopping. Flurries, slippery ice, and cold...nothing would stop the 2010 Senior Olympic Auction from happening

First we were greeted by a figure skater and tennis player who registered us. We got to choose our very own Olympian as our flag for bidding. Kristin and I chose Romanian Judo competitor Alina Alexandra. After registering, we enjoyed a fabulous taco salad dinner served by a referee, soccer player, and several other athletes.

After dinner, we bid on a few items in a silent auction. I won some hand-made greeting cards. They are lovely!

Following the silent auction was a loud auction. It began with the ceremonial lighting of the torch. Throughout the auction, members of the Jamaican bobsled team displayed the items. For both the auctions, families, teachers, and community members donated items. Items ranged from restaurant gift cards, free stays at lake houses, senior slaves (they'll clean for you!), babysitting, American gift baskets, and much more! The talented art teacher even donated an acrylic painting of the Diosd church! I had my eye on a 30 minute massage from local physical therapists and won! This blind, Christian couple gladly donated their services, and I am so grateful!

All of the proceeds of this auction go to the senior class. They will use this money to take a senior trip. It should be a special time for them, as many of them move away and back to their home countries upon graduating. It will be a sentimental time for them. The auction was a lot of fun and went for a good cause!