Summer Lovin'

(Edit: I did update the blog following this post, and it is still under construction.)

I just realized I need a new layout for the blog. The background I was using is no longer supported. I will work on that...sometime.

This week is my last week of summer. It is very bittersweet. On one hand, I am so excited to return to my job- my students, my class, my school. On the other hand, school starting means less sleeping in and being lazy. I am proud of what I accomplished this summer.

• Painted majority of the house
• Shampooed all the carpets
• Did some organizing around the house
• Rearranged furniture
• Bought and received some very nice house items
• Attended the AP Summer Institute
• Helped with district curriculum mapping
• Spent time with family and friends
• Slept, slept, and slept some more
• Finished my first graduate class with an A
• Finishing my second graduate class this week
• Moved classrooms
• Organized classroom materials
• Shopped A LOT!
• Purchased a .22 bolt-action rifle and learned how to shoot it

I could probably think of many more things I feel are major accomplishments, but this post would get extremely boring. This summer was also a summer of trials. Between jobs, finances, illness, surgeries, cleaning, organizing, and tons of stress, I am somewhat surprised I made it out alive!

I owe the little amount of sanity I have left in my body to my amazing husband, parents, and friends. They are the gravity that brings my back down to earth when I take off into an orbit of crazy thoughts. I know they will continue to be my rock as I enter the school year with two Graduate classes and a whole new load of students. Thank you will never express the true gratitude I have for the people in my life.