Rain, Rain Go Away

We have been in Maine since Friday, and there has only been one day that did not have rain! When we first arrived here and we heard the forecast, I said, "we are not at work and we have no responsibilities, so who cares about the rain!" Well, I don't take that comment back per se, but I wish the weather was nicer. One of my favorite things about Maine is walking along the beach. We did that on Saturday, and I even got a bit of a sunburn, but I was hoping we would walk the beach everyday. It has been a pretty relaxing trip. I was able to begin and finish one book for my book challenge. I read The Accidental Bride because I had to read a book about a wedding. It was a fine beach read, but I wouldn't recommend it. Too predictable, etc. I plan to start reading Fahrenheit 451, soon and I cannot wait. It is a book that I should have read in HS, but somehow, I never did!

So back to Maine...we had a very productive day at the outlets yesterday. We honestly spent so much money. I got 3 skirts, 2 tops, 2 bracelets, sneakers, coasters, a panini maker, and other things that I cannot remember. The J Crew and Banana Republic outlets were so fabulously dangerous, and we loved every minute of it!

Today was a VERY laid back day. We really didn't do much. We went back to the outlets for a bit and to a wine store. We went out to dinner with one of my friends from W-burg and her husband. We went to Mainiax, and it was fun.

Tomorrow may be our last day here since there isn't much more for us to do. We will be staying at D's brother's home if we stay until Wednesday. I am a bit anxious to get home because I miss the pups!

Today is the first day of summer vacation! Poor D had to go to work today, but I slept in until 8. I am pretty sure I could have slept more, but I had to be at my summer job at 10:30. It was so strange to wake up and not have much that I HAD to do.

I just got home from work and had egg salad on potato bread! I actually made it myself. Then I filled up the pup's pool and read a magazine while they explored the water. D and Dad are golfing right now, and I am wondering what we are doing later. I should pack for Maine since we leave tomorrow, but I'd rather sit around and not pack!

Last day!

Well, today is officially the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! :-) I am so ready for summer. We have so many good things planned: trips to Maine and Boston, J and J's wedding, going to the track, catching up with friends, and more! I am also really looking forward to sleeping and walking the dogs. I want to get an exercise routine established this summer because I am seriously out of shape. I am eating garbage again, and I need to get back to healthier habits.

Another bad habit that I am falling back into is shopping. With the golf course job, I have (in theory) more disposable income. I should be saving it for our future endeavors, but I want to spend, spend, spend. :-/ It's tough because I buy stuff that I don't really need, but I just want it.

There is a baby in school today. He is the grandson of one of my co-wokers, and he is so stinkin cute! I have had babies on the brain ever since we met J and C's baby last weekend. They are just so tiny and adorable. I hear they are not always well-behaved, but let's not focus on that right now. Also, today is B's big ultrasound! We will find out the gender of Baby B! SO EXCITED!

Last Full Day

Well, today is the last full day of school! I am actually quite bored because I haven't had any students in over a week. My classroom is so sad looking at this point. I am looking forward to summer vacation, especially our trip to Maine! We didn't go last year because our wedding was so close, but this year we are VERY excited to go!

I just received an email from a very dear friend. My gal Lorraine, who I met in the MAT program, lives in Barbados. She is just such a sweet girl, and I love to hear from her. Maybe we should go visit her!

Welcome to My Blog

I love writing. In fact, I have attempted many times to stay active as a writer, but they have all fallen by the wayside. I am hoping that blogging may help me, but it too may fall to the wayside.

I just finished a fabulous book, A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs, and it reminded me of how important each person's life story is. I have always found memoirs to be the most compelling genre, especially ones that really touch on the human experience. While the content of this book does not really relate to me or my life, I still connected with many of the feelings he experienced. I think part of what I love about reading and writing is the ability to connect with the author and the shared experience. I have read several books where a character has left journals behind as a legacy, and I would love to do that. I have a few notebooks, none of them full, with writing. I go back and forth between the importance of leaving a legacy and then thinking that no one will care what I was thinking about when I was 27.

I have always dreamed of being a published author, but I have no manuscript. I love reading many of the YA Literature that my students read, and think that that may be my niche, but I also want to write something that will matter, something of value. We all have a story to tell, but is each story worth hearing? I hope to create a life that will be worth writing about. I have often thought about writing about my times in school. I have met so many marvelously resilient children who are definitely an inspiration, but I haven't found a way to put it into words yet. Here's hoping! MCG