Wednesday was a very big day for me. Why? Wednesday was the unofficial start of summer. One of the nice (and necessary) parts of being a teacher is a summer off. Now, my summer isn't really "off." I need to go in to clean out and organize my classroom. I have a box of books in my car that I need to find Lexile Levels (a little like reading levels) on this summer. I have curriculm to revamp and some new curriculm to plan. I have science center file folder games to put together. No, the summer isn't really a vacation - it's just time to get some of the things that I don't have time for during the school year because of students and parents that expect me to actually teach their children somethings during school. ;)
However, the summer does have benefits. My schedule is much more flexible. Today I went to a baby shower for a friend in St. Louis, about a 1 1/2 hour drive away. Now, while I would have gone on a Sunday regardless, the fact that I don't have to worry about school tomorrow meant that I got some shopping done while I was actually in civilization. I have read four books so far and am starting another. I still have four weeks left of graduate work, but I have time to get that done. If it would ever stop raining for an extended peiod of time, I could actually get some work in the yard done. Oh, and if I feel like sleeping in, I can actually do it. (I am finally starting to get something near enough sleep. Sleep depravity during the school year is one reason that teachers really need their summer.) Now, if we were still in St. Louis or near NYC, I would visit museums or do other local sightseeing activities. However, being far away from a city means that is not possible. Right now I am enjoying being at home, but that feeling will disappear pretty soon. Following my husband for his calling has put me in new, unfamiliar, and, frankly, sometimes scary territory. This summer will not only be relaxing, but also one that will likely include some personal growth. (If any of you have a teleporter hidden away in your attic, may I borrow it? It would make getting to civilzation a whole lot easier.)
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If I had a teleporter, I'd let you use it. But only if you teleport over to England to visit! :)
ReplyDeleteGrowing up "away from civilization," as you put it, I spent my summers roller skatng and climbing trees and pretending I was in a circus. I guess that won't work for you, though.
ReplyDeleteI also read a lot, but given the selection at smaller libraries, I read some books two or three or even four times. Probably not what you would prefer, either.
And I wasn't very far into the summer before I longed for school to start again.
So I guess I don't have any suggestions for you.
I've already checked out all of the interesting books from the library and have requested a few more.
ReplyDeleteChrysti, if you had a teleporter, I would definately come visit you in England!
I used to be a teacher and also a pastor's wife (now I'm "just" pastor's wife and ministry mom)but I can totally relate to summer as vacation and yet not vacation. Hope you get some time for bare toes and picnics while you're out in the middle of nowhere!
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