Spring and other stories

Been a while....

1. Spring is here and moving through the garden. Lots of damage to clean up from laziness of last year. Nothing too bad, really; actually, what I had expected.
Things need to be moved around/ rearranged. Of course, I have "big plans," of which little will be realized. (I'll just add it to my list- haha)
Crocus up (photo by Caldwell) and others just poking.

2. Joined a new gym- Snap Fitness. Actually, Mom bought the membership and paid for 3 months (ditto for David). Been going in the mornings before school- which makes me feel better, but not always does the day go better- but still have the afternoon issues. Went a few times after school, but had trouble sleeping (could not fall asleep). Still have Bally membership, which I will keep. Bally has more, but not the AM hours. Only doing aerobic machines in the mornings, need to configure PM weight training scheudle THAT WORKS!
David has been going in the very early AM. Whatever works is fine. Good to see him moving around.

3. Trip to Spain a "go" (at least I think so). I only have no, so no custom tour. We have until the end of the school year to get 15, but I do not think we will get it. Maybe 12, and then I can have a chaperon (Hartford) go free. In any event, we are going, and with nine, I go free- YEA! Just waiting to hear back from NETC for confirmation.
No word from Sevilla..... who knows.

4. After my trip was approved by the board, I figured my job for next year was safe. Still, the end-of-year summary was not what I expected. What did I expect, rather, what could I expect as I have not seen my last two observations? It truth, it is probably fine- typical first-year teacher. For me, it was less than expected (less than exemplary) and been nagging me for a while. I will write something in reply. Just do not know yet.
So the job is there.... but also others of interest ('burbs). Decided not to go for them, but will consider future.

5. Back to smoking- only 4 a day; needed something as a pressure valve. Pills were not cutting it anymore, nor were any substitutes. I know it is bad, but it could be worse. As long as I keep it "controlled" I believe it will be fine.

6. Eight weeks left of the school year. My last "teaching week" is the week of May 19 with student exams. The last student day is the week of Memorial Day, with graduation on the 3rd of June. My last day is June 9th.
Applied for summer school (social studies), but do not think I will get it. And, do I want it? Considering the cost of gas ($3.50/gal) it may not be worth it.

Summer plans up and down... not sure what to do.
Visits, ink, body, garden, house, art, and other projects.

Would like something relaxing, but too much to do.
I have plenty to keep myself occupied.

Need to make some extra $$ this summer.
Need to consider/ move towards MA program (teaching?).

And I'm sure another round of trying to figure out my life.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Ciao!