You're right. I apologize for being a hobo-blogger. I have no excuses. Please forgive me.
Here is a Brief Bulleted Bulletin of the happenings of summer thus far in reverse chronological order:
Today: I packed my bags to go on a nice long vacation with my mom. Mystery Man is joining us for a week at the island, my brother is joining us for the second week, then we're on our own to visit family in Wisconsin and Chicago. I'll be gone for about a month. Internet access will be sporadic if anthing, but I'll try. :) There is also still a small person attacking my throat with a million sharp knives.
Yesterday: I finished up my Brain-Compatible Learning Strategies class with a bang. We poked at a brain, talked about pregnancy, and our teacher made us swear an oath to learn how to juggle. She said, "Juggling and music are like Disneyland for the brain!" Still feeling very ill, and now able to SEE the spots on my own tonsils, I talked to Dr. Mystery Man's Dad and got a super-prescription.
Some time last week: Went to two meetings at my new district office, got a tour of the new school building, signed my contract. I get My Own classroom. That is Unheard Of for first years. I don't have to share. I'm right next to the other modern language teachers and the staff bathroom. I have windows. I have a SMART BOARD!
4th of July: Watched the ever-talented Mystery Man play drums at the local Eagles facility. This sign was at the bar:
A couple weekends ago: Mystery Man and I went to Jess's wedding! It was a little strange - there were about 20 people and half a dozen teachers from my high school class (of 48 total). It was like a high school dance all over again. Luckily, I really enjoyed high school dances and had a marvelous time. And my Jessie is married now! Weird! Dropping like flies. We also had lunch with my aunt near the waterfront and explored the super-low tide. We found starfish, sea anenomes (see picture, sorry if spelling is wrong) , an eel, crabs, and bright green fish.
And otherwise I'm sleeping off my illness, reading, and spending time with people I like.
