Day 97!

Why did I wait so long to watch Pitch Perfect?! So amazing and so much awesome music! It was super, super funny and adorable.

Today, in other words, was quite awesome. I got grading done but also spent a lot of time with my family.

Happiness is beating my dad by crib by one point, while having a beer out in the screen house. :)

I also managed to make spicy queso dip for the first time for my brother's bbq tomorrow. It was kickin' and will hopefully be a success!

Me, the dip, and my arsenal of spicy sauces!

It's good to be back in the 603!

Day 96 (Friday)!

Today was so beautiful about and luckily the day was just as smooth. It was 75 and sunny by the time I left work and began the drive home. We had a decent meeting during the early release and I managed to get some more grading tackled during the day. It's hard to believe the school year is almost done.

The best part about my day, though?

Watching hockey with dad, while the Kings were up. :)

Bring it, game 7. #GoKingsGo

Day 95 (Thursday)!

BeThursday was both good and way too long. The day began with my walk to work, then work, then night class, then community band, and finally my walk home. Thankfully the sun doesn't set until nearly 9!

I wanted to curl up and sleep but baking waited. I am proud to say that I overcame the Williamson curse and BAKED A BATCH OF BROWNIES!!! (That look all brownie and no hockey puck.) hopefully they sell well at the fundraiser.

Being proud of my oven!

Day 94 (Wednesday)!

Today may have started gloomy but man did it turn out to be a beautiful day!

Work was very busy but super productive and I discovered I had a chance to actually see a home softball game.

Happiness is cheering on my students in the sunshine with an iced coffee!!

My phone was dead, so the photo is stock, but it was a beautiful day. Unfortunately, the team we played was undefeated, loud, and had a crazy pitcher. After a slow start, we never recovered in time. It was still really fun to see their game.

Who knew softball could be so fun to attend as a spectator?!

Day 93!

I am 100% thoroughly knackered after today and am happy to say to all my friends who don't believe it happens: I am going to bed!

Water and a slightly off iHome to prove my readiness to sleep!

I had a good day, it was just very long and tiring. Finally the rain held off and I could enjoy the brisk walk to work. In general, I feel like most of my students learned something today and I can see that, even though time is short, they're getting to be exposed to symbolism and complex writing and getting better at analysis. My night class students were actually really quite focused on their essays, which meant I got a ton of time to grade. I have a tiny bit left then it's to the projects.

I feel, for the first time in a while, like I can see the end of the tunnel and I think I can make it before I drown.

Day 92!

Today I had to head home to Maine and conclude the weekend that felt so much like summer. I am definitely not mentally ready for work to start back up!

I did enjoy the good weather and missing most of the rain. I got in a nice walk and a lovely family brunch before heading out.

My happy point of the day? Hitting an awesome sale and getting a new suit!

As today is Veteran's Day, I also want to thank all who serve or have served for their sacrifices. A huge thank you to my dad for his 20 years in the Navy!

Day 91 (Sunday)!

Today was another lovely day at home. I got to go to the gym - how nice is it to have a close gym?! - get some grading done, get my parents to watch Firefly, and relax in front of the fire.

True sign of summer upon us: beers and camp fires!

And, because it's my family, the overtime Rangers Habs game on the iPad in the left corner. Best of both worlds.