Dear Summer, I am writing this letter to let you know that I think it's time to break up. Thank you for the sunshine, sleeping in, tons of books read, vacation and overall lazy days. However, it's time for something I love much more, FALL!!!!
"Teaching is an exhausting job. I did not, however, expect to be emotionally exhausted. I suppose the easiest way out of this dilemma would be to make myself emotionally unavailable to my students . . . Not this teacher. This teacher can't help but share in some of these emotional moments. I can't turn off a portion of myself when I walk into the classroom. It's either all of me or nothing. "
Allison L. Baer
While I was in Washington this Summer I dragged my family to Forks to see all the Twilight tourist spots. So fun despite the LONG drive! Here are a few highlights.
The beach was SO pretty and voted by all as the best part of the day!
Two of my most favorite friends and fellow first grade teachers (the pirates from a previous post) started a blog together. It's about all things first grade and teaching. Ideas, lessons, tips, tricks, and just general awesomeness. Check it out even if you aren't a teacher or spread the love to all the great teachers you know. Here it is: firstgradeandfancyfree.blogspot.com!
1. What color was the last cup you drank out of? *A clear one with yummy, yummy ice water.
2. Ever been to a real haunted house? *Nope, but I have been on a tour of places in Salt Lake that are supposedly haunted.
3. What windows are open on your desktop right now? *Just this one right now.
4. How many songs are on your ipod? * How ever many a shuffle holds. I have no idea.
5. Do you know what you plan to do on your next birthday? * Um, it's the big 30 so I am thinking that I will cancel it.
6. What book are you currently reading?
7. Do you make your bed each morning? * I make my bed EVERY day, but it's not always in the morning.
8. Do you believe in staying healthy? * I believe in trying to. Wish I was better at it.
9. Do you alphabetize your movies? * Despite what some people may think, no I do not.
10. Do you collect anything? * Uh, I don't think so.
11. What's one thing you're looking forward to? * Spending some time with the family.
12. Are you ever shy? * I am reserved when I first meet people and in new situations, but not so much once I get comfortable.
13. Who was the last person you talked on the phone with? * My Dad
14. Where did you get the last shoes you wore? * The last shoes I wore were my fake crocs outside to move the water on the lawn. I think I got them at Payless Shoes. Be jealous.
15. Have you ever been in love? * Fortunately or unfortunately, yes I have.
16. What's your favorite season? * Fall, for sure.
17. Do you think you will have the same best friend a year from now? * I hope so. Can't imagine that I wouldn't.
18. Do you have any older siblings? * One older sister.
19. Are you waiting for a phone call? * Nope
20. How late did you stay up last night? * Not sure what time it actually was, but it was too late. This whole summer/no work thing is messing with my sleep schedule. No complaints though:)
21. Would you ever get a tattoo? * That would be a negative!
22. Are you afraid of the dark? * Depends where I am and if I am alone or not. Normally just in my house, no.
23. Ever received a speeding ticket? * Nope! Hopefully it stays that way.
24. What kind of candy sounds good right now? * I saw a recipe for homemade Almond Joys this afternoon and have been craving one ever since.
25. Are your nails painted? * Yes, they are a light purple.
26. Do you like pickles? * Sure do!
27. When is the last time you worked out? * Just got back from running/walking about an hour ago.
28. Dresses or jeans? * Depends on the day. Usually jeans, but dresses are fun sometimes.
