Pure Bliss

I never really thought about having the summers off when I decided to become a teacher. I haven't had a summer off ever! Not really...Even as a child in elementary school and on through college I always had something going on during the summers; some kind of responsibility. Whether it be getting up at 6am to go to swim practice or taking summer school courses while working part time, I've never had a free summer! Until now...



These past two months of summer have been something out of a dream. I have done nothing but have fun! Laying out by the pool, reading novels, going to the lake and the beach, spending time with my new squeeze, playing volleyball and soccer, eating out at new restaurants and hitting up trendy dance clubs on the weekends are some of the activities I've been doing in my past time. I went to Wisconsin for a week and enjoyed some cool weather and quality family time with my Papa and some cousins, and I'm going to Vegas next week! I am completely and totally blissfully happy!



Even though I am having a lot of fun, being the professional that I am, I've kept up on my reading for literacy stations and classroom management. I want to be prepared for my first year as a classroom teacher =) As a PRE-K teacher!! I've organized all my stuff and have all the decorations I want for my classroom. I just need to work on what I am going to get for the kiddos on their first day. I am incredibly excited to meet my new students! In fact, I miss them and I haven't even met them yet. If you are a teacher and you love your job as much as I do, then you know exactly what I mean. I feel a little overwhelmed, but I have a lot of support behind me.



I did not want school to end back in May. For some reason I was dreading having so much free time over the summer months. Then suddenly, this has been the best summer of my life. I've had incredible adventures and experiences and I've made several great new friends. Of course I don't want it to end! However, I know that I'll be super stoked to start work again and keep my role up as a teacher. It is, after all, I believe to be one of my main purposes here in this life.