2010-08-18
Mid August in the life of a teacher brings on many feelings.
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Excitement and dread.
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Excitement about the prospects of a new school year, and dread in the realization that the summer, with free time, is coming to an end. As I lay awake this morning at 5:00 am, it hit me. I will be officially back to work…in two weeks. Next week is an unofficial week where I, like many others, will begin the slow migration back into school- while at the same time, trying to make the most of every last free minute. It also occurred to me that on June 11th, I had written about the 30 things I vowed to do this summer, as part of Mama Kat’s Writers Workshop. It seems as if with a few short days left to complete my bucket list, it might be a good idea to see where I stand (current status is in red).
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My summer vows to:
- …go to the gym or run at least 5x/week. Umm…there were some good weeks, but some not so good.
Still working on it…after all, I am Bringing on The Bridge!
- …spend at least three days not thinking about the upcoming school year. Three days? Really, how did I think that was realistic? Given that I was taking an online class…I might have had one or two days. But three?
- …take Principessa to shows or museums (aka: ditch camp). Wow, HUGE parenting FAIL.
- …go to the pool by myself…with my ipod and a book. Ooh ooh–I did this one! Though I went with my Kindle…and read through the Twilight Saga, and many books as part of the From Left to Write book club!
- …take Principessa to the public library. Another parenting failure. I bought some new books for her, does that count?
- …keep my patio/garden weed free. (ok, lets be real: mostly weed free) Well…Rocket and I did work on it a few times. But he has been the one to keep up with the weeds.
- …actually sit in the patio every once in a while. Not so much.I sat on the balcony when we were in Mexico. Does that count?
- …organize my stuff and de-clutter the house. I did this! Kind of.
- …visit the new house site weekly to and document progress on camera. Woo hoo, I did this too!
- …get the house ready to put on the market. Yup, yup, and yup.The “coming soon” sign is up…and with any luck, my experience as a first time seller may be documented for all the world to see (shh…it is a secret. Ok, not so much, but I should wait to announce the BIG news until it is official).
- …avoid getting sucked into General Hospital. Did not get sucked in. I did watch once or twice….but I could not tell you what was happening.
- …play with my new iphone 4 (woo hoo!!! can’t wait!) Um…yes. Did this…lots. Oh–and I played with my new iPad too. Maybe too much?
- …play with my new blog home (coming soon!!! stay tuned!) New blog home success!
- …watch the World Cup (there can only be 1 winner… Italy of course). So we should not really go here…I did watch. Italy did not win. Italy did not even….right, I said I was not going there.
- …watch Wimbledon. Did this too!I even met Chris Evert while I was in New York City (not for Wimbledon).
- …play tennis with Rocket. Um….I think we talked about playing.
- …play tennis with Principessa. Right, again…we talked about playing. Have I mentioned how dreadfully hot it has been?
- …turn 36 gracefully. I did infact turn 36…whether it was graceful or not, I could not tell you.
- …go the eye doctor. Did this!
- …buy super cool new glasses- even if they are progressives or bifocals. Did this… and yes, they are progressives.
- …stay on plan with Weight Watchers.Did this….even made lifetime again!
- …try belly dancing at the dance studio at least once. Nope. Not even once. I have done a lot of dancing on the Wii. That is something, right?
- …host Friday Follow on July 30th! Did this!
- …get in some spa time while on my honeymoon! Ah yes, I definitely did this! Pure bliss.
- …eat pizza in the middle of the night on my honeymoon! It was not the middle of the night….we settled for middle of the day on the beach. I am good with that.
- …schedule lunch or shopping outings with some girlfriends. Wow…nope.
- …buy a new purse. Thank you Rocket for my Hayden Harnett Trophy Satchel in Grape Shine! Woo hoo!
- …put away my laundry…at least every once in a while. I did this!!! Several times even! Yeah Me!
- …make a photobook of our wedding pictures. Well…a little one yes. The “real” one…no.
- …and last but not least: spend at least a few days with no set schedule, enjoying the company of my family. I think so. ??
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With a week and a half left…not sure I am going to be 100% successful on fulfilling my summer vows…. oh well. I am not sure if it is a good thing that most of the “me, me, me” items…I did. The non “me, me, me” items…not so much. Maybe I should just chalk it up to needing a summer of Me?
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Did you do everything YOU set out to do this summer?
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xo
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C.Mom
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{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }
Well I think the problem with this list is that it automatically sets you up for failure….30 things? Come on! My list says: go to the beach when sunny. That’s it. I made it there several times. Success feels terrific! You, on the other hand, are training for a marathon. I think you’re doing just fine and quite successful in mine and most people’s eyes!
It was a long list–but the good news about it being long was that I had things that I actually did do. Your list sounds heavenly. And thanks, I actually feel like I had a good summer. I am not sure where it went–because it seems as if just yesterday the school year was ending.
I have iPad envy. Oh, and yes, your glasses are way cool – I was thinking that very thought when I met you at lunch!
I think you did a pretty good job!
You are too nice…but yes, I at least feel good about the things that I did do. I feel like I did those with “oomph.”
I think my biggest regret is not having spent more time with Principessa…though really, I am not sure where the days went.
Of course I didn’t! I don’t think anyone really ever does all they plan.
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You did a great job! I dont want to even look at my list
I never even made a list so you are ahead of me!
Great job on the list. I didn’t even bother making one. My goal for the summer was to end it with both boys alive and me sane. So far, so good with only about three weeks left. ;o)
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That was a good goal! You will make it! (I can coach you, LOL).
Well.. at least you MADE a list. You have me beat. lol.
Hmmm maybe I should make a list of things to do by the end of the year…
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I need that kind of list too. I am afraid I would be exhausted just thinking about it. I would have to add making the list to my list of things to do!