This week I left behind my traveling days and realized my adventure truly is over. I had to go back to work on Monday. I usually spend an extra week at school getting ready for school to start, and I missed that this year. I am a little worried about catching up and getting ready on time. It's somewhat depressing. Today was Orientation and I met some of my new students. They seem to be a good group, although every time I say that they turn into spawn of Satan. We can only hope! I'm tired and can't seem to catch up on my sleep. Part of it is the pesky Olympics. I love the Olympics, but I stay awake to watch, even though I know I should go to bed. Then, I'm still waking up about 4 o'clock in the morning. I usually can make myself go back to sleep, but I still wake up. On Saturday and Sunday, I can take a nap maybe that will help.
Of course, the more I think about it, I realize my job is the real adventure. Every day is a new challenge, every day gives me the opportunity to "embrace the differences" and every day there will be something to remind me that no matter what is going on, at least we're not being bombed by the Nazis. Hey, anybody who doesn't think teaching is an adventure is welcome to come and teach my sixth graders for a day or two. Besides, a new adventure looms, my sister and I decided to change our cell phone service and our bill has not been right for several months. I hate talking on the phone and I hate fussing with people, but apparently, I'm going to have to do both in order to fix it. That irritates me as well. I've been home for a week and I've managed to keep my house clean for the whole week. I'm very proud of myself. My cat still isn't quite himself, although he's getting better. This is kind of a strange post, but my life is in kind of a weird spot right now.
