Happy Wednesday Thursday, Y'all
Every month we answer the same list of questions based on how things are currently going in our lives.
So let's get started...
I did a bit of meal prepping for this week. I prepped breakfasts and snacks for the three days I’d have work. And it works out well because it 1) saves me time in the morning and 2) helps me not want to make a pit stop before work to buy breakfast. So, win win :)
What am I reminiscing about?
This school year... It was challenging for sure. Being a Special Ed Teacher is hard enough, in general. But this year, I was responsible for 2 classes, comprised of students spam I g 6 different grade levels and a wide variety of ability levels too. So it was even more so. Not to mention, me being out on medical leave for 6 weeks (actually 7 weeks if you count Spring Break) which threw a major wrench into the school year. So that left me quite stressed and semi scrambling to get all the things done at the end of the year. And I did get it all done and done well, I might add. ;)
BUT with all that said, the best part of my job is the kids. I so love teaching and working with the incredible humans God has placed in my classroom. I got to see such amazing growth out of each and every one of them this year. And I made such incredible memories this year. I wish I could show pictures of each one, but since I won't do that, I'll instead share my own first day of this school year picture…
What am I loving?
School's out for the summer. Today was our last Teacher Workday. I ended up working basically right up until the last possible minute too. Did I mention that I am a Special Ed Teacher who had to go out on medical leave for 6 weeks? Yeah, I don't recommend that. It puts you too far behind on your EOY paperwork and makes you have to take full advantage of every single minute of the EOY teacher workdays too... ;)
What have I been up to?
Work. That's about it.
What am I dreading?
Y’all, the arthritis brought on by rain this week has made me have another reason to dread the rain. And we've had nonstop rain and based on the extended forecast, that won’t change for quite a while. Oh my word has my wrist been so achy! So that, combined, with a whole lot of typing for all of my end of year paperwork is killing me!
What am I working on?
Nothing now… It’s finally Summer Break!
And starting tomorrow...
I have a new Bible Study I'm going to be working on. And I've actually really been looking forward to starting that.
What am I excited about?
Have I mentioned Summer Break is here? That's pretty exciting, in itself. But past that, one of my favorite people (my oldest niece), has joined her school's wrestling team. And they're going to have a summer match? tournament? Whatever it's called... They're having one in a few weeks. So I'm looking forward to going and watching that and cheering her on. I'm going to be totally clueless since I know nothing about wrestling. But I do know how to cheer on my people. So that part, I can handle :)
What am I watching?
Nothing... I've been so consumed with work that I haven't really had time for anything else. But, with that said, I am finally going to work on getting TV service set up at home this summer. Yep, after 1.5 years of living here, I'm finally going to do it.
What am I reading?
I'm still reading Remarkably Bright Creatures. I tend to stop reading (for fun) books when I'm busiest at work. That's probably because by the time I sit down in the evenings and try to read, I'm so tired that I can't enjoy it without falling asleep. Ha! And yes, I do realize how lame that sounds. :)
But hey, Summer's almost here. So I forsee some reading in my near future!
What am I listening to?
I’ve had Okay by Forrest Frank on repeat in my head lately. It's such a catchy song with a good reminder to focus on the positives too. I really like it!
What am I wearing?
One of the ladies I work with has a little screen-printing business on the side and makes the cutest shirts, tote bags, and more. They're all well-made, good quality, and super affordable too. I've loved the 3 shirts I've had made (and the tote bags I had made for end of year gifts for the ladies I work with too). If you're local, let me know, and I'll give you her info.
What am I doing this weekend?
I have appointments with both my orthopedic surgeon and occupational therapist bright and early tomorrow morning for follow-ups on my wrist. Then after that, my brain has decided that Summer Break may officially begin. Anywho, I don't really have anything super big planned for this weekend. I'll go to church on Sunday. And I'll need to buy groceries at some point this weekend. But it's kind of nice to actually NOT have anything major scheduled. It really is.
What am I looking forward to next month?
Summer Break and seeing family :)
Favorite recent Amazon find?
I haven't ordered anything off Amazon lately. And to that, my wallet has said a very big thank you. Ha! :)
What's new this month?
Nothing blog worthy.
And that's what I'm up to this month.
What about you?
