As the school year comes to a close and the calamity of my roofing saga, it is difficult to say goodbye to another group of students. Knowing next fall that some of my students will move on to High School, while others will be returning next year. I can only imagine how much they will change over the summer... How much I will change.
All of the students are preparing for the end of year bash/field day party, and the halls are a buzz with the excitement that only comes with summer vacation. I hear students talking about trips they are planning on taking, others are planning sleep overs, joining teams, and still others are just looking forward to playing video games and sleeping in. While the video game thing was never a big thing when I was growing up I guess I can understand the allure of staying in the nice air conditioned house (especially as the temperature rises outside!)!
This summer I am looking forward to trying a new sport myself. Well, I guess I wouldn't call it new... but rather a past time that I now have the opportunity of playing again. The teachers association is having a fast pitch soft ball team this year! I have already talked with some of the other teachers and I am excited to see who comes to the first practice! I hope we have enough people to play (I have been told in previous years there wasn't enough to form a team). But this year there are a lot of people interested (I just hope they don't have to cut anyone!)!
I think the fast pitch idea will be a nice change for me, being inside this stuffy school all year, it will be nice to get out and enjoy the sun shine. It will also be a nice way to spend time with other teachers, and get to know them better. Even my boyfriend thinks it is a good idea! He knows that during the summer months it can be a little lonely with him at work all day.
In addition to the fast pitch softball team, I was also considering going to the gym and trying yoga. Everyone says that it is really relaxing. Granted I am not sure about becoming a human pretzel however, I am quickly learning not to judge a book by its cover. It could be a lot of fun... Then again it could also be a lot of pain. A few of the teachers were talking about their yoga class in the lounge the other day and they encouraged me to come. In many ways I felt like it would be rude not to accept their invitation, so alas I will be at least giving it a shot. Worse case I learn that it isn't something for me.
Maybe this summer I will also find a little time to go to the beach, maybe a nice picnic on the beach with Nick! He has always loved the water, and I love the free pedicure walking in the sand gives my feet!! I can only hope on our outing that we might find some shells that I can bring back to the house. My imagination is running wild with all of the things I would like to do this summer. But I have learned that summer passes quickly and I will have to make the most of it!
My mom is also considering coming down to visit. I always am excited and nervous to see her. That combination of knowing that she loves me and would love to take care of me. As well as feeling like she is checking into make sure I am alright. AKA that I can afford to eat and that I keep my house clean. Although she has never said anything in the past, it is always something I know she thinks about! At any rate just a few more school days, and then I too can let my hair down and enjoy he freedom that only comes with summer vacation!