Long pauses...

A lot has been happening and very little has been written. I got to sleep. I resigned from my position for the next school year. I continue to plan a wedding, although as I was running up against some unpleasantness when trying to please others, I kind of decided to ignore it for awhile. There is still time, and now we are back to it.

I have no idea what I will be doing for work, but I am getting closer to figuring it out. Yesterday I had a couple of students in my class from the class that will be moving up to my grade. These kids were defiant and rude and I was shocked. I have one student that can be pretty defiant, but he can't really get away with it because so many of the kids this year are so great, and they would just roll their eyes at it. I am very glad I will be missing out on the opportunity to not only battle the environment in which I work, but also those students. Their very seasoned and exceptional teacher this year has even said its the hardest group she has ever worked with.

So that's a good thing. I guess I'm not too great at connected with those students who are really tough cases.

I have 9 more days. After which, I will be taking a trip to Seattle to visit my brother and sis in law and then its off to Boston for a wedding. I have never been in the summer, so this is very exciting. I can't wait to wilt. Following that, the in-laws to be come for a visit for a week. June is a busy month, but I am very excited for all the friend, family and relaxation time.

I have almost finished my current read, The Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver, and am really loving it.

Next up, when it arrives, is the third book in the Steig Larsson trilogy. They are a lot of fun and will be an excellent summer read. I also have The Help, which is supposed to be another great read.

So once I finish with the trips and the books, it will be time to get a new job, and really a new career. Whoa.