See You in September

Little did I know, after 2 years of teaching what I didn't want to teach, that I would get a math position at the middle school.  After the classes from hell last year with 8th graders, I was trying to get back to elementary.  I am so glad to have 7th grade this year and teach what I love, math.  I am a little rusty  (ha ha Holbrook peeps) but will be good with a little review.  It was the bestest summer.  I loved the EMWP but it did eat half the summer.  I still got to keep one reading/writing class so it was not in vain. The other half was tan and travel.  I loved my trips to Phoenix, LA, Chicago and Boston.  I could write a book for sure.  The move from hell:  Phoenix to LA with Amanda and a drive that included a major dust storm, 2 monsoon rains and LA traffic in a 16 foot Penske truck.  Arrived late, no electricity in the apartment, hotel horror, bribing the electric company in LA, 2 babes and a truck, I could go on and on. Loved the LA area and all the landmarks.  Disney studios, Warner Bros., Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood walk of fame, Grumman's Chinese Theatre and the beaches.  The Pacific Ocean.    The Hollywood sign.  Can't wait to go back.  Chicago with Matt & Dana.  The restaurants, the river tour, Lake Michigan.  South Haven, Saugatuck, Lake Michigan from the other side.  Then Boston.  The Atlantic Ocean.  Brian and Andrew's.  Seafood everywhere.  Old Boston, the Freedom Trail.  I could fill another page.  What fun!  Downton Abbey.  10 lbs.  Back to School.  Matt & Dana's engagement.  It Is What It Is.

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