A wonderful break...

Today is the final day of my 4 day weekend. I'm quite greatful for the celebration of our presidents.. :) Jacob also had the time off, of course, he has every Monday and Friday free from classes. It's been SO relaxing and so great to finally be able to leave school stuff completely at school. I have a bad habit (I hear this is a problem for 1st year teachers) of not being able to stop my brain from thinking of ways to make programs come together, or ways to teach music using new fun ideas. Even when the school day is done, it stays with me. It is completely mentally draining to not let it go. I seriously dream that I'm teaching some nights, and then use the ideas in my dream in class the next day because they were really good ideas! However, this weekend has allowed me to unwind enough to not even think about school. I'm LOVING it. Don't get me wrong, I love my job and enjoy what I do very much. I just needed a break... and it's been great! I've worked on my quilt(it's almost complete), read my book, plan to actually paint my nails and gotten the house cleaned up, not to mention had some "Sidney time" with season 4 of ALIAS. Originally my parents were coming up this weekend but my mom ended up getting a stomach bug on Thursday night. I was really bummed at first, but I think it worked out for the best. They had time to get well and I had some much needed "me" time. They're still coming, just postponed for 2 weeks. I've also had some wonderful time with God this weekend, it was much needed. I feel revived and energized again by His word, prayer and some time to journal (a hobby that has unfortunately gone by the wayside in the last few months). I had forgotten how much just writing my thoughts down really helps me clear my head. So, tomorrow our routine starts back up and I'm actually looking forward to it. Bring it on...

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts...

Happy Groundhog's Day! For some strange reason I cannot explain I have always loved Groundhog's Day.. and the word Punxsutawney. Here's old Phil's official forcast, taken from his official website: www.punxsutawneyphil.com
"On Gobbler's Knob I see no shadow today.
I predict that early spring is on the way."

YAY Phil, we'll see you next year!

I sure hope he's right.. it's DARN COLD out there!