Slacker that I am

Yes I know it's been over a month since I've blogged...yes, I know that way too much has happened in the past month to include in one post...yes, I know that I should be working on round two of my counseling licensure program...yes, I know that I haven't gotten caught up on everyone else's blogs in a LONG time...yes, I KNOW!

Here's the Reader's Digest version: The month of May was full of school, school and some more school. I was spending extremely long days at LMS getting my kids ready for their EOGs. I spent several afternoons a week tutoring and getting in some extra practice. I also brought home some projects to make reviewing a little more exciting in the classroom. I also took three days to complete my bus driver training. I slept occasionally on the weekends, but even those filled up fast. I had my "Nicaraguan" friend here for a weekend visit. I had a random trip to Asheville to spend some quality time with the soon to be bride. Then EOG week hit. This time of year is incredibly busy and stressful for NC teachers - not to mention the threat of job loss hanging over our heads and a pay decrease for the month we work the hardest! I came through it with a contract for next year, a school bus driver's license, and less pay!

June came in quickly with us scrambling to remediate and re-test of first time failures. The bomb was dropped on the last Friday of the year for those who are potentially losing their jobs this year. It's not a good time to be a NC teacher!!!! Despite all this bad news, I believe that for the first time ever (unofficially) LMS has made AYP! We were told by a county office official at our end of year luncheon that we just looked tired. How encouraging but true!!

Finally, Dad gave Mom tickets to see Phantom of the Opera in Charlotte this past Friday as a Christmas present. This included tickets for Pastor Todd, his wife, all three kids and a date. That was easy for my brothers because they have wives! My search was a little more complicated. Even if I was talking or casually seeing someone right now I wasn't ready to expose him to the entire family this early. Realizing how few friends I have close by, I decided to drop a few hints to a certain friend who can usually travel pretty easily. Needless to say she came to be my date for the weekend. I REALLY enjoyed the show. I sat next to Jenn, who is trained in opera - among other types of music. She loved it, I loved it, but the boys I'm not so sure. At one point, Tim, Joe and Todd all had the same bored posture going on. I laughed at them. It was a great dinner and show with the family.

Summer vacation has started! Today was my lazy day - probably one of the few I'll get this summer. I've read through almost an entire book today - will probably finish it before going to bed. Tomorrow I start on volleyball plans, my lawn, maybe Majesty Motors work, laundry, and any other things I put off today. The summer is pretty busy but I hope to post more often. Thanks for reading this long to get a brief catch up on the last month of my life! Happy Summer!