Home again, home again. We had a great time in Cancun. We
floated in the gulf, lay in the shade on the beach, visited with family, ate
and drank. I want to thank you all for some great advice before we left. You
all pointed out that ‘all inclusive’ did not mean you have to eat and drink
everything in sight! And you were right! It would probably have been even
better if I’d taken that advice, but
that’s not necessarily true. Gratefully, I’m still under the weight at which
the dreaded cane comes out. And I’m going to be working on losing a little the
rest of this week.
I wore my dress, I felt a little silly, but I wore it. I think
the bride and groom were the most comfortable. He wore a white shirt, khaki
shorts and went bare foot. She had on a lovely long white dress and was also
barefoot. Nick was the wedding photographer and he got some great shots.
Monday was back to the real world. I headed off to school.
The school had a breakfast buffet that would have been fine, but even though I
looked hard, I couldn’t find the champagne to make the Mimosa – what the heck? Last
week the champagne bucket was always right by the orange juice. I also
explained to my dear partner Megan that it was time for my mid-afternoon
strawberry margarita, but even though I said ‘por favor’ she did not trot off
to get me one and bring it to me as I basked in a hammock. And she wonders why
I want to retire.
Oh well, even thought the service isn’t as good as Mexico I
still plan on enjoying the heck out of my last few months teaching. Because of
the way we’re teamed I’ll have approximately 140 students this year. I guess that
will keep me off the streets for a while.
There will be a brand new Cassie book out by the end of the
month – much more about that very soon!
Hi PK, I'm glad you had such a wonderful time, the view looks amazing. Glad too that you have avoided the cane.
ReplyDeleteLol, getting back to reality again sucks doesn't it. 140 kids, wow, that should definitely keep you out of trouble!
Congratulations on the upcoming new book. Awesome news, I can't wait to read more :)
Hugs
Roz
I think I just realized how many kids I have when I ran off some papers today. Counting on those that lose theirs, that's 150 per worksheet!
DeleteI'm really excited about the book.
PK your trip away sounds amazing. Beautiful view! Good for you staying under the number which brings the cane out. OUCH!
ReplyDelete!40 kids boy that's a heck of a lot of them. Hope it makes the time go faster. Enjoy your final months before retirement. Then you'll be relaxing in the sun all the time and wondering how you ever had time to fit work into your schedule.
Can't wait for the new Cassie book, congrats.
Hugs Lindy
I'm already wondering how to fit work into my schedule! There are so many things I want to be doing.
DeleteI really hope you'll enjoy Cassie this time around.
Just looking at that view makes me feel relaxed; so glad you had a great time. This year is flying by, you'll be retired before you know it.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the new book.
Rosie xx
The more crazy, stupid things that they are coming up with for us to do this years makes it feel like retirement can't come soon enough.
DeleteI love being by the ocean. Sounds like you had a wonderful time away.
ReplyDelete140 kids that seems a lot.
Cassie book will come out just in time for my holiday:)
Love,
Ronnie
xx
I'm so happy Cassie will be going on vacation with you!
DeleteSo glad you had such a wonderful time. :-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy it. The gulf is becoming one of my favorite vacation places.
DeleteCome visit me. It isn't quite the same as cancun but I will gladly serve you mimosas while you float in my pool or relax in the hot tub!!
ReplyDeleteWe may be back one of these days. But now we'll have to wait until you are off.
DeleteHi PK, glad you had a great time, shame about the whole school thing :( Still last year, that is something good, tick off those days
ReplyDeletelove Jan, xx
It is lovely to be at this place in my career. I hope I can spend as much writing as I did teaching.
DeleteWelcome home - so glad you had a wonderful time and the dress was epic (right?). I'm sure Nick's pictures will be there to remind you for years to come.
ReplyDeleteHonestly the dress was fine - I just wish I was five inches taller and 75 pounds lighter.
DeleteGlad you had a lovely time, now it's back to reality. Enjoy your final school days, retirement will come before you know it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes reality isn't all it's cracked up to be. But I'm still trying to enjoy it.
DeleteWelcome back, PK! The nerve of your partner...not providing your afternoon margarita! Hopefully, this school year will move quickly for you. Looking forward to the new book.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings...Cat
I couldn't believe her actions myself! I'm hoping it goes pretty quickly.
DeleteFirstly, since I have seen a few pictures, I must honestly tell everyone that you not only looked OK, you looked gorgeous right down to your sandals.
ReplyDeleteYou need a countdown clock for these last few months. And screw district policy! Do things the way you know they are best for the kids. Go out on your own terms. What are they going to do? Fire you?
Hopefully Cassie is going on my vacation, too!
Hugs From Ella