Such a beautiful day

This is the first Saturday of June, and it is a beautiful one. My daughters and I went to the farmer's market this morning. I found some beautiful plants and vegetables. I also bought lunch for my mother and me - vegan cuisine. I don't think my mother realized it!
Yesterday was my last day at work. I don't think it's really "hit" me yet, as I did the same thing that I do every year at this time. Finish grades, clean up, and leave. When August comes, I will realize that it's actually over, and I'm not going back.
Right now, I am watching television - Haunted History - so fun!, and setting goals for the future. I have a ton of things to do before I can begin my "second" - or is it my "third" career, but I can plan and dream about what I hope to do. I am planning on creating web sites and other things to advertise on the Internet and placing ads in the paper. I've been through a lot, and I think I have a lot to share with others about coping with difficulties in life. If you need me, I am here. I will be your life coach.

The first day of June

I can't believe that the last day of school is finally here. Tomorrow is the final student day, and Friday is my last day - forever - of school. I may substitute, but I don't think that I will ever teach full time again. I want to do counseling. I feel like counseling is a calling. I love it! Helping people find their way is what I want to do for my life's work. Nothing else is more fulfilling. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to do what I want - and be able to help people in the process.

Memorial Day

I'm looking forward to "retirement." I'm hoping to be able to do presentations on a variety of topics ranging from psychological to storytelling. I will be working on speeches and presentations in the future as well as making crafts to go on my daughter's and my websites - I love Etsy!
I also want to tutor as I enjoy teaching, and I want to write. There are a lot of things that I'm interesting in, and I hope to share information that I have learned along the way with others.

Next to the last Tuesday

Rather a bad day today. I ached all day and am still aching dreadfully now. At least, I can put my feet up. This rainy Indiana weather is taking a toll on my body this year. Usually in the nearly summer time, I feel better. I'm still hoping to relocate to another area where it's dryer - I just don't want hoter! I guess, though, that I can always tell clients that I understand what others are going through.
The girls went to a movie together this afternoon - the bridesmaid one - they said it wasn't as good as advertised. One reason why I don't go to movies very often. It's just too much money for no more entertainment than it is. When you can get DVD's at the dollar stores and garage sales, why bother?
I'm looking forward to setting up my web sites. I think I'll also run ads in the paper for tutoring and music lessons. I need to prepare brochures for other things - like storytelling - and put out newsletters and send emails to daycares, etc. I have so many ideas going through my brain; I'm very excited!

My last Monday in school

I'm so tired; I'm sick of parents who think tht I'm supposed to pass their children, no matter what their children are doing in class - like nothing. I will be so glad to be away from all the politics that come with the territory of teaching. It shouldn't be this difficult; it's not for everyone. As one of my friends said when she heard that I was hired: "How did you make it? You're not one of the pretty people!" I totally agree, and there have been many, many times that I wish that I hadn't. Some places are worse than others. The focus should be on educating our future, but instead, many of the administrators are too busy trying to be popular instead of realizing that popular isn't always the right way to be.
I know that no job is perfect, but when teaching is not the enjoyable task that it should be, then it is time to go. (In other words, what's the point of teaching if all it takes is complaining istead of work to get a grade?)

Wednesday

No news yet from the travelers. They should be home any minute now. I hope the flight was smooth. I don't even know what airline they came on; she just sent me the times. Hope they get here soon. When they're gone next month, it's work, work, work as I need to get my business GOING!

Wednesday

Still no word from my daughter and granddaughter, and the plane landed nearly 2 hours ago. Probably stopped someplace to do something! In my car and probably with my credit card!
I didn't get much done today with my crafting which was rather disappointing, but I was busy with a student planning a trip to Germany next summer. Can't wait. It's been 10 years since I've been there. It's probably changed a lot; thing's do, but it will certainly be great to be back there. I always feel as if I am home again - after all these years; my family came to the United States before the Revolutionary War, but it still feels good being there. When we come to America, we search out places that look like home.