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Quiet of the Morning

It's a quiet Sunday. My Sabbath was yesterday so today is about doing chores and laundry, that type of thing. I'm sitting here thinking about the stack of papers I have to grade this afternoon and the house that needs to be dusted and vacuumed, but I'm still sitting here. Just musing in the stillness before the hubbub starts. My dogs have been been fed and are out. My cat still sleeps on the bed, she's a late sleeper. Not me. As I get older, I wake up sooner. I remember weekends as a kid when I'd sleep till 12, now I feel like I'll miss something.

Summer is coming and with it a break for me. I don't think I've spent too many weekends without bringing home hours of work to grade. That's what I get for being a Writing and Journalism teacher. Lots and lots of writing and I need to get them graded in a goodly time.

I've tried to figure out how many hours a teacher works, but I'm just not sure. I get into work every single morning 45 mins to an hour early just to get organized and have that quiet time in the morning to plan and to work. I love being a teacher. It has been the driving force of my life for 25 years, but I'm on a countdown to the end. In a few years I will open a new chapter to my life as a retiree and I can't wait to see how it feels. Definitely not the end of something, more the beginning of something new. First think I'm going to take a cruise to Alaska. That's my celebratory trip.

Anyway, coffee is calling me as well as the dirty laundry and the couple of dishes in the sink that need washing. I haven't mused in a very long time. Hope you are well and enjoying life. I'm trying to.

By the way, I have lost weight and I'm working out 4 times a week. It feels better doing it than not doing it. Neverr ever thought I'd be addicted to exercise, but I feel so much better because of it.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

posted on Apr 28, 2013 5:31 AM ()

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I'm also a fan of exercise with purpose--splitting wood in this case. First time I did it this year so my right shoulder is next to useless toady, but it felt great while I was doing it! Happy summer!
comment by jjoohhnn on Apr 29, 2013 6:53 AM ()
Glad to hear that your doing fine with the weight.
A very nice sunny day today.Finally get warmed up here in New England.But we are very dry and need some rain.Enjoy your Sunday coffee.
comment by fredo on Apr 28, 2013 10:03 AM ()
It was gone way too fast. I'm enjoying our weather as well. But you know I thrive on the heat. Glad you are well. How's Mike? How's Ruby?
reply by teacherwoman on Apr 28, 2013 10:43 AM ()
Teachers have the hardest job, are underpaid and put in so many extra hours--I don't envy that job but am proud of anyone who does it! Have another cup of coffee!
comment by greatmartin on Apr 28, 2013 9:26 AM ()
Actually, I'm having a glass of tea. My next favorite thing.
reply by teacherwoman on Apr 28, 2013 9:51 AM ()
Mornings are the best part of the day!! When we lived in College Park in Orlando, my exercise was jogging but I had to be careful on those uneven cobblestone streets. Enjoy your Sunday!
comment by steeve on Apr 28, 2013 8:55 AM ()
reply by teacherwoman on Apr 28, 2013 9:50 AM ()
comment by hobbie on Apr 28, 2013 7:32 AM ()
reply by teacherwoman on Apr 28, 2013 7:59 AM ()
Here's to a wonderful Sunday! [coffee cup clink!]
comment by marta on Apr 28, 2013 5:53 AM ()
It was good while it lasted, then I washed three dogs vacuumed did laundry and cleaned house....oh well. Now to grade papers.
reply by teacherwoman on Apr 28, 2013 7:59 AM ()

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