Sunday Salon

 AIMS (High Stakes Standardized) Testing is DONE!!

Maybe I can have a life again?!?!

Not so fast chica...

Did you forget that it's the end of the year??

Too many things to mention ...

But I am still smiling. 

I can put the whole end of the school year on one calendar...

My life was on more than hold when I developed a bad back. That was HORRIBLE. I have no other words for it. I have such empathy for those who struggle with this hidden pain. 

Oh my golly gosh.

 It was exquisite.

BUT now I am getting better...I can see the light...

EATING ---- I have discovered white Chocolate Peanut Butter. 

That stuff is delish. 

And addicting.

READING ---- Maisie Dobbs was fantastic. The author built such a sense of time and place. I was always ready to go wherever the author took me. I know I'm coming late to the show...I think the author has 10 books out now. Isn't that cool?!? I have more guaranteed winners waiting in the wings. 

            Great By Choice by Jim Collins is an interesting read that my Superintendent recommended I read. Not far into it yet though...

           I'm ready for another book that will grip me and not let me go.

WHAT'S AHEAD ---- 

              My mom's 80th birthday - let the planning begin.

              The week's calendar - there are some BUSY days!!

              A new job opportunity - interview and all. Yikes

              Book Group this week. :)

              Chiro Appointments....thank you, thank you!!

              

May your week be remarkable.

Happy Easter

Currently....

Listening - to a winding down evening. The tick of the clock, the click of the keys, the quiet voices of the family. Love it. It rings of peace.

Eating - It was just Rich and myself for Easter dinner but we seemed to snack away the evening. Argh. I did have celebratory Easter Ice cream after being sugar free for 3 weeks. What a treat. Now I am in sugar rush overload. Grins!

Reading - Maisie Dobbs and Of Human Bondage (on my iPad.) Both are excellent! I got three more books from the library this week too...I love it when those reserves come in. I was able to get a few titles recommended at our March Mystery Madness Book Group this week. I'm excited to be making time to read.

Feeling - Excited. 

1.Rich has had several interviews this past week and has yet another tomorrow morning. Yippee Yahooie! Fingers are crossed and Prayers are flying. 

2.We also have a three 3 1/2 day work week this week. A professional development meeting at district for me on Thursday and April Break on Friday. This will be a great week !

3. Tutoring is also over so I may finally get home before 5:30 each night. Wahoo.

4. Loved the Easter texting with my kiddos today. I am a dorky texter - it can make for some pretty funny messages when auto-correct takes over.

5. Tempe Festival of the Arts is this coming weekend - love that! A built in date with Rich for sure.

Watching - NCAA Basketball. My Wildcats gave it a good run but they're out. Too bad. So sad. But plenty of great basketball is still ahead. My heart goes out to Kevin Ware of Louisville though, may his leg heal and may he have plenty of BBall left in him! I also watched the Poisoned Pen Livestream today as I cooked Easter dinner. It was fun to listen to Dana Stabenow speak about her new book and show slides of Alaska as well as give a rundown of books. She's a pistol. It was awesome. Almost like being at the PPen for the event. Too cool.

Wanting - More willpower, to laugh more this week, to catch up with paperwork, and to get our taxes completed! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....

Thinking -  that it's time for bed! 

Happy Easter!!