Wow. It's been over two months since I posted. Gotta do something about that. I don't think I can muster up a coherent, single story. But I'll throw out a few random bits of tid.
- I'm into week 13 here at GHS. It's been a whirlwind (no Hurricane pun intended). We had our first yearbook deadline yesterday, which we met. 44 pages submitted. So this week now has a bit of breathing room. I've been working in my classroom during the past 2 weekends, so it will be nice to have the upcoming weekend with no work obligations.
- Speaking of this weekend, Sofia's marching band season culminates with the state championship in St. Pete on Friday and Saturday. Cristina will ride on the bus with the other parents and help with the uniforms during prelims on Friday. I'll drive down Saturday with Alex and Bella to watch the finals. Should be fun!
- On Sunday, after a sleep-in (estimated time of return Saturday night is 2:30 AM) we'll spend a leisurely day packing for our trip to NC for Thanksgiving.
- Tuesday after work, we'll hit the road. I'm not sure yet if we'll break up the trip in Atlanta or drive straight through. But we'll be in Asheville some time early Wednesday.
- Hmm. It's looked like rain all morning, and it's finally coming down now, along with darkened skies and heavy wind. Nice. Been a while since it rained here. I still haven't had my fill of rain. I could do with a nice thunderstorm every other day or so.
- Rough season for the Gators. Not what I expected my first year back to Gainesville. Strangely, too, I have yet to go to a game, even though we're smack dab in the middle of Gator country. Between Cristina and Sofia working the concession stand (for band) at a couple of Gator home games (necessitating me staying at home with the younger kids) and being broke, it just hasn't happened. After a 4th loss and a slew of disgruntled fans, I could probably take Bella and Alex to this weekend's game for practically free. Alas, we'll be heading to Tampa for band finals. On the basketball front, a teacher offered to sell a ticket to tonight's UF-Ohio State game, but I didn't even consider it because we have no money. Ah well.
Well, not much of a post, but my planning period just ended and I have a class coming in. Better than nothing!
