Weekend Collection

The past weekend was a weekend fluctuating between work and rest. On Saturday morning, what I really wanted to do was rest.  What I actually did was helped organize/clean the track area which was no small task.  Everything from outdoor season needed to be brought inside so we could save it from bad weather and football players.

Then there was a trip to the farmers' market, which is always a treat.  I'm always finding the things I need and the things I didn't know I needed.  Especially those dahlias.

The rest of the afternoon was spent lighting candles and creating lesson plans.  Although they say not to take work to bed, I couldn't help but get nice and comfortable as I caught up on grading, letter writing, and reading for pleasure.

We were supposed to go to the movies that Saturday evening, but I was just too tired.  Instead, we spent the evening on the couch.  That basically means I fell asleep and Karl watched the television while massaging my head.  It's a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Sunday was more lesson planning, cleaning, grocery shopping, and reading.  And finally, we went to see "The Giver," which was surprisingly pleasant.  I had been so worried the moviemakers would ruin everything, but when they didn't, I was left saying, "That wasn't so bad.  Thank goodness."

Sunday brought thunderstorms that we are still experiencing today.  The South hasn't seemed to provide a good thunderstorm lately, but today, they're loud and bright.  I only wish I was on the porch enjoying this instead of watching through my classroom windows.  But the weekend is over, and I'm back to work.