Off Track

There are many reasons I LOVE being off track! I am not saying I don't like working, but having 3 weeks do whatever I want without 50 students hanging on my every word and depending on my every move is very nice!

When I am off track these are a few of my favorite things:

1. I get to stay in bed until whenever I feel like getting up
   
2. I can catch up on my TV shows that have been taking up too much space on the DVR
3. I can grade the 450 papers I just couldn't get to during my 10-12 hour work days
4. I get to go grocery shopping during the work day....which cuts the time required to do so in half
5. I can spend time in the sun! No wonder I am vampire white...pant suits/slacks and only 30 min. in the sun since July aren't really conducive for getting a summer tan.
   
6. I can slowly get the apartment cleaned up to the way I want it to be everyday, but don't always get it to look that way on a daily basis
7. I get to have play dates with friends & rekindle those relationships that get cold while I devote my time to work and students
8. I get to read books for me....not books for read-alouds, guided reading groups, or lessons. I get to read books that are intellectually interesting to ME
   
9. I can make dinner (and try new recipes) for my husband so it is ready when he gets home
10. There are less stressful situations, therefore making real life actually enjoyable on a 24/7 basis!