Lots of things happening, not a lot of time to write.
In no particular order, the weather is absolutely gorgeous here – I have worn my Pitt sweatshirt once already. The air is a bit dusty but the breezes blow and the air is crisp. Fall has definitely come to the desert.
Halloween is coming next week – a big deal here. I am going as the alphabet. I make cookies, sing the alphabet song and wear letters all over my clothes – very cute.
Work is busy as well. The department I am changing is evolving so lots of structural changes are happening. Some among us are struggling with the new concept. I, of course, love it!
My last teacher observation of my career, assuming I do not change schools, is done. Man, does that feel great! The afterschool activity hours we are required to put in annually will be done at the end of October as well. I will be sad to see the month end.
Under the category of “is it too early to pack?” I have begun collecting materials for my December trip to Sri Lanka – an umbrella here, shoes there – little things. I am so looking forward to this relaxing trip – me, the spices, the Buddhists, my new iPad and lots of running water, rivers and otherwise.
Finally, I have not added butter to foods in almost a month now. Oddly, the food actually tastes better. I have cut down portion sizes as well and with the new exercise bike am losing about a pound a week. I have three to go until December and am well on track to achieve this. Most people get bigger with age, I get smaller.
Yes, I do like rowing against the tide!
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